Special services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Apostles Lutheran
While physical worship services at Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, are suspended, the Transfiguration Sunday service will be held via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. An invitation to join the Zoom worship service will be sent to the congregation via email and it can also be accessed on the church’s website at apostles-elca.org. Children’s chapel will be held via Zoom at 3 p.m.; individuals can email office.apostles@gmail.com for an invitation.
An Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom.
Bethany United Methodist
The Rev. Robin Moscati will be the guest preacher at the 10 a.m. Sunday Transfiguration service in Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point. Her sermon title will be “Who Am I, and Why Am I Here?” Masks are mandatory and a touchless temperature will be taken. The service can also be viewed on the YouTube Channel Bethany UMC Gloucester Point.
Bethel Baptist
Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, continues to hold its worship services online or conference call. The sermon title of Minister Dr. Katrina Brown at noon Sunday will be “What Are You Going to Do?” There will be a communion service at 3 p.m. The service can be accessed by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757. You can also call 1-312-757-3121 and use access code: 929-136-757#. Sunday school will start at 10 a.m. using the same access information and Wednesday Bible study is held on at 7 p.m.
Bethel United Methodist
Bethel United Methodist Church, Onemo, will hold Bible study groups on “Called to Support” at 10:05 a.m. Sunday. At 10:50, the worship service will begin. All health guidelines of face covering, social distancing and health forms apply.
Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 p.m.
Central United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. John Choi, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, at 9:15 a.m. Sunday will be “When You See a Glimpse of Heaven.” Those attending are asked to wear face coverings, and social distancing is observed. The service will be streamed live on the church’s YouTube channel, which can be accessed through the church’s homepage at www.centralumcmathews.org.”
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Minister Gary W. Minerve Sr. of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Keep Hope Alive.”
“The Gospel of St. Mark” will be the topic for the 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study via Zoom.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The virtual sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, will be “When Trouble Erupts in Unexpected Places.” Church school begins at 9 a.m. Sunday.
The Executive Board will hold a virtual meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Bible study is every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For the dial-in info, call Deacon Albert Ali 804-642-3109.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Bud Goude of Gloucester Point Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “A Heart Like Abigail.” Face coverings will be required of everyone five years old and above, while in the church building.
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service in Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, will be “Are You Serious?” The service will be also be held online live at 10:30 a.m.
An Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 p.m.
Groves Memorial Presbyterian
The sermon title of the Rev. Michael Condrey of Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church, Glass, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Listen Up.”
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will hold a drive-in service at 10 a.m. Sunday around the gazebo across from the church. Parking will begin at 9:30. The sermon topic of Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, will be “What’s New … Love?” Special music will be provided by Katherine Murphy and Lori Oliver.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will celebrate Sunday Spiritual Communion Rite II online on its Facebook and YouTube sites available Saturday evenings. Coffee hour will be held via Zoom at 11:30 a.m. The ID and passcode can be obtained from the church office at 804-725-2175.
The Wabingston Clergy Klatch Bible Study is every Saturday morning, also on Facebook and YouTube. The Bible class “The Great Communicator: God” continues at 4 p.m. Mondays via Zoom with the readings posted the previous Wednesday on Facebook. Call the office for information.
There can be no in-person Ash Wednesday service, but any type of ashes can be imposed by individuals on themselves or by others in the household.
LightHouse
LightHouse Church, Ordinary, will hold Sunday services at 8 a.m. (at risk) and 10 a.m. (family friendly). Face masks are required for both services. LightHouse Kids Church is also held at 10 o’clock in the Kids Club building. Use the online Church Center app to check children in when the Kids Church doors open at 9:45. An online service will also be held at 10 a.m. on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/lwcfb and posted on its YouTube channel, https://rebrand.ly/SubscribeLHYouTube.
Attack Lambs Seminar, with Mark Geppert, will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 and from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Lunch will be provided. Register online at www.LightHouseVA.Life or on the Church Center app.
Mathews Baptist
Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, offers in-person services: contemporary at 9 a.m. (also on online) and traditional at 11 a.m. (also on CD upon request). The sermon title of the Rev. Brian Kramer, pastor, will be “Love is Action.”
Mathews Chapel United Methodist
The sermon title for Pastor Brett Isernhagen of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Accepting our Power.” The church continues to have Wednesday Bible study on Zoom at 7 p.m., as well as online services weekly on Facebook and YouTube.
New Point Friends
The sermon title of the Rev. Thomas Bunting, pastor of New Point Friends Church, at its 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “The Night Visitor.”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Mike Gray of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “The Greatest Love.” Children ages four through the fifth grade have the option of going to KidsWorship, a special time of worship, learning, fun, and snack during part of the adult worship service. Watch and chat with others on Newington’s Facebook page as the Sunday service is streamed live at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday evenings there is something for everyone from 6:30-8. For K-5th grade, Kidz-life, a discipleship program with lessons, games, snacks, and activities; 6-12th grades are welcomed at COR3 Youth, a ministry designed for students and their families to stimulate spiritual development both within and outside the home environment. Older teens and adults come study Hebrews with Mr. Gray or join the choir to prepare a special program for Easter.
The Clothes Closet will be open from 10 a.m.-noon on Feb. 20 and 27 to give clothes to anyone in need.
Masks are required and social distancing is observed at all Newington events.
Olive Branch United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Ann Tang of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday in-person service will be “What Makes the Good News Good?” A virtual option will be available at 10:30 on its Facebook page at Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Gloucester.
Starting Ash Wednesday, Pastor Tang will begin the Lenten Bible study at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook. Ash Wednesday service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Olive Branch and at 6:30 p.m. at Salem UMC. The morning service will air on Facebook at 6:30 p.m.
RevGayle.Org Inc.
The sermon title of the Rev. Ronald Gayle on revgayle.com will be “The Gospel of God’s Love.” A new sermon is posted every Sunday. All previous sermons can be viewed anytime.
Salem United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Ann Tang of Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at 11a.m. Sunday will be “What Makes the Good News Good?” The service is hybrid of in-person and drive-in. Drive-in participants need to tune their radio to FM 88.7 during the service. A virtual option is also available at 10:30 a.m. on its Facebook page at Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester.
Starting Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Tang will begin the Lenten Bible study at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook. There will be two Ash Wednesday services: one at 10:30 a.m. at Olive Branch UMC and one at 6:30 p.m. at Salem. The morning service from Olive Branch will be aired at 6:30 p.m on the Facebook page.
The February Food Pantry will be open from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.
Shepherdsville baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:45 a.m. Sunday will be “It’s All About Love!” The service will be by way of Zoom, log on to the webpage www.shepherdsvillebaptistchurch.org and click on the Zoom button.
Message for the week: “Why are you waking up stressing, when waking up is a blessing.”
Singleton United Methodist
Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, will have in-person with face masks and social distancing and Zoom worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The sermon title of Pastor Calvin Griffin will be “Double Portion.” The service can also be viewed on YouTube anytime. Email Calvin.griffin@cox.net for the Zoom invite.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will be “What Does the Future Hold?” The focus of the message will be on the “Return of Christ.”
St. James Anglican
St. James Anglican Church, Gloucester, will hold morning prayer at 10 o’clock Sunday, conducted by Rickey Wood.
St. Matthew United Methodist
St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Peary, will have in-church worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Health guidelines apply on face covering, social distancing and health forms.
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of the First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, for the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be “Called to Freedom.” The service will end with Holy Communion and will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Bob Huff of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service will be “The Desert Road.” A Valentine soup and sandwich lunch will follow the service.
Wednesday Bible study on “Leviticus” will begin at 4 p.m.
Zion Poplars Baptist
Candidate for pastor, the Rev. Andre McCloud will render the 11 a.m. Sunday service for Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester.
He will also be the prayer meeting and Wednesday Bible study instructor at 7 p.m. Conference call number for both services is 1-617-769-8975.