Special services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Apostles Lutheran
Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold in-person worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The service can also be joined via Zoom or YouTube; an invitation to the service and the bulletin will be sent to the congregation via email and can also be accessed on the church’s website at apostles-elca.org. Guest pastor will be the Rev. Sandy Wisco from Charlottesville. Seasons of Stewardship will continue with “autumn” and a special presentation from the Service and Sharing Ministry Team.
Bellamy United Methodist
Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate worship at 9 a.m. Sunday in the picnic pavilion or the fellowship hall depending on weather, and 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. All adults are asked to consider wearing a mask.
Registrations are still being received for the “Car Show and Trunk or Treat” event on Oct. 31. Call the church office at 804-694-5142 to register your car.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Paul Song of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Live by Faith.” Join us for the in-person worship service or the drive-up service (park anywhere on the church grounds and tune car radio to 100.9 FM to hear the service live).
A Rise Against Hunger event will be held after the service to package over 10,000 meals. Lots of volunteers are needed to help.
Bethel Baptist
The sermon title of Rev. James L. Harris at noon Sunday in Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be “Comfort in Two Words.” It will also be Benevolence Sunday. This will be an in-person worship service. The service can also 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#. All worshippers will be required to wear a mask inside the church. Sunday school will start at 10 o’clock.
Bethel United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Kristie Askew, pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church, Onemo, at 10:50 a.m. Sunday will be “Bitter Complaints.” The October mission project is collecting hats and gloves to carry to Social Services.
The church will have the “Great Pumpkin Carving and Give-Away” at 2 p.m. Sunday. Pumpkins will be carved/painted and will be taken by a hayride to neighbors/friends. Supplies will be furnished.
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 “From Hopelessness to Light.” The service will be broadcast live on the church’s YouTube channel, which can be accessed on the church’s website.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Lead Pastor Melvin Epps of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at the 10 a.m. Sunday revival service will be “Helping Each Other.”
H.O.P.E. will be the topic for the 6:30 p.m. in-person Wednesday Bible study.
First Baptist, Mathews
First Baptist Church, Mathews, will hold in-person Sunday worship at 11:15 a.m. or virtually on Facebook live @fbcmathews.
The guest speaker will be Minister Willie Gause of First Baptist Church, Jefferson Park, Newport News. CDC guidelines with safe distancing and masks will be required.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The Rev. Robert Thompson of First Baptist Church Morrison, Newport News, will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday in-person service in First Baptist Church, Ordinary. Church school begins at 9:30 and can be in-person or on Zoom.
Wednesday Bible study will continue online at 6:30 p.m. For dial-in information, call Deacon Albert Ali at 804-642-3019.
First Morning Star Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at the 11 a.m. in-person Sunday service will be “A Sense of Urgency.” The worship service will also be livestreamed on Facebook and can be accessed by teleconference, 804-256-2475.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The message of Pastor Bud Goude of Gloucester Point Baptist at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be from Mark 10:17-22.
Those who are unvaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask; all others may use their discretion, a release said. The church service is also being broadcast from the parking lot on Sunday mornings on radio FM 90.5.
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Pastor Doug Nagel of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “The Hall of Fame of Faith.”
Wednesday dinner will be held at 5:30, followed by Bible study of Hebrews, chapter 12, “Looking to Jesus,” also taught by Pastor Nagel.
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will hold a drive-in service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday around the gazebo across from the church. Parking will begin at 9 o’clock. The sermon topic of Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, will be “Strength for the Journey.” Special music will include a song by Richard Callis.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will worship at 8 a.m. Sunday at Christ Church and 10:30 a.m. at Kingston Chapel at the parish house. The later service is livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.
A Celtic service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Kingston Chapel. Strings & Things Quartet will play traditional Celtic music throughout the service. All present will have the opportunity to light candles as a symbolic reminder of their prayers. Masks are required.
The topic for the Monday Zoom and Tuesday in-person class will be “The Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday): Facing Death.” Masking has been mandated by the bishop of The Diocese of Virginia. The ID and passcode for all online events can be obtained from the church office at 804-725-2175.
LightHouse
LightHouse Church, Ordinary, will have worship services at 8 a.m. and 10 Sunday.
On Monday, the Overcomers will meet at 7 p.m. in the Verge building. In this group, one will learn the keys to becoming the victorious person God created you to be, a release said. The weekly Men’s Bible study, “Ephesians,” will meet at 7:15 in the main sanctuary.
Verge Youth Ministry is held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for sixth-12th graders.
Mathews Baptist
Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will hold in-person services on Sunday: contemporary at 9 a.m. (also online) and traditional at 11 o’clock (also on CD upon request). The sermon title of Pastor Brian Kramer will be “Destructive Desires.”
The church will host the “Going Beyond” simulcast by Priscilla Shirer from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call the office at 804-725-3707.
Mt. Zion United Methodist
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will worship at 9 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Calvin Griffin will speak on “Believing in God’s Work.”
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews.”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Mike Gray of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Motivated to Set Things Right!” The service will also be streamed live on the church’s Facebook page. The nursery, for infants and toddlers, and Kids Worship, for children age four years through fifth grade, will be available.
Activities for adults and grades K-12 begin every Wednesday evening at 6:30.
The Clothes Closet will be open from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday.
Olive Branch United Methodist
The Rev. Max Blalock will be the guest speaker at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday in-person service in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Gloucester. In-person adult Sunday school is held at 10:30 in the conference room. A virtual service will be held at 10:30 on the Facebook page at Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester.
Virtual Fall Bible study is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday on Facebook.
The church will host “Trunk or Treat” from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31.
Providence Baptist
Pastor Chris McMillan of Providence Baptist Church, Hayes, will preach from the book of Philippians on Sunday.
The Children’s Ministry will have “Trunk or Treat” followed by the movie, “Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin,” on Oct. 30 at the church.
RevGayle.Org Inc.
The sermon title on revgayle.com will be “Stuck at the Gate.” A new sermon is posted every Sunday. All previous sermons can be viewed online anytime.
Rising Valley Baptist
Rising Valley Baptist Church, James Store, will celebrate Pastor Darry Echols’s 21st anniversary as its pastor at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service will be held virtually. Pastor Bradley Holmes of St. Paul Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach and Holy Communion will be celebrated. The Rev. André McCloud will teach the 10:30 Sunday school.
Zoom information: call dial 1-301-715-8592, meeting ID 825 8641 6261#, then passcode 908917#.
Salem United Methodist, Diggs
The sermon title of Pastor Charlie Moore of Salem United Methodist Church, Diggs, at the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service will be “Strengthened with the Power of the Holy Spirit.”
Salem United Methodist, Gloucester
The Rev. Max Blalock will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday in-person service in Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester. A virtual service will be held at 10:30 on the church’s Facebook page. In-person adult Sunday school will begin at 10 o’clock in the conference room.
A Brunswick stew sale will be Saturday, Oct. 30, at $10 a quart. To place orders call 757-509-1718 by Thursday, Oct. 28.
Severn
The Rev. Art Wolz will be the guest minister at 11 a.m. Sunday in Severn Church, Naxera. Special music will be brought by Dr. Aaron Koehl.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Minister Roy Mickens, associate minister of Ephesus Baptist Church, West Point, at 11 a.m. Sunday in Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, will be “Show Your Fruit.” CDC guidelines will be followed with social distancing, temperature checks at the door and mask requirements during service. One can also join the service by Zoom, shepherdsvillebaptistchurch.org or conference call (1-518-418-1016).
Singleton United Methodist
Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, will hold in-person services, and a Zoom service also, at 11 a.m. Sunday. The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin, pastor, will be “Believing in God’s Work.” Services will also be available on YouTube. For Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Bible study, “Renewed,” will be 9:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday Bible study, “The God We Can Know,” will be at 7 p.m.
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title at 11 a.m. Sunday in Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will be “The Most High Rules in the Kingdom of Men.” Sunday school and adult Bible study begin at 10 o’clock.
St. James on-the-Glebe
St. James on-the-Glebe, Gloucester, will celebrate Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday. A potluck meal will be held in the parish hall following the service. Mattins (Morning Prayer) will be at 8:30.
The feast of Saints Simon and Jude the Apostles will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28, with potluck fellowship to follow.
St. Matthew United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Kristie Askew, pastor of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Peary, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Bitter Complaints.”
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, at the 11 a.m. Sunday in-sanctuary service will be “Post Pentecost: Developing Effective Ministry.” Both services will be simulcast and streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live. Mask wearing is required.
Union Baptist
Pastor Jared Berry of Union Baptist Church, Achilles, will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.
An Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing party will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 and a drive-thru Trunk or Treat will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Rappahannock
Kristi Van Audenhove will speak on “Unlocking the Power of the Covenant II” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone. Vaccinations are recommended and masking requested.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Bob Huff of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, 11 a.m. Sunday will be “To This You Were Called.” The service wil be followed by a “Pastor Apprecation” fellowship luncheon.
Wednesday Bible study will begin at 4 p.m.
Westville Christian
The sermon title of Pastor Tim Dice of Westville Christian Church, Mathews, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Living in Isolation.” The Bible Café will begin at 9:45.
Zion Poplars Baptist
Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, will observe its outside and conference call worship service from 9-10 a.m. Sunday. The sermon title of the Rev. Ronald W. Gayle Sr. will be “Stuck at the Gate.”
Prayer meeting and Bible study, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Conference call number for both services is 1-617-769-8975.