Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
Abingdon Episcopal
Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, will hold Sunday services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School continues at 9:30 on “Doubts.”
On Wednesday at 6 p.m., we continue a Bible study on the Acts of the Apostles.
For the month of May, the church is collecting disposable baby diapers to benefit the Three Rivers Healthy Families.
Antioch Baptist
The Rev. Sean Cummings of Friendship Baptist Church, Newport News, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook at weareantioch1869.
Bible study and Zoom prayer meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dial 1-646-876-9923, meeting ID 846 2185 3557, passcode 311371.
Apostles Lutheran
The congregation of Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, will hold the seventh Sunday of Easter worship service at 10 a.m. Dr. Pete Liljeberg will lead the service. A coffee fellowship will be held after the service. Links to the service via Zoom or YouTube are on the church’s website at apostles-elca.org.
Bellamy United Methodist
Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate the seventh Sunday of Easter and Mother’s Day at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. The Faith Builders Bible Study will meet at 9:20 and the adult Sunday School class will meet at 9:30.
The XYZs (Xtra Years of Zest) will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday for a fun gathering and lunch.
Bethany United Methodist
Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, will celebrate Mother’s Day at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The sermon title of Pastor Paul Song will be “Mother, Precious Name of Blessings.” Nursery for infants to 3-year-olds is available beginning at 9:40.
Bethel Baptist
The Rev. James L. Harris will preach at the in-person service in Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester, at noon Sunday. Communion will be held following the service. Sunday school will start at 10 o’clock virtually.
The Wednesday prayer session will begin at 6:30 p.m., preceding the virtual Bible study period. The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Stubbs will lead the Bible study for May.
The service will also be held virtually by logging onto https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/929136757. You can also call 1-312-757-3121 and use access code, 929-136-757#.
Bethel Church of Mathews
The sermon title of the Rev. Garry Livermon at 9:50 a.m. Sunday at Bethel Church of Mathews at Onemo, will be “The Superiority of Christ.” Sunday school will follow at 11.
The mission project through the end of May is collecting baby diapers and wipes and non-perishable items for Hands Across Mathews.
The last Wednesday potluck supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 15 until the fall. Amy Ashberry will speak and share about her mission trip.
On May 19, there will be a family prayer breakfast will be held at 7:45 a.m., with a musical worship service at 9:50.
Beulah Church of New Point
The Rev. Everett Hughes of Mathews, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Beulah Church of New Point.
Church of the Living Word
The sermon title of Dr. Maria Franklin of Bethel Restoration Center, Williamsburg, at 10 a.m. Sunday in Church of the Living Word, Hayes, will be “Happy Am I.”
The topic of the 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in-person Bible study will be the Epistle of Ephesians.
First Baptist, Ordinary
First Baptist Church, Ordinary, will have a catered Mother’s Day breakfast at 9 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Marcine Spencer will speak at the 10 o’clock communion service.
On Monday, there will be a free community meal with the missionaries, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Wednesday Bible study will begin at 1 p.m.
First Morning Star Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Larry J. Arrington of First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, at the 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Construction in Progress.”
The service will be in-person, broadcast by teleconference 804-256-2475, and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gloucester Point Baptist
Keith Belvin will be the guest speaker at the Mother’s Day service at 11 a.m. in Gloucester Point Baptist Church.
Services are now available for livestreaming on the website GPBC.church, click “Watch Live.”
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
The sermon title of Pastor Dorothy Hood of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “It’s the Small Things.”
Gwynn’s Island Baptist
Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church will hold its drive-in worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday around the Gazebo of Gwynn’s Island Civic League. Parking begins at 9:15. The sermon title of Dr. Ed Jordan, pastor, will be “God’s Glue.” Special music will feature Michele Thacker.
Immanuel Baptist
Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, will celebrate Women’s Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 19. Sheila Pleasants, First Lady of Calvary Baptist Church, Saluda, will be the guest speaker.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe the seventh Sunday of Easter with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road and Baptism and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. at Kingston Chapel at the parish house on Main Street.
Classes are studying “Ladder to the Light” at 1 p.m. Monday and at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday noon Eucharist/Healing service takes place at the parish house. The Vestry will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the library.
Sunday and special services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information and the ID and passcode, call the church office, 804-725-2175.
Mathews Baptist
The sermon title for both the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, will be “Worshipping in a Worrisome World.” Mothers will be recognized. There will be a child dedication at the 9 o’clock service.
Morning Glory Baptist
Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate Mother’s Day at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Donna Freeman, interim pastor, will preach and the Senior Choir and Mildred Walker will sing. Sunday school, in-person or via conference call, will be at 9:30. Join by Facebook Live, in-person or conference call, 605-313-4440, access: 6913538#.
Weekly prayer call will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday via conference call.
Weekly Bible study will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday via conference call, as the church joins with New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Gloucester. New Mount Zion will host the month of May. Dial-in 978-990-5000, access: 932721#.
Mount Zion United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Gloucester, at the 9 a.m. Sunday service will be “Go or No.”
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Mothers We Need.”
Newington Baptist
Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, will give a Mother’s Day message titled “Lessons from Mom” at 10:30 a.m. The service will also be livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube. The nursery, for infants and toddlers, will be available.
Wednesday night activities include COR3 Youth, KidzLife, and adult Bible study at 6:30.
May 19 will be Youth Sunday. The service will be followed by a youth spaghetti dinner fundraiser to raise funds for camp.
Registration is now open for VBS for June 24-28.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester, will hold Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m., followed by Bible study at 10:30.
Salem Community
Salem Kids in Mission of Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
A Mother’s Day breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. Sunday. Worship will be at 11 a.m., preceded by adult Bible study at 10 o’clock. The craft store will be open after the worship service.
The Craft Workshop, “Reduce, ReUse, and Rejoice,” will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday.
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, at 11 a.m. will be “Go or No.” The second Sunday coffee fellowship will be at 10:30. The service will also be available on YouTube; for Zoom login information, email Calvin.griffin@cox.net.
Monday Bible study, “When God Whispers your Name,” will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday night Bible study at 7 o’clock will discuss a new book, “Invitation to the New Testament.”
Spring Hill Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ross Davis of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Humility of Christ.”
Dr. Chuck McDaniel, Pastor Emeritus, will preach on May 19.
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, for the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Mom: The Need, The Character, The Women.” Holy Communion will be observed. Baptism will be at 10:30. Praise and worship will begin at 10:45. Service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Union Baptist
Pastor Jared Berry of Union Baptist Church, Hayes, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Choir practice will be at 5 p.m.
Other activities include: Monday, 6 p.m., Praise Team/Praise Band practice; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Good Morning UBC; 4:45 p.m., family night supper; 6 o’clock, Wednesday Night Live!, Kids Crew, Outward Students.
Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
Eddie Correa will speak on “Questions in Philosophy and Religion, Part 4: How do we find Peace in a Troubling World?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, White Stone.
Westville Baptist
The sermon title of the Rev. Lytle Buckingham of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews, at its 10:45 a.m. Sunday service will be “What Would Mother Say?” Mothers will be recognized during the service. Sunday school, “Genesis,” will precede the service at 9:45.
Wednesday Bible study will be held at 3 p.m.
Non-perishables are being collected for Hands Across Mathews and baby items for the Mathews Social Services. Larger-sized diapers are especially needed.
Westville Christian
The sermon title of the Rev. Tim Dice, pastor of Westville Christian Church, Mathews, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Proverbial Mothers.” Bible Café will be at 9:45.
Zion Baptist
Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal, will have its Mother’s Day service at 10 a.m. Elder Charlotte Kelly of Zion, will speak. Dr. Andrea Robinson of Philippi Christian Church, Deltaville, will be the worship leader. The church welcomes all to recognize mothers and mother figures who have influenced their lives, a release said.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have in-person worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Eugene Comithier II will preach and the Youth Choir will sing. Sunday school will be held at 9:45.
Bible study will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. via conference call. The dial-in number is 978-990-5000 and the access code is 667896.
Zion Poplars Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Ronald Gayle Sr. of Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, at the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “The Word of God, Part 6.” There will be congregational selections.
Wednesday Bible study will begin at 6 p.m.