Services announced by local churches
Services and other activities in churches this week include the following:
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 second Sunday after Pentecost worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. A coffee fellowship will be held after the service. Links to the service via Zoom or YouTube are on apostles-elca.org.
Bellamy United Methodist
The Youth Group of Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, will have a Nintendo Switch Night at 6 o’clock Friday in the fellowship hall. Water and soda will be provided; all ages are welcome, a release said.
The church will observe the second Sunday of Pentecost at the 9 a.m. and the 10:30 a.m. services. The Faith Builders Bible Study will meet at 9:20 and the adult Sunday school class meets at 9:30. The Well Worship will be held at 11:30 in the new worship area. The Youth Group meets at 5 p.m. with dinner provided.
Bethany United Methodist
The sermon title of Pastor Paul Song of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services will be “Claim the Joy of the Lord.” Nursery for infants to 3-year-olds begins at 9:40.
Bethel Baptist
The Rev. James L. Harris will preach at noon Sunday in Bethel Baptist Church, Gloucester. The service will be available virtually by calling 312-757-3121 with access code 929-136-757#. Sunday school will begin virtually at 10 a.m.
The Wednesday prayer session begins at 6:30 p.m. preceding virtual Bible study.
The Rev. Mr. Harris and Friends will visit Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6. They will sing and he will share a message with the residents.
Bethel Church of Mathews
The Rev. Garry Livermon, pastor of Bethel Church of Mathews, Onemo, will preach on “Jesus the Preeminent One, Part 4” at 9:50 a.m. Students who will graduate from high school—Laura Rowe, Helen Nitzsche and Christopher Scott and college graduate Beverly Foster—will be recognized. A brunch will follow the service at 11 o’clock for the graduates. Everyone is encouraged to bring an item to share. There will be no Sunday school.
The Women’s Ministry and Missions will sponsor the Mother-Daughter-Friend Banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Baby Kathryn and Crew will provide the music; all ladies are invited, a release said. Bring a salad of your choice.
An inside yard sale will be held on June 15. Bring donations Thursday or Friday of that week.
The church continues to collect non-perishable items for Hands Across Mathews.
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. Gregory Woodard of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Living for Jesus.”
The Epistle of Ephesians will be the Wednesday Bible study topic at 6:30 p.m.
Church of St. Therese
Church of St. Therese, Gloucester, will hold Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m.-noon on June 24-28 for preschool-Grade 5.
First Baptist, Ordinary
The sermon title of Pastor Ward Warren of First Baptist Church, Ordinary, at the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be “Prayer Can be a Real Eye-Opener.” Church school starts at 9.
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 service will be “People, Wise and Otherwise.” The Combined Choir, under the direction of Leander Myers, will sing.
The worship service will be in-person, broadcast by teleconference 804-256-2475, and livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
Gleaning Baptist
Gleaning Baptist Church, Gloucester, will celebrate its 131st anniversary on Sunday. Pastor Eugene Comithier of Zion Hill Baptist Church with his congregation will start the celebration at the 11 a.m. service. Communion will be celebrated after the service. Lunch will be served from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Pastor Vincent Pryor and the congregation of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church will be the special guests at the 3 o’clock service.
Gloucester Point Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Dillon Evans of Gloucester Point Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “The Hurt of Judgment.”
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 “Bread from Heaven.”
Groves Memorial Presbyterian
The sermon title of the Rev. Michael Condrey, pastor of Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church, Hayes, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Jesus is Lord.”
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 “Revealing Light.” Graduates will be honored. Special music will be provided by Autumn Jenkins.
Kingston Episcopal Parish
Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will observe two Pentecost with Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. at Kingston Chapel at the parish house on Main Street.
The Monday 1 p.m. class, studying “Ladder to the Light” will meet, but the Tuesday 7 p.m. class and Wednesday noon Eucharist/Healing service are canceled.
Sunday and special services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. For more information call the church office at 804-725-2175.
Morning Glory Baptist
The Rev. Donna Freeman, interim pastor of Morning Glory Baptist Church, Gloucester, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Trustees and Deacons Ministry meeting will follow the service. Sunday school, in-person or via conference call, will begin at 9:30. Join by Facebook Live, in-person, or conference call; dial-in 605-313-4440, access: 6913538#.
Weekly prayer call will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday via conference call.
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 “Forgive.”
New Point Friends
The sermon title of Pastor Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “God’s Requirements.”
Newington Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Chris Grella of Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “The Enduring Word of God.” The in-person service is also livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube. The nursery, for infants and toddlers, will be available.
The church’s next clothes closet will be 10 a.m.-noon on June 5.
Wednesday night activities include, 6:30, COR3 Youth and adult Bible study, “Old Testament Minor Prophets.”
Registration is now open for VBS for June 24-28.
Olive Branch Global Methodist
Olive Branch Global Methodist Church, Gloucester, will hold worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Graduates will be recognized during the service. Bible study will begin at 10:30.
There will be a “Blessing of the Animals” at 9:30 a.m. June 9.
Salem Community
Salem Community Church, Gloucester, will have worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study will be at 10 o’clock.
A game night will be held at 6 o’clock tonight.
A fish fry will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Costs will be $12 adults and $6 children.
Severn
Pastor Andy Seastrom will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Severn Church, Naxera. The service will be available on YouTube and Facebook.
Shepherdsville Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor Douglas Riley of Shepherdsville Baptist Church, Gloucester, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “Back to Basics.”
Singleton United Methodist
The sermon title of the Rev. Calvin Griffin of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, at 11 a.m. will be “Forgive.” After the service, the Singleton Sisterhood invites everyone to lunch. There will be a presentation by Lieutenant Jay Klink of the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department. He will tell us how to handle an active shooter situation. 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 Rev. Ross Davis, pastor of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will speak on “Partners in Ministry” at 11 a.m. Sunday.
The First United Baptist
The sermon title of Pastor E. Randolph Graham of The First United Baptist Church, White Marsh, at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “CHURCH.” Church youth will lead devotions. Praise and worship begin at 10:45. Service will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
The Kingdom Church Ministries
Pastor Carolyn Henderson will preach at the 10 a.m. service Sunday at the Kingdom Church Ministries International, meeting at Cobbs Creek Arts Center.
Union Baptist
The Jared Berry will speak at 11 a.m. for the “Graduate Sunday” service in Union Baptist Church, Hayes. Choir practice will be at 5 p.m.
Other activities include: Monday, 6 p.m., Praise Team practice; Tuesday, 6 p.m., women’s Bible study; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Good Morning UBC, 6 p.m., Wednesday Night Live!, Kids Crew, Outward Students, 7:30, Missions meeting.
Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock
The Rev. Rob Moore will present “Pilgrim’s Path” 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 communion service will be “Sinners at His Table.” A lunch will follow the service. Sunday school, “Acts,” will precede the service at 9:45.
Wednesday Bible study, I John, will begin at 3 p.m.
Non-perishables are being collected for Hands Across Mathews and baby items for Mathews Social Services.
Yorktown Baptist
The Fabulous Blackwood Quartet will be in concert at 11 a.m. Sunday in Yorktown Baptist Church.
Zion Hill Baptist
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Gloucester, will have no service on Sunday. The church will be the guests at the 11 a.m. service at Gleaning Baptist Church for its anniversary.
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
The Rev. Andre McCloud, associate minister of Rising Valley Baptist Church, James Store, will preach at the 11 a.m. Sunday communion service in Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester. The Senior Choir will sing.