Staff Changes
Jonathan Parks, to Kenbridge Church, Kenbridge, as pastor.
Lonnie Hylton, to Reed Island Springs Church, Ararat, as pastor.
Robby Burke, to Barboursville Church, Barboursville, as pastor.
Steve Turner, concluding his ministry as pastor of Glade Spring Church, Glade Spring.
Robert “Bob” Bunn, to Holland Church, Suffolk, as interim pastor.
Fern Kanode, to Kearfott Memorial Church, Martinsville, as minister of music.
Church News
Azalea Church, Norfolk, will host a concert by The Monument Quartet from Nashville, on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Beaver Dam Church, Troy, will sponsor a “Family Fun Day” on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross. The church is again serving as a collection site for CBF churches in Central Virginia for hurricane relief goods.
Salem Church, Fredericksburg, will host “CSI: Christian Singles Identity,” a conference for ages 18-45 on Sept 24-25 from 1:00-10:30 p.m. Speaker will be Dave Edwards. For more information go to www.salembc.com.
Homecomings & Revivals
Azalea Church, Norfolk; “Big Tent” revival Sept. 25-27; Bill Duke, guest evangelist.
Branch's Church, Richmond; Rally Day Sept. 25; former youth leader Lisa Bohannon, guest speaker; dinner on the grounds.
Broad Run Church, New Baltimore; 243rd anniversary; homecoming Sept. 25; Fred Anderson, guest speaker; dinner on the grounds.
Calvary Church, Danville; 87th homecoming Sept. 18; John Shearer, guest speaker; lunch to follow and afternoon song service.
Calvary Church, Roanoke; 80th anniversary of church building; Sept. 25; reception following service.
Chester Church, Chester; 100th anniversary, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m.; Cecil Sherman, guest speaker; lunch to follow service.
Cornerstone Church, Falmouth; 21st anniversary Sept. 25; former pastor David Upshaw, guest speaker; covered-dish lunch.
Elon Church, Madison Heights; homecoming Sept. 18; Larry Ross, guest speaker; revival Sept. 18-21; Daniel Dockery, guest evangelist.
First Church, Dillwyn; homecoming Sept. 18; former pastor Cecil Gholston, guest speaker; lunch to follow service; concert by the Jordan River Boys at 2 p.m.; revival Sept. 19-22; Doug Moore, guest evangelist.
Fort Trial Church, Stanleytown; revival Sept. 25-28; Ron Branch, guest evangelist.
Heritage Church, Farmville; homecoming Sept. 25; picnic following service; 1:30 p.m. musical program.
Main Street Church, Emporia; revival Sept. 25-28; Tim Norman, Elizabeth Wright, Joe Lewis, guest evangelists.
McCabe Memorial Church, Martinsville; revival Sept. 18-21.
Mount Ed Church, Batesville; homecoming Sept. 25; John Mann, guest speaker; dinner following worship; concert at 1:30 p.m. featuring gospel singer Smokey Wilson.
Oakland Church, Richardsville; revival Sept. 28-30; Wayne Carney, guest evangelist.
Pisgah Church, Rice; revival Sept. 25-28; Steve Freeman, guest evangelist.
Samuel Harris Memorial Church, Chatham; homecoming Sept. 18; former pastor Allen Holder, guest speaker.
SherLynd Church,Lyndhurst; revival Sept. 18-21; Chris and Angie Brown, guest evangelists.
Springwood Church, Buchanan; 173rd anniversary; homecoming Sept. 18; Buddy Hayth, guest speaker; covered-dish dinner to follow.
Tazewell Church, Tazewell; spiritual renewal weekend Sept. 24-26; Charles and Rebecca Reese, guest evangelists.
Virginia Hills Church, Alexandria; 48th anniversary; homecoming Sept. 18; luncheon to follow service.
Wilderness Church, Spotsylvania; homecoming Sept. 18; Willis Dempsey, guest speaker; 2:00 p.m. concert by The Kirk Family.