Staff Changes
Lewis Yancey II, to Second Liberty Church, Quinton, as pastor.
Michael S. Lee, to First Church, Altavista, as pastor.
Wayne Underwood, resigning as pastor of Brent-Lox Church, Chesapeake.
Ray Hall, resigning as pastor of New Life Church, Chesapeake.
Paul Lee, resigning as pastor of Belle View Church, Alexandria, effective Dec. 1, to pursue full-time ministry as an intentional interim pastor.
Randy Rains, to Pioneer Church, Richmond, as interim pastor.
Nathan Taylor, to Central Church, Richmond, as associate pastor for Christian formation and children.
Steve Comer, to Hatcher's Memorial Church, Bristow, as director of worship and music.
Bobby Wingard, to First Church, Alexandria, as interim minister to students.
Andrew Gingrich, to Providence Church, McLean, as minister to students and families.
Ordination
Jane M. Cicione was ordained to the gospel ministry on Oct. 15 by Preddys Creek Church, Barboursville.
Death
Retired Virginia Baptist pastor John W. Kincheloe Jr. died Nov. 27 in Richmond at the age of 100. He served as pastor of Main Street and Calvary churches in Emporia; First Church, Norfolk; and Branch's Church in Richmond where he was named pastor emeritus. In retirement he was interim pastor of Mount Hermon Church, Mineral, for eight years. Kincheloe held numerous denominational positions including trustee of Southeastern Seminary, Foreign Mission Board [now Intermational Mission Board] and Fork Union Military Academy; and president of the Virginia Baptist Pastors Conference. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Farmer Kincheloe; two daughters, Jane K. McDonald and Anne K. Easterling; two sons, Paul L and John W. Kincheloe III; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 1 at Branch's Church in Richmond.
Retired Virginia Baptist pastor John P. Holcomb died Nov. 29 in Richmond at the age of 66. He had served as pastor of Woodland Heights, Calvary, Broadus Memorial and Elko Union churches. He also served as director of missions for Hermon Association and on various committees in both Dover and Richmond associations. He is survived by his wife, Linda; two children, Johna Lynn and Justin Allen Holcomb; a grandson, Gage Holcomb; two sisters; and a brother. Funeral services were held on Dec. 2 at Bliley Funeral Home in Richmond.
Churches in transition
Ohn-Nuri First Church, Springfield, has changed its name to All Nations Dream Church.
A Creative Community of Faith at Fair-Park Church is the new name of the Fair-Park Church restart in Alexandria. Todd Cullop and Lisa Hawkins will serve as co-pastors.
Christmas Music & Drama
Antioch Church, Sandston; “On Christmas Day,” Dec. 10 at 11 a.m.
Azalea Church, Norfolk; “A Christmas Invitation,” Dec. 10 at 11 a.m.
Black Creek Church, Franklin; “Christmas is Forever,” Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
Chester Church, Chester; “A Sunday Christmas,” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Church, Lynchburg; “One Small Child,” Dec. 10 at 10:45 a.m.
Cobham Park Church, Warsaw; “Bethlehem Morning,” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Colonial Avenue Church, Roanoke; “A Carol to the King,” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Cool Spring Church, Mechanicsville; “Miracle on Main Street,” Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
County Line Church, Ruther Glen; “The Living Christmas Tree,” Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 5 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Courtland Church, Courtland; “Glorious Joy,” Dec. 9-11 at 7 p.m.
Cradock Church, Portsmouth; “Ceremony of Candles,” Dec. 17 at 11 a.m.
CrossWind Community Church, Chesapeake; “One Christmas Eve,” Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. at Western Branch Primary School.
Derbyshire Church, “What Sweeter Music,” Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 3:30 and 7 p.m. Admission by complimentary ticket only. Call 804-740-7238.
East End Church, Suffolk; “Once Upon a Midnight Clear,” Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Elizabeth River Church, Chesapeake; “One Small Child,” Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Fairview Church, Fredericksburg; “Jesus: There's Something About that Name,” Dec. 10 at 11 a.m.
Falling River Church, Brookneal; “The First Light,” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
First Church, Dillwyn; presenting “Jesus: There Is Something About That Name,” at Mulberry Grove Church, Buckingham, on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
First Church, Hopewell; “Canticle of Christmas,” Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
First Church, Newport News; “Singing Christmas Tree,” Dec. 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m.
First Church, Springfield; “A Ceremony of Candles,” Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m.
First Church, West Point; “Breath of Heaven,” Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Floyd Church, Floyd, “One Small Child,” Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.
Ingleside Church, Norfolk; “A Christmas Prayer,” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Lake Ridge Church, Woodbridge; “Born Is the King,” Dec. 10 at 9 a.m.
Memorial Church, Hampton; “Come to Bethlehem,” Dec. 17 at 11 a.m.
Mount Hermon Church, Danville; “The Wonder of Christmas,” Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
North Riverside Church, Newport News; “A Savior is Born,” Dec. 10 at 11 a.m.
Raleigh Heights Church, Chesapeake; “A Christmas Prayer,” Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
River Road Church, Richmond; “Messiah,” Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Schoolfield Church, Danville; “One Small Child,” Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Shalom Church, Mechanicsville; “Cradle of Hope,” Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Talbot Park Church, Norfolk; “A Lesson in Carols,” Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
West Hampton Church, Hampton; “I Have Seen the Light,” Dec. 17 at 11 a.m.
West Lynchburg Church, Lynchburg; “An Unexpected Christmas,” Dec. 9 and 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Living Nativity
Bedford Church, Bedford; live nativity on front lawn, Dec. 16 from 6-8:30 p.m.
James Square Church, Lawrenceville; fourth annual live nativity, Dec. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Nativity can be viewed by vehicle or on foot.
Penuel Church, Altavista; living nativity, Dec. 15 and 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Western Branch Church, Suffolk; live nativity Dec. 13-14 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Mission Moments
Hampton Baptist Church, Hampton
Hampton Baptist sent two teams to the Gulf Coast last summer. Forty-six of its members were involved in disaster relief trips to Gulfport and Perlington, Louisiana. The teams were involved in construction work encompassing everything from framing to insulation to roofing and drywall finishing and painting. Pictured are Hampton Church mission team members at the locations where they worked.
First Baptist Church, Bluefield, W. Va.
Last June members from First Baptist Church went to Saltville in Smyth County, Virginia, and worked with the local Habitat for Humanity. The team cleared two lots, one with a recently constructed home and another lot being prepared for a new build. Though the trip lasted only several days, both jobs were completed by the hard-working youth at First Baptist who now know how to paint and use a swing blade and sickle. The team also was blessed with its interactions with the homeowner in Saltville and the new owner of the Habitat house. The trip was one component of “Mission Emphasis Month” which included other projects with the local Salvation Army, Union Mission and Bland Ministry Center. Pictured above and at left are First Baptist team members with homeowners.