Church & People News for Dec. 2, 2004

Church & People News for Dec. 2, 2004

S T A F F • C H A N G E S

Randy Secrist, to Elon Church, Ruther Glen, as pastor.

Greg McClellan, resigning as pastor of New Hope Church, Appomattox.

O R D I N A T I O N

Phillip E. Barton, associate pastor and minister of education at Hunton Church, Glen Allen, was ordained to the gospel ministry on Nov. 21 by the church.

D E A T H

Former Virginia Baptist pastor Ralph K. Harris died Oct. 31 in Lincolnton, N.C. He had served as pastor of Radford Church, Moneta; Flint Hill Church, Moneta; and Green Valley Church, Lebanon. He is survived by his wife, Daphine; two sons; Doug and Michael Harris; a daughter, Kimberly Hall; and three grandchildren. Interment was in the Centerview Church cemetery in Maiden, N.C.

C H R I S T M A S • M U S I C • & • D R A M A

Bethel Church, Salem; “Hark, the Angels Sing,” Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.

Bethlehem Church, Penick Road, Richmond; “A Christmas Light,” Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

Branch’s Church, Richmond; “Messiah,” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 3 p.m.

Central Church, Richmond; “The Spirit of Christmas,” Dec. 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Chancellor Church, Fredericksburg; Dinner Theatre, “Journey to the Manger,” Dec. 10, 11 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required.

Chatham Church, Chatham; “Mary, Did You Know?” Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

Chestnut Hill Church, Lynchburg; “The Legacy of Christmas,” Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

County Line Church, Ruther Glen; “The Living Christmas Tree,” Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11 at 5 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. For free tickets call 804-448-2915.

Derbyshire Church, Richmond; “Is Luke for Real?” Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.

Ferry Farm Church, Fredericksburg; “An Old-Fashioned Christmas,” Dec. 12 at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

First Church, Charlottesville; “A Time for Christmas,” Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. and Dec. 12 and 15 at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. and 3 p.m.

First Church, Martinsburg, W. Va.; “Mt. Zion Christmas,” Dec. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m.

First Church, Springfield; “Born Is the King,” Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

First Church, West Point; “The Word Became Flesh,” Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Jackson Memorial Church, Chesapeake; “Blinded by the Light,” Dec. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m.

Louisa Church, Louisa; “Voices of Christmas,” Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Main Street Church, Emporia; “Love Beyond Measure,” Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

Mt. Olivet Church, Beaverdam; “Go Tell It on the Mountain,:” Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.

North Riverside Church, Newport News; “Sing Noel!” Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

Palestine Church, Huddleston; “Comfort and Joy,” Dec. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m.

Pine Grove Church, Dugspur; “Living Christmas Tree,” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 11 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Red Oak Church, Appomattox; “A Cricket Country City Christmas,” Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

Ridge Church, Richmond; “The Spirit of Christmas,” Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Salem Church, Salem; “Arise & Shine,” Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.

Salem Church, Sparta; “In the Fullness of Time,” Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. at Caroline Middle School. For tickets call 804-633-5583.

Skipwith Church, Richmond; “Joy to the World,” Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.

Virginia Heights Church, Roanoke; “Sing Noel,” Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.

Walnut Grove Church, Mechanicsville; “Angel Alert,” Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

Westwood Church, Springfield; “Light of the World,” Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.