Yard Sale and Bake Sale at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church 24822 Lee Hwy. Buchanan, Saturday, May 25th from 7AM-?.  Biscuits and baked goods, household items, clothes, books, shoes, too much to list!!  Sale is inside so come rain or shine! Proceeds will benefit the church pavilion fund.

Submitted by Jenny Petty

The community is invited to an Ice Cream Social followed by a free concert by Don Shire on Sunday, May 26 at 5:00pm at Limestone Park in Buchanan. Don is a gifted Christian trumpeter with a passion for mission’s mobilization worldwide. Don offers his unique trumpet styling in church concerts, mission conferences and in evangelistic meetings throughout the United States and around the world. Don’s music is heard on Christian radio across the United States and is played on some international stations. His musical arrangements vary in style from classical to jazz to gospel, and his appeal is to all ages.

With a concert schedule taking him to some of the largest churches in the United States as well as small churches in rural America, Don simply wants to serve where the Lord leads him. His goal at each concert is to challenge those in attendance to live committed lives for the Lord and to help people understand how to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Don’s recordings are available at his concerts and on this website.

One of Don’s favorite Bible verses is I Corinthians 14:8 “Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle? ” The trumpet has indeed opened doors around the world. To date, Don has ministered in the following countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Canada, Cayman Islands, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Holland, Honduras, India, Israel, Jamaica, Northern Ireland, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Trinidad, Uganda and Venezuela.

Come join us for this special concert.

– Submitted by Pat Shotwell

Roanoke Valley Christian School participated in VACA soccer Regional Tournament this past weekend and finished third in the region, qualifying them for the State Tournament this upcoming weekend in Martinsville, Va.

Three local Botetourt young ladies received medals following the tourney:

Lexi Hart (12th grade) rec’d…a medal for making the Regional Tourney Team

Ruthie Clay (11th grade) rec’d…a medal for making the Second All Region Team for the Year

AmeliaJoy (AJ) Clay (10th grade) rec’d…a medal for First Team All Region, Player of the Year SW Region, and Player of the Year South Region.

The first picture is of Lexi Hart, the second is Ruthie Clay and AJ is holding the teams trophy.

–submitted by Kimberely Clay

The Rev. Philip Moran

A revival will be held at Cave Rock Baptist Church, 2233 Stoney Battery Road, in Troutville with the Rev. Bryan Lawrence, pastor.

Come hear the Rev. Philip Moran, evangelist.

Sunday, May 19 — 11 a.m. service only

Monday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 22 — 7:30 p.m. nightly

– Submitted by Terry Moran

Sharing God’s Grace, the popular get-together for everyone in the community, held at Wheatland Lutheran Church, will meet on Tuesday, May 21. Lunch will be served by the ladies of the church beginning at noon. Following lunch, the program will be presented by Tom Turner of the International Christian Centers for the Deaf. The purpose of this organization is to reach the deaf in the world with the gospel of Christ with priority given to those who have no access to the gospel. Ask your friends and neighbors to join our group for an appetizing lunch, and an informative program about helping those who are unable to communicate, unable to find employment and unable to care for themselves.  Call 992-5403 to make reservations and get directions to the church.

– Submitted by Natalie Haley

The Mighty Mill Creek Explorers at Mill Creek Baptist Church. Photo courtesy of Donna Mack

The Mighty Mill Creek Explorers at Mill Creek Baptist Church served as waiters and waitresses at their annual “Bow Tie Dinner” on May 1. The children serve dinner, and tips are accepted.

This year the total money raised after expenses was $2,805.77. The children divided the money with the church building fund for the new kitchen, and the other half of the money was divided between the Standing Rock, Alaska, Dominican Republic and the Relay For Life teams. The children are from kindergarten to fifth grade.

The Explorers mission is to Learn about God, explore missions, and serve in their community. If your child would like to join in we meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

– Submitted by Donna Mack

Orchard Hills youth in Dominican Republic on a previous trip.

Local youth group forms relationships in Dominican Republic.

Fundraiser May 11th, 8am-2am Orchard Hills Church 6032 Cloverdale Road

Yard sale/ Rent-A-Space $10.00

In July, Orchard Hills Church youth group will return to the Dominican Republic for the third year.

In the past they have painted schools a churches. Last year they bought shoes for orphans an held vacation bible school on some of the villages.

Rent-A-Parking-Space or two for $10.00 each – have your hard sale at our church. Keep all your profit.

Orchard Hills Church

6032 Cloverdale Rd.

(Behind Read Mountain fire department)

Call 977-6900 or 529-6124

Refreshments and Krispy Kreme donuts will be available.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards their trip this summer. The cost is $1500.00 per child.

Please come out and support them!

–Kathy Shires

National Day of Prayer is an annual event to pray for the country, its leaders  and  servicemen and women. At the Buchanan site 27 people showed up to pray with Pastor Daniel Boone at Valley View Baptist Church. The event took place at 12 noon on May 2 all across the United States.

Congressman Goodlatte and his wife Maryellen joined over 200 folks at the Fincastle Presbyterian Church to celebrate the church ‘s 250th anniversary on May 5, 2013. Verna Shuey greeted visitors at the door at 10:30 a.m. to start the day. After a worship service lead by the church’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Iain Maclean, John Graham, along with Brian Griffith and Jesse Wood, guided tours of the graveyard featuring Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers. Inside, guests and out, guests enjoyed flower arrangements created by Valerie Lucas.

For the service, organist Joyce Minnich, trumpet soloist Gerald Pope and flutist Tara Gallimore played the music, added to by a bell choir.

All could browse historic displays by Dr. Edgar Mayse, Patti Vari, Sally Eads, Gwen Griffith, Connie Miles, Pat Simmons, Sarah Belmer. Teresa Reed, Tina Haxton, Sandy Gates, Marcia Helms, Cindy Baily, Jim Helms and Jim Tenser.

Everyone stayed after the worship service for a bountiful lunch prepared by Meg Omer.

All attendees received a full color historical booklet put together by Pat Simmons, and a wooden ornament made by Jim Tenser from the old walnut tree that grew on the church’s grounds.

–submitted by Priscilla Richardson.  Photos by Ron Lucas

The Zion Hill Baptist Church Relay for Life Team will hold a plant sale on Saturday, May 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the VFW Building on U.S. 220 North. There will be a variety of plants at a cost of only $1 each. There will also be a Yard Sale with much to choose from, as well as a Bake Sale and an All-U-Can Eat Pancake Breakfast.

– Submitted by Bonnie Echols