Salem's Rose Ann Burgess talks about bad singers in the choirPosted Jun10, 2008 at 09:25 AM What should a church do about bad singers in the choir? Religion writer Rob Johnson explores that topic today in this story -- and one of the people he talks with is Rose Ann Burgess, director of music at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. You can hear her yourself in this audio soundslide. Photo by Jeanna Duerscherl Salem church offers discounted groceriesPosted May30, 2008 at 11:25 AMTemple Baptist Church on Daugherty Road in Salem has joined the Angel Food Ministries program to offer discounted groceries. Religion writer Rob Johnson has details on his Focus on Faith blog. Virginia Tech football player Dustin Pickle visits with local studentsPosted May22, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Bright and early this Thursday morning, students involved with FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, clubs around the valley met at First Baptist Church on Third Street in downtown Roanoke for their last meeting of the year. Special guests included Virginia Tech running back Dustin Pickle, his girlfriend, 2007 Miss Virginia Lauren Barnette, and Virginia Tech football chaplain Johnny Shelton. Pickle attended Glenvar High School until his junior year, when he transferred over to Salem High School. He graduated in 2005. Barnette is from Wise and is a student at VT. Top left, Glenvar crowd: from left, Rusty Galbreath, Thomas McConnell, Dustin Pickle, Brandon Fox, Zach Hill, Kelly Hill, and Heather Keating. Continue reading "Virginia Tech football player Dustin Pickle visits with local students" » Hotdog dinner and concert this Sunday, May 18Posted May16, 2008 at 09:49 AMHead out to the Mountain Pass Baptist Church on Virginia 311 to get dinner and to help sponsor the Salem Relay for Life. Donations will be taken for the relay. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m.; the concert by "Abide in Me" will start at 6 p.m. 70 to 80 couples renew their wedding vows WednesdayPosted May09, 2008 at 04:59 PM
If you happen to notice a plethora of honeymooners in and around Salem this weekend, it's because a mass renewal of vows took place Wednesday at Fellowship Community Church. At this month's "1st Wednesday" dinner, wedding cake and a flowery portico set the mood, and the couples recited traditional vows together, kissed, and were congradulated by the rest of the congregation. "I've done it on an individual basis but not as a church family," said Pastor Ken Nienke. It was all part of an eight week series called "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" focusing on marriage, parenting, and variety of other issues concerning the family. A few weeks ago, Patrick Henry Hughes, a blind wheelchair bound musician who plays in the University of Louisville School of Music Marching and Pep bands with the help of his father, visited and spoke to the congregation in Salem. Hughes has appeared on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition and various talk shows. Here's a link to an ABC News article on Hughes. Congregations gathered for National Day of PrayerPosted May02, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Everyone in the government from city council and support staff on up to George W. Bush was prayed for yesterday during the National Day of Prayer ceremony at Salem Baptist Church. Some of the congregations included: Do you have church events to share with the community? Mission trips, fundraisers, teen events, summer camps? Email us at news@sosalem.com and we'll try to help you get the word out on our blog. (In order to get an event listed in our print publication, we need two weeks notice). Salem Baptist will mark National Day of Prayer on ThursdayPosted Apr29, 2008 at 03:55 PMSalem Baptist Church is celebrating the National Day of Prayer in the sanctuary from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, parking is in the back lot, and there is an elevator available for the elderly or handicapped. Salem Baptist Church is at 103 North Broad Street in Salem. Never heard of the NDOP (National Day of Prayer)?: Here's a link to their website. Faith Christian School spends day on service project in western Roanoke CountyPosted Apr26, 2008 at 09:02 PMAbout 300 students, parents and faculty from Faith Christian School in Southwest Roanoke County spent much of Saturday on a service project at the Rescue Mission summer day camp in western Roanoke County. Here's a story and photos on our companion news site for Southwest Roanoke County. “Spud Day Luau” Saturday at Mason Cove ChapelPosted Apr22, 2008 at 02:51 PMWear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and head out to Mason Cove Chapel on 3917 Old Catawba Road this weekend sometime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The first 50 guests get a gift, and they’ll feed you a baked potato plus all the fixin’s, dessert, and a drink for $4. Walk the cake walk, play Bible Bingo and other games for all ages! There will also be an opportunity to sign up for this summer’s vacation bible school. Proceeds will be used for local missions, church youth activities, a new church sign, and tables for the fellowship hall. Directions: Take route 311, turn left on Bradshaw Road, left at Watkins Store, and then Right on Catawba Road. Salem church offers "Letters from Dad" program May 18Posted Apr18, 2008 at 12:25 PMFathers will be offered some training in leaving a well-written legacy of love and counsel when the growing "Letters from Dad" movement starts on Sunday, May 18, at Fellowship Community Church in Salem. Religion writer Rob Johnson has details on his Focus on Faith blog. |
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Welcome to The Notebook, the community gathering place for news and tidbits from So Salem, by community journalist Miranda Adkins (that's Miranda on the left). You'll be able to find the most up-to-date news, events and stories in Salem, Glenvar and western Roanoke County here at this blog. And please join in! You can share your comments, stories, links and ideas here, too. This is your community conversation. .....Advertisement.....
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