COMMUNITY NEWS

Published 10:33 am Wednesday, March 14, 2018

March 14

SPRING YOUTH REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Baptist Church in Cullen. The Rev. James Hurt of Bethel Grove Baptist Church in Rice will be the guest speaker.

LENTEN LUNCHEON, 2 p.m. at Keysville UMC. The speaker will be the Pastor Robert Perrin of Grace Community Church in Charlotte Court House. Bring a sandwich. Drinks and dessert will be provided.

March 15

PANCAKE SUPPER FUNDRAISER, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Central Middle School Cafeteria in Charlotte Court House. Takeout meals are available. This event will benefit the Charlotte County Meals on Wheels.

SPRING YOUTH REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Baptist Church in Cullen. The Rev. Patrick Bland of Mt. Pero Baptist Church in Powhatan will be the guest speaker.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY, 6 p.m. at Morrison Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House. This event is sponsored by the Women’s Empowerment Bible Study. All women are invited.

March 16

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION, 7 p.m. at Bacon District Fire Department. A discussion will be held concerning community versus consolidated schools. This event is hosted by Red Oak/Wylliesburg Supervisor Kay Morgan Pierantoni. For more information call (434) 568-7414 or email citizens4charlotte@hotmail.com.

SPRING YOUTH REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Baptist Church in Cullen. The Rev. Otis Johnson of Peaks Baptist Church in Prospect will be the guest speaker.

March 17

STEW, Noon at the Keysville Volunteer Fire Department. This event is sponsored by the Charlotte County VFW Post 8902. “Heavy Duty” will be the stewmaster. For pre-orders, call (434) 568-6451.

USDA FOODBANK, 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House. This food bank is for those in the Phenix and surrounding Red House Community who are residents of Charlotte County. USDA food can only be received at one site. Bring a large cardboard box. Call Bernice Pannell (434) 248-6465 after 5 p.m. and before 8 p.m.

March 18

WORSHIP SERVICE, 10:30 a.m. at 5150 Hwy. 360 in Meherrin. The Rev. Gloria Eanes is the Pastor. This event is sponsored by Safe Haven Christian Ministries.

GOSPEL SINGING, 7 p.m., Hebron United Methodist Church in Saxe. The River Creek Band of Halifax and Papa’s Angels.

BLESSED FEW GOSPEL SINGING, 3 p.m. at Beautiful Plain Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House. Various groups will be in attendance. The public is invited. Dinner will be served.

COMMONWEALTH CHORALE, 3 p.m. at Farmville Presbyterian Church. The Choral will present spring performances of Mozart’s Requiem, along with selections from the Easter portion of Handel’s Messiah. Everyone is welcome. This event is free.

WOMEN’S/MEN’S DAY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Mt. Mitchell Baptist Church in Fort Mitchell. Guest speaker for the annual missionary program will include Laurietta Faulkner of White Oak Fork Baptist Church and guest choirs will consist of Finny Wood of Chase City and Shiloh Baptist. Missionaries in white. All are invited.

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM CANCELED, 3 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church.

REVIVAL, 10 a.m. at Salem Christian Church in Fort Mitchell. Music will be provided by Heartland and the special guest speaker will be Kenneth Johnson. Dinner will be served following the program. Everyone is welcome.

March 19

DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING, 7 p.m. at the Drakes Branch Municipal Building.

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Hebron United Methodist Church. The Rev. Billy Tatum will be the guest speaker. Special music will be provided. Everyone welcome.

March 20

BLOOD DRIVE, 2-6 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church.

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Hebron United Methodist Church. The Rev. Billy Tatum will be the guest speaker. Special music will be provided. Everyone welcome.

March 21

LENTEN LUNCHEON, Noon at Keysville United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Jane Smith from Farmville United Methodist Church. Bring a sandwich, drinks and dessert will be provided.

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Hebron United Methodist Church. The Rev. Billy Tatum will be the guest speaker. Special music will be provided. Everyone welcome.

March 24

EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m. at Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Keysville. Prizes will be awarded and the Easter Bunny will be in attendance. Age groups include 0-5, 6-8 and 9-12. This event is free and open to the public.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Bible Church in Keysville. All children are invited to help find over 1,500 eggs filled with candy on church grounds. The Easter story will be presented by the Rev. Todd Childers. Lunch and fellowship will follow.

March 25

SENIOR CHOIR FESTIVAL, 3 p.m. at St. Michael Baptist Church in Drakes Branch. Invited guests are the Millstone Gospel Chorus, White Oak Grove Senior Choir, Shining Stars of Galilee Baptist Church and Organ Hill/St. Michael Combined Choir. Everyone is welcome.

March 31

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FORUM, 10 a.m. at the Bistro, 150 King St., in Keysville. Candidates will include Andrew Sneathern, Leslie Cockburn, Ben Cullop, R.D. Huffstetler and Lawrence Gaughan.

April 1

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 7 a.m. at Emmanuel Bible Church in Keysville. Service will be held outdoors. Breakfast will be served immediately following the service.

April 7

STEW, 10:30 a.m. at Keysville Hardware. This event is sponsored by the Charlotte County APVA. Money will be used for scholarships. To pre-order, call Betsy at (434) 736-9241.

ANNUAL BANQUET, 5 p.m. at Southside Virginia Community College in Keysville. This event is sponsored by the Charlotte Chapter #147 Order of the Eastern Star. The C.E.J. Gospel Singers will render the music. For more information call (434) 568-6621 or (434) 736-8074.

April 14

DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE CAUCUS, 10 a.m. at the Drakes Branch Municipal Building.