Called to be a Light in the Rockfish Valley
Serving GOD with JOY and GENEROSITY


Looking Ahead in 2008
Additions or changes may be made at any time. Use this as your guide to
upcoming events, but check back often.
February
Sunday, Feb. 3 – 11 a.m. - Baptism of Kristin Jones’ daughter Maggie
Wednesday, Feb. 6 – 7 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Service – Childcare available
Sunday, Feb. 10 – First Sunday of Lent
Sunday, Feb. 10 – 7 p.m. - Honkin’ Big Talent Show for All Ages and Talents
March
Sunday, March 9 – Fifth Sunday of Lent
2 a.m. - Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 16 –Palm Sunday – 11 a.m. - Cantata The Triumph Song of Life
Thursday, March 20 – 7 p.m. – Maundy Thursday worship with communion
Sunday, March 23 – Easter Sunday – Easter Brunch between services
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
April
Saturday, April 19 - 6:30 p.m.Church night potluck supper and study of HOPE
Saturday, April 26 – Rebuilding Together project
May
Sunday, May 11 – Pentecost Sunday (WEAR SOMETHING ORANGE OR RED!)
Pentecost Offering
Saturday, May 17 - Whopping Big Yard Sale - You may drop off items beginning May 10 or call the church
office to arrange for a pick up. Proceed go toward Mission Work Trips
Saturday, May 31- BRIM Gospel Sing - Pavilion. An offering will be received to support the work of the
Blue Ridge Interfaith Ministry
June
Sunday, June 1 – 10 a.m. Summer Schedule Begins – One service of worship
in the Pavilion
A covered dish lunch follows worship
Saturday, June 7 - 11a.m. - David Carr and Abby Blackshaw married
all are invited, but please RSVP by June 1. No gift required.
Sunday, June 8 - Receive confirmands into church membership
Sunday, June 8 - 8:55 a.m. - Summer Learning Class - Apostles' Creed for Today
July
Sunday, July 27 – Laity Sunday
August
September
Sunday, Sep. 7 – Regular Worship Schedule begins
Two services of worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
October
Sunday, Oct. 5 – World Communion Sunday - Peacemaking Offering
Sunday, Oct. 12 – 11 a.m. Celebrate Fall with One Service of Worship
in the Pavilion
November
Sunday, Nov. 2 – 2 a.m. – Daylight Savings Time ends
Tuesday, Nov. 4 – Don’t forget to vote for the candidate of your choice!
Sunday, Nov. 9 – Stewardship Commitment Sunday – Bring your pledge card
Sunday, Nov. 23 - Global Village Market (formerly known as Alternative Christmas Bazaar!)
Sunday, Nov. 30 – First Sunday of Advent
December
Sunday, Dec. 7 - Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 14 – Third Sunday of Advent
10 a.m. – One Service of Worship – Christmas Cantata
Sunday, Dec. 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Joy Offering
9:45 – Children’s Christmas Pageant
Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve
4 p.m. Worship for Children and Others
5:30 p.m. Traditional Candle light/Communion Service
Thursday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day – Church office closed
Sunday, Dec. 28 – 10 a.m. – One Service of Worship
