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Published Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Free Dinner

Suffolk Capernaum Seventh Day Adventist, 314 York St, will prepare a free dinner every Wednesday night beginning from 4:30 to 6 p.m. On Fridays, there will be fresh fruit, vegetables and canned goods. Clothes are available on Sundays. Call 934-9814 for more information.

Tutoring

Love Center Family Church, 362 E. Washington St., is offering free tutoring sessions in math, reading, English and science for children ages 7-18.

Sessions are Tuesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Call 539-7079.

Food Distribution

Forever Free Outreach Ministry will be serving hot meals from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday in December at Gates Of Heaven C.O.G.I.C., 112 Beech St. The ministry will have a food give-away every third Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m., with food donated by the Operation Blessing Food Bank. Also, the ministry will have its annual

Christmas Eve dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 24. Transportation and delivery can be provided. Call Brenda, 925-6089, for information.

Christmas Cantata

A Christmas Cantata, “The King of Kings,” will be presented at Wilroy Baptist Church, 306 Williams Road,

Dec. 10-11 at 7 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Nursery provided.

Herring Breakfast

Sixth Street Baptist Church, 324 Goodman St., will hold a herring breakfast from 7 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Dec. 10. Call 539-6232 or 539-7087.

Sing-a-rama

The male chorus and Patricia Whitefield, of Piney Grove Baptist Church, Buckhorn, will sponsor a Sing-a-rama at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Special guest will be Ronnie Whitfield and the Revived Singers. Call 925-4386.

Yock Sale

The Building Committee of Greater First Baptist Church will hold a pork and chicken yock sale from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. To place an order or for delivery call 539-0032.

Holiday Musical

First Baptist Church, 237 N. Main St., is presenting a musical, “Wondrous Gift: The Treasure of Jesus” at 7 p.m. Dec. 11-12. Both performances are free and open to the public. For information, call 539-4152.

Fellowship Service

Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church, 635 Brook Ave., is holding a fellowship worship service at 4 p.m. Dec. 11. The Rev. Larry Parker of Piney Grove Baptist Church will guest speaker. Call 934-1047 for information.

New Member’s Day

East End Baptist Church, 523, E. Washington St., will host a New Member’s Day at the 8 and 11 a.m. services Dec. 11.

New members will lead those services. The Voice of Praise Choir will render the music. There will be a special reception for the new members. Call 539-3324.

Anniversary

Cornerstone Missionary will hold a deacons and deaconess anniversary at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Holland Community House.Call 934-8667.

Christmas Music

The Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir of Bethlehem Christian Church will present a program at 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at the church, 1549 Holland Road. Call 539-4274.

Ordination Service

Healing Chapel Baptist Church, 2375 Godwin Blvd., will hold a ordination service for Minister Morris Allmond at 4 p.m. Dec. 11. Call 934-0527 for information.

Pastor’s Anniversary

Sixth Street Baptist Church, 324 Goodman St., will hold a Pastor’s Third Anniversary for pastors Dr. James B. Williams Jr. and the Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick at 4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 11 at the church. Special guests will be the congregation of Gethsamane Baptist Church from Newport News. Call 539-7087.

50-State Service

The Greater First Baptist Church will hold a 50-State Service at 3 p.m. Dec. 14. Special guests: Elder Sylvester Silver and the congregation from Gates of Heaven.

Craft Show

God’s Appointed Touch Ministries, 70 E. Windsor Blvd., Dec. 17, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 242-4151

Christmas Play

Solomon’s Temple, 12749 Courthouse Highway, will present a Christmas play and banquet, “A Star is Born,” at 6 p.m. Dec. 17. Call Yvette Anderson, 1-800-666-3883, Ext. 8374.

Shopping Trip

St. Paul RZUA Church will host a shopping trip to Reading, Penn., and the Vanity Fair Outlets Dec. 17. Leave at midnight Dec. 16. Cost is $35. Call 538-1006 or 613-1100 for more details.

Musical

Tucker Swamp Baptist Church will perform “Wondrous Gift, the Treasure of Jesus,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18 at the church on Seacock Chapel Road, Zuni.

The Colors of Christmas

Windsor Baptist Church adult choir will present “The Colors of Christmas” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. A reception will follow.

Candlelight Reception

Main Street United Methodist Church will have a live nativity Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. and a candlelight musical reception with Santa at 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The church is at 202 North Main St.

Candlelight Service

Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church, 635 Brook Ave., is holding a candlelight memorial service at 6 p.m. Dec. 18.

Cantata

The choir at Liberty Spring Christian Church, 4213 Whaleyville Road, will present a Russell Mauldin Cantata, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.

Christmas Cantata

The choirs of Oxford United Methodist and West End Baptist churches will perform a cantata called “Sing we all Noel,” at 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at West End Baptist Church, 501 West Washington St. Call 539-8253 or 539-8771.

Christmas Performance

The Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir of Suffolk Christian Church will present “The Heart of Christmas” at 5 p.m. Dec. 18 in the church sanctuary at 216 N. Main St. Soloists include Billy Wyatt, Cheryl Ashcraft, Paul Fowler, Dana Bibly, Sarah Burford, Elaine Abernathy, Pat Mann and Stephanie Davis. The public is invited.

Birthday for Jesus

Oakland Christian Church, 5641 Godwin Boulevard, will hold a Birthday for Jesus program at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Call 255-4353.

Christmas Program

Oakland Christian Church, 5641 Godwin Boulevard, will host its annual Christmas Program at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 18. The “Song of Emmanuel” will include performances by Oakland’s Chancel Choir, Messengers of Faith Youth Choir and the Handbell Choir. A reception will follow. Call 255-4353.

Christmas Breakfast

A Christmas Breakfast will be held Dec. 18 at 9 a.m. at Wilroy Baptist Church, 306 Williams Road. Worship service is at 10:30 and includes a special program with puppets. Nursery provided.

Drive-through Holiday

Wilroy Baptist Church, 306 Williams Road, is having a drive-through Christmas Panorama from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 18-21.

Christmas Eve Service

A Christmas Eve service will be held at Providence United Methodist Church, 3109 Providence road, at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 for a family-oriented service and 11 p.m. for a traditional candlelight service.

Candlelight Service

Oakland Christian Church, 5641 Godwin Boulevard, will hold a Family Service of Carols at 5 p.m. and a traditional Candlelight Service at 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. Call 255-4353.

Christmas Eve Service

Wilroy Baptist Church, 306 Williams Road, will hold a Christmas Eve service Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.

Christmas Service

Main Street United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas service with worship Dec. 25 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and a Praise Connection at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 202 North Main St.

Christmas Day Service

Oakland Christian Church, 5641 Godwin Boulevard, will hold a Christmas Day service at 11 a.m. Call 255-4353.

Christmas Service

Providence United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas service at 11 a.m. Dec. 25 and will include a blessing of the toys. Each child is invited to bring one toy. There will be no Sunday school.

New Year’s Eve Service

Solomon’s Temple, 12749 Courthouse Highway, will present a New Year’s Eve service at 10:30 p.m., Dec. 31.

Fashion Show

God’s Anointed Touch Ministries Women’s Department will hold a Hair and Fashion Show at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 at Windsor School of Dance, 70 E. Windsor Blvd., Suite H. Vendors welcome. Call 242-4151.

(Editor’s Note: Send church notes and events to news@suffolknewsherald.com or fax to 539-8804.

You may include photos to go with the announcement, however, due to space limitations we may not be able to include every one we receive.)

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