Main Street United Methodist continues to observe Epiphany. At worship on Jan. 25, the Rev. Robert Parks will speak on the topic: &uot;Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit&uot; (Luke 4:14-21).The church will also hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Jan 25 for anyone interested in hosting a Russian child for three weeks this summer.

Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran, 25280 New Market Road, Courtland, is holding its worship service at 9 a.m. Jan. 25 with communion. Sunday school will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Lakeview Missionary Baptist

At 4 p.m. Jan. 25, there will be an installation of auxiliary officers in Lakeview Missionary Baptist, 625 Brook Ave. Dr. A. Lincoln James and Trinity Baptist of Richmond will be guests. Dr. John E. Jones, pastor.

St. Paul PHC

Bishop Johnnie Anderson, chief apostle, and Little Bethlehem, Brooklyn, N.Y., will be at St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness at 11 a.m. Jan. 25. This will be the 33rd anniversary of the pastor, Bishop Early Gay Jr.

Pleasant Union Baptist

The official board ministry of the Pleasant Union Baptist, 215 Webb St., will be celebrating the official board anniversary at 3 p.m. Jan. 25. The special guest for the service is Dr. Anthony Copeland and Oak Grove Baptist of Suffolk.

The Rev. Dr. V.T. Chambers, pastor.

Bethlehem UCC

Bethlehem Christian Church United, 312 Bute St., is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The first of several centennial services scheduled throughout the year is at 4 p.m. Jan. 25. Guests will the Rev. Dr. Daniel Baltimore and Mr. Nebo Baptist Church of Surry. Program chairman is Elayne Myrick, first lady. The Rev. Emanuel Myrick Jr., pastor.

Greater New Hope COGIC

Greater New Hope COGIC, 159 Wrenn Road, Chuckatuck, is honoring its organist at 3 p.m. Jan. 25. Guests will be Pastor Joseph Byrd and Pentecostal Church of Deliverance, Portsmouth. Eunice Willis is honoree mother; Ada Willis, sponsor. The Rev. Herbert L. Hunter, pastor.

Greater Sweet Beulah

Greater Sweet Beulah, 137 Maple St., is honoring Pauline Copeland, first lady, for 45 years of faithful service at 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at the church. The speaker will be Betty Harvey, first lady, from Surry. Music will be provided by Jackie Simmons, first lady, and the Nu-Wine Singers. Tameka Barnes, chairperson. LeAngela Cross, co-chairman. For details, call 539-7365. Elder Madison G. Copeland, pastor.

New Mt. Joy

New Mt. Joy Family Worship Center, 307 County St., Suffolk, will be having its ministerial revival on Jan. 25-30 with services beginning at 7:30 p.m. nightly.

Speakers are Sunday, Elder Reginald Holliman; Monday, Min. Carolyn Hodges; Tuesday, Min. Trevon Boone; Wednesday, Elder Jasper Saunders; Thursday, Elder Lula Wiggins; and Friday, Min. George Wiggins. For information, call Elder Viola Parker at 539-2931 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Rev. Dr. William P. Wiggins Sr., pastor.

Gates of Heaven COGIC

The Rev. Rayfield Clay, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist, Chesapeake, is preaching in Gates of Heaven COGIC, 112 Beech St., at 3 p.m. Jan. 25. The service is sponsored by Deacon Charlie and Arlethia Ward for the Pastor’s Purse. Elder Sylvester Silver Sr., pastor.

Sixth Street Baptist

Sixth Street Baptist, 324 Goodman St., is hosting a service featuring the Brothers in Christ of Franklin and the Dynamic Tones of Portsmouth at 5 p.m. Jan. 25. This is being sponsored by the church’s beautification committee.

Christian Home Baptist

Christian Home Baptist will celebrate Layman Day at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 25. Speakers will be Deacon Kevin Robinson and Deaconess Sherry Ashburn. At 4 p.m. the Rev. Floyd Blackwell and Miracle Temple Baptist of Newport News will be special guest.

New Mt. Zion Holiness

New Mt. Zion Holiness, 2113 Georgia Ave., will hold its Missionary Day Worship Service at 11 a.m. Jan. 25. Minister Lonetta Harrell will speak. The Women’s Department will be in charge.

New Calvary Baptist

New Calvary Baptist, 220 N. Sixth St., will have the Rev. Dwayne B. Strother, associate minister at Faith Temple United Church of Jesus Christ (apostolic), as guest speaker at 11 a.m. Jan. 25.

Balm of Gilead Missionary Baptist

Balm of Gilead Missionary Baptist will observe the anniversary of its deacons, deaconesses and trustees at 3 p.m. Jan. 25. The guest church will be Pastor N. Scates and the congregation of Gethsemane Baptist. The Rev. Charles Lenvell, pastor.

Rose of Sharon

The Pastor’s Aide Committee of Rose of Sharon Worship Center, Franklin, will sponsor at service at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Guest speaker will be Minister Angela Vick of Branchville and Galilee Mass Choir. For details, call Phyllis Branch at 562-2618.

Galatian UCC

The Senior Choir of Galatian UCC, 2320 Manning Road, will sponsor &uot;An Evening with Frankie Davis&uot; at 6 p.m. Jan. 31. Davis is a former lead singer for the Soul Stirrers and sings with the Golden Gate Quartet of Paris, France. Arnold Beard and Patricia Burdell are chairpersons. For details, Call 657-6308 or 934-0897. Rev. Madelene F. Beard, pastor.

El Bethel Worship Center

El Bethel Worship Center will have its second Super Bowl Party starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 1. The church is located at 4324 Holland Road. For details, call 932-3511.

Youth Choir anniversary

The Youth Choir of Greater Sweet Beulah Apostolic will have a pre-anniversary at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 – 29. Guests will be: Elder Clarence Sellers from Mt. Tabor; Wednesday is still open for guests; Minister Trevon Boone of New Mt. Joy Family Worship Center. For details, call Aprell Bazemore or Tameka Barnes at 761-5834 or 539-7365.

IMPACT Suffolk

The next meeting of IMPACT Suffolk will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 28 in Whitehead’s Grove Baptist, 18366 Benns Church Blvd. (Route 10, outside Chuckatuck). There will be a potluck lunch at noon. Call Dot Dalton at 255-2134 or the Rev. Russell Leonard at 255-4720 for details.

Citrus Sale

Providence UMC, 2109 Providence Road, will conduct its February tomato and citrus fruit sale as part of its fund-raising activities. Fresh Florida tomatoes, temple oranges, pink grapefruit and honey tangerines, will be available. To place orders or for details, call 934-9263 by Jan. 29. Pick-up will be from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 7.

Faith-based workshop

IMPACT Suffolk is sponsoring a faith-based workshop, &uot;Writing Mission Statements and Grant Proposals&uot; from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 31 and Feb. 21. This will be presented by Dr. Carolyn Mayfield, professor of English and grant writer. This takes place at Paul D. Camp Community College, 271 Kenyon Road. This is free, and a preparation to a faith-based seminar with Bill Emery scheduled March 5-6. For details, call 925-6331 or 255-2134.

Alpha Course

St. Paul’s Episcopal will begin the Alpha Course at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in Randolph Hall (the church social hall), 213 N. Main St. This 10-week non-denominational practical introduction to the Christian faith offers answers to some key questions. Each weekly session begins with an informal dinner, followed by a large-group learning time, and ends with small-group discussions and interaction. Alpha began in London and is now held in thousands of churches around the world. To learn more about the course, call St. Paul’s at 539-2478 or come to the Alpha Celebration dinner and reunion from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Babysitting is provided for children 12 and under. Please call the church by Jan. 26 to make reservations for the free dinner and program.

First Fridays

Gordon Whitley, organist, and Jenneffer Peterkin, violinist, will perform a free 30-minute concert at noon Feb. 6 for the First Fridays concert series in Main Street UMC. A soup and sandwich luncheon ($5) follows in the fellowship hall. For details, call Chris Ward at 539-8751.

Nehemiah Outreach Center

Join single mothers and single ladies in the Suffolk Community for Educational, Career and Parenting Enrichment every first Saturday of the month at Nehemiah Outreach Center, 202 Baker St. The speaker for Feb. 7 is the Rev. Kay Tucker. The program is free to the public. For more information call 934-0684.

Christian Sweetheart Celebration

Faith Temple Apostolic’s Christian Sweetheart Celebration takes place from 5 to9 p.m. Feb. 7. Guests will be the Gospel Harmonizers of Ivor and the Christian comedian &uot;Granny Love&uot; from Olive Branch Baptist. Attire can be formal or semi-formal. Advance tickets are $25 per couple, $15 for singles, add $3 more at the door. Call Bernadine Colander at 934-3921, Brenda Parrish at 539-0023 or Geraldine Fisher at 653-0399.

Shekina Family Worship Center

The Shekina Family Worship Center will host a free distribution of homemade stew starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 15 on the corner of West Washington and North Main streets. The rain date will be Feb. 22. Rev. Larry Fogan Sr., pastor.

Gospel Choir anniversary

The Gospel Choir of Lakeview Missionary Baptist will take place at 4 p.m. Feb. 15. The Rev. James B. Williams and Sixth Street Baptist will be the guests.

Prophetic Conference

El Bethel Worship Center will host the 2004 Prophetic Conference at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 – 27. The theme will be &uot;Hearing the Voice of God for This Hour.&uot; Guest speakers will be Prophetess Rhonda Lane of Newport News, Prophetess Ernestine Burton of Norfolk, Prophetess and co-pastor Freda Cross of Suffolk, and Prophetess Tammy Alexander of Richmond. For details, call 923-3511.