The Fayette Tribune, Oak Hill, W.Va.

Local News

January 30, 2013

Church briefs — Thursday, January 31, 2013

— -- Special Service — There will be a special church service with Fayette County Deputy Sheriff Rob Legg singing and a special guest speaker at the Garten P.H. Church, Gatewood Road, Fayetteville, on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy a night of fellowship and anointed singing.



-- The EGG Project — Ames Heights Bible Church is breaking out The EGG Project (Exploring God’s Goodness) on Sunday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. for those in grades 1 to 6. Come, bring a friend and unscramble the mysteries of God’s Word. For more information, call Suzie at 304-574-2131.



-- Wesleyan Church — Summerlee Presbyterian Church, the white church at the Summerlee end of Oak Hill’s White Oak Rail Trail, would like to invite everyone to ride their bikes or walk to church. Come as you are dressed for biking or hiking. Bottled water will be provided for your refreshment. Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.



-- First Presbyterian Church, Oak Hill — Regular services of the First Presbyterian Church of Oak Hill, located at 250 Central Avenue, are Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. Special activities include the following: youth group, 5:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month; handbell choir, Mondays at 5:45 p.m.; chancel choir, each Monday at 7 p.m.; and Women’s Circle meeting, 12:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 304-469-3196.



-- Oak Hill First Brethren Contemporary Service — The Oak Hill First Brethren Church is currently presenting a contemporary service on the first and third Sundays of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. These will take place at the fellowship hall on Central Avenue, across the street from the church. Pastor Bill Skeldon will be the speaker and there will be a program of a contemporary nature. The public is invited and all are welcome.



-- Fayetteville United Methodist — Fayetteville United Methodist on 120 High Street welcomes everyone to regular Sunday services. Sunday school meets at 9:45 followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. Nursery is provided. Special activities include choir practice each Thursday at 6:45 p.m. The United Methodist Women conduct an inspirational meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. All persons are welcome to participate in a community chili feed in the church fellowship hall the second Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Also, a food pantry is offered to qualified persons the fourth Thursday of the month. Pastor is Rev. Clare Sulgit-Horn. For more information, call 304-574-0187.



-- Seniors and Friends — Seniors and Friends, a time of old-time singing, preaching and testimonies, will be held each Wednesday at 12 noon at LifeBridge Assembly of God’s fellowship hall, across from King Coal Chevrolet in East Oak Hill. Lunch will be provided. Transportation also is available. For more information, call Senior Adult Pastor Shirlie or Jim Watson at 304-465-8177, or the church at 304-469-2646.

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