Oakland Christian Church

Oakland Christian Church, 5641 Godwin Blvd., will present a special Passion Cantata at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 20. This year’s program, entitled &uot;Once Upon a Tree,&uot; will feature Oakland’s Chancel Choir and Messengers of Faith Youth Choir. For more information, call 255-4353.

New Mt. Zion Holiness Church

Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. March 13, with an 11:30 a.m. worship service to follow. The guest speaker will be Melvin Wilson.

First Baptist Church

The Praise and Worship Ministry of First Baptist Church, 237 N. Main St., will be presenting the worship musical, &uot;My Utmost for His Highest,&uot; which is based on the writings of Oswald Chambers, at 7 p.m. March 20-21. Attendance is free. Call 539-4152 for more information.

Shiloh Baptist Church

The Trustee Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church, 9000 Fire Tower Road, Windsor, will be celebrating their anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005. The guest speaker will be Deacon Roy Stokes of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, Windsor. A special invitation is extended to the Trustee Ministries of area churches. Brother Ike Turner is chairman of SBC Trustee’s Ministry. The Rev. James T. Elam is the pastor.

Pleasant Union Baptist Church

The Youth Ministry of Pleasant Union Baptist Church, 215 Webb St., will be holding there annual Youth Day Conference from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2005. The church is inviting all local youth to come out. The cost of the conference is $5 per child, which includes lunch.

The church is holding its annual Youth Day Service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 13. The speaker will be minister Shelia Gatling. For more information, call Brother Kenneth Goodman at 934-0191. The Rev. V. T. Chambers Sr. is the pastor.

Antioch UCC

The Pastor’s Aid and Ladies Usher Board of Antioch UCC are sponsoring a yock sale (chicken, port, and beef) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the next three Saturdays – March 12, 19 and 26. The cost is $5 per box. For more information, call 539-0143 or 539-2470.

Pentecostal Youth Ministries

The Pentecostal Youth Ministries will be selling spaghetti dinners for a donation of $6 per plate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 19, at Rising St. James PHC, 201 N. Sixth St. Dinner includes spaghetti with breadsticks, tossed salad and cake. For more information, call 539-7026.

Trip sponsored to COGIC convention

New Suffolk District is sponsoring a trip to the 55th Annual Women’s International Convention of the Church of God In Christ (COGIC) in Atlanta, Ga. May 30 through June 3. For more information call 934-1103.

God’s Anointed Touch Ministries

The youth department of God’s Anointed Touch Ministries is sponsoring an Easter Extravaganza at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at the Windsor School of Dance. This event is open to the community. Food, games, fun and more are available. Also, God’s Anointed Touch Ministries and Hunter’s Production is sponsoring a Gospel Singing at 5 p.m. Easter Sunday, March 27, located at the Windsor School of Dance. The doors open at 4 p.m. and the cost of tickets is $7. The program features the Gospel Harmoneers of Ivor, King Sisters of Hopewell, Gospel Harmoneers of Branchville, Emcee Leroy Butler, Gospel Sensations of Portsmouth, and Pearly Gates of Suffolk. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed couple. For more information call Ernest Hunter at 242-9280 or 371-3519.

Carlson Trio appearing at Wilroy Baptist

Wilroy Baptist Church, 306 Williams Road, will have Good Friday Communion Service at 7 p.m.

March 25. At 7 a.m. March 27 an Easter Sunrise Service and breakfast with a musical beginning at 11 a.m.

Mission Day program

At 11 a.m. Sunday, March 13, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 6100 Holy Neck Road, will have its annual Mission Day Program. The Rev. Glenda Glover Baul of First Shiloh Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, will be the speaker. The Rev. Joseph Goode is pastor.

Easter Egg Factory open

At Beech Grove United Methodist Church, 4251 Drive Lane, the Easter Egg Factory is open from now until March 11. The eggs are hand rolled, dipped and decorated by members and friends. Place orders now for chocolate covered eggs in peanut butter, butter cream, coconut, and fruit and nut flavors in 1 pound, 1/2 pound and 1 ounces sizes sold by the dozen. Call 537-8353 or come by and see the ‘factory’ in action. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Proceeds from the purchases benefit Beech Grove’s missions, outreach ministries and much more.

Breakfast planned at New Calvary

New Calvary Baptist Church is having breakfast for the Senior Usher Board from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. March 12. The cost is $6 per person. Call 539-0571 or 934-2606 for more information.

Tucker Swamp sponsors babysitter class

Tucker Swamp Baptist Church is sponsoring the American Red Cross Babysitter Class (for ages 11 o 15) Saturday, April 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $40 with lunch and snacks provided. The class includes a Certificate and backpack with babysitting supplies. Register before March 27 by calling Nancy Moore, director of health ministries at 242-6553. The church is located at 37527 Seacock Chapel Road, Zuni. For more information call 242-6553.

Shiloh Baptist Church

The Trustee’s Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church, 9000 Fire Tower Road, will be celebrating their anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Roy Stokes, associate minister of Chapel Grove UCC of Windsor. The Chapel Grove Male Chorus will render the music. Ike Turner is chairman of SBC Trustee’s Ministry. The Rev. James T. Elam Sr. is pastor.

Scholarships available

The scholarship committee of the Suffolk Christian Church is seeking applications for three scholarships given annually to current Elon students and high school seniors accepted for study at Elon University. Applications should be mailed to the Scholarship Committee, Suffolk Christian Church, 216 North Main St., Suffolk, Va. 23434-4421. The deadline for the applications is April 15, 2005.

Oxford United Methodist new outreach program

Oxford United Methodist Church, 601 W. Washington St., has initiated a new outreach program for children in the intermediate area of the church. The &uot;Covenant Club&uot; for boys and girls from ages 6-13 will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month.

The club features music, stories, games, art and snacks. Each child must have a signed permission slip by parent or guardian before attending. To receive a permission slip, call the church office at 539-8253 between 9 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday.

Praise Dance Concert

The Saint Paul Baptist male usher ministry will be sponsoring their 2nd Annual Praise Dance Concert. It will be held at the King’s Fork Middle School gymnasium at 4 p.m. April 2. Contact Mr. James Chamblee at 934-2961 or 404-0199 for more information.

Bethlehem Christian sponsors singles ministry

Bethlehem Christian Church, 1549 Holland Road, invites adult singles, the divorced and widowed to visit their new adult singles class. Meet new friends while enjoying the in-depth Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 539-4274.

Solomon’s Temple holds weekly altar prayer

Solomon’s Temple, 12749 Courthouse Highway, will hold altar prayer every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. for CID Session (Christian Instruction to Discipleship Session). Sunday morning service begins at 9:30 p.m. for Sunday school review, and morning worship begins at 10 a.m. The host pastor is the Rev. K.D. Shivers.

Antioch UCC holds Noon Day Prayer

From noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Antioch UCC, 900 Hull St., Suffolk, will have Noon Day Prayer. Call Helen Boone at 539-8923 or Bernice Cherry at 934-3934. Transportation is available.

Forever Free Outreach Ministry reopens

The Forever Free Outreach Ministry has reopened. Services take place every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Gates of Heaven COGIC, 112 Beech St., Suffolk. The program is designed to help people who battle addictions. For more information, call 923-0692. Elder Sylvester Silver Sr. is the host pastor.

Healing and deliverance service planned

A healing and deliverance service will be held each fourth Sunday at El Bethel, 4324 Holland Road, Suffolk. Bishop R. H. Cross Jr. and Prophetess Freda Cross will conduct the services. For information call 923-3511. Bishop Richard Cross and Prophetess Freda Cross are the pastors.

Liberty Springs sponsors senior citizen’s group

Liberty Springs Church, 4213 Whaleyville Blvd. in Suffolk, will host a senior citizen’s group the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Lunch will be catered. The cost is $6 per person and a special program will be provided.

Mill Neck Missionary Baptist on the radio

Mill Neck Missionary Baptist Church, 123 Mill Neck Road, Como, N.C., broadcasts its `Salvation through Jesus Christ’ radio program twice a week on WBXB Love 100.1 FM radio station at 5:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday.