At 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, The Rev. Dr. John E. Jones and the Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church will fellowship with Pastor Charles Leavell and Balm of Gilead Baptist Church, 3731 White Marsh Road, Suffolk for the widow’s/widower’s club anniversary. Call Pastor Leavell at 934-1700.

Youth Crusade at St. Paul RZUA Church

The St. Paul R.Z.U.A Church, located at Spruce and Lewis Avenue, will host its annual Youth Crusade on July 6-8. The guest minister will be National Evangelist Willie Riddick, a native of Suffolk. Along with the spoken word, various choirs and praise dancers are scheduled on the program. Praise and worship will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night. Call 923-0969 or 934-2935 for more information.

July 4th celebration at Wilroy Baptist

Wilroy Baptist Church, 306 Williams Road, will be celebrating the nation’s birthday at 11 a.m. Sunday. There will be a time of recognition of all of the Armed Forces, active and inactive, as well as special music honoring our nation. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at noon. Nursery will be provided for the service. Call 539-5658 for more information.

First Pentecostal pastor retires

After years of watching over his flock, Pastor William R. Hall has retired. The church’s new pastor is the Rev. Michael Webb. Vacation Bible School will begin July 27-30, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday school will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children 5-12 years old are welcome. Call 539-4848.

Watchful Eye Youth program at Tabernacle

The Tabernacle Christian Church is sponsoring the Watchful Eye Summer Youth Program beginning July 5-29. The program, open to children K-6th grade, will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the TCC Life Center.

The registration fee is $10; weekly tuition for TCC members is $30 for the first child; and $10 for each additional child. Weekly tuition for non-members is $50 for the first child, and $15 for each additional child. For more information, call 539-7257.

COGIC District Conference at Gates of Heaven

The Greater Tidewater District Churches of God In Christ headquarters, Gates of Heave COGIC, 112 Beech St., Suffolk, will host its annual District conference during the month of July. At 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, Bishop Joseph G. Snead, presiding prelate of the Triump Pentecostal Church of Deliverance, Newport News, is the guest speaker.

Also, a Victory Celebration Banquet takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at the Temple Beth El Conference Center in Suffolk. The cost for adults is $30, and 17 years and under $20. For more information, call 839-4883 or 539-3856. Elder Sylvester Silver Sr. is the district superintendent. Evangelist Dr. Rosa L. Williams is the district missionary.

Greater Beulah Summer Revival

The Greater Sweet Beulah Church will have its summer revival July 13-15. Evangelist Eula Payne-Williams, pastor of the El-Bethel Ministry in South Boston, will be the revivalist. Service begins each night at 7:30. Suffragen Bishop Madison Copeland is the host pastor. For more information, call 934-2826.

Men’s Day at Little Mount Zion Church

Little Mount Zion Baptist Church will be holding Men’s Day at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. The speaker will be Rev. Carlton Everett of Tabernacle Christian Church. The host pastor is the Rev. F.R. Williams.

Pastor’s anniversary at New Paul’s Temple

New Paul’s Temple Holiness, 720 Hosier Road, is celebrating Pastor Catherine Skinner’s 12th anniversary. At 4 p.m. Sunday, Pastor Hargrove and Zion of Joy Holiness Church, Newport News, are the guests. Call 923-4032 for more information.

Time change at Ararat

For the months of July and August, Mount Ararat Christian Church will have Sunday School from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Also, all Mount Ararat ushers are asked to meet at 7:30 p.m. July 5.

&uot;Men in Black&uot; celebration Sunday

Faith, Hope and Love ministries will have a service celebrating &uot;Men in Black&uot; at 3 p.m. Sunday at the T.E. Cooke Overton Fellowship Hall. The sponsor is Deacon William Peoples and the Pastor’s Aid committee. The host pastor is Elder Robert Warren, Jr. For more information, call 925-0482.

Women’s Conference at New Mt. Joy

Church

New Mount Joy will be observing their Women’s Conference at 7:30 p.m. July 5-8. The theme is &uot;Bridging the Gap.&uot; Guest speakers include Minister Pauline Majette, the Rev. Brendolyn Shaw and Elderess Cozie Johnson. Women’s Day will be held July 10. For more information, call 539-2931 or 539-5793.

Pulaski Youth Spiritual Renewal Crusade

Pulaski Baptist Church will be holding a Youth Spiritual Renewal Crusade at 7 p.m. July 5-7. Rev. John Ashby of First Baptist Gilmerton will be the guest speaker. The Rev. Dr. R.E. Rodgers is the host pastor.

Edwards appreciation to be held July 9

Appreciation services will be held at the Sixth Street Baptist Church in honor of Mr. T. Edwards, who is a patient at the Greenwood Nursing Home in Chesapeake. The event will be at 6 p.m. July 9, and will feature the Singing Larks, The Brother in Christ, The Dynamic Tones and the Pearly Gates. Miss Helena Joyner will be the mistress of ceremony. For more information, call 838-6699.

July services at Pleasant Union Baptist

Pleasant Union Baptist Church, 215 Webb St., will observe First Lady’s and Community Service Month during July. Services will begin at 11:15 a.m. each Sunday. The First Lady, the Rev. N. P. Chambers will be recognized during the morning service by each ministry of the church for her excellent leadership and community participation. Call 538-0658 or 539-0367 for more information.

Hillcrest Baptist rambling across the U.S.

Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1629 Holland Road, will ramble across the nation on an unparalleled road trip. Ramblers can gather for this Vacation Bible School road trip.

Children from grade six through 12 are invited to join the Vacation Bible School for Teens July 11-15 at the church each evening from 6-9 p.m. Built around an RV road trip across the USA, the week will be full of exciting Bible Study, crafts, RV camp-related refreshments and recreation for everyone.

Adults also will have the opportunity to participate in a Ramblin’ Road Trip Bible Study. This week of fun, food, and exciting learning opportunities is free of charge and open to everyone. Call 539-8801 for details

Anniversary at Shiloh Baptist Church this month

The Christian Support Ministry (formally the Pastor’s Aide) of Shiloh Baptist, 9000 Fire Tower Road, Windsor, will be celebrating their 11-year anniversary at 2:30 p.m. July 10, the second Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The guest church for this celebration will be Pastor Robert Gay and the St. Luke United Church of Christ of Sedley. Call 242-6420 for more information.

Vacation Bible School at Southside Baptist

Southside Baptist Church, 917 Carolina Road, Suffolk, will hold a &uot;Rambling Road Trip&uot; Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:45 p.m. July 17-22 for children ages four through the 5th grade level. There will be Bible Study, crafts, recreation, music and more. Call 539-6629 for more information.

Free food, clothing at Capernaum Church

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

Services at Solomon’s Temple Church

At 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday, Solomon’s Temple, 12749 Courthouse Hwy., Smithfield, will have altar prayer. At 7 p.m. Christian Instructions to Discipleship Sessions (C.I.D.S) take place.

Trip to T.D. Jakes Mega Fest

Tabernacle Christian Church, 1401 E. Washington St., is sponsoring a trip to the T. D. Jakes Mega Fest, in Atlanta, Ga. The cost is $295 per person. To reserve a seat, contact the church office at 539-7257.

Services at Suffolk Presbyterian Church

Through Aug. 28, Suffolk Presbyterian Church, 410 N. Broad St., will hold Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. The pastor is the Rev. William W. Nickels III. The church Web site is www.suffolkpresbyterian.org

Young Women in Christ sponsor ball

Young Women in Christ Ministries is sponsoring a formal ball at 5:30 p.m. July 9 at the Planters Club. The evening’s entertainment will include dinner, a praise team, praise dancers and raffle drawings. There will be a $20 donation for this event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Genieve Shelter and the Boys and Girls Club. For more information, contact Belissa Thomas at 923-3443.

Family and Friends at St. Pauls PHC July 10

St. Paul’s PHC, 20663 Thomas Woods Trail, Zuni, will host Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. July 10. The guest speaker for the event will be Evangelist Leona Gay from Philadelphia, Penn.