HAPPENINGS
Here we will focus on latest happenings as well as coming events including Sunday highlights. (most recent at top of page)
(Updated May 5)
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NEWS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE!!!
 
PIONEER CLUB HAS FINALE PARTY
The popular kids "club" began Sunday evening, Jan. 6. Lots of kids of all ages (2 -G5) came out for the fun and learning. Similar to AWANA, but with some new angles, this group has been a "smash" hit. The concluding evening on May 4 was a big celebration. It will begin again in the FALL! See pics...
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SOFTBALL TEAM HITS THE FIELDS
Our team began playing on May 6, and we're routing them on! CLICK HERE for schedule page.
 
 
 
 
 
DEACON ORDINATION VERY MEANINGFUL
We had seven candidates - four men and three ladies - who were ordained last Sunday. The church support could be felt and seen.
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S.A.L.T. HOSTS KEN GRAY
A very talented local pastor presents a wonderfulmusical program at the monthly meeting of our Sr. adults. Afterward, the group enjoyed lunch at the Olive Garden.
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ASSOCIATIONAL "CELEBRATION" BRINGS CROWD
The youth event brought groups from a number of churches in the area. CLOUDCHASE from Nashville, TN, presented the music, and it was terrific! A.I.M. is scheduled for August.
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EAGLE EYRIE SHOWER HELPS CAUSE
A shower was held last Sunday for our lodge at Eagle Eyrie. Many items and donations will add to the already "spiffy" renovations that have occurred. Thanks EE Committee and church!
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YOUTH BOWLING (Mar. 2)
A rather large youth group went a-bowling Sunday night at Lee-Hi Lanes. Interestingly, the scores actually get better during the evening. Ben W. gets the improvement trophy as he went from scores (not too long ago) near 50 to 134 last night!
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INLIGHTEN MINISTRIES VISITS MELROSE
An exploding ministry to college age students has moved to Roanoke. A group from the ministry visited Melrose on Sunday (Oct. 21), and shared not only in the morning service, but with a special service for youth on Sunday evening. A contemporary band played as part of an evening service, and had everyone really getting involved. As you can see, there were all ages in the back.
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM ONLINE
You may now hear excerpts from the Dec 17 presentation from the Sancutary Choir.
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SPECIAL SERMON ON WOMEN IN MINISTRY AVAILABLE HERE!

Many folk have been expressing interest in getting a copy of our pastor's sermon on "Women in Ministry in the New Testament Church." If you would like to hear it online, then click below to get to a special page:

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