Christmas Play, 4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 1501 Rivermont Ave., entitled "Centenary Card Shop, After Hours," written and directed by Denise Bryson and youth assistant, Rick Smallshaw, followed by our traditional birthday party for Jesus.
Christmas Program, 4 p.m., Tyreeanna United Methodist Church, 5219 Tyreeanna Road, entitled, "An Old Fashioned Christmas In Tyreeanna," presented by Tyreeanna Choir.
AMHERST
Women In Red Program, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church Coolwell, guest preacher, Minister Pearl Braxton, with music by her daughters.
CAMPBELL
Christmas Play, 5 p.m., Mt. Plain Baptist Church, 3746 Johnson Mt. Road, Evington, entitled, "Christmas Family Reunion," followed by a fellowship meal. Sponsored by The United Sunday School Fellowship of Evington & Vicinity.
Gospel Concert, 6 p.m., Bethany-Ebenezer UMC, 663 Dearingford Road, Lynch Station, featuring Bishop Hardy and the Sons of Thunder, along with an opening group.
Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yellow Branch Baptist Church, 8395 Wards Road, Rustburg, many vendors will be present for your Christmas shopping, and baked goods will be for sale.
SUNDAY
LYNCHBURG
Christmas Cantata, 11 a.m., Keystone Baptist Church, 212 Fleetwood Drive, entitled, "A Decade of Christmas Praise," by the animated christmas card Choir.
Honorees Service, 4:30 p.m., Promise Land Ministries, 612 Grady St., guest speaker, Evangelist Denise Rose. For more information or transportation, call: (434) 528-3342 or 509-5136.
Christmas Musical, 6:30 p.m., Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 4660 Fort Ave., entitled, "Let There Be Light."
Gospel Singing, 3 p.m., Peaceful Baptist Church, 2009 Park Ave., featuring Pilot Mountain Men's Chorus, sponsored by the Senior Usher's Ministry.
New Pastor, 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 11 th and Court Sts., the Rev. Jim Carter will preach his initial sermon.
Candle Light Service, 6 p.m., Fifth Street Baptist Church, 1007 Fifth St., Pastor Moore will deliver the Christmas Sermon, with music will be provided by the combined choirs of Fifth Street.
Advent Adult Offerings, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, 200 Boston Ave., (1) NOOMA: films exploring our world from Jesus' perspective, featuring Rob Bell; (2) Book discussion: Emergence Christianity: What It Is, Where It Is Going, and Why It Matters, by Phyllis Tickle.
Advent Cantata, 10 a.m., Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5810 Fort Ave., the Chancel Choir will present "Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland" (Now Come, Savior of the Heathens), under the direction of Dr. Jong Kim. Featured soloists, Lynchburg College students, Gillie Martin, soprano and Tevin Ware, tenor, and Chancel Choir member, Gerald Doyle, bass; and organist, Rose Peak and a woodwind ensemble.
An Afternoon of Christmas Music, 2 p.m., Peakland United Methodist church, 4434 Boonsboro Road, featuring the Children's, Chancel, Handbell Choirs, guest instrumentalists, and the Horizons Praise Team. Free.
AMHERST
Christmas Program, 3 p.m., ScottZion Baptist Church, Madison Heights, followed by refreshments, sponsored by the Youth Ministry.
Christmas Cantata, 11 a.m., First Baptist Church of Monroe, 139 Francis Ave., Monroe, entitled, "One Small Child."
Christmas Play, 2:30 p.m., Bolling Hill Baptist Church, Madison Heights, sponsored by the Sunday school.
Appreciation Service, 3 p.m., Timothy Baptist Church, 2061 Buffalo Springs Turnpike, for Deacon John Carter, guests: the Rev. Meredith Tinsley, male chorus, ushers and church family of Galilee Baptist Church, Gladstone.
APPOMATTOX
Christmas Cantata, 11 a.m., New Hope Baptist in Vera, 6227 Old Courthouse Road, filled with joy by song and music; and at 7 p.m., children's program, followed by light refreshments.
BEDFORD
Christmas Cantata, 3 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, Bethany Church Circle (behind VA Memorial Park), entitled, "Emmanuel."
CAMPBELL
Christmas Program, 6 p.m., Evington United Methodist Church, corner of Colonial Highway and Church Lane, followed by light refreshments.
Christmas Program, 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 12 th and Franklin Sts., Altavista, a Christmas program and dinner.
Christmas Program, 5 p.m., Staunton Baptist Church, Long Island, entitled, "Let's Celebrate the Birth of Jesus."
WEDNESDAY
LYNCHBURG
A Christmas Miracle, 7 p.m., Keystone Baptist Church, 212 Fleetwood Drive, presented by the Keystone Kids Muppets.
Midweek Community Advent Service, 11:45 a.m., prelude, Fort Hill UM Church, 106 Oakridge Blvd., guest minister, the Rev. Rick Ecklund, Centenary UM Church; Organist-Johnson Scott, Centenary UMC; Soloist-Marcia Thom, soprano, Sweet Briar College.
Midweek Advent Service, 12:10 and 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 Langhorne Road.
THURSDAY
APPOMATTOX
Lesson and Carols, 6:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Chapel, 1916 Redfields Road, the text taken from Messiah libretto, with guest minister the Rev. Davidson Morse, New Covenant Schools; Messiah (Christmas portion) Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Baptist; and Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion service, 11 p.m., at St. Andrews.
CAMPBELL
God's Storehouse, 2 to 5 p.m., Lakewood Baptist Church, 2469 Sunburst Road, Evington, food bags and hygiene/paper products for families in need. Please have driver's license or photo ID with a current address. Call: (434) 525-1234.
DECEMBER 21
AMHERST
Christmas Program, 4 p.m., New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Rt., 60 W. to 778 S., entitled, "The Shepherds," with singing and praise dancing.
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