A trip to Wytheville

Published 7:38 am Thursday, July 19, 2018

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting is held every second Tuesday unless otherwise announced at 7 p.m. Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to the following people. Bobby Orange of Victoria and Marie Adams of Farmville both on Saturday, Chris Cooke of Cartersville and Thomas Newton both on Wednesday, and Charlotte Morris of Dillwyn Thursday.

Mike Boyles of Cumberland and Jan Varnier of Richmond visited in the home of Annie May Miles of Dillwyn Saturday.

Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church located at14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland will be hosting a “Christmas in July Barbecue Chicken Fundraiser” for the Cumberland Christmas Mother project Saturday, at noon. To preorder call (804) 492-5151. Support this worthwhile project.

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Visiting in the home of James and Virginia Boyles Saturday were Annie May Miles of Dillwyn, Barry and Linda Miles and Robin Boyles, all of Cumberland.

A speedy recovery is sent out to all those who are sick and shut-in.

Sue Lipscomb of Cumberland visited in the home of Annie May Miles of Dillwyn Sunday. Special belated happy birthday wishes go out this week Tuesday, July 17, to Pastor Jeff Worley of Concord. Still alive at 55.

Victory Baptist Church, located at 157 Dove Lane, Spout Springs, will be hosting Vacation Bible School July 22-24. Sunday will begin at 6 p.m. with Monday and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Bible School is for all ages through adults. This year’s theme is “Being in God’s Army.” For information contact Pastor Jeff Worley at (434) 283-4657 or cell at (434) 942-4652.

Our sympathy is extended to the Seay family of Buckingham. Annie Elizabeth (Christian) Seay went home to be with the Lord last week. She will be greatly missed by all.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a nonprofit organization, is sponsoring a one day bus trip Wednesday, Aug. 29, to the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Wytheville to see the show “One Nation Under God.” The Theatre pays tribute to our fellow American men and women serving, protecting and defending the USA here at home and around the world. These heroes have sacrificed their time, talents and lives so that we may enjoy and celebrate freedom.

This production also features America’s gospel favorites and hymns that we grew up singing presented by the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre fabulous musicians and singers. So come and join as we celebrate in the blessings of our God and Country. Pickup points will be at the Dillwyn Food Lion and Farmers Bank parking lot in Appomattox. Deadline for registration will be Monday. For further information contact President Barry Miles at (804) 492-5806 or cell (434) 315-4181.

Browns Chapel United Methodist Church located on U.S. Route 15 north of Dillwyn on state route 617, Gravel Hill Road, Dillwyn, will be hosting annual homecoming services and revival July 22- 25. Sunday homecoming services will begin with Sunday School at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m. gospel music at its best featuring Mike Yoder and the Oakhill Quartet of Cumberland. At 11:15 a.m. worship with Pastor Rebecca Cook bringing the morning message, followed by lunch in the church fellowship hall.

Revival services Monday, 7 p.m. will feature special speaker Tammy Hunt and special music by Chris Lewis. Tuesday guest speaker will be Thomas Wynn at 7 p.m. with a sing along with the congregationWednesday at 7 p.m. guest speaker will be Paul Palmore with special music by Barry Snoddy. Everyone is welcome. For information phone (434) 983-2269.

ANNIE MAY MILES is the columnist for Trent’s Mill. She can be reached at fatcat091@verizon.net.