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THE JOSEPH M. JOHNSON & SON FUNERAL HOMESEst. 1974

We take pride in offering your family the best in professional services; priced to fi t your needs and desires.

• Cost Estimates • National Shipping • Online Condolences • Cremation Services • Notary Public • Pre-Planning Options • Veterans Burial & Benefi ts Counseling

(We are available 24/7 to assist you)

Petersburg Location530 S. Sycamore St. • Petersburg

(804) 863-4411Wendal A. Givens, Manager

McKenney Location11107 Doyle Blvd. • McKenney

(804) 478-4411Joseph M. Johnson, Manager

“A ministry of comfort to those we serve”

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J OHNSON SERVICESFUNERALS AND CREAMTIONS

WWW.JOHNSONSERVICES.US

McKenney Petersburg Oris P. Jones - South Hill

Oris P. Jones Est.310 W. Atlantic St. • South Hill, VA

(434) 447-7158Mary Johnson Fields, Manager

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YOUR WISHES ARE OUR MAIN CONCERNFuneral Home • Crematory • Pre Arrangements • Pet Services

Proud To Have Served The Community For Over 60 Years1952 - 2012

2033 Boulevard • Colonial Heights 3935 S. Crater Road • Petersburg

(804) 526-3400www.ealvinsmall.com

To Be Included In The Spring Edition Of

The Tri-Cities Worship Guide

Contact Dana Snow At 804.722.5174or dsnow@progress-index.com

The Progress-IndexThe Tri-Cities Leading Newspaper Since 1865

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Shepherd’s StaffBooks • Gifts • Music

THE AREA’S FULL SERVICECHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE

Offering an impressive assortment of Christian books,gifts, and music.

Shepherd’s Staff can also supply popular church products including Christian education materials and supplies,Communion supplies, and MORE!

Hours: Sunday 8am-2pmMonday-Thursday 11am-2pmMonday & Wednesday 6pm-8pm.

Located inside of Good Shepherd Baptist Church

2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 • (804) 863-2665

2807 Jackson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860(804) 458-1251

“You are no longer outsiders..., instead there is a place for you in the family of God.”Ephesians 2:19

OUR MISSION The mission at Powers Memorial Baptist church of Hopewell is to glorify God by proclaiming Jesus Christ, winning the lost, and preparing members for life-long ministry. At Powers, we have a great commitment to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), and to the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39), on order to become a great church. Simply put, we love God, we love others, and desire to serve the world. Our desire at Powers is to be connected to our Creator through dynamic worship, to be connected to each other in Sunday School, or small-group Bible fellowship, and connected to the world as we share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ to each person. We gather together to focus our attention on Jesus Christ, expressing our worship and receiving His guidance, blessing, and inspiration. Studying the Bible is vital to us because Scripture not only instructs intellectually, but guides us spiritually. We fi rmly believe in and accept God’s Holy Word that is alive and applicable to life today.

Powers Memorial Baptist ChurchWorship Service Opportunities

Sunday

WHAP 1340 am Radio Broadcast of Service • 8:00 am

Adult Choir Rehearsal • 9:15 amSunday School • 9:45 am

Morning Worship • 11:00 amEvening Worship • 6:00 pm

PMBC TV Broadcast Cable Channel 17 - Chesterfi eld • 8:00 pm

TuesdayPMBC TV Broadcast Cable Channel 3 - Hopewell/Prince George/Colonial

Heights/Petersburg • 8:00 pm

WednesdayPrayer Meeting • 7:00 pm

2807 Jackson Street, Hopeweell, VA 23860(804) 458-1251

“You are no longer outsiders..., insteadd there is a place for you in the family of God.”Ephesians 2:19

OUR MISSION The mission at Powers Memorial Baptist chhurch of Hopewell is to glorify God by proclaimming Jesus Christ, winning the lost, and preparing members for life-long ministry. AAt Powers, we have a great commitment to thhe Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), and to the Great Commandment (Mattthew 22:37-39), on order to become a great church. Simply put, we love God, we love others, and desire to serve the world.

Our desire at Powers is to be connected to ouur Creator through dynamic worship, to be connnected to each other in Sunday School, or small-group Bible fellowship, and connected to the world as we share the Gospel messsage of Jesus Christ to each person.

We gather together to focus our attention oon Jesus Christ, expressing our worship andd receiving His guidance, blessing, and inspiration. Studying the Bible is vital to us because Scripture not only instructs intellectually, but guides us spiritually. We fi rmly believe in and accept God’s Holy Word thatt is alive and applicable to life today.

Powers Memorial Baptist ChurchWorship Service Opportunities

SundayWHAP 1340 am Radio Broadcast

of Service • 8:00 amAdult Choir Rehearsal • 9:15 am

Sunday School • 9:45 amMorning Worship • 11:00 amEvening Worship • 6:00 pm

PMBC TV Broadcast Cable Channel 17- Chesterfi eld • 8:00 pm

TuesdayPMBC TV Broadcast Cable Channel3 - Hopewell/Prince George/Colonial

Heights/Petersburg • 8:00 pm

WednesdayPrayer Meeting • 7:00 pm

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Many people are feeling overwhelmed and on the point of giving up. Our Prayer Team would like to join in prayer with you and your family.

E-mail your confi dential prayer request to us at restorefam@aol.com

Watch our church’s broadcast every Monday on Fox Television at 6:00 a.m. We are praying for more skilled musicians, signers, christian dancers, and rappers.

We are accepting registration for the Angel Care Center Ages 2 months to 13 years old and The Restoration Prepatory and The Restoration Military AcademyGrades PreK3 to 12th grade by calling

862-1600.

Join us for our Sunday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Revival continues every Sunday with

special quest speakers at 210 South Market Street,

Petersburg, VA.

Mailing address: Dr. Marietta Brown, House of Restoration Church Petersburg, VAP.O. Box 2489, www.DrMariettabrown.netPetersburg, VA. 23804 Facebook - House of Restoration

Our senior pastor, Dr. Marietta Brown has served two pastors for over 25 years before being released to Pastor.

Sunday Services10:00 AM - Sunday Celebration • Kid Life Jr. (ages 4-6) • Kid Life (ages 7-12) • Nursery (ages 0-3)

Wednesday Night 7:00 PM- Digging Deeper Life Groups- Ignite Youth Ministry- Sunlight Kids- Rainbows- Mpact Girls Club- Royal Rangers

Other Life Groups held onvarious nights, both on ando� campus locations, includesvarious topics.

Additional information526-7000 or 526-2771www.VisitLifeChurch.org

Evangel Christian School& Preschool

K-3 thru 12th grade

• Member of ACTS• Low student to teacher ratio• Utilizes Accelerated Traditional Curriculums• State of Art Computer and Science Labs• Off ers dual enrollement at local colleges• S.A. T. Test reveals students typically score well above the national average for their Grade Level.• Awarded � e Best of Chester Award for Private and Parochial Schools for several years.• Before and a� er School Care Additional information520-5297 0r 526-5941www.EvangelChristian.com

Life ChurchAn Assemblies of God Fellowship - Life is for EveryoneHome of Evangel Christian School and Preschool

16801 Harrowgate Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

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THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH(ESTABLISHED 1842)

550 FARMER STREETPETERSBURG, VA 23803PHONE: 804.732.6850FAX: 804.732.6288

CHURCH MOTTO: “BY LOVE WE SERVE ONE ANOTHER”

REV. LEROY A. CHERRY, PASTOR

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30AM

WORSHIP HOUR 11AM

BIBLE STUDY MONDAYS,

NOONDAY & 7PM

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First Baptist Church of Hopewell401 N. 2nd Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 | (804) 458-2752

Corner of Rt. 10 & 2nd Ave., 2 blocks East of John Randolph Medical CenterRev. Jeff Raymond, Pastor

A moderate Baptist church affi liated withthe Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Sunday Worship ScheduleFirst Praise Service 8:45 a.m. (Casual/Contemporary)Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Traditional Worship 11:00

Follow the star to the city of Bethlehem, and celebrate the birth of Jesus!Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of life in this obscure town.

(Tours begin every 15 minutes).Friday, November 30: 6:00 - 8:30 pmSaturday, December 1: 4:00 - 8:00 pmSunday, December 2: 4:00 - 7:00 pmThere is no admission fee, but a voluntary donation of a canned food itemwill be gladly accepted and given to the Hopewell Food Pantry.

For more information, visit our website www.fbchopewell.org

Experience Christmas with a Walk Through Bethlehem

This church governs itself according to the standards of the Torah (Old Testament) scriptures, Jewish writings, Hebraic prospective and commentary, wisdom of the Hebrew language, observance of God’s Feast Days, and the Brit Hadashah(New Testament) scriptures and commentary.

MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCHBible-Teaching • Pastoral • Music • Drama • Intercessory Prayer • Prison • Servant/Leader Media • Youth • Hebrew Language • Dance • Compassion • Outreach • Doorkeepers • Men Women • Van Service

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN THE HEBREW LANGUAGE LIKE THE LORD SPOKE, COME TO EMMANUEL WORSHIP CENTER!

Church Weekly ScheduleSaturdays 9:00 am---Hebrew Language 10:45 am---Sabbath ServiceWednesday 6:00 pm---Youth Hebrew Language Class 7:00 pm---Mid-Week ServiceFriday 7:00 pm---Erev Shabbat (Evening of the Sabbath)Monday through Thursday 9:00 am---Intercessory PrayerGod’s Feast Days---Spring and Fall (call church for details and other activities)

The church mission:To lead people to know Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Saviour;To disciple believers to develop their fullest potential in righteousness living;To disciple believers to become involved in reaching people for Jesus and develop them as disciples;To provide believers with God-given ways to share the work of ministry;To equip and mobilize believers for ministry through study of the Word of God;To integrate believers into the pastoral ministry of leading, proclaiming and caring;To evaluate every activity, project and plan of the church;To evaluate each believer’s contribution in achieving the mission of the church.

EMMANUEL WORSHIP CENTER236 Grove Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803Senior Pastor Joseph P. Green(804) 732-7950 • ewc7@verizon.net

EWC Community Center

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TabernacleBaptist ChurchThe Community Life Center of Tabernacle Baptist Church houses the church administrative offi ces, the Banquet Facility, Daycare, and classroom/meeting spaces.

Tabernacle Baptist Church has partnered with the Petersburg Department of Parks and Leisure Services to provide daily programming for Petersburg’s “Seasoned” Citizens aged 55 and older.Senior activities are conducted Monday-Thursday, 9:30-1pm and include the following:

• Aerobics (low impact and chair)• Pokeno and Bingo with prizes• Crochet/Knitting• Movies• Health Screenings

• Guest Speakers• Bible Study• Lunch provided• Dances and more!

Transportation available by contacting the City of Petersburg Parks and Leisure Services at 804-733-2394.

Adult Aerobics also held on Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm

Tabernacle was founded as a “holy hill” of God in 1890 and has been a beacon light in the historic City of Petersburg more than 113 years. Our church is a “Concerned Church for ALL People,” and ours is a holistic approach to ministry; offering a broad range of religious programs for people of all ages.

If you are new to the area and in need of a church home or just visiting our city, please come and worship with us. The congregation and I would love to have you join us in our warm and spirited time of prayer, praise and preaching.

May God continue to bless you in every way.

Sincerely,Robert A. Diggs, Sr. PastorServant of Christ

Early Worship Sundays - 8:00 amChurch School Sundays - 9:30 amMorning Worship Sundays - 11:00 amHoly Communion Second Sunday - 8:00 am & 11:00 amFamily Bible Study Wednesdays - 7:15 pmChildren’s Church 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Sundays 11:00 am Broadcast live over WVST 91.3 FM Sundays 11:00 am

Planning a Celebration? We can help.

The Banquet Facility located in the newly built Community Life Center of Tabernacle Baptist Church can be customized to suit your needs. We are designed to handle all types of events from birthday parties to conferences.

Fundamental Independent Bible Teaching Sunday School 10:0am

Worship Service 11:00 am Evening Service 7:00pm Wed Bible Study 7:00 pm

Pastor Donald Grover 504-0656 • 520-7813 merhoo@verizon.net

All Are Welcome All Are Welcome

Lyons Avenue Bible Church Lyons Avenue Bible Church 516 Lyons Avenue • Colonial Heights

Directions from the Blvd. turn East on Lyons Ave., from Temple Ave., turn on to Hamilton, go 5 block s o Lyons Ave., turn left, Church is on the left

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Oliv e Br anch Ba ptist C hurch

Rev. Kevin M. Northam, Pastor

Valuable, Visible, Viable, and Vital in the community.

Connected Again in 2010 Phillipians 2:1

Mission The mission of OBBC is to be a powerful organism that is empowered by the Holy Spirit to help people experience a growing knowledge of God as our Heavenly Father, to share freely Christ and His teaching; to experience a meaningful fellowship with God and fellow believers, while ministering unselfishly to persons in our church, the community and throughout the world.

Founded 1868

11119 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841

(804) 469-7500

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Locally owned & operated Christianretail store. You will fi nd Christian

books, Bibles, music, DVD’s, apparel, cards and lifestyle gifts for the whole

family as well as church supplies.

Rainbow Christian Books & Gifts

70 Southgate Square • 526-7022Mon.-Thur. 9:30am - 7pm • Fri. 9:30am-9pm • Sat. 9:30am-6pm

(804) 520-8775 • 2200-A Boulevard, Colonial Heights(one block north of Temple Ave.)

Discover the most complete selection of name brandHard to fi nd Bra Sizes • Choir Robes • PulPit Robes • Scrubs

WE CARRY

CHOIR ROBES, PULPIT ROBES & USHER BOARD

UNIFORMS

• Open for Breakfast 7 Days a Week• Senior Early Bird Specials M-F 2-4• Kid’s Night Specials Every Tuesday• Steak on Dinner Buffet Every Day• Banquet Rooms Available• Buffet ToGo & Catering

Located at Southpark MallCorner of Conduit Rd. & Temple Ave.

804-520-4581

Serving Tri-Cities’ Houses ofWorship For Over 19 Years

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As we celebrate 60 years in business this year we thank you for continuing to endear your loved ones into our care. Our goal is to make you pleased that you allowed us to serve you in your time of need. Our mission at Bland Enterprises, Inc. is to provide families with a respectful, dignifi ed, affordable traditional funeral or cremation service in a comfortable and worry free environment.

We have a variety of affordable funeral packages designed to fi t your fi nancial needs.

During our countries economic diffi culties, let us show you how Pre-Planning your funeral is in your fi nancial best interest. The staff of Bland Enterprises, Inc. would like to thank you in advance for the opportunity to serve you and the community. We trust you will fi nd your experience with us satisfying today and for all of your future family burial needs. On behalf of our founders and the generations to follow, we appreciate your continued trust and support. We are presently grooming our third and fourth generations to continue the “Legacy”. Our staff is currently assisting Peace-Bland Funeral Home in Waverly, Virginia. Mrs Kathleen Cook is the owner and Mr. James I. Gay is the Manager. You may reach those establishments by also contacting William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home (804) 732-7841.

Rev. & Mrs. William N. Bland, Jr. The Second Generation

BLAND ENTERPRISES, INC

International Cemetery, Cremationand Funeral Association

National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association

Better Business Bureau

Pi Sigma Eta - National Morticians

FraternityVirginia Funeral

Directors Association Masonic Lodge

William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home

137 Harrison StreetPetersburg, Virginia 23803

Phone: (804)732-7841Fax: (804)732-8179

Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1717

Petersburg, VA 23805

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