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August

August 2-8
The Fullness of God!

25th General Assembly at Peaceful Holiness Church.
All denominations welcome as attendees will be coming from all across the country.
Day sessions start at 8:30 am, evening services at 7:00 pm.
FMI: 343-9308. 5277 Princess Anne Rd., Ste 311, Virginia Beach 23462.

August 4-6
Wave Conference 20Ten

Conference to empower the local church and equip the people.
Special guest speakers include Brian Houston, Casey Treat, and Judah Smith.
Worship music by Leeland.
Cost $99.
Register at www.waveconference.com.
Wave Church, Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach.

August 7 - 10:00 a.m.
Incense Bowls Prayer Gathering

Meeting open to all to intercede for the lost in Hampton Roads.
Starting with worship and prayer at Messiah Church
816 Kempsville Rd., Chesapeake.
At 11:15 a.m. leave for a brief prayerwalk by twos & threes at a nearby location.
FMI: Rick or Dottie Calhoon 382-7404 or rdservants@cox.net.

August 8 – 5:00 pm
Food Bank Benefit Concert

Come hear some amazing Gospel music with a host of performers.
Including: Van Jones & King David’s Harp, Danny Hill & The Group, Frankie Davis & The Mighty Stars, Maurice Yancey & One Accord, Ronnie Harper & The Harmonizing, and Chosen Ones.
Free!
Morning Start Baptist Church
2111 High St. Portsmouth
FMI: 652-6462.

August 9-11 – 7:00 pm
Crossing Over From Mediocrity to More in Christ

Women’s Vacation Bible School program hosted by Established Footsteps Ministry.
A celebration of the Word in women’s lives.
Free to all women and teen girls.
Ferguson Center for the Arts at Christopher Newport University, Newport News
FMI: www.establishedfootsteps.com

August 12 – noon – 1:00 pm
Uniting in Prayer for Hampton Roads

Prayer meeting open to all, uniting the Body of Christ to effectively advance the Kingdom of God in Hampton Roads.
Meeting at Mount Trashmore Shelter #4 (Kids Zone), off South Blvd. in Virginia Beach.
FMI: 286-6787 or 366-0054.

August 13 – 7:00-10:00 pm
August 14 – 1:00-9:00 pm
Gospel Singing Convention

Now in its 44th year, come hear such recording gospel artists as the Tribute Quartet, The Galileans, New Journey and The Old Time Gospel Singers … and more.
Admission by donation. Come to hear a little, or hear a lot.
Awards given Saturday evening.
Held at Deep Creek Baptist Church
250 Mill Creek Pkwy, Chesapeake.

August 13 – 7:00 pm
August 14 – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Praise Dance Conference

Bring your worship flags, banners and streamers and wear your “garments of praise” and enjoy the dance and mime from various ministries in Hampton Roads.
Friday night and Saturday afternoon are free, Saturday workshops are $30 which includes workshops, breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple
3100 Butternut Dr., Hampton
FMI: www.smzbt.org

August 14 – 2:00-7:00 pm
What the Rabbis Know About the Messiah Seminar

Uncover an early rabbinic understanding of the messianic figure who was promised throughout the pages of the Old Covenant from the Torah, to the prophets.
Cost $50, includes book, workbook, CD.
Beth Messiah Synagogue. FMI: jweiss@minister.com

August 20 – 7:00 pm
Carolyn & Richard Hyde

Special evening of Messianic Worship with recording artist Carolyn Hyde.
Come and be blessed. FREE.
Hampton Roads Baptist Church, 347 Hampton Roads Ave., Hampton

August 20-21
Two Day Gang Prevention Seminar

Learn how to initiate a Gang Prevention program and Gang Reduction methods.
Receive 8 credit hours from Regent University.
FMI: www.regent.edu/ce/gangprevention. or call Rhonda 757-233-8578.
To be held at Vineyard Community Church, 4444 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach.

August 22 – 6:00 pm
The Annie Moses Band

The Annie Moses Band is a Christian family of Juilliard trained musicians and award winning songwriters.
They are leading an artistic renaissance in the Church with a message of faith.
Tickets $10 online or at church office.
Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake.
FMI: 482-2111 or www.greatbridgebaptist.org/anniemosesband

August 25th - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chesapeake Christian Women's Club
  Guest speaker is Polly Grimsley. Special music by Christy Barrett.
Held at Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 South Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake.
Please bring a bagged lunch. Tea and coffee provided.
This is a non-denominational group and all are welcome.
FMI: 482-2026.

August 27 – 2:00 pm-Midnight
Living Proof Conference

Women’s conference with special guest speaker Beth Moore. London Bridge Baptist, London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. FMI: 486-7900.


September

September 9 – noon – 1:00 pm
Uniting in Prayer for Hampton Roads

Prayer meeting open to all, uniting the Body of Christ to effectively advance the Kingdom of God in Hampton Roads.
Meeting at Mount Trashmore Shelter #4 (Kids Zone), off South Blvd. in Virginia Beach.
FMI: 286-6787 or 366-0054.

September 8 – 7:00 pm
Burchfield Brothers

Jon and Ben Burchfield make music that inspires the soul.
Their concerts are a combination of music, storytelling and comedy.
Churchland Assembly, 4209 Twin Pines Rd., Portsmouth

September 10 – 7:00
Burchfield Brothers

Jon and Ben Burchfield make music that inspires the soul.
Their concerts are a combination of music, storytelling and comedy.
Great Bridge Baptist, 640 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake

September 24
33Miles

Contemporary Christian band, Gospel Dove Award nominee, 33Miles in concert.
Crosswalk Community Church, 7575 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg

September 25 – 7:00
An Evening with Lulu Roman

York River Baptist, 8201 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg


Weekly Events

Tuesdays

Empowerment at Lunchtime
Escape at midday to be empowered through fellowship, worship, the word and prayer.
Every Tuesday at Beth Messiah Synagogue
7130 Granby Street. Norfolk
Admission and lunch are free.
For info call 423-3440.

Wednesdays

Pro-Life Vigil
Please come and pray for girls and women going into Hillcrest Clinic.
Meeting 1:30 to 3:30 at Hillcrest Clinic
1600 E. Little Creek Rd., Norfolk
Park on street and NOT in parking lot.
FMI: Don at 204-4454.

Thursdays

Believers Biz
Every Thursday, 12-1:30pm

Greenbrier Buffet across Greenbrier Mall (used to be Old Country Buffet)
1412 Greenbrier Pkwy # 121 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Cost: Everyone pays for their own meal
Fellowship & Networking, Great Speakers, and Prayer!!!
Bring Lots of Business Cards
For more info please contact: Jeff Guill 243-3778

The Perfect Blend
Enjoy some of the area’s Christian groups and performers can be found at this coffee house each Friday and Saturday from 7:30 pm
3900 Bonney Road, Suite 113A, Virginia Beach.


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