Holy Week Services

Courtesy of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church:

April 5 – Maundy Thursday: 10:00 am joint service at Pine Street Baptist (special service for those who are homeless); 7:00pm, church.

April 6 – Good Friday Liturgy: 12:00 noon, church; and 7:00pm, church.

April 7 – The Great Vigil of Easter – Annual Episcopal Visit from Bishop Shannon Johnston, 7:00pm, church.

April 8 – Easter Sunday: Joint service at Pine Street Baptist, 8:30am; parish breakfast and egg hunt, 9:30am, St. Andrew’s House (in Baldwin Hall if it rains); Feast of the Resurrection, 11:00am, church.

(Childcare provided for all evening services and Sunday morning.)

Elsie Mae Moore MITCHELL

Elsie Mae Moore MITCHELL lived on the 400 block of S. Laurel St.

Excerpt from her obituary:

MITCHELL, Elsie Mae Moore, 89, of Richmond, went peacefully to be with Jesus, January 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wylie Mitchell; her beloved daughter, Emily “Boo” Glenn, four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by one son, Joseph W. Mitchell (Scarlett); four grandchildren, Karen Jarrell, Kenneth Glenn Jr., David Glenn and Charlotte Miller; seven great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, four nieces, one nephew and a host of family and friends. She attended Pine Street Baptist Church all her life and was an active member for many years. Elsie retired from Famous Foods of Virginia (FFV) after 35 years of service. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sibling and friend who would always be there for her family and friends. She was an excellent cook and prepared Sunday dinner 30 years for her family who enjoyed visiting with her and each other.

Nov. 11 Community Food Drive

From announcement:

November 11, 2011
Community Food Drive
Every week the Oregon Hill Baptist Center and
Pine Street Baptist Church provide food items for
households and homeless individuals in need.
This weekly food program is only made possible
through donations from people like you!
Join your neighbors on
Friday, November 11
5:00 – 7:00 pm • Pleasants Park
for a community food gathering at the corner of
Laurel and Albemarle Streets.
Drop off staple food items and enjoy a FREE
grilled beef or veggie hot dog and beverage.
Help support this important food ministry.
Questions: Call Jennifer Turner @ 804 648-1353

Pine Street Baptist Launches ‘SpiritQuest’ On Wednesdays

Pine Street Baptist Church has created a Wednesday evening program “designed to feed your body and your soul”.

Meals will be offered every week. The 1st Wednesday of each month will be a FREE covered dish – bring a dish to share. Other Wednesday nights will be a prepared meal with child friendly options. Meal cost $6 for adults; $3 for children and youth; $15 immediate family maximum. Interested in a meal? Call the church to make your reservations by the Monday before the prepared meal.

The Wednesday evenings will also included a variety of group discussions and bible studies as well as children’s activities and choir practice.

For more information, call 804-644-0339

Pine Street Baptist Yard Sale Tomorrow (Rain or shine!)

Email announcement:

Yard Sale
Saturday, September 24
8:00 am – Noon
In Pleasants Park behind the church
(Rain or Shine – In case of rain the yard sale will be in the activities building beside the church.)

Sponsored by Pine Street Baptist
All monies to be dedicated to missions

Items: household goods, furniture, clothing, children’s toys, electronics.