Aug. 2 – Happy Birthday wishes are sent out to Gary Albert, of Arvonia, celebrating on Saturday, Aug. 4, and Violet Flippen, of New Canton, celebrating on Monday, Aug. 6.

Our sympathy is extended to the Lucas family of Cumberland. Rev. Dargan Bolton Lucas, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 24. A funeral service was held July 23. He will be greatly missed as he served pulpits across the area preaching the gospel, sharing Jesus. He was loved by all as a true servant of God.

Our thoughts and prayers go out this week to those who are sick and shut-in.

Thought for the day: We lose the joy of living in the present when we worry about the future.

Cedar Baptist Church, located just off of US. Route 15 north of Dillwyn on State Route 650 (Trents Mill Rd.), hosts a Men's Promise Keepers Prayer Breakfast Sunday mornings (excluding fifth Sundays) from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Arvonia Christian Fellowship Church Thrift Store, located in Arvonia, is open Monday-Wednesday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds from the Thrift Store are used to help individuals and families in their hour of need. For further information, contact the Thrift Store during working hours at 434-581-2474.

Jones Chapel Baptist Church, located on Trents Mill Road in Cumberland, has completed their new fellowship hall and on Sunday, Aug. 5, there will be a special dedication service.

The day will begin at 10 a.m. with Southern Gospel music with the Harvesters. The morning worship service will follow at 11 a.m. with a message from the Pastor Jim Lamb. After the morning worship service, lunch will be held in the new fellowship hall. All are cordially invited to attend.

Arvonia Christian Fellowship Church, located on State Route 672, will host a gospel sing and supper on Saturday, Aug. 4. A buffet supper will begin at 6 p.m., followed by gospel music from church singers and musicians at 7 p.m. A love offering will be received. All are cordially invited to attend.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a nonprofit organization, will hold their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, located on U.S. Route 15, north of Dillwyn. All members are cordially invited to attend and bring a covered dish; tea will be provided by the association. A jam session with singers and musicians will follow. For further information, contact president Barry Miles at 804-492-5806 or cell 434-315-4181.

Spreading God's Gifts, Inc., of Buckingham, is a nonprofit local organization that extends help to individuals and families in their hour of need. The next monthly meeting will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Dillwyn at 3:30 p.m. The church is located on U.S. Route 15 north of Dillwyn. For further information, call 434-983-2269 or 804-492-5806. All are invited to come and learn how to help.