Payne Memorial UMC located at 1 Stoney Point Road, Cumberland will be hosting a free luncheon and devotional speaker each month from noon to 1 p.m. The next scheduled event will be held Wednesday, July 11, with guest speaker the Rev. Barry Vassar from Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church speaking on the topic “Who are we really?” Various churches and individuals in the community provide the meals each month.

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting is held every second Tuesday, unless otherwise announced, at 7 p.m. in the Cumberland County Circuit Courtroom.

Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church located 14 Fitzgerald Road Cumberland, will be hosting their July fellowship dinner on Wednesday evening July 11 at 6 p.m. Special speaker to be announced. Open to all at no charge. Pastor Barry Vassar and the entire congregation welcomes all to attend.

Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to a very special lady in Christ, Florence Miles of Jetersville on Thursday, July 12.

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

Buckingham Baptist Church located at 24234 North James Madison Hwy., Arvonia will be hosting its annual homecoming service on Sunday. At 10 a.m. gospel music at its best to feature Abby Jones of New Canton. The 11 a.m. worship will feature the Rev. Lewis Brandt as guest speaker, lunch will be served at noon. All are welcome.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a nonprofit organization, will be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Monday, at 5 p.m. at Browns Chapel United Methodist Church located at U.S Route 15 north of Dillwyn on State Route 617, Gravel Hill Road. All members are asked to bring a covered dish for the meal. Following will be the opportunity for members to pay for the one day trip on Wednesday, Aug. 29, followed by the July program. For further information or to learn more about the group, contact President Barry Miles at home (804) 492-5806 or cell (434) 315-4181.

Elizabeth Stone of Colonial Beach and her daughter Linda Seay visited in the home of James and Virginia Boyles of Cumberland last week.

Shiloh New Covenant Church located about 5 miles east of Cumberland Courthouse at 665 Anderson Highway, partnering with Central Virginia FeedMore Program, will be operating The Shiloh New Covenant Commodity Supplemental Food Program seniors age 60 years and older. Food will be distributed on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and they will be accepting applications for new clients, for all seniors 60 and older who are a Cumberland county resident and income quality.

You must bring your photo ID and proof of your monthly income. Also when you become qualified for this program, you will be contacted by phone from the food bank director when you can start your pick up for the food. For further information contact the director Lynn Nelson at (910) 580-7641. If no answer please leave a message so she can get back with you.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association a nonprofit organization is sponsoring a one-day bus trip on Wednesday Aug. 29 to the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Wytheville, to see the show “One Nation Under God.” The Theatre is proud to thank and pay 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.

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