Hope Hill Baptist Church, Castleton, is having Vacation Bible School Aug. 7-8 from 7-9 p.m. This year's theme is Going for the Gold-Training to run the race of life God's way! There will be puppets, stories, snacks and games each night. For more information call 540-829-4924.

The Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly was extensively damaged on Feb. 28 by a furnace malfunction. We would like to thank our friends and neighbors who supported us through generous gifts. On Sunday, Aug. 10 at 9:55 a.m., we will have our dedication service, followed by a covered dish dinner. Please come join us for this joyous occasion.

The Ketocton Association of Regular Baptists will meet for their annual session, Friday, Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m., and Friday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.. It will be hosted by the Black Oak Regular Baptist Church. For more information call 987-8802.

The Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. will hold its 119th Annual Session, August 12-15, at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Rd., Rixeyville. The sessions begin at 9:30 a.m each morning. Lunch may be purchased onsite for a nominal fee. Highlights this year include Youth Day on Tuesday featuring a College Prep Workshop in the afternoon presented by Dream Big Inc., Hampton/Atlanta, Ga. The target audience is 5th grade and up, parents, guardians, teachers, ministers, etc. The workshop provides tools and techniques for the applications process, choosing the right school for you, scholarship information, college tours and more. There is no fee for the workshop. The public is invited. Guest preachers include the Keynote Address on Wednesday by Rev. James Victor, Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Arlington, Va., and the Missionary Sermon to be delivered on Thursday by Rev. Dr. Decker Tabscott, founder and pastor, Faith Christian Church International, Warrenton. Rev. James L. Holmes, Culpeper is the Moderator and Minister Patricia A. Wormley is the Association Clerk. For more information or directions to the center, phone 399-9815, 786-8736 or email nb_roberts@msn.com or wayland_blueridge@usa.com.

Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Sr., pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville, invites all to their annual Homecoming - 135th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 17. Come meet, greet family and friends from 9 10:30 a.m. Continental breakfast will be served. Morning worship service at 11 a.m. Lunch served after morning worship service. For the 3 p.m., service the guest speaker will be Dr. Carroll Baltimore and his church family.

Registration is open for the 3rd Women In Worship Conference on Sept. 26-27 in Fredericksburg at the Hospitality House and Conference Center (formerly Holiday Inn). Check-in begins on Friday, Sept. 26 at 12 noon and an EXPO featuring vendors and mini-informational sessions. The conference is sponsored by Wayland Blue Ridge Women's Auxiliary and Friends. The early bird registration is open until Aug. 22. Guest speakers are Cynthia Brazelton, Victory Christian Ministries, Rev. Tammie Armstead Pulliam and Rev. Janice Steels, Victory in Christ Ministries. Musical guests include Missy 'OCTAVIA' Yates and Psalmist Eric Armstead. For vendor and registration information, contact Conference Coordinator, Minister Patricia Wormley at 540-786-8736 or Auxiliary President, Sis. Nan Butler Roberts, 540-399-1539 or email nb_roberts@msn.com.