The church of Christ in Purcellville is very pleased to announce that Lance Grimsley, a native of Stockbridge, Georgia, will begin serving as the congregation's evangelist Sunday, May 21, 2006. Lance's first sermon as the new minister is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and after Bible classes and a potluck luncheon, he is to present another lesson at 1:30 p.m. Everyone in the area is welcomed to hear the gospel and meet Lance and his wife, Renee, on that day.

Lance began preaching and teaching at age 14 and he has served congregations in Great Falls, Virginia, Stockbridge and Jackson, Georgia, and Kansas City, Missouri, as a preacher and teacher. He is a serious and accomplished Bible student and helps publish The Reasoner, a Christian periodical.

The church currently meets at 201 N. Maple Avenue, Suite 201, in Purcellville.