Everyone enjoyed a continential breakfast compliments of contributors to the Onancock Regatta Weekend.  At 7:00 AM began the Eastern Shore of Virginia Ecumenical Church Service.  The Honorable Bob Bloxom opened the Service and the Reverend Mrs. Elizabeth A. S. Wright was the 1999 Honored Guest speaker.  For those who do not know the Rev. Mrs. Wright, she is the District Superintendant of the Eastern Shore of Virginia United Methodist Church.

1999
Participating Churches
St. Peter's Catholic Church  (Onley, Virginia)
Drummondtown Baptist Church  (Accomac, Virginia)
Bethel AME Church  (Onancock, Virginia)
Onancock Baptist Church  (Onancock, Virginia)
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church  (Onancock, Virginia)
Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church  (Onancock, Virginia)
St. John's Baptist Church  (Onancock, Virginia)
New Jerusalem Faith Church (Onancock, Virginia)
Gaskins Chapel Church  (Savageville, Virginia)

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The Onancock Regatta Choir

The Onancock Regatta Choir was formed for the purpose of participating in the first Eastern Shore Ecumenical Service being held at the closing of the Onancock Regatta Weekend last year.  Instead of disolving, the Choir has played at numerous Church functions and charitable events since its inception last year.  Mrs. Connie Wilson, Ecumenical Choir Pianist, is a wonderful person, full of life, and a true spirit herself and Wade Pennell  is great as he accompanies "Miss Connie" with his guitar.  Don't hand her a sheet of music; God gave her the gift of playing by ear and that, she does with a passion.  Anyone who would like information regarding the Onancock Regatta Choic: Click Here   Choir Director is Yvonne Pennell of Parksley, Virginia, corrdinator is Paulette Allen.

Choir members come to Onancock to practice from Temperanceville, Pungoteague, and in-between, which covers a large portion of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  They are a diversified group who enjoys singing gospel music. Onancock Regatta Choir extends an open invitation to anyone wishing to join in, please do so; it is a wonderful time, full of singing, fellowship and prayer. Current membership consists of participants from St. George Episcopal Church (Pungoteague), Naomia Makemie Presbyterian Church (Onancock), Market Street UM Church (Onancock), Metompkin Baptist Church (Parksley), Bethel AME Church (Onancock), Mt. Nebo Church (near Cashville), Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (Onancock), Bethel Baptist Church (Franktown), St. John's Baptist Church (Onancock), New Testament Church (Deep Creek), Onancock Baptist Church (Onancock), and Mrs. Connie Wilson from Temperanceville, Virginia.

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Ecumenical Service closes the Onancock Regatta Weekend in a manner that is pleasing to all.  It is a wonderful weekend for all ages: beginning with the Friday night Charitable Dinner Dance at the Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club; continuing with an array of festivities in Onancock on Saturday with activities throughout Onancock (historic home tours, live music throughtout the day, children activities, water sports, Chesapeake Bay exhibitors, crafters, vendors and more).

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So, come and enjoy a delightful weekend where there are diffent activities for different folks!
Completely different activities on different days!

There may be a difference, but for sure, there is common ground in Onancock, Virginia during its Onancock Regatta Weekend:
"A festive fun time for all ages"

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