Americus Southern
Baptist
Americus Southern Baptist Church meets for worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, after Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is available. The evening service begins at 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Video Bible study begins at 6:15 p.m.
Americus United
Methodist
Americus United Methodist Church begins Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Child care is available, along with breakfast.
• Sunday: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Watch Night
• Wednesday: Bible study at the Americus Senior Center at 1 p.m. and at the church, 7 p.m. The 3 p.m. Bible study, led by the Rev. Bud Tuxhorn, is in a rural Bushong home. Those in the Bushong area are to call (620) 443-5377 or 5371 for directions.
Americus United
Presbyterian
Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. at the Americus United Presbyterian Church.
Christian Science
The First Church o• Christ, Scientist meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Location: 340-5448.
Church o• God
o• Prophecy
The Church of God of Prophecy worships at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at 721 Corinth St. Information, pastor Leonard Wagner, 366-2974.
Church o• the
New Covenant
Worship services begin at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Church o• the New Covenant. Sunday school classes are at 10 a.m.
Ebenezer United
Methodist
Ebenezer Church, 4 1/2 miles west of Olpe, worships at 9 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school begins at 10:15 a.m.
Emporia Church
o• Christ
Emporia Church of Christ meets for worship at 10:30 a.m., after Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Sunday evening services are from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Midweek Bible study, 7 to 8 p.m.
Faith Lutheran
Faith Lutheran Church worships at 6 p.m. Saturday. There will be no Saturday evening worship, beginning Jan. 7
• Sunday: Worship begins at 9:45 a.m., after Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. The New Year’s Eve service begins at 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Fear Not Bowling, 5:45 p.m. The Fear Not group serves at Abundant Harvest every third Wednesday. Adult Information class, 6 p.m.
• Thursday: Bible study, 9 a.m. Men’s lunch and Bible study, noon.
First Baptist
Sunday’s calendar at First Baptist Church begins with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 10:45 a.m.
• Wednesday: Youth group, 6:30 p.m. All Stars, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
First Christian
First Christian Church begins worship at 10:40 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
• Wednesday: Kid’s Konnection, a Christian Kid’s Club for children from kindergarten through fourth grade; a light supper is served from 5:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. Chi Rho. For more information, call 342-1582.
First Church of the
Nazarene
Sunday’s worship service is at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery provided. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.
First Congregational
Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Midweek meal, 6 p.m. Midweek programs (adult study, youth groups, Faithweaver Friends) 6:30-7:45 p.m. Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Fellowship Breakfast at the Village Inn, 7:30 a.m. CWF meeting, 11 a.m. CWF luncheon, noon.
• Friday: Friday Fellowship, 9: 30 a.m.
First Friends
Worship team meets at 10 a.m. Saturday.
First Friends Church begins Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Iglesia Evangelica Amigos, 3 p.m.
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Mike Sorsen. Chancel choir, 9:20 a.m. Children’s choir, 10:05 a.m. Sunday school for all ages of children and adults, 9:30 a.m.
First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church worships at 8:15 and 10:35 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Soul Focus “casual, come-as-you-are” service, 5 p.m. The 10:35 a.m. service is broadcast live on KVOE and telecast at 4 p.m. on cable Channel 20.
• Thursday: Lectionary Bible study, noon, south parlor. UMCM worship service, 9 p.m.
Flint Hills Christian
Flint Hills Christian Church begins Sunday with a prayer meeting at 8 a.m. in the Fireside Room; Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10:15 a.m. Baby nursery available.
• Tuesday: Ladies’ Bible study, 1 p.m., church; men’s accountability group, 7 p.m., youth lounge.
• Wednesday: Prayer evangelism and youth groups, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Men’s Bible study, 11:30 a.m., youth lounge.
• Other meetings: 342-0081 for times, places.
Grace United
Methodist
• Sunday: Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Hartford Christian
Hartford Christian Church, a nondenominational congregation, begins Sunday with church school at 9:30 a.m. Worship is at 10:30 a.m.
• Thursday: Bible study, 6 p.m.
Hartford United
Methodist
Hartford United Methodist Church meets for worship at 11 a.m., after adult Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.
• The United Methodist Women group meets at 9 a.m., the second Wednesday of each month.
Hope Community
Hope Community Church worships at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., which includes children’s church; Sunday school and small group meetings, 9:30 a.m. A nursery is available at all Sunday services. College and Young Adult Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday: Prayer group, everyone welcome, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday: Praise Band and auditions, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Youth Praise Band, 6 p.m. Children’s group and Youth Group, each at 6:45 p.m. Home groups, 7 p.m. For times and places o• other group meetings: 342-5331.
• Thursday: Praise Band practice and auditions, 6:30 p.m.
Iglecia Bautista Central
Iglecia Bautista Central begins Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worships at 11 a.m.
Lamont Wesleyan
Lamont Wesleyan Church begins worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Bible Rookies, 6 p.m. Lectio Divina, 7 p.m. every Sunday.
• Every Tuesday: Ladies’ study, 10 a.m.
• Every Wednesday: Youth group, 6:45 p.m., fellowship hall.
• Other Bible study times and places (Gridley, Lamont and Madison): (620) 427-4010.
Lebo Baptist
Lebo Baptist Church worship services are at 10:30 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
• Youth groups, grades 6 to 8, meet monthly. For information, call (620) 256-6680 or 256-6416.
Lebo-Olivet
United Methodist
Worship is at 8:30 a.m. in Olivet and 11 a.m. in Lebo. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. in Lebo.
Life
Life Church’s Sunday schedule begins at 9:15 a.m. with Sunday school classes. Worship and KIDS Impact begin at 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday: Classes for 5-year-olds through teens.
• Information about home groups and other meetings: www.lifechurchemporia.com.
Lighthouse Baptist
Lighthouse Baptist Church meets at the Emporia Senior Center, 603 E. 12th Ave.
• Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school is at 11 a.m. Evening service and Youth meeting for teens, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: Mid-week Bible study, 7 p.m. Information: Roy Ferguson, pastor, 342-3932.
Madison United
Methodist
At Madison United Methodist Church, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m.
• Wednesdays: Bible study, 6:30 p.m., (620) 437-2261.
Messiah Lutheran
Messiah Lutheran Church will not have a Saturday worship.
• Sunday: Worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. New Year’s Eve service, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Bible study, 12:10, 1:30 and 6:45 p.m. LOGOS for students (2nd grade through high school) 5:15 p.m. (light supper) to 8 p.m. Adult Bible study, 6:45 -8 p.m. To register or for more information, call 342-8181.
• Thursday: Bible study at Coburn’s restaurant is at 7 a.m.
Mount Olive A.M.E.
Mount Olive A.M.E. Church meets at 11 a.m. Sunday for worship.
• Wednesday: Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday: Men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
Neosho Rapids
United Methodist
Neosho Rapids Memorial United Methodist Church worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The third Sunday o• each month is Red Hat Sunday.
• Tuesday: Quilters, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bible study, 6:30 p.m. The third Tuesday of each month is United Methodist Women.
New Life Christian
New Life Christian Church of Emporia meets for worship at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Evening Bible study is at 7 p.m. The church is at 1505 Road 175.
Olpe United Methodist
Olpe United Methodist Church begins the worship service and Children’s Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
• Tuesday: All God’s Children.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
• Wednesday: Morning Prayer, 7 a.m.; Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m.
• Friday: Holy Eucharist 12:15 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olpe celebrates Mass at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Masses are at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday. Confessions, 5 p.m. every Saturday.
• First Saturday Devotions in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Every first Saturday of the month with Confessions at 7 a.m., and Mass at 7:30 a.m. with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• Tuesday: Women’s Bible study: 9 a.m.
• Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration, every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Men’s Bible study: 6:30 a.m. in the rectory. Instructions in the Catholic Faith, 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall at Olpe. If interested, call the Rev. Tim Haberkorn at (620) 475-3326.
St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Chili Supper, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Midweek meal, 6 p.m.; midweek service, 7 p.m.
St. Mary’s Catholic
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hartford celebrates Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sunday; confessions are at 10 a.m. each Sunday.
Sacred Heart Catholic
Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrates Mass at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses with Communion (this week) are at 9 a.m. Monday, (no Mass or Communion Tuesday) 7 a.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday. Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m., Saturday, or by appointment.
• Sunday: Mass, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. New Year’s Eve Hang-Out party for all high school students is from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the youth room with a variety of activities. Participants are to bring a two-liter beverage and snack item to share and must stay for the entire event.
• Tuesday: Parish office opens; for information, call 342-1061. Christian initiation classes, 7 p.m. Everyone who would like information about the Catholic faith is invited.
• Wednesday: Religious Education classes, 6 p.m.
• Thursday: Adult Education, 10 a.m.
Salvation Army
Sunday’s calendar at the Salvation Army Emporia Corps begins with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. A prayer group meets at 3 p.m.
• Tuesday: Sunbeams, Girl Guards and Adventure Corps, 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Home League, 1 p.m.
Sardis Congregational
Sardis Congregational Church meets for worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. The church is at Road 140 and Road J, three miles directly south of Sixth Ave. and Prairie St.
Tri-Parish United
Methodist
Worship services are at 9 a.m. in Miller; 10 a.m. in Admire; and 11:15 a.m. in Allen.
Twelfth Avenue Baptist
Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church worships at 8:30 and 11 a.m. in the south building; Sunday school classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m. Children’s church for ages 4 through third grade goes on during both services; child care for infants and toddlers is available during worship and Sunday school Contact the church at 342-8830 for information about life groups and study opportunities.
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Emporia meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Social Services Club Building, 324 Merchant St. For information, call 343-1583.
Unity Center of Emporia
Unity Center of Emporia will not meet Sunday. Meetings will resume Jan. 7 at the southwest corner o• Fourth Avenue and Merchant Street. Information: 342-6475 or unitycenteremporia@swbell.net.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Church meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday.
• Tuesday: Harp and Bowl, 5:45 p.m. ISOM Bible School, 7 p.m. Men’s Prayer and Praise, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Childcare provided. CornerStone Youth, 6 p.m. Love and Respect, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: E.D.G.E. college group, 6 p.m. (with food).
• Information about other groups and locations o• meetings: 342-3676.
West Side Baptist
AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) for children from the age of three years through the eighth grade meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church to “memorize Bible verses, learn about God and have fun.” Transportation is available by calling 342-4142 (if one has ridden the bus in the past, he/she will need to call again).
Westminster
United Presbyterian
Westminster United Presbyterian Church’s Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. after Sunday school at 9 a.m. Church dinner, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday: Prayer group, 7 a.m.
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