Church of Christ and Christian Student Center
The Emporia Church of Christ and Christian Student Center will be hosts for a “Fall Harvest” meeting Saturday and Sunday. There will be three sessions from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday with the final session focusing on college age youth from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday begins with a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and worship and “wrap-up” session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The speakers for the meeting will be Randy and Cecil Harris from Abilene Christian College in Texas.
All events and activities are open and the public is invited to attend.
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
The Fall Festival is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church.
- Americus United Methodist Church begins Sunday worship, with children’s church for those five years and younger, at 10:45 a.m., after Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Child care is available, along with breakfast.
- Wednesday: Bible study at the Americus Senior Center at 1 p.m. and at the church, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Those in the Bushong area are to call (620) 443-5377 or 5371 for directions.
- Through Nov. 12, the church is collecting non-perishable food items and children’s clean coats for the Bishop’s Roundup.
Americus United
Presbyterian
Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. at the Americus United Presbyterian Church.
Bushong United
Methodist
Bushong Church has closed. (See Americus United Methodist Church for Bible study times.)
Christian Science
The First Church of Christ, Scientist meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Location: 340-5448.
Church of God
of 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 of the New Covenant
Worship services begin at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Church of 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
of 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.
- Sunday: Worship with Holy Communion begins at 9:45 a.m., after Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. LSO dinner at Faith, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: Lay Ministers, 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Fear Not, 6 p.m. The Fear Not group serves at Abundant Harvest every third Wednesday.
- Thursday: Bible study, 9 a.m. Men’s lunch and Bible study, noon. Stephen Ministry, 6:30 p.m.
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. Movie Night, 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: Cafe, 6 p.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. This is Food Collection for the Needy Day.
- Wednesday: Alpha meeting, 5:45 p.m. 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. For more information, call 342-1582.
- The Outreach Ministry is collecting items for men through mid-November for the Emporia Rescue Mission.
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.
- Monday: WOW, 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday: TOUCH, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Caravan, NYI, adult Bible study, Quest group, 7 p.m.
- Thursday: Ladies’ Night Out at Coburn’s, 6 p.m. Small group, 7 p.m.
First Congregational
Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The evening group is studying the Book of Romans. This is Invite A Friend Sunday.
- Monday: Church Women United Board Meeting, 10 a.m.
- Tuesday: Church Growth and Missions, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Midweek Meal, 6 p.m. Faith Weaver Friends (preschool through sixth grade), youth groups, adult study, all at 6:30 p.m. N ursery care available. Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
- Thursday: FCCE serves at Abundant Harvest Food Kitchen.
First Friends
The Worship planning team meets at 10 a.m. Saturday. Those interested in getting involved are invited to attend.
First Friends Church begins Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Iglesia Evangelica Amigos is at 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. This is Communion/Noisy Offering Day. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Soul Focus Worship Service, 5 p.m.mCrossroads, 6 p.m.The 10:35 a.m. service is broadcast live on KVOE and telecast at 4 p.m. on cable Channel 20.
- Monday: College Students Meals on Monday, 5:30 p.m. at Campus Ministries Building, 1305 Merchant St.
- Wednesday: Family Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Last Half Time, 6 p.m.
- Thursday: Lectionary Bible study, noon, south parlor. Worship for college students, 6:30 p.m. 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
Dresses for Dorcas, 9 a.m. Saturday.
- Sunday: Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Monday: Maximizing Your Marriage, a 10-week class; Get Acquainted with Jesus (for those new to the church or Bible study), both at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: Bible Study, 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Family Praise Night, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday: Too Busy Not to Pray; A New Spin on Hebrews (for women); Twelve Ordinary Men, all at 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.
- Tuesday: Bible study, 6:30 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. Youth orchestra practice and training, 2 p.m. College and Young Adult Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
- Monday: Prayer group, everyone welcome, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Youth Praise Band, 6 p.m. Children’s group, 6:45 p.m. Home groups, 7 p.m. For times and places of other group meetings: 342-5331.
- Thursday: Praise Band practice and auditions, 6 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. This is Communion Sunday and the Linger Longer Lunch. 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. Pastor’s Class, 7 p.m.
- 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 meets at 6 p.m. Saturday for worship. Through Nov. 12, LOGOS and the Sunday School class are collecting food for the Salvation Army Food Pantry.
- Sunday: Worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. LSO at Faith Lutheran Church for supper, fellowship and Bible Study, 6 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. This is Veterans Celebration Night. 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 of 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
The congregation of the Olpe United Methodist Church is inviting members, former members, friends and neighbors to attend the celebration of the church Homecoming on Sunday, beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., a covered-dish dinner at noon and a program at 1:15 p.m. The afternoon program will feature Benny Holtsclaw, a country-gospel entertainer. The church was built in 1899 and dedicated in January 1900.
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.
- 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.
- The first class for Instructions in the Catholic Faith begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Knights of Columbus Hall at Olpe and then will meet every Wednesday evening. If interested, call the Rev. Tim Haberkorn at (620) 475-3326.
Sacred Heart Catholic
Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrates Mass at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses are at 7 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and at 9 a.m. Thursday. A Communion service begins at 7 a.m. Friday. Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m., Saturday, or by appointment.
- Sunday: Mass, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This is Confirmation Sponsor Day, with activities from 4 to 6 p.m. Christmas Angels will be handed out by Confirmation candidates after all Masses.
- Monday: Rosary group, 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 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.
- Nov. 12 is the Sacred Heart Turkey Dinner and Fall Festival.
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 meet Sunday at 5 p.m. at the southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Merchant Street. Janie Kelley will be the speaker. Information: 343-6775 or unitycenteremporia@swbell.net.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Church meets for worship from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
- Sunday: Worship is at 10 a.m.
- Tuesday: Harp and Bowl, 5:45 p.m. ISOM Bible School, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Childcare provided. CornerStone Youth, 6 p.m. Love and Respect, 7 p.m. Culture Lies, 7 p.m.
- Thursday: E.D.G.E. college group, 6 p.m. (with food); Women of Victory prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m.
- Information about other groups and locations of 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.
- Wednesday: Prayer group, 7 a.m.
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