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 for the morning service. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Sunday.
• Wednesday: Prayer time and Bible study begins at 6 p.m.
Americus United
Methodist
Americus United Methodist Church begins Sunday worship at 8 a.m. followed by Sunday school for all ages beginning at 9:30 a.m. Worship with children’s church for those 5 and younger is held at 10:30 a.m. Child care is available, along with breakfast. Special offerings for this year will be school kits on Sunday and Josh Gooding books, Aug. 26.
• Wednesday: Bible study at the Americus Senior Center and at the church will resume in the fall. The 3 p.m. Bible study is led by the Rev. Bud Tuxhorn 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.
Apostolic Tabernacle
Apostolic Tabernacle Church services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
• Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Calvary Chapel
Fellowship
Calvary Chapel Fellowship worship services are held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the old VFW building at 302 S. Commercial St. After the services, all are invited to stay and enjoy a potluck dinner.
• Friday: Bible study, 7 p.m.
• For more information, call the Rev. Brad Bowen at (620) 229-3186 or e-mail: godsquad@sktc.net. Calvary Satellite Network is on 88.9 FM. To learn more about Calvary Chapel, see www.calvarychapel.com
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.
Emporia Presbyterian
Worship, with Holy Communion, will be at the West Campus, 1702 W. 15th Ave., at 10:45 a.m. Choir practice is at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary. Fellowship in Friendship Room with coffee, juice and doughnuts is at 9:30 a.m. Vida Abundante-Downtown Campus meets at 1 p.m. Worship service at Presbyterian Manor, 2 p.m. There is a handicap-accessible church van, as well as an elevator available. For a ride, call the church office at 342-0375.
• Wednesday: Prayer Fellowship at west campus, 7 a.m. Vida Abundante at downtown campus, 6 p.m. There is no children’s Sunday school or Presbyterian Student Organization during the summer.
Faith Lutheran
The Deaf Potluck dinner is at 5:30 p.m. today at the church.
Faith Lutheran worships at 6 p.m. Saturday.
• Sunday: Worship with Communion is at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday school for teens and adults at 9 a.m.
• Tuesday: Horizon Plaza worship, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Prayer, 8:30 a.m. 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. Services during August will be held at HIS Place next to the church, to conserve utilities.
• Tuesday: College - Tuesday Night meal at Holiday House, 819 Constitution St.
• Wednesday: Youth Group, 6 p.m. College Bible study, 8 p.m.
First Christian
First Christian Church begins worship at 10 a.m., after Sunday school at 9 a.m. These are the summer hours. For a ride to church on Sunday, call 342-1582 by noon on Friday.
First Church of the
Nazarene
Sunday’s worship service is at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery provided. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.
• Tuesday: TOUCH, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Caravan, teen and adult Bible study, 7 p.m.
First Congregational
The Men’s Breakfast, prepared and served by Evora Wheeler, is at 8 a.m. Saturday at the church.
• Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nursery provided during morning services.
• Wednesday: Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
• Every Friday: Fellowship, 9:30 a.m.
Donations of food items for the Salvation Army pantry are always needed and may be placed in the shopping carts at the church.
First Friends
First Friends Church worships at 10:45 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Iglesia Amigos Evangelicos, 3 p.m.
First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church worships at 8:15 and 10:35 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school for all ages will be a “Rally Day” with food and fellowship from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and “Rally Day Race” from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Crossroads, 6 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. Campus Ministries resumes services for college students at 9:15 p.m. in the chapel.
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. College-Community group, 5:55 p.m. at Inner Bean. Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday: Ladies’ Bible study, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Women’s Bible study, prayer evangelism and youth groups, 7 p.m.
• Friday: Men’s Bible study, 6:30 a.m.
• These and other meetings: 342-0081 for times, places.
Grace United
Methodist
Dresses for Dorcas, 9 a.m. every Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church.
• Sunday: Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Monday: Bible study, 7 and 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: Bible study, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Create to Share, 1:30 p.m. Voices of Grace, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: WOW group, 7 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 10:45 a.m., which includes children’s church. A nursery is available at all Sunday services.
• Wednesday: “The Edge” Youth (grades 7 to 12) meets at 6:45 p.m. For times and places of other group meetings: 342-5331.
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. “Read the Bible in a Year” group meets after worship service.
• 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: Youth group meal and study, 6:45 p.m., (620) 437-2261.
Messiah Lutheran
Messiah Lutheran Church meets at 6 p.m. Saturday for worship.
• Sunday: Worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Late service potluck, 11 a.m. Switzer Bible study, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Bible study, 12:10, 1:30 and 6:45 p.m.
• Thursday: Bible study at Coburn’s restaurant, 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, which includes a children’s lesson, at 10 a.m., after Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Prayer service, 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible study is at 7 p.m. The church is at 1505 Road 175.
• Tuesday: Adult Bible study (call 342-8046) for location, 7 p.m. or see www.nlccoe.com.
• Wednesday: Youth group meeting, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Men’s Bible study (call for location or go online), 11:30 a.m.
Olpe United Methodist
Olpe United Methodist Church begins the worship service and Children’s Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Sacred Heart Catholic
The Kansas State University Health Fair will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church parish foyer, 101 Cottonwood St.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mass is celebrated at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses, with Communion service, are at 7 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and at 9 a.m. Thursday. Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment.
• Sunday: Mass, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Ice Cream Social and Youth Group games, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Monday: Rosary group, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: Inquiry for Christian Initiation sessions, 101 Cottonwood St., 7 p.m. Call Linda DeDonder at 342-1061 for more information.
• Wednesday: Mass at Holiday Resort, 3:30 p.m.
• Friday: Communion service, 7 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist is at 8 a.m. and 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 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. Anthony Williams at (620) 475-3326.
St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday.
• 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.
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 9:15 and 11 a.m. in the south building; Fellowship Time is from 10:30 to 11 a.m., when equipping classes for all ages begins. Children’s church for ages four through fourth grade is available during both services; child care for infants and toddlers is available during both services.
• Wednesday: Challengers (5th and 6th grade) and “Graffiti” (middle and high school) activities, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• AWANA Kid’s Club (age 4 to 4th grade) meets 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Aug. 30.
• Middle school, high school and adult men’s, women’s and co-ed small group studies are available starting in September. Call the church at 342-8830 for details.
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Emporia meets monthly at the homes of members in July and August. For information, call 343-1583.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Church meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday Night “Burn,” 6 p.m.
• Tuesday: International School of Ministry, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: CornerStone Youth, 6 p.m. Childcare provided. Purpose Driven Men, 7 p.m.
• Thursday: Women of Victory, 7 p.m.
• Information about other groups & 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).
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