Vacation Bible School
“Take the Plunge — Make a Splash with Jesus!” is the Vacation Bible School, sponsored by the Cottonwood Falls United Methodist Church, for children 4 years and older. It will be Aug. 6-10 at host church, First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., in Cottonwood Falls. Supper is at 5:45 p.m., and activities are from 6:15 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Dawn at (620) 273-8171.
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, “Gospel in the Park,” begins at 6 p.m. at Americus Park. Lee Muller will sing.
• Wednesday: Video Bible study begins at 6:15 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.
• 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 can 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. All are welcome to attend.
• Friday: Bible study, 7 p.m.
• For more information, call Pastor 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. For location call 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 at the Downtown Campus, 8th and Commercial St., is held at 10:45 a.m., after Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The nursery is open from 9:15 to 11:45 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. Sisters Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Vida Abundante-Abundant Campus meets at 1 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
Faith Lutheran worships at 6 p.m. Saturday.
• Sunday: Worship is at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday school for teens and adults at 9 a.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 June, July and August will be held at HIS Place next to the church, to conserve utilities.
• Wednesday: Youth Group at Rollers, 6:30 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.
• Wednesday: Call the church office, 342-1582, about the Summer Fun program for children at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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. This is Family Sunday.
• Tuesday: TOUCH, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Caravan, teen and adult Bible study, 7 p.m.
First Congregational
Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
• Every Friday: Fellowship, 9:30 a.m.
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, 9:15 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.
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: call 342-0081 for times, places.
Grace United
Methodist
Dresses for Dorcas, 9 a.m. every Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church. Health Fair-9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.
• Sunday: Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fifth Sunday Potluck.
• Monday: Worship Camp, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: Bible Study, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Worship Camp, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Voices of Grace, 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.; adult Sunday school is 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.
• Monday: Prayer group, everyone welcome, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday: Praise Band practice and auditions, 6 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.
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.
• 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. followed by Sunday school is at 11 a.m. Evening service and Youth meeting for teens, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: Midweek 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.
• Wednesday: Bible study, 12:10, 1:30 and 6:45 p.m.
• 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, 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
Inquiry for Christian Initiation sessions are being held in the parish office building, 101 Cottonwood St. Adults seeking Catholic baptism or confirmation are welcome to join the group at 7 p.m. each Tuesday. These sessions are open to the baptized and unbaptized. For more information, call Linda DeDonder at 342-1061 or e-mail to LindaD@SacredHeartEmporia.org .
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mass is celebrated at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses 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.
• Monday: Rosary group, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday: Communion service, 7 a.m.
• New school supplies are still needed for the foster children sponsored by Catholic Charities of Emporia. Supplies can be put into the blue box in vestibule of the church. Wednesday is the deadline to receive supplies.
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 Avenue and Prairie Street.
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 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 and locations of meetings: 342-3676.
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