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.
F 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 five and younger is held at 10:45 a.m. Child care is available, along with breakfast. UMYF and God’s Guys youth groups will go to Emporia for bowling, joined by youth from the Reading, Miller, Admire and Allen churches.
F Wednesday: Bible study at the Americus Senior Center is at 1 p.m. and at the church at 7:30 p.m. The 3 p.m. Bible study is led by the Rev. Bud Tuxhorn in a rural Bushong home. Those in the 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 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.
Didde Catholic
Campus Center
Masses during Lent are celebrated at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and 12:05 p.m. Friday.
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.
F 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. Sunday school for pre-school, K-3, 4-6, is at 9:30 a.m. At 6:30 p.m., the Presbyterian Student Organization meets. There is a handicap-accessible church van, as well as an elevator available. For a ride, call the church office at 342-0375.
Faith Lutheran
Faith Lutheran Church worships at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Worship Sunday with Communion is at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday school for teens and adults at 9 a.m.
F Wednesday: Fear Not, 6 p.m. Meal, 6:30 p.m. Lenten worship, 7:30 p.m.
F 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.
F Wednesday: Spring break.
F Friday: ABY Gathering, 8:30 to 11 a.m.
First Christian
First Christian Church begins worship at 10:40 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
F Wednesday: Kid’s Konnection and Chi Rho, 5:30 p.m. Lenten Series, 7 p.m.
F Thursday: ESU students Bible study, 5:30 p.m.
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.
F Tuesday: TOUCH, 6:30 p.m.
F Wednesday: No Caravan. Teen and Adult Bible study, 7 p.m.
F Thursday: Small Group, 7 p.m.
First Congregational
Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
F Tuesday: Bible Study at Presbyterian Manor, 9:15 a.m.
F Wednesday: No midweek dinner or programs. Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
F Thursday: Friday Fellowship, 9:30 a.m.
First Friends
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 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. No Crossroads because of spring break. The 10:35 a.m. service is broadcast live on KVOE and telecast at 4 p.m. on cable Channel 20.
F Wednesday: Family Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Half Time, 6 p.m.
F 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. College Community groups 5:55 p.m. at Inner Bean. Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m.
F Tuesday: Ladies’ Bible study, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
F Wednesday: Women’s Bible study, prayer evangelism and youth groups, 7 p.m.
F Friday: Men’s Bible study, 6:30 a.m.
F These and other meetings: 342-0081 for times, places.
Grace United
Methodist
Family Games, 7 p.m. today.
F Saturday: Dresses for Dorcas, 9:30 a.m.
F Sunday: Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Education Ministry, 1 p.m.
F Monday: Bible study, 7 p.m.
F Tuesday: Bible Study, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Stages of Grace, 7:30 p.m.
F Wednesday: Worship planning, 5:30 p.m. Youth Group, 6 p.m. Voices of Grace, 7:30 p.m.
F 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.
F 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.
F 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; Sunday school and small group meetings, 9:30 a.m. A nursery is available at all Sunday services.
F Monday: Prayer group, everyone welcome, 7 p.m.
F Tuesday: Praise Band practice and auditions, 6 p.m.
F 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
Men’s breakfast, 8 a.m. Saturday.
Lamont Wesleyan Church begins worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Lenten Supper, 6 p.m. Lectio Divina, 7 p.m. every Sunday.
F Every Tuesday: Ladies’ study, 10 a.m.
F Every Wednesday: Youth group, 6:45 p.m., fellowship hall.
Titus II, 7 p.m.
F 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.
F 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. This Sunday is the One Great Hour of Sharing offering.
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.
F Wednesday: Classes for 5-year-olds through teens.
F 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.
F 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.
F 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.
F Wednesdays: Bible study, 6:30 p.m., (620) 437-2261.
Messiah Lutheran
Messiah Lutheran Church meets at 6 p.m. Saturday for worship.
F Sunday: Worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Hymnal workshop, 4 to 6 p.m. Switzer Home Bible study, 7 p.m.
F Wednesday: Bible study, 12:10, 1:30 and 6:45 p.m. No LOGOS because of spring break. Lenten service, 7:15 p.m. To register or for more information, call 342-8181.
F 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.
F Wednesday: Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
F Saturday: Men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
Neosho Rapids
United Methodist
The United Methodist Women of Neosho Rapids United Methodist Church will have a gospel quartet, “Sons of the King,” perform at 9:30 a.m. during the Sunday church service A covered dish dinner will be served after the concert. All are welcome to attend.
F 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.
F Tuesday: All God’s Children.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist is at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
F Wednesday: Morning Prayer, 7 a.m.; Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m.
F Friday: Holy Eucharist 12:15 p.m. St. Andrew’s is the host for the Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Catholic
Confessions, 7 p.m. today.
F 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.
F Tuesday: Women’s Bible study: 9 a.m.
F 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. Youth Italian Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. This is Youth Mission Week.
F Wednesday: Lenten supper, 6 p.m.; Lenten 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
The Lenten Stations of the Cross will be commemorated at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. today. Sacred Heart is the host on March 23.
F Mass is celebrated at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses are at 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday, with Communion (during Lent) at 6 p.m., after which there is a soup supper in Parish Hall; and at 9 a.m. Thursday. A Mass with Communion is celebrated at 7 a.m. Friday. Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m., Saturday, or by appointment. During Lent, Reconciliation times are 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays; 5 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and 7 p.m. March 26.
F Sunday: Mass, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Vespers, 6 p.m.
F Monday: Rosary group, 5:30 p.m.
F Tuesday: Christian initiation classes, 7 p.m. Everyone who would like information about the Catholic faith is invited.
F Wednesday: Religious Education classes will not meet until March 28.
F 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.
F Tuesday: Sunbeams, Girl Guards and Adventure Corps, 4:30 p.m.
F 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. the first and thirdSunday 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. Lane Williams, Unity Institute ministerial candidate, will talk about “It’s a Four-Letter Word — PRAY.” Information: 342-6475 or unitycenteremporia@swbell.net.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Church meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Youth Bible study, 4:30 p.m. Sunday Night “Burn,” 6 p.m.
F Tuesday: Spring break, no classes.
F Wednesday: CornerStone Youth Movie Night (bring snack and soda to share), 6 p.m. Childcare provided. No Winter Wednesday classes.
F Thursday: No classes.
F 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).
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