Faithlift, A Day of Spiritual Renewal for Women
Grace United Methodist Church, 2 Neosho St., will be the host for “Faithlift, A day of Spiritual Renewal for Women” beginning with registration at 8 a.m. Saturday for women of all faiths. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. Childcare is provided. To pre-register, call the church at 342-2240. The presenters will be Lee Ann Williamson and Lori Smith from Grace and Gladness ministries. All activities are covered by the suggested $10 donation.
Embracing Justice Under God’s Tent
The Church Women United World Community Day, “Embracing Justice Under God’s Tent,” will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at Emporia Presbyterian West Campus, 1702 W. 15th Ave. According to the press release, this is a worship service for all diverse women of faith “lifting concerns of homelessness, immigration and responses to disaster based on familiar scriptures and Psalms 23, 82 and 85. The Meditation, ‘We Have Names’ describes those who have been resident aliens in strange lands, wanderers throughout history, those exiled and uprooted and remnants in society — then and now.” This event is held in communities across the country. For more information, call Evora Wheeler at 342-8130.
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
This is Women in Prison weekend.
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. The special offering on Sunday will be for diapers. Food is collected every Sunday through Nov. 11. At 4p.m., people will meet at the church or Moyer’s for a hot dog roast and hay ride with youth from the north Lyon County churches.
- Wednesday: Bible study is at 1 p.m. at the Americus Senior Center and 7 p.m. at the church. 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 the Rev. Brad Bowen at (62) 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.
- Wednesday: Youth Group, 7 p.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, Eighth Avenue and Commercial Street, is held at 10:45 a.m., after Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 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. Vida Abundante-Abundant Campus meets at 1 p.m. Worship at Presbyterian Manor, 2 p.m. Presbyterian Student Organization, 6:30 p.m. at the downtown campus. There is a handicap-accessible church van, as well as an elevator available. For a ride, call 342-0375.
- Wednesday: Prayer Fellowship at west campus, 7 a.m. Vida Abundante at downtown campus, 6 p.m.
Faith Lutheran
The church dinner for the deaf is at 5:30 p.m. today.
- Faith Lutheran worships with Communion at 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Sunday: Worship is at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday school and Bible class at 9 a.m. The church is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a congregational picnic at noon in Soden’s Grove. Youth night, 3:45 p.m.
- Wednesday: Confirmation Class and Fear Not, both at 6 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. in the church.
- Tuesday: College dinner at Holiday House, 5-8 p.m.
- Wednesday: Youth group, 6 p.m.; All Stars for Jesus, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; College Bible study, 7-9 p.m.
- For information about the After School Program, call Larry Williams at 481-0686.
First Christian
First Christian Church begins worship at 10:30 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship service at Presbyterian Manor, 2 p.m. For a ride to church on Sunday, call 342-1582 by noon on Friday.
- Tuesday: Frazzled Female Bible study, noon. Participants may bring a sack lunch. For more information, call Donna Breshears at 341-6475 or see www.frazzledfemale.com.
- Wednesday: Prime Time Night, food, fun, fellowship, games, projects and worship for children of all ages, adults and seniors, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chili Cook Off, 6 p.m. Alpha next meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 for Spirit Day .
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 Friend Sunday. The Celebrate Recovery ministry will begin in November. According to the press release, this ministry is for “anyone in the community who has hurts, habits or hang-ups.” For more information, call 342-6379 after 5 p.m.
- Monday: WOW, 9 a.m.
- 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.
- Tuesday: Church Growth and Missions, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Midweek Meal, 6 p.m.; midweek programs, 6:30 p.m. 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.
- Wednesday: Kid’s Club, 3 to 12 years, singing, arts and crafts, Bible stories, snacks, 5:30-7 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, 6 p.m. and Crossroads, 6 p.m. The youth group will have bierocks for sale Sunday. Members will dress up in costumes and go “trick or treating” from 4 to 6 p.m. for food for the Salvation Army pantry. They will then return to the church for food and fun. Drivers are needed.
- The 10:35 a.m. service is broadcast live on KVOE and telecast at 4 p.m. on cable Channel 20.
- Wednesday: Abundant Harvest, 5 p.m. Half-Time for all ages, light meal, 5 p.m., activities begin at 6 p.m. with Youth Choir, 7 p.m.
- 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: 342-0081 for times, places.
Grace United
Methodist
Faithlift Retreat, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Dresses for Dorcas, 9 a.m. every Saturday at the church.
- Sunday: Sunday school, 9:15 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Congregational dinner, noon. This is Consecration Sunday.
- Monday: Prayer in the Parlor, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: Bible study, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Experiencing the Heart of Jesus, 10:30 a.m. Nooma series, 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. Simple Gifts concert, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Meal, 5:45 p.m.; Girl Friend Theology, 6 p.m.; Youth Group Boys, Alpha class and Bible study for all ages, 6:30 p.m. and 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., 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. Fall Festival-Friend Day, with food, games and activities. For more information, call (620) 427-4010.
- 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.
- Every Wednesday: Women’s Bible study, 5:30 p.m.
Life
Life Church’s Sunday schedule begins at 9:15 a.m. with Living the Life and Pastor’s Chat. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. LifeChurch Kids, 9:15 a.m. to noon.
- Monday: The Journey - College and Young Adults, 1318 Highland St., 6:30 p.m.
- Information about home groups and other meetings: www.lifechurchemporia.com. Call 342-8620.
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 First Christian
Madison First Christian Church meets for Sunday worship at 10 a.m., after Bible school at 9 a.m.
- Wednesday: Youth Group, 6 p.m.
Madison First
Presbyterian
Madison First Presbyterian Church meets for Sunday worship at 11 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.
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. LOGOS, 5:15 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 Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by worship at 10 a.m., which includes a children’s lesson. 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, 7 p.m., call 342-8046 or see www.nlccoe.com for locations.
- 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 worship service and Children’s Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
- Tuesday: All God’s Children, 3:15 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mass is celebrated at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses are at 8 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. Bible study in office, 6:30 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: Religious Education, 7 p.m., office.
- Friday: Communion service, 8 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist is at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.
- Wednesday: Morning Prayer, 7 a.m.; Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m., after which there is a community supper.
- 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 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. For more information, call (620) 475-3326.
St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday; Adult Sunday school, 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.
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; Sunday school 10 a.m; worship service, which includes Sunday school, 10 a.m., with Sunday school for adults after the service, in Admire; and worship service at 11:15 a.m. in Allen; Sunday school at 10 a.m. Youth Group hayrack ride and cookout, 5 p.m.
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.
- Thursday: AWANA Kid’s Club (age 4 to 4th grade) meets 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Emporia meets the first and third Sunday of each month at the Social Service Club building, on the southwest corner of Fourth Ave. and Merchant St. For information, call 343-1583.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Foursquare 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. Adventures through the Bible Kids (1st-5th grades), 7 p.m. Purpose Driven Men, 7 p.m. Women’s Bible study, 7 p.m. Child care provided for kindergarten and younger.
- Thursday: Women of Victory, 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 3 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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