The Singing Saints
The Singing Saints, the 50-voice concert choir of St. Paul Lutheran High School of Concordia, Mo., under the direction of William L. Gasau, will present a concert of sacred music at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1101 Neosho St. There is no charge for admission, but offerings will be accepted to help with travel expenses. The choir has performed more than 1,000 concerts in Lutheran churches and schools in 28 states and Canada during the last 35 years. All are welcome to attend.
Prayer walk
The community is invited to the annual Messiah Lutheran Lenten Prayer Walk taking place from Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday morning. This prayer experience will guide you to revisit the “Signs of Lent,” said the church news release. “Each room is complete with Scripture readings, contemplative reflections, an interactive response and prayer. Give yourself permission to slow down for a few minutes. What does Jesus mean to you in the midst of grief, job loss, health issues, questions of faith and — just life. Come, rest, pray.”
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.
- Good Friday: Potluck and worship service, including the chime choir, at the Americus United Presbyterian Church, 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.
- 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.
- Holy Thursday: Seder Meal, 7 p.m. at the church.
- Good Friday: Potluck and worship service, including the chime choir, at the Americus United Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m.
Americus United
Presbyterian
Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. at the Americus United Presbyterian Church.
- Good Friday: Potluck and worship service, including the chime choir, 6 p.m.
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 (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 Grace Chapel
Christian Grace Chapel meets for the worship and prayer service at 11 a.m. after Sunday Bible class at 10 a.m. The church is at 202 Constitution St. Faith Vieta is the pastor.
- Wednesday: Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday: Bible study, 6:30 p.m.
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, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Choir practice, 9 a.m. Fellowship in Friendship Room, 9:30 a.m. Vida Abundante-Abundant Campus, 1 p.m. Worship at Presbyterian Manor, 2 p.m. Presbyterian Student Organization, 6:30 p.m., 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
Deaf dinner, 5:30 p.m. today.
- Faith Lutheran worships at 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Palm Sunday: Worship with Communion is at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday and Bible class, 9 a.m.
- Wednesday: Fear Not at Abundant Harvest, 5 p.m.
- Maundy Thursday: Prayer, 8:30 a.m. Bible study, 9 a.m. Men’s lunch and Devotion, noon. Worship, 7:30 p.m.
- Good Friday: Prayer Vigil, 7 p.m. Tenebrae worship, 7:30 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. in the church.
- Monday: Ladies Night Out, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: College dinner, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: Youth group, 6 p.m.; All Stars for Jesus and Adult Bible Study, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; College Bible study, 8 p.m.
- Thursday: College House open, 8-11 p.m.
First Christian
First Christian Church begins worship at 10:30 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. For a ride to church on Sunday, call 342-1582 by noon on Friday.
- Tuesday: Sensible Solutions, 6 p.m.
- Thursday: Maundy Thursday service, 7 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. Spanish-speaking service, 4 p.m
- Monday: WOW, 9 a.m. Ladies Night Out, 6 p.m. at Gambino’s.
- Tuesday: TOUCH, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Teen and adult Bible study, 7 p.m. No Caravans (spring break).
First Congregational
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 8 a.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Cost, $3.
- Palm Sunday: Youth will serve breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. Worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday: Church Growth and Missions, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: No Midweek programs (spring break) Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
- Maundy Thursday: Potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. Chapel services with Communion, 7:15 p.m.
- Friday: Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study, 10 a.m. Good Friday Watch, chapel open for prayer, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.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
Palm Sunday: First United Methodist Church worships at 8:15 and 10:35 a.m. Sunday. Sanctuary Choir perfoms the Easter Cantata. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m., Soul Focus, 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. Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m. UMCM service, 9:15 p.m.
- Good Friday: Service, 7 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 for all ages, 9 a.m. Worship is at 10:15 a.m. Baby nursery available. College-Community group, 7 p.m. at Inner Bean Campus House. Adult Bible study, child care provided.
- Monday: Bible study for men and women.
- Tuesday and Thursday: Ladies’ Bible study,
- Wednesday: Youth groups, women’s Bible study, prayer evangelism.
- Friday: Men’s Bible study.
- These and other meetings: 342-0081 for times, places.
Grace United
Methodist
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.
- Tuesday: Bible study, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: . Girl Friend Theology-High School, 5 p.m.; Meal, 5:45 p.m.; Alpha, 6 p.m.Youth Group, Children Worship in sanctuary, each at 6:30 p.m. Voices of Grace, 7 p.m.
- Thursday: Discipleship study, 10 a.m. Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.
- Good Friday: Service, 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.
Iglesia Bautista Central
Iglesia 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 church service. Lenten supper at 6 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Madison.
- Every Wednesday: Youth group, 6:45 p.m., fellowship hall.
- Maundy Thursday: Service with youth group as hosts, 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.
- Good Friday: Service, 7 p.m.
Life
Life Church’s Sunday schedule begins at 9:15 a.m. with Sunday school classes. 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.
- Wednesday: MEGA Kids, 3 years through 6th grade, 7 p.m. Catalyst Youth, junior and senior high school, 7 p.m. Adults - Midweek L.I.F.T. - Living in Faith Together, 7 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. Lenten supper, 6 p.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.
- Palm Sunday: Worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Switzer Bible study, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Bible study, 12:10, 1:30 and 6:45 p.m. No LOGOS (spring break).
- Maundy Thursday: Bible study at Coburn’s restaurant, 7 a.m. Prayer Walk. Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.
- Good Friday: Prayer Walk. Service, 7 p.m.
Mount Olive A.M.E.
Mount Olive A.M.E. Church meets at 11 a.m. Sunday for worship.
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
Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
- Mass is celebrated at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Weekday Masses, are at 8 a.m. Monday and Tuesday and at 9 a.m. Thursday. Mass is celebrated Wednesday at 6 p.m. Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment. Altar Society Craft and Bake Sale, 7 p.m.
F Palm Sunday: Mass, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Altar Society Craft and Bake Sale after all Masses. Knights of Columbus breakfast between 8 and 11 a.m. Bible study in office, 6 p.m. Youth group, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: No Christian Initiation session today.
- Wednesday: Mass and soup supper, 6 p.m. No Religious Education today.
- Holy Thursday: Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m.
- Good Friday: Citywide Stations of the Cross, begin at noon at Sacred Heart and end at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Good Friday service, 7 p.m.
Saffordville United Methodist Church
- Maundy Thursday: Prayer Vigil with Communion, 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, located on Lake Kahola road (YY Road).
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
- Palm Sunday: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. only.
- Holy Wednesday: Tenebrae, 6 p.m.
- Maundy Thursday: 6 p.m. Watch in the Garden of Repose, 7:30 p.m. until sunrise. Confessions heard by the Revs. Kelley and Frew until 8 p.m.
- Good Friday: Citywide Stations of the Cross at noon, beginning at Sacred Heart, ending at St. Andrew’s. Liturgy and Veneration of the Cross, 6 p.m. Confessions heard until 8 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 meets for worship at 6 p.m. Saturday. Youth Lock-In, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Palm Sunday: Worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, 10:30 a.m. This is Youth Mission Week.
- Wednesday: No midweek services.
- Maundy Thursday: Service, 7 p.m.
- Good Friday: Tenebrae (Service of Darkness), 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 11 a.m. A prayer group meets at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: Sunbeams, Girl Guards and Adventure Corps, 4 p.m.
- Wednesday: Bible study, 7 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 with Sunday school at 10 a.m; Admire worship service, which includes Sunday school, 10 a.m., with Sunday school for adults, 11:20 a.m.; Allen worship service is at 11:15 a.m. after Sunday school at 10 a.m.
- Maundy Thursday: Service, 7 p.m. at Admire UMC.
- Good Friday: Service, 7 p.m. at Allen UMC.
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. Some Adult Equipping classes are available at 9:15 a.m., with Equipping classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Child care for infants and toddlers and Disciple Land for ages 4 through 4th grade are available during both services. Life groups for middle school through adult, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday: Challengers (5th and 6th grade) and 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. “Graffiti” (middle and high school‚ activities, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Maundy Thursday: Communion service, 7 p.m. AWANA Kid’s Club (age 4 through 4th grade) meets 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, call 342-8830.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Foursquare Church meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday Night “Burn,” 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: CornerStone Youth, 6 p.m. Victory Café, 6 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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