Free film
Life Church is offering a free public viewing of the movie, “Fireproof” at 6 p.m. Sunday. The news release stated, “It costs nothing to come, but it pays great dividends for your marriage.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Childcare is free. Life Church is at 1801 Graphic Arts Road, across from the Emporia High School.
Church organ
The Federated Church in Burlingame will celebrate 100 years of faithful service of their Estey pipe organ at 3 p.m. Feb. 22. The program will feature present organist Margaret Weems; previous organists Darlene Smith Bond, Marjorie Black and Helen Farver Taylor; and Elisa Bickers, instructor of organ at Washburn University. Bickers is also the accompanist for the Lawrence Women’s Chorale and organist and pianist at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. She received first prize in the William Hall competition in organ performance in 2006, along with the hymn playing prize. This past year, she was a semifinalist in the National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance, sponsored by the American Guild of Organists. The program is free and open to the public. An offering will be taken to help defray expenses for the day. There will be a reception after the program.
Americus Grace Bible
Americus Grace Bible Church meets together for prayer and missionary updates at 10 a.m. each Lord’s Day, followed by congregational hymns, corporate Scripture memorization, exhortations, and expositional Bible preaching at 11 a.m. Current preaching series: The Gospel of John, verse-by-verse. Afternoon church services are conducted at 2 p.m. at the Flint Hills Care Center in Emporia on the second and fourth Sundays of every month. Sunday evening interactive Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Current series: The Book of Revelation, verse-by-verse. All church services are family integrated.
- Wednesday: Ladies weekly Bible study and prayer begins at 10 a.m. Ministry Opportunities begins at 7 p.m.
- Saturday: Men’s prayer meeting begins at 6 a.m.
- Home Bible studies are conducted throughout the week by appointment. - For more information on locations, meeting times, ministries, or discipleship opportunities, call the pastor, John Crisp at (620) 787-2380.
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 with children’s church for those 5 and younger at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Child care is available, along with breakfast. Youth Group, 5 p.m. Food Collection for the Salvation Army.
- Wednesday: Bible study is at 1 p.m. at the Americus Senior Center. The Whitaker Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. “Raised in Praise” for elementary children, 3:30 p.m. Disciple II, 6 p.m.
- Friday: Congregational Prayer, 8 to 10 a.m.
Americus United
Presbyterian
Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. at the Americus United Presbyterian Church.
Apostolic Tabernacle
Apostolic Tabernacle Church services are at 11 a.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. For free transportation, call 342-2333.
- Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Bazaar United Methodist
Sunday worship is at 8:30 a.m. at the Bazaar United Methodist Church. First Sunday is Communion; fourth Sunday is a fellowship potluck supper at 6 p.m.
- Second Thursday: Ladies Aid-quilting and needlework for the November bazaar, 2 p.m.
- Centennial Church in 2009.
- Information: Elaine Adkins, (620) 273-6289.
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.
- Wednesday: Bible study, 7 p.m.
- For more information, call the Rev. Brad Bowen at (620) 229-3186 or e-mail: godsquad@cableone.net. Calvary Satellite Network is on 89.3 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. Youth Group, 6 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.
- Thursday: Ladies Class, 10:30 a.m.
Emporia Presbyterian
Worship is being held at the West Campus, 1702 W. 15th Ave. 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. There is a handicap-accessible church van. For a ride, call 342-0375.
- Wednesday: Prayer Fellowship at west campus, 7 a.m. Vida Abundante, 6 p.m.
Faith Lutheran
- Faith Lutheran worships at 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Sunday: Worship with Communion is at 10:15 a.m., after Sunday school and Bible class at 9 a.m. LSO, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: Worship at Horizon Plaza, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Fear Not at Abundant Harvest, 5 p.m.
- Thursday: Prayer, 8:30 a.m. Bible study, 9 a.m. Men’s lunch and Devotion, noon.
- Friday: Deaf Potluck, 5:30 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. Valentine’s Dinner and Dessert Auction.
- Monday: Ladies Night Out at Bobby D’s.
- 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.
First Christian
First Christian Church begins worship at 10:30 a.m., after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Manor service, 2 p.m. For a ride to church on Sunday, call 342-1582 by noon on Friday.
- Tuesday: Sensible Solutions, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: Prime Time Night — Meal, 6 p.m. Study, 6:30 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. PYRO Valentine Banquet, 6:30 p.m.
- Monday: Ladies Night Out at KFC, 6 p.m. PYRO study, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: Prayer and Praise, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Caravan, teen and adult Bible study, 7 p.m.
First Congregational
Valentine’s Dinner is at 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: Missions and Evangelism, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Midweek Meal, 6 p.m.; midweek programs, 6:30 p.m. SciPhi, 6:30 p.m. Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.
- Every Friday: Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study, 10 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 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 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 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Meals of Grace, 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday: Bible study, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Family Night meal, 6 p.m. Worship, 6:30 p.m. Faith Building activities, 7-8 p.m. Voices of Grace, 7 p.m.
- Thursday: Girlfriend Theology, 5 p.m. Bible study, 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 worship service.
- 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
The Men’s Breakfast will be served Saturday.
- 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. Junior Choir, “We’re Building a Circle of Love.”
Life
Life Church’s Sunday schedule begins at 9:30 a.m. with Living the Life classes for all ages and the Pastor’s Chat. Worship and Celebration begin at 10:30 a.m. LifeChurch Kids, 9:15 a.m. to noon.
- Monday: The Journey - College and Young Adults, 1125 Union St., No. 13, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Catalyst Youth, junior and senior high school, 7 p.m.
- Information about home groups, other meetings and the church Christian Counseling Center, 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. 50 Days Ablaze Celebration Bible study begins.
- Sunday: Worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. COOL Kids, 2 p.m. Switzer Bible study, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Bible study, 12:10, 1:30 and 6:45 p.m. LOGOS, “Winter Picnic,” 5:15 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.
Neosho Rapids
United Methodist
Neosho Rapids Memorial United Methodist Church worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Children’s Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. 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 10:15 a.m., which includes a children’s church for children three years to fourth grade. Nursery is available for infants and toddlers. Prayer service, 6:30 p.m. The church is at 1505 Road 175.
- Wednesday: Youth group meeting, 7 p.m.
- Adult Bible studies meet throughout the week. Call 342-1144 for times and location.
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.
Reading United Methodist
Reading United Methodist Church meets for worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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 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. Confirmation, 7 p.m. Reception, 8:30 p.m.
- Thursday: Bible study, 9:45 a.m.
- Friday: Communion service, 8 a.m.
Saffordville United
Methodist
Saffordville United Methodist Church meets for worship at 9:30 a.m. A nursery is provided. There are refreshments served after the service. Sunday school is at 10:30 a.m. Biscuits and gravy are served the third Sunday of each month at 8:45 a.m.
- Monday: Prayer Group, 4 p.m.
- Wednesday: Bible study, 6 p.m.
- For information about the Youth Group, grades 6-12, call (620) 344-2113.
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.
St. Catherine Catholic
St. Catherine Catholic Church celebrates a Spanish Mass at 7 p.m. Saturday and a bilingual Mass at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The Prayer Group meets from 4 to 6 p.m. every Sunday. Ultreya for Cursillistas at 6 p.m. the last Sunday of every month.
- Wednesday and Thursday: Masses are at 7 p.m.
- Religious instruction for young people are held weekly.
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. Quilters, 9 a.m.
- Sunday: Worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Youth Lunch, 11:30 a.m. LSO at Faith Lutheran, 6 p.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 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.
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. Adult Equipping classes are available at 9:15 a.m. with Equipping classes for all ages offered at 11 a.m. Child care for infants and toddlers and Disciple Land for ages four through 4th grade are available during both services. Life groups for middle school through adult meet 6 to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday: Challengers (5th and 6th grade) activities, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. “Graffiti” (middle and high school) activities, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Thursday: AWANA Kid’s Club (age 4 through 4th grade) meets 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
- Call the church at 342-8830 for more information.
Victory Fellowship
Foursquare
Victory Fellowship Foursquare Church meets for worship and Children’s Church at 10 a.m. Sunday. Childcare available.
- Wednesday: Victory Café and CornerStone Youth, 6th through 12th grade, 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., Men’s group; Women’ group; Adventures in the Bible for 1st through 5th grade; Triple C’s Couples, College and Career, ages 18 to 35. Childcare available.
- 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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