Church News
Friday, February 20, 2009
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. 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.
• 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 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. Youth Group, 5 p.m Food collection for the Salvation Army.
• Wednesday: Bible study is at 1 p.m. at the Americus Senior. 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. Ash Wednesday service, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday: Congregational Prayer Hours, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Wednesday: Ash Wednesday service, 8 p.m.
• Every Thursday during Lent: Lenten study, 7 p.m. For locations, call Pastor Laura at (620) 437-6305 or Brenda Stueve at (620) 475-3276.
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 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
The Deaf Potluck dinner 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. Confirmation, 8 a.m.
• Tuesday: Worship at Horizon Plaza, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Ash Wednesday worship, 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday: Prayer, 8:30 a.m. Bible study, 9 a.m. Men’s lunch and Devotion, 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 House 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.
• 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. Alabaster Offering.
• Monday: PYRO study, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday: Prayer and Praise, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Caravan for children, teen and adult Bible study, 7 p.m.
First Congregational
The Men’s Breakfast is at 8 a.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall.
• Sunday worship is at 8:30 in the chapel and 11 a.m. in church sanctuary and 6:30 p.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. The Amazing Grace Campaign will be held during Lent. Church members will read “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” by Philip Yancey. Free copies of the book will be available for those who wish to participate.
• Wednesday: Free soup dinner, 6 .p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m. in the chapel. Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 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
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.
• Wednesday: Abundant Harvest, 5 p.m. Half Time, 5:30 p.m. Bible study, 6 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 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.
• Monday: Abundant Harvest, 5 p.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.
• 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.
• Wednesday: Ash Wednesday service, 6 p.m.
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. During Sunday’s in Lent, the Madison community churches will meet at 6 p.m. at the First Christian Church for a meal and time of worship. The first meeting will be March 8
• 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. Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m.
• Lenten studies also will be held at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Ebenezer UMC.
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 6:15 p.m. LOGOS, “Angels Watchin’ Over Me,” 5:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday service, 7:15 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.
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. Youth Mardi Gras party, 6-8 p.m. in Youth Room.
• 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.
• Ash Wednesday: Liturgy of the Word with distribution of ashes, 7 and 9 a.m. Distribution of ashes at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church jointly with Sacred Heart, 12:15 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart with distribution of ashes, 6 p.m.
• Friday: Communion service, 8 a.m. Stations of the Cross alternating with St. Andrew’s, at Sacred Heart at 7 p.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.
• 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. During Lent, Gary Mason and Mildred Harrell will lead an Evensong (evening prayer) at 5 p.m. every weekday except Wednesday. -
• Ash Wednesday: Imposition of ashes, 7 a.m.; and 12:5 p.m. Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m. No community meal.
• Friday: Holy Eucharist 12:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7 p.m.
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.
• 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.
• Sunday: Worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. College Connection brunch, 10:30 a.m.
• Shrove Tuesday: Pancake supper, free will donation, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Ash Wednesday: Service, 10 a.m. and 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.
Ash Wednesday: Service at Admire UMC, 7 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. 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, each at 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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