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November 7, 2009

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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, please 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 begin 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. The guest preacher will be Bishop Fritz Mutti. Child care is available, along with breakfast. Youth group, 5 p.m.

• 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 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.Community churches meet Sundays through April 5 at Madison First Christian Church for Lenten meal, 6 p.m.

• Every Thursday during Lent: Bible study, 7 p.m. Call (620) 437-6305 or (620) 475-3276 for locations.

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

• Faith Lutheran worships at 6 p.m. Saturday.

• Sunday: Worship with Communion is at 10:15 a.m., after Bible class at 9 a.m.

• Wednesday: Lenten 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.

• Monday: Ladies Night Out at Applebees, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday: College House dinner, 6 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.

• Wednesday: Prime Time Night, food, fun, fellowship, games, projects and worship for the whole family, 5:30-7:30 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.

• Tuesday: TOUCH, 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: Caravan, teen and adult Bible study, 7 p.m.

First Congregational

Lenten study, 10 a.m. on Saturday. Lenten studies, “Amazing Grace Campaign,” are every day; call church for locations.

• Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Lenten study, 8 p.m.

• Monday: Lenten study, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday: Church Growth and Missions, 7 p.m.

• Wednesday: No midweek activities, spring break. Lenten study, 6:30 p.m.Telecast of Sunday’s second service on cable Channel 20, 7 p.m.

• Thursday: Lenten study, 7 p.m. (two locations)

• Every Friday: Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Lenten 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.

• Wednesday: Half-Time for all ages, light meal, 5 p.m.

• Thursday: Lectionary Bible study, noon, south parlor. UMCM service, 9:15 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 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Education ministry, 1p.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 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, after service. Lenten Supper at Madison First Christian Church, 6 p.m.

• Every Wednesday: Youth group, 6:45 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.

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. Madison community churches meet Sundays through April 5 for Lenten suppers, 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.

• 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. No LOGOS. Lenten service, 7:15 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

Stations of the Cross at Sacred Heart Church today, 7:15 p.m.

• 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. 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. Hospitality group, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday: Inquiry for Christian Initiation sessions, 101 Cottonwood St., 7 p.m. Call Linda DeDonder at 342-1061 for more information.

• Wednesday: Mass, 6 p.m., after which there is a soup supper.

• Friday: Communion service, 8 a.m. Stations of the Cross at St. Andrew’s, 7:15 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. Biscuits and gravy will be served at 8:45 a.m. on March 22 (date changed because of spring break).

• Monday: Prayer Group, 4 p.m.

• Thursdays during Lent: Bible study, 4:15 p.m.

• For information about the Youth Group, grades 6-12, call (620) 344-2113.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal

“Evensong,” (Evening Prayer), 5 p.m. today. Stations of the Cross at Sacred Heart today, 7:15 p.m.

• St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist is at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. Evening Prayer is offered at 5 p.m. every weekday except Wednesday.

• Wednesday: Morning Prayer, 7 a.m.; Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m., after which there is a community supper.

• Friday: Evening Prayer, 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross at St. Andrew’s, 7:15 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.

• 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.

• Sunday: Worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Basics of Faith, 2 p.m.

• Wednesday: Lenten midweek meal, 6 p.m.; Lenten 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 with Children’s Church at 10 a.m. Sunday. Childcare is available.

• Wednesday: No classes this Wednesday.

• 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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The Gazette prints church news as space is available, giving preference to items that are of general community interest. The deadline for inclusion in this column is 5 p.m. Tuesday for Friday publication.

Items can be mailed to The Emporia Gazette at 517 Merchant St., Emporia, KS 66801; dropped off at the office; faxed to (620) 342-8108 or sent by e-mail to newsroom@emporiagazette.com.

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