Local congregations 05.17.08 - 05.23.08

May 17, 2008 12:10 pm

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

FIRST, CHECOTAH
, 401 N. Broadway. Pastor Paul and Rachel Butler. Information: 473-6670.

FIRST, WARNER, 206 S. Third St., will host, “A Day to Honor Israel,” 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The service will include Jewish praise and worship, and a timely message by Pastor Dwayne Maynard regarding Israel’s 60th birthday and what will happen according to biblical prophecy. For more information contact the church office at 463-2629 or visit online at www.warnerfirstassembly.org.

BAPTIST

ANTIOCH, TAHLEQUAH
, will celebrate the first anniversary for Pastor and Mrs. Carl A. Rucker at 3 p.m. Sunday. Speaker will be Pastor Jean Nickson from Mission Point Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Information: Betty Brown, 456-2903, or Lee B. Sallis, 456-9461.

CENTRAL, 624 East Side Blvd., has a free clothing closet open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Enter through the northwest corner door. Information: 683-2946.

DEANS CHAPEL, 1119 S. Maryland St., is having the annual musical 7 p.m. Saturday. Macedonia Baptist Church, Mount Zion Baptist Church, New Zion Baptist Church, Mount Calvary Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church are all invited to attend.

FIRST, 111 S. Seventh St., offers on Sundays: 9:30 and 10:55 a.m., worship services; 9:30 and 10:55 a.m., Bible study classes; 5 p.m., discipleship classes; 6:30 p.m., evening worship service. Other activities and classes:
• Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., evening children’s programs; 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Supper; 6:15 p.m., adult Bible studies, Fellowship Hall. Information: 682-3496.

GRANDVIEW, will be showing “Road to Redemption,” 6 p.m. Sunday, 3608 S. Cherokee Drive. Popcorn will be given to viewers. Information: 683-2477 or check us out online at www.grandviewbaptist.com.

LAWRENCE STREET, corner of Patterson and Lawrence streets off Gibson Street. Information: 577-1733.

NEW ZION BAPTIST, 901 North Third St., will celebrate the fourth anniversary of the pastor, Gary Mitchum Sr. at 3 p.m. Sunday. Speaker will be Pastor Ray K. Gaines of Central Missionary Baptist Church. Information: Danetta Brown, 683-7893.

OLDHAM MEMORIAL, 3705 Tahlequah, offers on Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages; 10:40 a.m. worship service led by Scott McDaniel and pastor Tom Gragg; 5:30 p.m. group meetings for children, first through sixth grade and youth; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Wednesdays a prayer service begins at 6:30 p.m. Nursery provided for ages birth to 5. Information: 682-4916 or www.oldhammbc.org.

ST. MARK, 1020 S. Second St. will host St. Mark’s annual Spring Revival, 7 p.m. May 21 to 23, with Rev. Sam Holmes of Paradise Baptist Church of Tulsa. Information: 683-1669.
• The church will host a trip to Pensacola, Fla., on Oct. 16 to 20, which is now opened to the community. Anyone interested in going should contact Alberta Walker at 687-9864. A $40 deposit is needed to reserve a seat. Travel is by Kincaid Coach Lines in a 54-passenger luxury motor coach with DVD and VCR players throughout the cabin. Hotel stay is at Hampton Inn with free hot breakfast buffet. Information: 816-6222 or 683-1669.

CATHOLIC

ST. JOSEPH
, 321 N. Virginia St., will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. May 24, fourth Saturday of the month, in the Parish Life Center, 301 N. Virginia, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 962. Enter through the west door. Information: Alan Zbavitel, grand knight, 683-1662, or Joe Brandt, activities chairman, 577-6141.
• Trinity Sunday will be celebrated Sunday. Graduating high school seniors and their families will be honored at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. A brunch will be served for them in the parish hall after Mass.
• The Altar Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the parish hall.
• The last day of class at St. Joseph School will be celebrated on Wednesday at a 10 a.m. Mass.
• The senior citizens group will meet in the parish hall for lunch at 12:10 p.m. Mass.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

ABOUNDING GRACE OUTREACH CENTER, 3701 E75 North, Okay, hosts a worship service at 2 p.m. Sundays. Anointed singing, prophecy and anointed preaching. Information: Kelly and Janice Bray, senior pastors, 478-2028.

NEW LIFE MINISTRIES, 202 S. Main St., Taft. Information: 686-7873 or 686-7874.

ABIDING LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1407 Callahan St., offers classes and activities:
• Sundays, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school classes; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service.
The church will host Terry Tripp, youth pastor of Fireplace Fellowship, Gallatin Tenn., at 6 p.m. Sunday. He began traveling and singing with his family, The Laverne Tripp Family, at age 3.
Other accomplishments:
• Recorded his first music project at age 5.
• Was seen weekly by millions of people over TBN for 20 years.
• Is a frequent guest speaker on all major Christian TV Networks (Daystar, CTN, TCT, Dove Broadcasting, etc.).
• Has authored five books.
• Has released seven solo projects to date.
• Has shared the stage with Donnie McClurkin, Alvin Slaughter, Kurt Carr, Vicki Winans, Crystal Lewis, The Isaacs, and many others.
• Was a guest at “Believers’ Conference” in Sunrise, Fla., hosted by The Faith Center. Other speakers included: Dr. Kenneth Copeland, Dr. Creflo Dollar and Bishop Henry Fernandez.

CHURCH OF THE LIVING WATER, 2509 S. 32nd St., one-fourth mile south of Hancock. Information: 682-1540.

FAITH DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN CENTER, 401 Independence Ave., has Destiny Skate Center at 910 S. D St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays. It features video games, pool table, music, more. Admission: $2.50 plus $1 for skate rental. Information: 781-0039.

GOD’S POWERHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER, 1616 E. Hancock St., hosts holy ghost healing services at 7 p.m. Saturdays with pastors Danny and Brandy Scott. Information: 682-1030 or 360-2089 or www.GodsPowerhouse.org.
• Make Me Like Jesus meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Mondays with Apostle Charley Ford.
• Leadership classes with Bishop Charley Ford are 7 p.m. Thursdays.
Information: www.ForSuchATime.org/events.

PRESBYTERIAN

BETHANY
, 2000 E. Haskell Blvd. Information: The Rev. Thea McKee, 682-8683.

FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities:
• Sunday, 9:45 a.m. — The Forum Sunday School wrapping up a long series on the state of health care in America; 11 a.m., Trinity/graduation Sunday with worship service honoring high school graduates; noon, potluck lunch with the Sanctuary Choir and Handbell Choir providing entertainment in Nash Hall; and 5 p.m., evening handbell rehearsal in the sanctuary.
• Monday, noon — Monday Musings in Nash Hall - Brown bag lunch and conversation.
• Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Grief Share in the church library.
• Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. — Sanctuary Choir rehearsal.
• Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. — Glory Ringers Handbell Choir rehearsal, the last for summer.

FIRST, Fort Gibson, North Lee and Blackjack streets, has Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church at 11 a.m. Lay pastor: Bill Bailey.

UNITED METHODIST
FIRST
, Porter, will host a free community breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. May 25, the last Sunday of the month.
Information: 483-6013.

FIRST, 500 E. Okmulgee Ave., offers these services and opportunities:
• Sunday — Senior Sunday, Rural Life Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., Combined Worship; noon, All Church Picnic; 4 p.m., Blessing of the Pets.
• Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. — Rags to Recovery Gamblers Anonymous
• Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. — Angels at Play Kids Day Out Program.
• Mondays — 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Boom-A-Rang Diner); 7 p.m., Boy Scout Troop 603; 11:30 a.m., Women of Wesley luncheon at Martha’s Market; 4:30 p.m., Transportation Committee meeting; 7 p.m., LaVona Cromer UMW Group.
• Wednesdays — 4 p.m., Youth Bible Study; 5:30 p.m., Grace Notes Handbell Rehearsal; 6 p.m. Yoga; 6:15 p.m. Soul Focus Band Practice; 6:30 p.m., Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m., Methodist 101.
• Thursday, 3 p.m. — Salty Seniors Game Night.

GORE, Fourth and Winn streets, will host a Parents Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. May 15, third Friday of the month. Parents with children from infants to 10 years may drop off their children with no charge. Children may enjoy crafts, storytelling, games, movies and pizza.

ST. PAUL, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave., will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., second Saturday of each month, in the activity building. Enter through the south door.
Information: 687-7571. Other activities:
• Sunday — Senior Recognition Sunday; 8:30 a.m., worship services, Rowsey Chapel; 9 a.m., FUEL Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School & Spirit Zone; 11 a.m., Sanctuary; 5:30 p.m., Charge Conference, noon, sanctuary; Youth Scavenger Hunt, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday — 9 a.m., Senior Adult Yoga, Narthex; finance committee, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday — 11 a.m., Ladies’ Handbell Choir rehearsal and luncheon, in choir room.
• Friday — 10 a.m., Learning Tree Spring Sing in sanctuary. Learning Tree Picnic immediately following Spring Sing in Honor Heights Park.
• Saturday — 8 a.m., Community Breakfast, Activity Center, New Life Class will be hosting.

TRINITY, 518 Houston St., hosts Muskogee Cooperative Ministries Baby Basket Infant Supply Closet. Hours: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays; and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Photo identification is requested. Information: 687-4693.
• Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. worship service.
• Wednesday, 7 p.m., weekly Bible study.

OTHER

CHURCH OF CHRIST GOSPEL MEETING
“Lift Him Up,” 10:45 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Speaker will be Dr. Jack Evans, president of Southwestern Christian College of Terrell, Texas.

ARK OF FAITH, 401 E. Broadway, will have a coffeehouse from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays featuring various local talent. Refreshments are free. Bring one song, poem, or a three-minute testimony to share at audience-participation set. Information: 682-8411.

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