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

FIRST, WARNER, 206 S. Third St. Information: 463-2629 or www.warnerfirstassembly.org.

KEEFETON, 1891 E. 10018 St. South, Keefeton. Information: Shawn Miller, 681-7554.


BAPTIST
CALVARY, 220 S. R St., across from Whittier Elementary School, Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8:15 p.m. June 1 to 4. There will be a Hawaiian theme with a parade at 4 p.m. June 1.

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.

EASTERN HEIGHTS, corner of York and Haskell streets, welcomes children ages 4 to sixth grade from 9 a.m. to noon June 2 to 6 for Vacation Bible School. Theme: ’Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakeable Truth.’ It will be a week of adventure and Bible stories, crafts, music and snacks.

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.
’ Vacation Bible School ’ Outrigger Island, 9 a.m. to noon June 9 to 13. Free to everyone. Register by stopping by the church office. It is for children entering kindergarten to those who have completed sixth grade.

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

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 418 W. Shawnee, will host Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Friday. Theme is Adventures in Faith with a look at faith heroes.

NEW ZION BAPTIST, 901 North Third St. 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.
’ 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.
’ The Knights of Columbus will host a free pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. today in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome.
’ The summer weekend Mass schedule begins this weekend with vigil mass at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, English at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and Spanish at noon Sunday. The Feast of Corpus Christi will be celebrated Sunday.
’ Mass for Monday, Memorial Day, will be offered at Greenhill Cemetery at 10 a.m. In case of rain, Mass will be held in the Marian Chapel. The parish office will be closed on Monday.


EPISCOPAL
GRACE, 218 N. Sixth St., has a food kitchen, Servings of Grace, operating out of Parish Hall. The kitchen offers a free meal to anyone from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21, the third Saturday of the month. It is manned by volunteers from Grace Episcopal Church.
Information: 687-5416.


LUTHERAN
FIRST, 428 E. Broadway, services begin with Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 a.m., and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For van pickup or for information: Wayne Schuett, pastor, 682-9533.


NONDENOMINATIONAL
GRACE MINISTRIES, 800 West Peak Blvd., Wild West Kidz Krusade, 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 4, 5 and 6. It is open to children ages 6 to 12. Those age 2 to 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Information: 682-3623.
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.
’ Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m. services. For information or transportation: 686-7253.

CHRISTIAN CHAPEL, 4043 Chandler Road. Information: 687-1606.

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.

LIFEPOINT CHURCH, U.S. 69 South. Information: www.eternityfocus.com.

LINDA DARNELL MINISTRIES, 2227 S. Garnett, Tulsa. Information: 510-8320 or 260-9788.


PRESBYTERIAN
BETHANY, 2000 E. Haskell Blvd. Information: The Rev. Thea McKee, 682-8683.
’ Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. ’ Acts 16:5 Breakfast at the Back in Time Diner
’ Wednesday ’ Ministerial Alliance.
’ Friday through June 1, Family Camp at Dwight Mission.
’ June 8 to 12, 6 to 8 p.m., Vacation Bible School. Please make reservations to be there as a light dinner will be provided nightly.

FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities:
’ Sunday, 11 a.m. ’ Memorial Day worship service.
’ Monday, ’ First Presbyterian Church closed in observance of Memorial Day.
’ Tuesday, 7 p.m. ’ Grief Share in the church library.
’ Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. ’ Sanctuary choir rehearsal

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. Sunday, the last Sunday of the month. Information: 483-6013.

FIRST, 500 E. Okmulgee Ave., offers these services and opportunities:
’ Sunday ’ 9 a.m., contemporary worship; 10 a.m., Sunday School; and 11 a.m., traditional worship.
’ Tuesday’s Drummers for Jesus, Oklahoma Chapter, special guest musician is Sean McCurley, who has recorded with LeAnn Rymes, Paula Abdul, George Duke, Marc Antione, Peter White and others. He is artist/endorser for Yamaha drums and Zildjian cymbals.

GORE, Fourth and Winn streets, will host a Parents Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. June 20, 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.
’ The Gore-Webbers Falls Community Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Monday and Tuesday of the third full week of each month. Groceries will be handed out at Gore United Methodist Church. This food pantry is hosted by the Gore United Methodist Church and sponsored by the Gore-Webbers Falls Ministerial Alliance.
’ Sunday worship, 9:15. Information: 489-5313.

ST. PAUL, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave., will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. June 14, 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; no youth.
’ Monday ’ Church offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
’ Tuesday ’ 9 a.m., Senior retreat, no yoga.


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
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.

THE JOYFUL NOISE NETWORK features the Rev. Tony Wooden and ’Churching with St. Paul,’ Greater Shiloh Outreach, New Life Ministries and more from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays on Channel 29. Information: 680-1521.

DERRICK A. REED RADIO MINISTRIES presents The Joy In The Morning Radio Show from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sundays on KTFX 101.7. Information: Derrick Reed, 856-1683, www.derrickareedradio.com.

’THE SOUNDS OF SUNDAY’ radio show will be heard at 7:30 a.m. Sundays on KTFX 101.7 FM in Muskogee. The Rev. Leon Schneider, pastor of the Wagoner Church of God of Prophecy, will be the host.

FREE SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, New Community Church, 3600 E. Shawnee. All ages welcome. Information: Valerie Canaday, 840-9089 or 683-9111.

KINGDOM DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 2008 Year of the Open Gate classes Tuesdays through May 31, at Faith In Action Inc., 1601 W. Broadway, Suite K, lower level.
Information: 682-2211.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 2700 East Peak Blvd. Regular services are: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. and Wednesday Evening Service, 7 p.m. Check out our Web Site at www.muskogeenaz.org. Information: Pastor Rodney Durr, 682-2592.

’WALKING AS A KING’S DAUGHTER’ Charm School teaches young women about beauty, poise and righteousness. Information: Lisa Harris, director, 869-8485 or 484-5768.

’JESUS IS COMING!’ a TV broadcast, airs the first four Fridays of each month at 6:30 a.m. on local channel 44 ION. Drs. Floyd W. and Beverly J. Williams, producers. Information: www.ms7.com.

BIBLE STUDY CLASS from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Martin Luther King Center, 627 N. Third St., with Dr. Frank Morrison, instructor. Information: 682-8546.

MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259, or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.


Deadline for church news is noon Wednesday. E-mail features@muskogeephoenix.com; fax to 684-2865; mail to P.O. Box 1968, Muskogee 74402.