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.

FIRST, Webbers Falls, Pastor Ron Butler invites you to come enjoy the ministry of Evangelist Dwayne Friend as he begins revival services Sunday. Friend, “Mr. Gospel Guitar,” is a three-time Dove Award winner and has traveled with such gospel singing groups as the Blackwood Brothers, Happy Goodman Family and served on the staff of the Cathedral of Tomorrow with Rev. Rex Humbard. He is a songwriter and recording artist with numerous gospel hits. Sunday services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. He will be ministering at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

KEEFETON, 1891 E. 10018 St. South, Keefeton, monthly gospel singing, 7 p.m. July 18, every third Friday. Everyone welcome. Information: Shawn Miller, 681-7554.

NEW HOPE, 110 W. 58th Street South, will have Shawn Reidy, former pastor, as guest speaker at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. After the evening service is the annual homemade ice cream social. Information: Monte Humphrey, 348-4502.


BAPTIST
CALVARY, 220 S. R St., across from Whittier Elementary School.

CALVARY, Highway 150 Eufaula, Kevin Spencer and Friends in concert, 7 p.m. Aug. 21. Fundraiser for Calvary Christian Boarding Academy, Eufaula. Tickets: $15. Information: 689-9403.

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.

CENTRAL MISSIONARY, 1400 Geogetown. Information: 687-4820.

EASTERN HEIGHTS, corner of York and Haskell streets.

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.

FIRST, Rentiesville, 3 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Donald Brown is inviting everyone to the fifth Sunday Musical. Guest groups include: All For God Gospel Singers, Oklahoma City; Oklahoma Jublie’s, Tulsa; Vicky Bowers, and others. Information: 473-5204.

FIRST FREE WILL, 1228 Patterson St., is having a six-county singing gospel convention 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, potluck lunch at noon. Information: 733-4259 or zaneandlinda@yahoo.com.

GRACE, 1201 Harris Street, open mic and gospel singing, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, everyone welcome.

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

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 418 W. Shawnee.

NEW ZION, 901 North Third St., will host its Annual Youth Program, at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Gary Hall, Mount Calvary Baptist Church will be the Guest Speaker. Invited Guests are Little Rose Baptist Church and Mr. Braylon Dedmon. Information: 687-4229, 360-4180 or 683-4091.

NEW ZION BAPTIST, 901 North Third St. Information: Danetta Brown, 683-7893.

OLD AGENCY, 1115 N. 24th St. Information: Mel Leach, 682-6720.

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.

RAYFIELD, 601 Indianapolis Ave., 6 p.m. Sunday. Mary Ann Reed will be speaker for the General Missions Fifth Sunday Program “Taking a Stand.” Information: 682-9515.

ST. MARK, 1020 S. Second St. 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.

ST. PAUL BAPTIST, Taft, 11 a.m. Sunday, Rev. Pam Riddle the associate pastor of St. Paul will be bringing the Sunday morning message, “Where is God’s People,” pastor Rev. John Walker.

WEST SIDE FREE WILL, 1407 Gentry, Checotah, VBS “Cosmic City,” July 7 to 11 for the kids of the Checotah community. For ages 3 to 15l. Information: Janie Camp, 473-2301 or 473-6354. If you need a ride, call Pastor John Staggs, 473-4260 or 617-0392.

WILSON CHAPEL, Fellowship on fun day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Water slides for children, Fun and games for everyone to enjoy. Free hot dogs for the children under 10 and barbecue for any donation of your choice for an adult. Pies, cakes, cookies, and hot rolls, baskets and quilts will be auctioned off. Information: Josephine Bowler Carrm 682-6456.


CATHOLIC
ST. JOSEPH, 321 N. Virginia St., will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, 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 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul will be celebrated this Sunday at St. Joseph. Peter’s Pence, the annual collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Benedict XVI, will be taken at all Masses this weekend.
• The Knights of Columbus will host a free pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, in parish hall. The event is open to everyone.
• Mass, 10 a.m. Friday, Marian Chapel. The parish office will be closed for the holiday.


AME
PETERS CHAPEL, 7902 Fern Mountain Road, 3 p.m. Sunday, will celebrate their annual musical. Area churches are invited, so do come and enjoy singing and lifting up the name Jesus.


CME
BEEBE MEMORIAL, 700 S. Seventh St. Information: Debrah Bassett, 687-1630. Pastor: Rev. Rodney M. Gaines.


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. the third Saturday of the month. It is manned by volunteers from Grace Episcopal Church. Information: 687-5416.
• Sunday, 9:15 a.m. nursery opens; 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Church; 10:30 a.m., fifth Sunday pot-luck picnic in parish hall.
• Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Belly Dance; 7 p.m. AA.
• Wednesday, 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels; 12:05 , Noonday prayer-chapel.
• Thursday, 7 p.m., AA.
• Friday, 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels; 7:30 p.m. Al Anon.
Information: 687-5416 or office@gracemuskogee.org


LUTHERAN
FIRST, 428 E. Broadway, 9:30 a.m. Friday, Independence Day worship service. The service includes prayers, readings and patriotic hymns. Everyone is invited to join. Regular 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. 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.

CHURCH OF GOD, 3715 E. Shawnee, offers Bible study at 9:45 a.m. Sundays with worship services at 10:30 a.m. Information: 687-3150.

ELOHIM LOVE CENTER MINISTRIES, 517 S. L St. Information: 686-8493 or 683-8242.

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.
• Sunday — 10:45 a.m., VBS kids sing during worship.
• Thursday — 1:30 p.m., Prayer Shawl.

FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities:
• Sunday — 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Bible study. Stay after the 10 a.m. workshop service to study “The Disciple Making Church,” by Glenn McDonald, with Rev. Ann Brizendine; 6 p.m. Young Adults meet in the church library for movie discussion night of “Shawshank Redemption.”
• Monday — noon, Monday Musings, brown bag lunch and conversation in Nash Hall.
• Tuesday — 10 a.m., Muskogee Area Quilters meet in the church parlor; 7 p.m., grief share in the church library.
• Friday — Closed in observance of Independence Day.

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
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL WARD CHAPEL, 3 p.m. Sunday, Men and Women’s Day Program, with guest church, Macedonia Baptist Church, the Rev. Larry Smith pastor; Mount Zion Brotherhood Choir and Summit Choir. Dinner will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Rev. W.T. Brown, pastor. Information: 682-7384.

FIRST, Porter, will host a free community breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, 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; 5 p.m. United Methodist Fellowship; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School.
• Mondays — 6:30 a.m., Men’s prayer breakfast; 9 a.m., Angels at Play, kids day out program; 10 a.m., Pastor’s coffee for those wanting to learn more about FUMC; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. VBS; 6:30 p.m., Rags to Recovery Gamblers Anonymous; 7 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 603.
• Tuesday — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., VBS.
• Wednesdays — 4 p.m., Youth Bible study; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. VBS; 6 p.m. yoga; 6:15 p.m., Soul Focus Band practice; 6:30 p.m., Chancel Choir rehearsal.
• Thursdays — 6:30 p.m., Rags to Recovery Gamblers Anonymous.
• Fridays — 9 a.m., Angels at Play, kids day out program.
• Monday, July 7 — 6:30 p.m., NEW DAYS Cancer Support Group.
• July 11 to 19 — Youth Mission Trip to McCurty School in New Mexico.

FORT GIBSON, 302 N. Beauregard.

GORE, Fourth and Winn streets, Sunday worship, 9:15. Information: 489-5313.
• 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.

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 — 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., youth group.
• Monday — 9 a.m. Senior retreat meets at church to leave for Patrick’s lake house.
• Tuesday — 9 a.m., Senior Adult Yoga, Narthex; 7 p.m., Patriotic concert, sanctuary. Reception following Patriotic Concert in Atrium.
• Friday — 6:30 p.m., Sr. Adult picnic and fireworks, 404 Belmont St. Church office closed for observance of Independence Day.

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
THREE RIVERS CHURCH OF GOD, 810 E. Okmulgee Ave., Bible study class for all ages, 2 p.m. Saturdays; Worship service, 3:15 p.m. Saturdays; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, open forum Bible study.

TRINITY FAMILY WORSHIP, 500 Poplar St., Fort Gibson, 6 p.m. Sunday, Homesteaders Christian Variety Show. A fun-filled night of comedy, drama and a wide variety of musical styles. Admission is free. Christian, gospel, Christian country, bluegrass and patriotic selections. Information: 478-2912 or www.thehomesteaders.org.

TENT REVIVAL, 1115 N. 24th St., Apostle Alfred Henton, Prophetic Ingathering Camp Meeting Ministries from Birmingham, Ala., 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: 682-6720.

ARK OF FAITH, 401 E. Broadway, Information: 682-8411. June is party month with Women Helping Women meeting at noon June 21 for potluck. The Ark will furnish turkey. The group will celebrate the four-year anniversary of Women Helping Women and having a time to say farewell to Gail Gallant, who will be moving to Oregon. Along with a side dish, bring a song, a memory, or a story to share of what difference Women Helping Women, the Ark, or Gallant.

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.

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 service, 7 p.m. Check outwww.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.

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. July 5, 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.