July 05, 2008 03:32 pm
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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, Sunday services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
KEEFETON, 1891 E. 10018 St. South, Keefeton, will be hosting their annual VBS 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from Monday, July 14th through Friday, July 18th. The VBS closing / award ceremony, "Halleluau Family Night" will take place 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19th. Fun activities including tropical island music, crafts, snacks, games, and Bible point learning activities will be provided for all youth ages 3 to 17. This is one VBS you won't want to miss! Information: Pam, 348-1025.
BAPTIST
ANITOCH MISSIONARY, 700 N. Fourth St., will be celbrating their 98th church anniversary 7 p.m. Friday, July 11. There will be excerpts of the church history and Praise Dancing. A grand reception will close the celbration in the Fellowship Hall. Information: Leonelia Simmons, or Pastor B.W. Noble at 682-7603.
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.
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 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.
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.
WEST SIDE FREE WILL, 1407 Gentry, Checotah, VBS “Cosmic City,” Monday to July 11 for the kids of the Checotah community. For ages 3 to 15. Information: Janie Camp, 473-2301 or 473-6354. If you need a ride, call Pastor John Staggs, 473-4260 or 617-0392.
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.
• Vacation Bible School for children in Pre-K to first grade will be held 9 a.m. to noon; second through eighth grade will meet at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Grades ninth through 12th will meet, 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
• Members of the Totus Tuus team will speak in all masses this weekend.
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., 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. worship service to study “The Disciple Making Church” by Glenn McDonald with the Rev. Ann Brizendine. The study looks at congregational relationships. It explores our relationship to Jesus, each other and our faith.
• Monday — noon, Monday Musings, brown bag lunch and conversation in Nash Hall; and 1 p.m., prayer group meets in the church library.
• Tuesday — 7 p.m., Grief Share in the church library.
FIRST, 500 W. Broadway:
• Saturday —8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Breakfast on Broadway, free community breakfast served in Nash Hall; 9 a.m. Ramp It Up mission project.
• Sunday — 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Bible study, stay after the 10 a.m. worship service to study “The Disciple Making Church” by Glenn McDonald with the Rev. Ann Brizendine. The study looks at congregational relationships. It explores our relationship to Jesus, each other and our faith.
• Monday — noon, Monday Musings, brown bag lunch and conversation in Nash Hall.
• Tuesday — 7 p.m., grief share in the church library.
• Thursday — 6 p.m., Muskogee Area Quilters meet in Nash Hall.
FIRST, Fort Gibson, North Lee and Blackjack streets, is hosting the musical group JAM during their morning worship service 11 a.m. Sunday, July 13. JAM is a Christian vocal trio that first started in 1993 consisting of members: Jennifer Neely, Andrea Wilcoxen and Michael Dunn. Lay pastor: Bill Bailey.
UNITED METHODIST
FIRST, Porter, 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 — 6:30 a.m., Narthex, there is a fee for this class.
• Tuesday — 9 a.m., Senior Adult Yoga, Narthex.
• Wednesday — 5:30p.m., Board of Trustees Parsonage.
• Saturday — 8 to 10 a.m., Friendship Class will be hosting community breakfast in the Activity Center.
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
ABIDING LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1407 Callahan, 6 p.m. Sunday July 6, Jeweltone Host will be in concert.
CHURCH OF GOD, 3715 E. Shawnee Ave., will have Bible Study at 9:45 each Sunday. Morning Worship Service will begin at 10:30. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Information: 687-3150.
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.
HARVEST MINISTRIES CHURCH, celebrates seven years of ministry, 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, Indian Capital Technology Center. The theme is “Completion in the Year of New Beginnings,” guest speaker Apostle Michael Gaulden, of New Life Ministries, Taft. Information: Min. Sharon Parks 680-2963 or Min. Miriam Ragsdale 351-3326.
ARK OF FAITH, 401 E. Broadway, 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.
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. today, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259, or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.
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