Local congregations 7.12.08

July 12, 2008 01:40 am

— 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 through Friday. The VBS closing and award ceremony, “Halleluau Family Night,” will be at 6 p.m. July 19. Fun activities including tropical island music, crafts, snacks, games and Bible point learning activities will be provided for youth ages 3 to 17. Information: 348-1025.

BAPTIST
ANITOCH MISSIONARY, 700 N. Fourth St., celebrated its 98th church anniversary on Friday. Seven area churches were present. A grand reception closed the celebration in the Fellowship Hall. Information: Leonelia Simmons or Pastor B.W. Noble, 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, fund raiser 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, will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and July 19. The Annual Youth Day will be at 3:30 p.m. July 20. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Charles Moore, associate minister of Antioch Baptist Church. Vacation Bible School will be 6 to 8 p.m. July 21 to 25.
• Street Evangelism at Elliott Park will be at 4 p.m. July 26 with refreshments served. Everyone is welcome. 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. Aug. 1. Everyone welcome. Pastor: Justin Voigt.
GREATER SHILOH MISSIONARY, 701 Altamont St., will celebrate their pastor, Rev. Vanzelen G. Brown Sr.’s 24th anniversary at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Anthony Scott, pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Greater Shiloh Mass Choir will provide music, under the direction of Eugene Brown, minister of music. The public is welcome.
LAWRENCE STREET, corner of Patterson and Lawrence streets off Gibson Street. Information: 577-1733.
MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 418 W. Shawnee will celebrate its 11th annual Women’s Day at 3 p.m. July 20. Speaker will be Violet Patterson. She is a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church of Tulsa. She is also the president of the women of the First United District Association. The public is welcome. Pastor: Rev. Larry Smith.
NEW ZION BAPTIST, 901 North Third St. Information: Danetta Brown, 683-7893.
OLD AGENCY, 1115 N. 24th St., will have its Annual Men’s Day Service at 4 p.m. Sunday. Special guest speaker will be Pastor Rudell Brown, pastor of Love Outreach Family Ministry in Tulsa. Theme for the service is “Brothers Helping Brothers.” Everyone is welcome. 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. Information: 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. July 26, 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.
• A Spanish language Bible study takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday in the church.
• A study of the writings of St. Paul the Apostle is held on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the parish hall.

CME
BEEBE MEMORIAL, 700 S. Seventh St., Annual Family and Friends Day Pew Rally, 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The guest church will be the Central Missionary Baptist Church and its pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ray K. Gaines, who will bring the message. Other churches participating on the program include the Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Cleo Maurice Baccus, pastor, and other local and area talents. Refreshments will be served following the worship service. The public is welcome. Information: the Rev. Rodney M. Gaines, 683-3905.

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., Coffee and conversation; 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.

PENTECOSTAL
TRINITY FAMILY WORSHIP, 500 E Poplar, Fort Gibson will host the Fort Gibson Southern Gospel Music Festival at 6 p.m. July 19 with special guests The Wallace Family of Emory, Texas; The Gastineaus of Ada,; and Native Witness of Tahlequah. Admission is free and a love offering will be accepted for the groups. Concessions are also available. The Wallace Family also will perform at 11 a.m. July 20.

NONDENOMINATIONAL
WEST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST, Vacation Bible School, “The Great Sea Adventure,” 5 p.m. Sunday; 6:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. Classes for all ages. Transportation available. Information: 682-3602.
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. Sunday morning worship services at 10:30 a.m. The Evening Service will be at 6 p.m. with special music by Carl and Lisa Mullens, Gary and Diane Plunkett and Jack Murr. 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., Hymn Sing Sunday during worship.
• Thursday — 1:30 p.m., Prayer Shawl; 6 p.m., movies at Bethany presents “Evan Almighty.”
Choir members are needed. If you would like to be in the choir, practice is at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays.
FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities:
• Sunday — 9:15 a.m., Brunch in Nash Hall, bring your favorite dish to share; 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 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, Fort Gibson, North Lee and Blackjack streets, is hosting the musical group JAM during their morning worship service 11 a.m. Sunday. 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.
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.
SPENCER MEMORIAL, 541 N. Seventh St., hosts Come on, Children! Let’s Sing! Let’s Shout! About the Goodness of the Lord! 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
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:
• Saturday — Community Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Activity Center; UMW Mission Team meeting, 9:30 a.m., Checotah UMC.
• Sunday — 8:30 a.m., worship services, Rowsey Chapel; 9 a.m., FUEL Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School and Spirit Zone; 11 a.m., sanctuary; 5:30 p.m., youth group; Youth Council, 4:30 p.m., Youth Room.
• Tuesday — Finance Committee, 5:30 p.m., library.
• Wednesday — Spirit Camp, 9 a.m., Activity Center; and Senior Adult Afternoon at the Movies, 1:30 p.m., Theatre Room.
• Saturday — 8 to 10 a.m., Friendship Class will be hosting community breakfast in the Activity Center.
• Friday — Senior adult trip, dinner and River City Players, 5 p.m.
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
WEST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST, Vacation Bible School, “The Great Sea Adventure,” 5 p.m. Sunday; 6:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. Classes for all ages. Transportation available. Information: 682-3602.
ABIDING LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1407 Callahan.
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, with Pastors Lester and Doretha Beasley. The theme is “Completion in the Year of New Beginnings,” guest speaker Apostle Michael Gaulden of New Life Ministries, Taft. Information: Minister Sharon Parks, 680-2963, or Minister Miriam Ragsdale, 351-3326.
ARK OF FAITH, Coffee House, Friday. Larry and Linda Meyers, celebration of dance, 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.
GOSPEL MUSIC CELEBRATION, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 12, featuring Glory Bound and Carroll Howell, free admission, Wagoner Civic Center, corner of U.S. 69 and Oklahoma 51, Information: 482-3019.
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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