Local churches, 07.18.09 - 07.24.09

July 18, 2009 01:46 pm

AME
BETHEL, 435 Miller St., will have a pastor’s appreciation and homecoming celebration at 4 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is welcome especially past members and pastors. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. A.L. Williams of St. James AME Church of Arcadia.

PETERS CHAPEL, African Methodist Episcopal, 7902 Fern Mountain Road. Information: Pastor Kevin L. Neal, 686-8023.


Apostolic
FAITH, Sallisaw, 103 N. Washington. Information: 733-4259 or zaneandlinda@yahoo.com.

FIRST, PORUM, 106 S. Third St., church services are at 10 a.m. Sundays. Wednesday and evening services are at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Information: 260-4937 or 261-2788.


Assembly of God
CHURCH CENTRAL, 1801 Baltimore St., Men of Faith Prayer Group meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday. This is an ongoing support group for men seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality in their active lives. This weekly session provides support and guidance for those seeking to strengthen the role of centering prayer in their lives. All men are welcome. Information: 683-3221 or http://www.churchcentralmuskogee.com.

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

FIRST, MUSKOGEE, 3100 Gulick St. Information: 682-9000.

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

FIRST, WEBBERS FALLS, one mile north of I-40 on Oklahoma 100, near Webbers Falls, Pastor Ron Butler conducts services Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: 464-2571.

KEEFETON, 1891 E. 118 St. South, Keefeton, hosts its monthly singing at 7 p.m. today, third Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Information: Pastor Shawn Miller, 681-7554.
• Boomerang Express VBS is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today. It will let kids wind their way through Australia with singing, Bible study, snacks, crafts and games. It is open to youth ages 3 to 17. There will be a closing award ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday. Information: 348-1025.

LIFEPOINT, U.S. 69 South. Information: Jack A. Manley, 869-8050

NEW HOPE, 110 W. 58th St. S., two miles south of Peak Boulevard on U.S. 64. Information: 683-2139.

PORUM, Second and Osage, Porum. Information: 484-5408.


Baptist
ALL NATIONS MISSION CENTER, 1530 W. Smith Ferry Road. Information: 478-9170, 478-9656 or 686-0555.

ANTIOCH MISSIONARY, 700 N. Fourth St., will celebrate its 99th church anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. Theme is “Striving to Plumb the Line in 2009.” Guest churches will be Central Baptist Church, Muskogee; Union Baptist Church, Wagoner; along with other area and local talent. Information: 682-7603, or Judy Grayson, 682-1921. The public is welcome.

ANTIOCH, TAHLEQUAH, 320 S. Mission. Information: 456-9461.

BIBLE, 917 Admiral St., turn on Georgia Avenue off South York Street, one block, see sign and turn right to church. Services are: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., nursery available; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor: Morris Freeman.
• Vacation Bible School will be one day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1. Safari Adventure is open to children ages 3 to 12. There will be a carnival from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 with hot dogs, sno-cones, cake walk, games, prizes, and blowups for outdoor fun. Parents are welcome at 3 p.m. and may stay for the closing program. Information: 781-3990 or 348-0766.

BLACKJACK, TAFT. Pastor: The Rev. Roscoe Beasley. Information: 682-8227.

BUCKHORN FREEWILL, south of Muskogee on old U.S. 64 between Keefeton and Warner, turn east at Martin for four miles, then one-fourth mile to the north. Information: Ray Phillips, 773-8287, or George Harris, 482-5741.

BUTLER CREEK, 15 miles south of Muskogee on Oktaha Road, has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Information or directions: 682-9645 or 441-8779.

CALVARY, 220 S. R St., across from Whittier Elementary School, services are Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; and worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Information: Glen Little, 683-0858.

CALVARY, Oklahoma 150, Eufaula. 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: Pastor J.T. Carvell, 683-2946.

CENTRAL MISSIONARY, 1400 Georgetown St., completes Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today. Theme for VBS: Heroes of the Faith. Annual Youth Day will be Sunday. All ages are welcome to attend. Call the church for more information or a ride, 687-4820. Pastor: The Rev. Ray Gaines.

COAL CREEK, one-eighth mile south of the Oklahoma 16 and U.S. 64 junction. Pastor: The Rev. F. J. Wright.

CRESCENT VALLEY, nine miles west of Tahlequah and nine miles east of Fort Gibson.

DEANS CHAPEL, South 20th Street. Information: 683-2231.

EASTERN HEIGHTS, corner of York and Haskell streets, Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Church service starts at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Pastor: Jeff Mann. Information: 682-5556.

EVANGELIST TEMPLE, 115 W. Southside Blvd., Sunday school is at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer service is at 6 p.m. Information: Pastor Richard Brooks, 687-6312.

FIRST, 111 S. Seventh St., regular worship 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 p.m., evening worship service.
• 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, CHECOTAH, 210 S.W. Second St. Information: 473-2275.

FIRST FREEWILL, just off of Division Street, corner of Atoka and Magnolia streets, Coweta. Information: Greg Meadows, pastor, 486-4316; or Jarrod Smith, youth leader, 521-7781.

FIRST INDIAN, 510 S. Ninth St. Information: 360-5536.

FIRST MISSIONARY, 429 Denison St., Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.

FIRST, SUMMIT, 6600 S. 5400 West, will be celebrating its annual Friends and Family Day at 3 p.m. Aug. 30. The Rev. M. C. Potter, pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church in Tulsa, and a native of Summit, will be the speaker. If you have ever lived in Summit, attended church in Summit, had relatives who did, or if you just enjoy serving God, then you’re welcome. Participating churches include: New Hope, Central, Deans Chapel, Mount Calvary, St. Thomas, Mount Olive Star, Evangelist Temple Mount Pleasant and House of Deliverance. The Rev. Charles Moore Sr. is the pastor. Directions: Take U.S. 69 south out of Muskogee. Turn at the Summit exit. Go to the first intersection, Bootsies, and take a right. Travel until you see the green FBC sign and turn left. Go two blocks and you are there. Information: www.ourchurch.com/member/f/fbcsummit/index.php. or call 682-0508 or 682-8344.

FIRST, TAFT. Pastor: The Rev. John C. Washington. Information: Alberta Paschal, 683-5399.

FIRST, TULLAHASSEE. Information: Evangelist Louise L. Lewis, 360-9709.

FOUNTAIN, 2540 W. 60th St., north of Haynes, will have its annual Choir Day Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Melvin Johnson of the New Hope Community Church of Tulsa as the guest church. Pastor: The Rev. Don Sells. Information: 683-0139. Information: Evangelist Louise L. Lewis, 360-9709.

FOUR MILE BRANCH, Fort Gibson. Information: 478-8611.

GRACE, 1201 Harris St., will host a gospel singing and open mic from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7, first Friday of the month. Everyone welcome. Pastor: Justin Voigt. Everyone welcome.

GRANDVIEW, 3608 S. Cherokee Drive. Information: 683-2477 or www.grandviewbaptist.com.

HILLCREST FREE WILL, 909 N.E. 11th St. Information: 485-2672 or hillcrestfwbc@windstream.net.

IMMANUEL, 711 Spaulding Blvd. Information: 869-0710.

LAWRENCE STREET, corner of Patterson and Lawrence streets off Gibson Street, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., and services at 10:30 a.m.

LITTLE ROSE MISSIONARY, 2332 Findley Ave. Pastor: The Rev. Paul S. Washington.

MACEDONIA, 418 W. Shawnee, will host the Christian Ministers Union meeting at 5 p.m. Saturday. All pastors and their wives are welcome. Information: The Rev. Roscoe Beasley, 360-2869, or 687-0993; or the Rev. Larry Smith, president, 682-8227.

METROPOLITAN, 827 Altamont St. Information: 682-9372.

MOUNT BETHEL MISSIONARY, Porter, will be celebrating the annual musical at 3 p.m. Sunday. To help celebrate will be the First Baptist Church of Okay; New Zion of Muskogee; Historical First Baptist of Fort Gison; The Heavenly Echoes; and The Harps of David. Information: Betty Davis, 683-6960.

MOUNT CALVARY, 622 N. Sixth St., regular services are at 9 a.m., Sunday school; 10:45 a.m., worship; and 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study.
• A women’s retreat will be at 7 p.m. July 23 and 30 with guest speakers Marlene Jones, Shirley Burton and Virginia Schoats. Information: 682-3292

MOUNT ZION, BOYNTON. Pastor: The Rev. Anthony Folks. Information: 616-3496 or 583-9993.

MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY, 902 Rutherford St. Information: David McNamee, 682-3187, or 360-6070.

NEW JERUSALEM, 1715 Wewoka. Information: Pastor Ralph E. Boyattia, 683-6055.

NEW ZION, 901 N. Third St. Information: Pastor Gary Mitchum Sr., 687-4229.

NORTHSIDE, 1801 Walnut St. Pastor: Marian Graves.

OLD AGENCY, 1115 N. 24th St. Information: Mel Leach, 360-3374.

OLDHAM MEMORIAL, 3605 Tahlequah St., offers on Sundays: Traditional worship service, 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, 10:30 a.m.; contemporary service, 11:30 a.m. Sunday evening schedule: Discipleship training and visitation, 5:30 p.m.; and worship service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday service is at 6:30 p.m. Nursery and children’s church provided. Pastor: Tom Gragg. Worship leaders: Keith Wallace and Dustin Roberson. Information: 682-4916 or www.oldhammbc.org.  

PLEASANT GROVE, Tullahassee, one and one-four mile south of Oklahoma B51 on Bear Thompson Road. Pastor: The Rev. Nelson D. Ross.

ST. PAUL, Taft. Pastor: The Rev. John Walker. Information: 682-9945.

ST. THOMAS PRIMITIVE, south of Muskogee. Information: Dee Richardson, 687-6576.

RAYFIELD, 601 Indianapolis Ave., regular services are Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m.

ROSE OF SHARON youth group will have a fundraiser by mowing and raking yards. Proceeds will go toward summer activities and to Frontier City. Cost depends on the size of the yard. Information: 680-0950.

SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH. Information: 348-9878.

ST. MARK, 1020 S. Second St. Information: 683-1669 or 351-8245 for a ride.

ST. PAUL, TAFT. Information: The Rev. Pam Riddle, 682-9945.
TIMOTHY, 5530 W. Okmulgee Ave. GIVE US ONE TRY - THE CHURCH BUILT ON LOVE" Information: 682-6130.

VANN LAKE, 5068 N. 90th Road West, Porter, will host a gospel singing at 7 p.m. Aug. 29, fifth Saturday of the month. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Services are at 10 a.m., Sunday school, and 11 a.m. worship on Sundays. Meet in the pastor’s home at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Everyone welcome. Information: 686-6980.

WEST SIDE FREE WILL, 1407 Gentry, Checotah. Information: Pastor John Staggs, 473-4260 or 617-0392.

WILSON CHAPEL, Haskell, eight miles west of Muskogee on Oklahoma 16. Pastor: The Rev. Delbert Josey. Information: 482-3558.


Catholic
SAINT JOSEPH, 321 N. Virginia St. Information: The Rev. Bryan Brooks, 687-1351.
• The Knights of Columbus will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
• Enrollment for St. Joseph School is open for grades pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Enrollment is open to all families regardless of affiliation. Information: 683-1291.


Church of Christ
FORT GIBSON, 806 S. Lee. Information: 478-2222 or www.ftgchurchofchrist.com or ftgcoch@sbcglobal.net.

MUSKOGEE, 18th and Denison streets. Information: John Clayton, 687-8550 or 840-3771.

WEST SIDE, 2434 W. Okmulgee Ave. Information: 682-3602.


CME
BEEBE MEMORIAL, 700 S. Seventh St., will celebrate its annual Friends and Family Day Pew Rally at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Ruthie Penny McKittrick of Pettie Chapel CME Church, Bixby, will bring the message. Theme is “When Friends Become Family.” The Rev. Dr. R. P. Ashanti-Alexander, pastor of Holsey Chapel, will be the pulpiteer. Holsey’s choir will bring musical selections. Special acknowledgments of pew captains will be included in the program. Refreshments will be served after worship service. The public is welcome. Information: Shelia Crutcher, chairperson, 687-8045; The Rev. Rodney M. Gaines, pastor, 955-4257; or Florestine Rodgers, 683-3905.


Episcopal
GRACE, 218 N. Sixth St., activities:
• Sunday — 9:15 a.m., nursery opens; 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist; 10:45 a.m., coffee fellowship.
• Monday — 5:30 p.m., yoga; 7:30 p.m., Al Anon.
• Tuesday — 5:15 p.m., vestry.
• Wednesday — 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels; 12:05 p.m., Eucharist, youth room.
• Thursday — 7 p.m., AA.
• Friday — 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels.
Information: 687-5416.


Lutheran
FIRST, 428 E. Broadway, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday with worship following at 10:30 a.m. Information: Pastor Wayne Schuett, 682-9533.


Pentecostal
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; and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m. services. Nursery provided. Founding pastors are Denver and Charlene Callahan. Lead pastors: Keven and Janece Jones. The Rev. and Mrs. Denny Callahan of Springfield, Mo., will be in revival at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. The Rev. Denny Callahan ministers with an anointed, prophetic ministry. Information: 686-7253.

CALVARY FAITH, 790 S. Lee St. Information: Pastor Don and Faye Reed, 478-3195.

CHURCH OF GOD, 3715 E. Shawnee Bypass, holds services at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday and an open mic, porch-style gospel singing at 6 p.m. Sundays. Information: 687-3150.

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, 1501 N.E. Second St., Wagoner.

COMMUNITY GOSPEL CENTER, U.S. 62 and 4 Mile Road, Fort Gibson, has a Community Gospel Center Cookbook for sale for $12.50. To get a cookbook, call Sherry Taylor, 478-2177. Pastor: Greg Taylor, 478-2177.

CHURCH OF GOD, 303 S.W. Railroad, Fort Gibson. Information: The Rev. H.J. Ford, 478-3977.

TRINITY FAMILY WORSHIP, 500 E. Poplar. Information: Pastor Todd Turner, 478-2912.
• Worship on Sundays: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; hour of prayer, 5 p.m.; worship, 6 p.m.
• Family Worship on Wednesdays: Adult worship, pre-teen worship, Super Church and Youth Alive, 7 p.m. Children’s church and nursery provided at each service. For a ride, call 478-2928.
• The second annual Fort Gibson Southern Gospel Music Festival will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Gibson High School Auditorium, 500 S. Ross St. Concert guests are The Hawkins Family of Hot Springs, Ark.; The Jenkins Sisters of Fort Worth, Texas; One Purpose of Muldrow; The Carpitchers of Tahlequah; and Naomi Carey of Hulbert. The Jenkins Sisters also will be in concert at 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Family Worship. Admission is free but a love offering will be received for the groups. Information: 478-2928 or www.myspace.com/fortgibsonsoutherngospelfestival.

FORT GIBSON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD, 303 W. Railroad Street South, Fort Gibson, will have The Hawkins Family of Hot Springs, Ark., in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. The group is celebrating 50 years in Southern gospel music. Admission is free but a love offering will be received. Information: 478-3615.

CALVARY FAITH PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS, 790 S. Lee St., Fort Gibson, will have The Hawkins Family of Hot Springs, Ark., in concert at 10 a.m. Sunday. The group is celebrating 50 years in Southern gospel music. Admission is free but a love offering will be received. Information: 478-3195.

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

BELIEVERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 820 E. Okmulgee Ave., regular services are: Worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday; Wednesday afternoon youth, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Praise and worship is led Sundays by a nine-member praise team know as “Hearts in One Accord.” A nursery is provided. The “No Limit” youth group is a Bible-based group that studies the word of God, prays and has praise and worship. Come and meet with them Wednesdays for recreation, food and fellowship. Information: 682-1130, 781-9050 or www.muskogeebelievers.com.

BETHEL CHRISTIAN CENTER, 2710 S. Cherokee Drive.

CHURCH ON THE GO, 327 East Side Blvd. Services are 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., evening services; 6 p.m., Wednesday. Pastor: Loren Welch.

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 727 S. Junction. Information: Mary Toles Brice, 683-3064.

DESTINY FAMILY CHURCH, 1500 N. Highway 69, Wagoner. Information: 640-3659.

FAITH IN ACTION, 1136 N. York St., has Sunday school at 9 a.m., morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday worship is at 6:30 p.m. Information: Pastor Maggie Johnson, 682-2211.

FIRST APOSTOLIC, 106 S. Third St., Porum, welcomes everyone to services at 10 a.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: Pastor Charles E. Smith, 260-4937.

HARVEST MINISTRIES, 301 N. 15th St. Information: Pastors Lester and Doretha Beasley, 816-0901; or Miriam Ragsdale, 687-3592.

NEW LIFE MINISTRIES, 202 S. Main St., Taft. Information: Tony Wooden, 680-1521.

GRACE MINISTRIES, 800 W. 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.

SPENCER MEMORIAL worship at 11 a. m., every Sunday. Information: 682-2823.

HONOR HEIGHTS, Sunday School is at 8:30 a.m. and worship is at 9:30 a.m. Information: 687-4854.

CHURCH OF GOD, 3715 E. Shawnee Bypass. Pastor: Jack Macomb. Information: 687-3150.

ELOHIM LOVE CENTER MINISTRIES, 517 S. L St. Information: 686-0493 or 687-7285.

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. 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.
Information: www.ForSuchATime.org/events.

RESTORATION MINISTRIES, 2420 N. 24th St. Information: 687-7738.

ROUND MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCH, off Route 64 between Vian and Gore, services are 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m. first Friday, Song Fest. Information: Pastor Arthur Laidley, 351-5209.


Nazarene
FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 2700 East Peak Blvd., services: 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. Information: Pastor Rodney Durr, 682-2592.

Presbyterian
BETHANY, 2000 Haskell Blvd., activities include:
• Sunday — 9:30 a.m., coffee with friends; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship services.
• Monday — 10:30 a.m., Bible study; 6 p.m. Bear Cub Scouts.
• Tuesday — 6 p.m. Wolf Cub Scouts.
• Wednesday — 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels.
• Thursday — 1:30 p.m., fun and games; 7 p.m., Compassionate Friends.
• July 24 — 9 a.m. Meals on Wheels; 5:30 p.m., mystery dinner; 7 p.m., Webelo Scouts.
Information: 682-8683 or www.bethanypresbyterianchurch.org.

FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities:
• Saturday — 8:30 to 10 a.m., Breakfast on Broadway, serving a free community breakfast in Nash Hall.
• Sunday — 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship service.
• Monday — Noon, Monday Musings, brown bag lunch and conversation, Nash Hall; 5:30 p.m. Muskogee Area Quilters.
• Tuesday — 10 a.m., Muskogee Area Quilters; 7 p.m., Grief Share, church library.
• Thursday — 9 a.m., prayer quilts.
• July 25 — 10 a.m., Reaching Out Quilters.

FIRST, Fort Gibson, 228 N. Lee. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Pastor: Bill Bailey, 683-9365.


Seventh-day Adventist
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 170 N. Country Club Road, has regular worship services are at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for lesson study and 11 a.m., church. Information: 684-1772.


United Methodist
FIRST, 419 W. Gentry, Checotah, has services at 8:30 a.m. in Mission Hall; 9:30 a.m., Sunday school for all ages; and 10:50 a.m., sanctuary. Youth meet at 5 p.m. Sundays. An attended nursery is available for the Sunday morning services.
• Fellowship and fitness for women is at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Checotah High School track. Fellowship and fitness for men is at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the track. Everyone is welcome.
• The Methodist Mission operates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and the first Saturdays of the month at the Mission Hall.
• The AA group meets at 8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in fellowship hall.
• The Diabetic Support Group meets at 5 p.m., third Monday of the month in Mission Hall.
Information: fumcchecotah.org or the Rev. Wayne Loftin, 473-5714, or e-mail revloftin1@windstream.net or by mail at P.O. Box 36, Checotah 74426.

FIRST, Muskogee, weekly schedule:
• Sundays — 9 a.m., contemporary worship; 10 a.m., Sunday school and pastor’s coffee; 11 a.m., traditional worship; and 5 p.m., United Methodist Youth Fellowship.
• Mondays and Thursdays — 6:30 p.m., Rags to Recovery Gamblers Anonymous; 9 to 11:30 a.m., MY SKOOL Preschool.
• Mondays — 6:30 p.m., NEW DAYS Cancer Support Group; 6:30 a.m., Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Boom-A-Rang Diner; 9 a.m., Angels At Play (kid’s day out program; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scout Troop 603.
• Wednesdays — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MY SKOOL Preschool; 10:30 a.m., Youth Trading Spaces; 4:07 p.m., Youth Bible Study; 6 p.m., yoga, and 6:15 p.m., Soul Focus Band practice.

FIRST, Porter. Information: 483-6013.

GORE, Fourth and Winn streets, Sunday worship, 9:15. Information: 489-5313.
• The Gore-Webbers Falls Community Food Pantry is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday during church office hours. Call church office before arrival. 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. Information: 489-5313.

ST. PAUL, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave., activities:
• 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.
• Tuesday — 5:30 p.m., finance committee, conference room.
• Wednesday — 5:30 p.m., Youth Bible Study, junior high; 7 p.m., senior high; no chancel choir.
• July 25 — Sonshine Camp, Camp Egan.

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.
WESLEY, 313 East Peak Blvd., west side of Hilldale Elementary School, meets for refreshment time and gathering at 9:15 a.m. Sundays followed by Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and church at 10:55 a.m.


OTHER
GOD’S SECRET WEAPONS, Muskogee Civic Center Room F, 6 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8, featuring evangelist Mary Collins, evangelist Robyn Pruitt, Evangelist Claudia Walker and Pastor Rayquel Dixon. Information: 909-233-2842.

CHRIST FOR THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL CHURCH, 120 N. 24th St., across from Nelson’s Furniture. Information: 684-9963.

EASTSIDE COMMUNITY, 500 E. Peak Blvd., scrapbooking class is at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays for four weeks. Classes are free and open to the public. Information: 687-6790.

GRANDVIEW TABERNACLE, 405 E. Peak Blvd., services are Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; wee worship, 11 a.m., children’s church; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m., worship and Missionettes. Pastor: Bobby and Faye Wingo, 682-2400.

NEW BALM OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 1237 Hartford St. Founding pastors Sedell and Yolana Patrice Campbell: 577-1933.

NEW COMMUNITY, 3600 E. Shawnee Bypass. Information: Brandon Pierce, 683-9111, or brandon@newcommunitychurch.com.

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