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, VBS closing and award ceremony, “Halleluau Family Night,” will be at 6 p.m. today. Information: 348-1025.

NEW HOPE, 110 W. 58th Street South, will host Peter Lewis Whitebird at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Whitebird is a Christian country music entertainer who also does a comedy routine, “Bubba Burks.” His most recent album is “Journey to the Center of Life.”

BAPTIST
ANITOCH MISSIONARY, 700 N. Fourth St. 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, 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, will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The Annual Youth Day will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Charles Moore, associate minister of Antioch Baptist Church. Vacation Bible School will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• Street Evangelism at Elliott Park will be at 4 p.m. July 26 with refreshments served. Everyone is welcome. Information: 687-4820.

COAL CREEK, one-eighth of a mile south of the Oklahoma 16 and U.S. 64 junction, will be hosting a Musical at 4 p.m. Sunday. Guest choirs and churches include First Baptist South, Beggs House of Prayer, The Lang Brothers, The Pierce Family, New Testament, Fountain Baptist, The New Testament Choir. The public is invited. Pastor: the Rev. F. J. Wright.

DEAN’S CHAPEL will have vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday for those 3 to adult. Snacks will be served nightly. For transportation, call 683-3771. Pastor: the Rev. Don Dumas.

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.

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. Sunday. 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.

MOUNT BETHEL MISSIONARY, Porter, will have its Annual Choir Day at 3 p.m. Sunday featuring Brianna McVay, The Heavenly Echoes, The Spiritual Echoes, The Harps of David and other churches. Dinner will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Information: Betty Davis, 683-6960.

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. 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, 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 blood drive with the American Red Cross will be from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday in the parish hall. Walk-ins welcome.
• A prayer vigil will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Marian Chapel to mark the execution of Kevin Young for the 1996 murder of Joseph Sutton in Oklahoma City. Prayers will be offered for Sutton, Young, their families and all who have suffered from violent crime. Everyone is welcome.
• 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 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays in the parish hall.

CME
BEEBE MEMORIAL, 700 S. Seventh St. 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; 9:30 a.m., worship; 10:30 a.m., coffee hour.
• Monday — 5:15 p.m., vestry; 5:30 p.m., yoga.
• Tuesday — 5:30 p.m., belly dance; 7 p.m., AA.
• Wednesday — 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels; 12:05 , noontime prayer.
• 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. 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. today 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. Sunday.

NONDENOMINATIONAL
ALL NATIONS MISSION CENTER, 1530 W. Smith Ferry Road, will be having an Indian Taco Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. This will be a fundraiser to help with expenses for Indian Falls Creek. Price is $5 for a taco and drink.

HOUSE OF RESTORATION, COGOP, 2420 N. 24th St., one-fourth mile north of Northeastern State University, Muskogee campus, will host “In the Race for Jesus.” The vacation Bible school is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday to Friday. It is for those ages 3 to 15. There will be worship, word, crafts with object lessons and a light dinner.

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.

NAZARENE
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.

PRESBYTERIAN
BETHANY, 2000 E. Haskell Blvd. Information: The Rev. Thea McKee, 682-8683.
• Tuesday — 7:30 a.m., Acts 16:5 Breakfast Back in Time Diner.
• Thursday — 1:30 p.m., fun and games.
• Friday — 5 p.m., mystery dinner, make reservations with the office by Tuesday.
FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities:
• Sunday — 10 a.m., worship service with Barbara McAlister singing “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,” with the church choir and other guests during the 10 a.m. service. McAlister sang this piece under the direction of the arranger at Carnegie Hall on June 1.
• Monday — noon, Monday Musings, brown bag lunch and conversation in Nash Hall.
• Tuesday — 7 p.m., Grief Share in the church library.
• July 26 — Muskogee Area Quilters meet upstairs.
FIRST, Fort Gibson, North Lee and Blackjack streets. 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.

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.
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 and Spirit Zone; 11 a.m., sanctuary; 5:30 p.m., youth group; St. Paul Red Cross Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Bloodmobile in Okmulgee Avenue parking area.
• Wednesday — Spirit Camp, 9 a.m., 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.

WESLEY, 313 E. Peak Blvd., west of Hilldale Elementary School, Free Family Movie Night, featuring “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” rated PG, 9 p.m. Friday. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and bug spray. Drinks and snacks for sale. Information: 687-8333 or 682-4766.

OTHER
WEST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST. 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.
ARK OF FAITH, 401 E. Broadway, Coffee House, Fridays. 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.

“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. Aug. 3, 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.