AME
PETERS CHAPEL, African Methodist Episcopal, 7902 Fern Mountain Road, will celebrate its 121st church anniversary at 4 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Kevin Neal or Allen Temple AME Church of Oklahoma city. Area churches are welcome. Information: 687-4438.

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. Information: 348-1025.

NEW HOPE, 110 W. 58th Street South. Information: 683-2139.


BAPTIST
ANTIOCH MISSIONARY, 700 N. Fourth St., will present its annual Lilla E. Ragsdale Stars of Tomorrow program at 5 p.m. Sunday. College and college-bound students in the area will speak on the theme, “We Prepare Today to Serve Tomorrow.” Sister Sequita Woddard is the chairperson. Information: 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. Friday and Aug. 16. There will be a street ministry at 1518 S. Fifth St. at 6 p.m. Aug. 16. Everyone is welcome. Information: 687-4820.

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

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.
• There will be a reception for Oklahoma Baptist University alumni, friends and prospective students as well as current and incoming students and parents from the Muskogee area from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 in the church parlor. Enter the fellowship hall entrance by the small parking lot. It will be hosted by Rex Wilkinson and Bart Newsom, board members; Nancy Shelton, prior board member; Lori Hagans, executive director, OBU Alumni Association; Holly Hays, OBU admissions counselor; and other alumni in the area. RSVP by Aug. 13 to (405) 878-2706 or alumni@okbu.edu. No fee but RSVP to help with arrangements.

FIRST, TULLAHASSEE, hosts a monthly musical at 3 p.m. Sept. 7, first Sunday. Information: Evangelist Louise L. Lewis, 360-2218.

GRACE, 1201 Harris Street. Pastor: Justin Voigt.

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

GREATER SHILOH MISSIONARY, 701 Altamont St., presents “Walking in the Blessing,” 6:30 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday. Theme is “Living Like You Are Blessed.” Speakers are Edwyna Brown, Pamela G. Wiley, Jacqueline Wooden, Doretha Beasley, Marnita Archie, Perline Boyattia, Patricia Dumas, Marlene Jones, Denise Gaulden and Jamica Webber.

HILLCREST FREE WILL, 909 North East 11th St., Wagoner. Information: 485-2672 or hillcrestfwbc@windstream.net.

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

LOVING MOUNT CALVARY, 628 N. Sixth St. Information: 684-3266 or 685-2241.

MACEDONIA, 418 W. Shawnee. Pastor: Rev. Larry Smith.

METROPOLITAN, 827 Altamont, will have a pre-anniversary celebration with Unique Sons of Faith performing quartet music at 4 p.m. Sunday. Also performing are The Thurston Singers, Harps of David and more. Admission is free. Information: www.uniquesonsoffaith@hotmail.com or Sherman Jackson, 852-5426, or Tyrone Thurston, 816-1486.

MOUNT BETHEL MISSIONARY, Porter. Information: Betty Davis, 683-6960.

NEW ZION, 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., will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pastor Anthony L. Scott with a banquet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Muskogee Civic Center. Pastor M.C. Potter of Antioch Baptist Church, Tulsa, is the banquet speaker. Tickets are $20 each and need to be purchased in advance.
• The annual musical will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at St. Mark. Guests are Brianna McVay, Cousins in Christ, Thurston Singers, Jermaine Mondaine, K-Run Hall, Central Baptist Church Choir, and other guest choirs.
• There will be the celebration of Rev. Anthony L. Scott’s 10th anniversary at 11 a.m. Aug. 24. Pastor Duane M. Sleet Sr. of Far Rockaway, N.Y. is the guest speaker. Information: 781-9057 or 816-6222.

ST. PAUL, TAFT, will celebrate Pastor John and Joyce Walker’s first anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Tony Folks, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Boynton. All former members and friends are invited to come and be a part of the celebration. Dinner will be served after the service. There will not be a 3 p.m. service. Information: the Rev. Pam Riddle, 682-9945.

VANN LAKE, 5068 N. 90th Road West, Porter.

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

WILSON CHAPEL, Haskell. Information: Rosa Josey, 684-3266.


CATHOLIC
ST. JOSEPH, 321 N. Virginia St., will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 27, 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.
• There will be an open house for St. Joseph School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday.
• The Knights of Columbus will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the parish hall.
• The first day of classes at St. Joseph Catholic School begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday. St. Joseph is a fully accredited non-public school with grades pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Information: 683-1291.
• The Feast of the Assumption of Mary will be celebrated Friday with Mass at 7 a.m., and 12:10 and 7 p.m.


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


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. Aug. 16, third Saturday. It is manned by volunteers from Grace Episcopal Church.
• Sunday — 9:15 a.m., nursery; 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist; 10:30 a.m., coffee hour.
• Monday — 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 , noonday service; 6 p.m., youth group; 6 p.m., Healing with HE.
• 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.
• Aug. 16 — 7:30 a.m., Saturday Sextons; 8 a.m., Bus to Eureka Springs for “Passion Play” departs from the church parking lot.


LUTHERAN
FIRST, 428 E. Broadway, will welcome the Rev. Bob Krahn of Tahlequah, a former member, Aug. 17 as he leads adult Sunday school and worship. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. with worship following at 10:30 a.m. Krahn is retired. A Bible class on the Parables of Jesus begins at 6:40 p.m. Aug. 27. Everyone is welcome. Information: Wayne Schuett, pastor, 682-9533.
• The elders of the congregation will lead worship at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26.


PENTECOSTAL
BELIEVERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, corner of East Side Boulevard and Okmulgee Avenue, presents Jeff Garvin, an evangelist from Lakeland, Fla., Oct. 12. Information: 682-1130 or 781-9050.

TRINITY FAMILY WORSHIP, 500 E Poplar, Fort Gibson.


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

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.

CHURCH OF GOD, 3715 E. Shawnee, will have guest speaker, the Rev. Carl Murphy, preaching in the service at 10:30 am. Sunday. Immediately following the service, there will be a potluck luncheon. No evening service this Sunday. Information 687-3150.

ELOHIM LOVE CENTER MINISTRIES, 517 S. L St., will host an educational workshop for youth from 10 a.m. to noon today. Theme: “Are You a Bully?” The workshop is open to all youth and parents. Information: 686-0493 or 687-7285.

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., has 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. Check outwww.muskogeenaz.org. Information: Pastor Rodney Durr, 682-2592.


PRESBYTERIAN
BETHANY, 2000 E. Haskell Blvd., will have a Back-to-School Potluck Luncheon immediately following worship service Sunday. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring something to go with them.
• Tuesday — 7:30 a.m., Acts 16:5 Breakfast at Back in Time Diner.
• Wednesday — No choir practice until Sept. 3. If you would like to join the choir, call the church office and let them know.
• Thursday — 1:30 p.m., fun and games.
Information: The Rev. Thea McKee, 682-8683.

FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities:
• Sunday — 9:15 a.m., brunch served in Nash Hall with everyone bringing a dish; 10 a.m., worship service; 11 a.m., music and scripture lesson in the church library.
• 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.
• Thursday — 6 p.m., Muskogee Area Quilters meet in Nash Hall.

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 — 8 a.m. to noon, Red Cross Blood Drive; 9 a.m., contemporary worship featuring Don Jones; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., traditional worship featuring Don Jones; 5 p.m. United Methodist Youth Fellowship; 6 p.m., youth mission trip “Stockholders’ Dinner.”
• Mondays and Thursdays — 6:30 p.m., Rags to Recovery Gamblers Anonymous.
• Mondays — 6:30 a.m., Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Boom-A-Rang Diner; 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Men dinner with Sen. Earl Garrison as guest speaker; 7 p.m., Boy Scout Troop 603.
• Tuesday — 10 a.m., United Methodist Women executive committee.
• Wednesdays — 4 p.m., Youth Bible Study; 6 p.m., yoga; 6:15 p.m., Soul Focus Band practice; 6:30 p.m., Chancel Choir rehearsal.
• Aug. 15 — 9 a.m., Angels at Play Kids Day Out Program, and 6:30 to 8 p.m., Children’s Department Back-to-School Dance and Wesley Class bingo party; 6 p.m., Wesley Class Bingo Party.
• Aug. 17 — Promotion Sunday.
• Aug. 21 and 28 — 1:30 -3:30 p.m., special study on Israel and Palestine, presented by Pastor Rusty Williams.

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 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. Church office: 489-5313.

SPENCER MEMORIAL, 541 N. Seventh St.

ST. PAUL, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave., will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. today, second Saturday, 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.
• Monday — YOGA, 6:30 p.m., Narthex, there is a fee for this class.
• Tuesday — Staff Parish Relation Committee, 5:30 p.m., library.
• Wednesday — Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., conference room.

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. Information: 687-8333 or 682-4766.


OTHER
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.
• Women Helping Women potluck luncheon, noon Aug. 16, Ark of Faith, 401 E. Broadway. Ark will furnish Pizza Hut casseroles. Linda Myer will speak on “Me and My Big Mouth,” by Joyce Meyer. Vocalist will be Juanita Jackson. Child care is not provided and men are not allowed. Bring a side dish and a friend. 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. Sept. 7, 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.