Local congregations

October 28, 2006 02:08 am

— ASSEMBLY OF GOD
KEEFETON, 1891 E. 118th Street South, Muskogee, hosts its annual Hallelujah Night Family Fall Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. This Halloween alternative event is free and includes a hot dog dinner, carnival games, hayride, prizes and candy. Children are welcome to dress in costumes, however, no monsters, ghouls, witches, devils, ghosts, etc. Everyone is welcome. Information: 989-5431 or 682-7406.
NEW HOPE, 110 W. 58th St. South, will host a Super Heroes Carnival from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. No super powers required. More than two dozen carnival games, three giant inflatables, live costumed Bible hero actors, music concert, and candy. Admission is free. Concession prices are under 50 cents. Information: 683-2139.

BAPTIST
ANTIOCH MISSIONARY, 700 N. Fourth St., will host its annual Fall Festival at 6 p.m. Nov. 4. Local male artists to be presented include: Robert Perkins, Lentha Porter, Michael Brackeen, Earnest Ford, Johnnie Morrison, Jerry Washington, Bennie Washing, Cecil Piercy Jr., Joe Wilson, soloists; Ronnie Jimerson, Kenneth Diggs, Kenneth Dorn, Eugene Brown, Anthony King, piano and organ; James Foster, trumpet; Michael Warren, trumpet; Edward Warren, clarinet; Jermaine Mondaine, saxophone; Charles Morrison, saxophone; Lansing Lee, reading. Emcee is Derrick Reed.
CALVARY, 220 S. R St., Fall Revival with the Rev. Steve Lopp, guest speaker, and Roger Wilbourn, music leader, will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
DEANS CHAPEL, S. 20th and Maryland streets, will host its annual choir musical at 7 p.m. today. Treats will be available for the children after the concert. Information: Franklin Tate, 682-9708.
MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY, 902 Rutherford St., will have a Pastor’s Aid program at 4 p.m. Sunday. Guests will be the Brotherhood of St. Mark Baptist Church and New Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Mitchum as guest speaker. Information: the Rev. David L. Ragsdale Jr., 360-6070.
RAYFIELD, 601 Indianapolis Ave., will host Hallelujah Night from 5 to 8 p.m. today, featuring bingo, games, prizes, food, cake walk and more. Free and open to the public.
• Belzora Weatherspoon will be guest speaker at the Fifth Sunday Mission program at 6 p.m. Sunday.
TRINITY FREE WILL, 515 S. 24th St., will host The Masterspiece Gospel Singing Group at 6:30 p.m. today.
VANN LAKE, 5068 N. 90th St. West, Porter, seven miles north on U.S. 69, turn west at Baker’s Catfish and go one and one-half miles, will host its monthly gospel singing and dinner at 6 p.m. today. All singers welcome. Information: 683-0110 or 816-1412.
®CATHOLIC
ST. JOSEPH, 323 N. Virginia St., is offering classes and activities:
• A gathering for Spanish speaking youth and young adults will be at the church from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
• Religious education for children grades pre-K to sixth is at 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday at the school.
• Adults wanting to know more about what Catholics really believe are invited to attend a study session at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
• Mass for the Feast of All Saints will be at 7 and 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mass for the Feast of All Souls will be at 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and a Spanish Mass at 7 p.m. Thursday.
• All youth in grades seven to 12 are invited to come to Youth Night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

CHURCH OF GOD
CROSS, (formerly B Street Church of God), 306 S. B St., homecoming at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Margaret Hatchett and welcomes former members and visitors. Former member, the Rev. Greg Hatchett, pastor at Altus Church of God, will give the message. Lunch will be served after service and there will be a gospel singing at 2:30 p.m. There will be no evening service. Information: 686-7870.

CME
BEEBE MEMORIAL, 700 S. Seventh St., will sponsor a Mack Attack fund raiser, featuring Mack’s hamburgers, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4. Dine-in or carry-out available. Orders may be called in that day at 682-2063. Information: Sherry Manns, 682-0835.

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 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the third Saturday of the month.

NONDENOMINATIONAL
ELOHIM LOVE CENTER MINISTRIES, 517 S. L St., Women’s Mission group will hold a building fund service at 3:30 p.m. Sunday with guest speaker Elder John Martin of Goodwill Church of God in Christ. Special guest will be C-4 of New Balm Ministries and Janie Harris.
GRANDVIEW TABERNACLE, 405 E. Peak Blvd., will host a Trunks of Treat Carnival in the church parking lot from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. There will be activities, candy and prizes. It’s all free.
• Fifth Sunday Singing will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday featuring the Gospel Lights. Grandview Tabernacle, 405 E. Peak Blvd.
NEW BALM OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 1237 Hartford, will host a music workshop for three days beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Classes include proper singing technique and vocal control, the expectations of a choir member, director, musician, and the importance of music to the ministry. Each night participants will rehearse songs that will be sung at a concert at 6 p.m. Nov. 4. To enroll or for information: Trudy Cooper, 685-0107; Joseph Campbell, 683-5477; or New Balm, 683-1733.

PRESBYTERIAN
FIRST, 205 N. Main St., Wagoner, invites children to “Heroes Unmasked,” an evening where kids will meet heroes worth having and carnival games, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Children and their families will encounter costumed Bible hero actors, play carnival games, do crafts, and collect Bible hero cards to trade and treasure, and candy treats. Information: 485-2605.

UNITED METHODIST
BRAGGS, 220 Adams St., will host a Fifth Sunday Community Gospel singing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday with an evening of singing, fellowship and refreshments. Information: Jeanne Bacher, 487-9801, or Corena Carner, 487-7295.
FIRST, 600 E. Okmulgee Ave., offers a yoga class at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Other activities:
• “Angels at Play,” mother’s day out program, is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Contact Katy Thomson at 685-1473 to sign-up.
• Rehearsals for the children’s choir (kindergarten to sixth-graders) are from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Mondays, and youth handbell group, “Heavy Metal,” (seventh- to 12th-graders) at 5:30 p.m. Mondays. Information: Keith Garrison, 682-3368.
• Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m., Children’s Fall Festival. Snack supper, games, costumes, and spook houses for all ages. Contact Cindy Matthews, 682-3368.
• Nov. 4, huge rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., activities center, youth fundraiser. Contact Sandi Rosson, 682-3368.
• Nov. 5, Muskogee District Youth Hayride and wiener roast, Tahlequah.
• Nov. 7, Oklahoma Chapter of Drummers for Jesus at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
• Nov. 10 and 11, Annual Fall Crafts Festival, activities center. Contact Steve Thomson, 682-3368.
FIRST, Porter, will host a free community breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Information: 483-6013.
FIRST, 302 N. Beauregard, Fort Gibson, will host its annual arts, crafts and food show, hosted by the United Methodist Women, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. Cost: $5, lunch; $25, booth rental. To rent booth space contact Kathryn Hendrix, show chairman, 906 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, 74434, or call 478-3878. Information: Sara Dunlap, UMW president, 348-5620.
FIRST, 306 Church St., Wagoner, will host the annual UMW spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Cost: $7, adults, $3 for children under 12. Meal includes spaghetti dinner, salad, bread and desserts. Tickets may be purchased from any member of UMW or at the door. Takeouts will be available. There will be a silent auction. These will range from baskets full of goodies to donations provided by local merchants or individuals within the community. The silent auction ends at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to missions, locally and worldwide. Information: Phyllis Poston, publicity, 462-7540
GORE, Fourth and Winn streets, will host an evening of fellowship and worship for children and youth called Sunday Night Life begins with children’s choir at 5:15 p.m. followed by Kids Club and Youth Group at 6 p.m. with both groups coming together at 7 p.m. for worship. Information: 489-5313.
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, 5 p.m., Halloween Carnival, Activity Center; New Life Sunday school class party, 5 p.m., home of Roger and Sally Hilfiger, 4301 Denison.
• Tuesdays, new yoga stretching series, 9 to 10 a.m., parlor, $20 for six weeks; UMW executive committee, 10 a.m., conference room.
• Wednesday, Good Shepherd board meeting, 5:30 p.m., craft 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.
• Trunk or Treat will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in Trinity United Methodist Church parking lot, 518 Houston St. Members of the church were asked to dress in non-scary costumes, decorate their trunks or vehicle and give out candy. Information: 687-4693.

OTHER
MUSKOGEE COMMUNITY FAIR AND INFORMATION SESSION, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Muskogee Church of Christ, 3206 N. York St. Various community entities including City of Muskogee, Mayor Wren Stratton, City of Muskogee Emergency Management, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Ark of Faith, Muskogee Police Department and more will present community outreach opportunities already in progress to the congregation. The community fair is part of a church-wide campaign called “40 Days of Purpose,” a program pioneered by best-selling Christian author and pastor Rick Warren, “The Purpose-Driven Life”. Information: Holly Rosser Miller, 348-9848, or Kevin Stewart, MCC Minister, 348-1839.
ARK OF FAITH, 401 E. Broadway, has several needs for local outreach project. Information: Gail Gallant, 683-4619.
!HERO ROCK OPERA starring Michael Tait of dc Talk Fame, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Victory Christian Center, 7700 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. A 21-member cast floods the stage with rock music and video screens constantly flashing high tech images and graphics. The premise of !HERO is “What if He were born today in Bethlehem, Pa.?” Cost: $15 and $25. Information: 491-7710.
LES FELDICK Bible study will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, at the Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. The study is non-denominational. Bring your Bible for an evening of fellowship and a very informative study. Information: 869-8857 or 683-2731.
MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION is 1:30 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane Harding, 733-4259, or zaneandlinda@yahoo.com.
SOUTH BETHEL CHAPEL, Braggs, bi-annual meeting of the South Bethel Cemetery Association scheduled for today will be re-scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the chapel. Public welcome.
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 is on a new radio channel KTFX 101.7 FM. Tune in at 8 a.m. Sunday mornings to hear the weekly radio broadcast of the Joy In The Morning Radio Show. Information: www.derrickareedradio.com or call 650-3373.
“A CLOSER LOOK,” a Turn To Jesus Ministry production hosted by Tom Sullivan, is a Bible-based program that teaches the prophecies of Revelation and Daniel. It is Muskogee’s longest running Christian radio show at 10 a.m. Sundays on KTFX 102.1 FM.
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.
Deadline for church news is noon Wednesday. E-mail news@muskogeephoenix.com.