AME
PETERS CHAPEL, African Methodist Episcopal, 7902 Fern Mountain Road. Information: 687-4438.


ASSEMBLY OF GOD
CHURCH CENTRAL, 1801 Baltimore St. Information: 683-3221 or http://www.churchcentralmuskogee.com.

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., and 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

KEEFETON, 1891 E. 10018 St. South, Keefeton, hosts its monthly singing at 7 p.m. Dec. 19, third Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Information: Pastor Shawn Miller, 681-7554.

NEW HOPE, 110 W. 58th Street South, two miles south of Peak Boulevard on U.S. 64, will host its first Grocery Give Away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor John Overton has encouraged the congregation of New Hope to bring food items in November. New Hope is inviting anyone in the community that needs food for the Thanksgiving holiday to come and they will be given a sack of groceries. Families of five or more will be given two sacks of groceries. Mayor John Tyler Hammons will be there to help the church bless the community. Information: 683-2139.

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

WAINWRIGHT, Information: 474-4576.


BAPTIST
ANTIOCH MISSIONARY, 700 N. Fourth St. Information: the Rev. B. W. Noble, 682-7603, or Frankie Vann, youth director, 687-5115.

ANTIOCH, TAHLEQUAH. Information: Betty Brown or Lee Sallis, 456-9461.

BIBLE, 917 Admiral. Pastor: Morris Freeman. Information: 682-8655.

CALVARY, 220 S. R St., across from Whittier Elementary School, The Link Family of Missouri, in concert, 6 p.m. Nov. 30. The group performs bluegrass and gospel music. Everyone is welcome.

CALVARY, Highway 150 Eufaula, Squire Parsons in concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in Calvary Baptist Church Gym. Tickets are $15. This is a fundraiser for Calvary Christian Boarding Academy. 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, Information: 230-7296.

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

DEAN’S CHAPEL, South 20th Street. Information: 683-2231.

EASTERN HEIGHTS, corner of York and Haskell streets, Jason Crabb in concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. and worship services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. 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., 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.

FIRST, CHECOTAH, 210 S.W. Second St. Information: 473-2275.

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, Information: 682-5790 or 682-0508.

FIRST, TULLAHASSEE, hosts a monthly musical at 3 p.m. Dec. 7, first Sunday, featuring The Sensational Gospel Travelers of Tulsa. Information: Evangelist Louise L. Lewis, 360-2218.

FOUNTAIN, 2540 W. 60th St. North. Information: 683-0139.

GRACE, 1201 Harris St., gospel singing and open mic, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5. Pastor: Justin Voigt.

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

GREATER SHILOH MISSIONARY, 701 Altamont St.

HILLCREST FREE WILL, 909 Northeast 11th St. 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. Information: the Rev. Larry Smith, 682-8227.

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

MOUNT CALVARY, 622 N. Sixth St. Pastor: the Rev. Gary Hall Sr. Information: 682-3292.

MOUNT ZION, BOYNTON. Information: 441-7400 or 616-3496.

MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY, 902 Rutherford St., will be celebrating an ordination service at 3 p.m. Sunday. The New Hope Baptist Church of Oktaha will be the guest with Rev. Leonard Lang bringing the message after the ordination ceremony. Other guest will be the Lang Brothers and the Cousins in Christ. Everyone is welcome. Information: the Rev. David Ragsdale Jr., 360-6070.

NEW ZION, 901 North Third St., in association with the First Baptist Church of Okay, will host its monthly “First Friday Night Service” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Public is invited. Senior pastor: Gary Mitchum. Pastor: Clarence Ashley, coordinator. Information: 687-4229.

OLD AGENCY, 1115 N. 24th St. Information: 682-6720 or 360-3374.

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.

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. Sister Toni Harrington will be the speaker for Fifth Sunday Mission Program.

SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH is coming to Muskogee. Here are some of the things the church believes in: God the Father; Jesus the Son; the holy spirit; the Bible; sin and salvation; eternal life; baptism; seventh-day Sabbath. Information: 348-9878.

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

WILSON CHAPEL, Haskell, Oklahoma 16, west of Muskogee. Information: Josephine Carr, 682-6456.


CATHOLIC
ST. JOSEPH, 321 N. Virginia St., will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. today, 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.
• The Feast of Christ the King will be celebrated at all Masses this weekend.
• The parish Thanksgiving dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome.
• Mass on Thanksgiving Day will be at 9 a.m. in the Marian Chapel.


CHURCH OF CHRIST
FORT GIBSON, 806 S. Lee. Information: 478-2222 or www.ftgchurchofchrist.com or ftgcoch@sbcglobal.net.

MUSKOGEE, 3206 N. York St., will have a multi-denominational Bible study for women entitled “Beauty by the Book,” a guide to beauty from the inside out, at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Child care is provided. Information: 686-3454 or 441-3495.

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


CME
BEEBE MEMORIAL, 700 S. Seventh St. Information: the Rev. Rodney M. Gaines or Florestine Rogers, 683-3905.


EPISCOPAL
GRACE, 218 N. Sixth St., hosts a free community lunch, “Servings of Grace,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 20, third Saturday, in the Parish Hall. Please note Thanksgiving week office hours, change in activities, and change in Wednesday worship time. Information: 687-5416 or office@gracemuskogee.org.


LUTHERAN
FIRST, 428 E. Broadway, will gather for a Thanksgiving Day service at 1 a.m. Thursday. Everyone is welcome. Regular Sunday worship follows at 10:30 a.m. Information: Wayne Schuett, pastor, 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. Information or transportation: 686-7253.

BRAGGS, Pentecostal Holiness, will have The Awakening Revival at 7 p.m. continuing nightly as long as people come. Speakers are Jack Carner, Cleatis Jones, Wayne Rice, Stanley Smith and Chris Armer. Child care for children 8 and under is provided.

TRINITY FAMILY WORSHIP, 500 E. Poplar, Fort Gibson. Information: Terrill White, music minister, 478-2928, or Pastor Todd Turner, 478-2912.


NON DENOMINATIONAL
BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN, 1700 W. Shawnee. Information: 682-7822.

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

BELIEVERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, corner of Eastside Boulevard and Okmulgee Avenue. Information: 682-1130 or 781-9050.

CHURCH ON THE GO, 327 Eastside Blvd. Services are 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., evening services; 7 p.m., Wednesday.

DIVINE LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 500 N. F St., will host the Oklahoma Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship quarterly service at 6 p.m. Sunday. Bishop Michael and Tamika Webber are host pastors. There will be preaching and singing. Everyone is welcome. Following the service the Oklahoma Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship will give away 50 turkeys to families for Thanksgiving. You will be able to sign up for a turkey at DHS or by calling Old Agency Baptist Church at 682-6720. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 29. You must be present to receive you turkey.

FIRST APOSTOLIC, 106 S. Third St., Porum. The new church is welcoming everyone to services at 10 a.m. Sunday. Information: Pastor Charles E. Smith, 260-4937.

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 morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. and the evening service and open mic, 6 p.m. The 6 p.m. service will consist of front-porch style singing and refreshments. Information: 687-3150.

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

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.

LINDA DARNELL MINISTRIES, 2227 S. Garnett, Tulsa. Information: 510-8320 or 260-9788.

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., 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. Information: Pastor Rodney Durr, 682-2592.


PRESBYTERIAN
BETHANY, 2000 E. Haskell Blvd., schedule this week:
• Sunday — Join the Wainwrights as they renew their wedding vows. Information: The Rev. Thea McKee, 682-8683.

FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities: • Saturday — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oklahoma Blood Institute and First Presbyterian Church Blood Drive honoring Jimmy Wilcoxen at Arrowhead Mall, bring photo I.D.

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.


UNITED METHODIST
FIRST, Porter. Information: 483-6013.

FIRST, 500 E. Okmulgee Ave., offers these services and opportunities:
• Sundays — 9 a.m., contemporary worship; 10 a.m., Children’s Journey to Bethlehem; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., traditional worship; noon Thanksgiving dinner; 5 p.m., United Methodist Youth Fellowship, movie night.

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., will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 13, 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; 2:30 p.m., Musical Arts presents the Woodwind Concert, Rowsey Chapel; 5:30, youth group.

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. Bell choir rehearses at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays and choir is at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays.


OTHER
CHRIST FOR THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL CHURCH, 120 N. 24th St., across from Nelson’s Furniture. Information: 684-9963, 683-3221 or e-mail churchcentral@suddenlinkmail.com.
CHURCH OF GOD, 3715 E. Shawnee Ave., will have Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday. Morning Worship Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service is 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.

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. Dec. 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.