AME
BETHEL, 435 Miller St.

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. Info.: 683-3221 or http://www.churchcentralmuskogee.com.

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

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.


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

ANTIOCH MISSIONARY, 700 N. Fourth St. Information: 682-7603, or Judy Grayson, 682-1921.

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. Info.: 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. Info.: 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.

CENTRAL, 624 East Side Blvd., has a free clothing closet open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Enter through the northwest corner door. Info.: Pastor J.T. Carvell, 683-2946.

CENTRAL MISSIONARY, 1400 Georgetown St., Street Ministry, (SWAT), Soul Winning Across Town, 6 p.m. Saturday, Rotary Park. Girlging Health Care, Tulsa, will be doing free blood pressure checks, etc., and answering questions about health issues. Information: 687-4820. Pastor: The Rev. Ray Gaines.

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 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. Info.: 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. Ralph Boyattia of the New Jerusalem Baptist 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. Invited churches are: New Hope, Little Rose, New Zion and First Baptist of Taft. 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, 11 a.m., morning speakers will be Deacon Eddie Taylor and The Rev. Arice Pittman, both of New Jerusalem, Tulsa. Dinner, 1:30-3 p.m. Evening program, 3 p.m., speaker is The Rev. Robert Calvert from Greater Mount Olive in Tulsa. Pastor: The Rev. John C. Washington. Information: Alberta Paschal, 683-5399.

FOUNTAIN, 2540 W. 60th St., north of Haynes, will have a musical at 3 p.m. Sunday. Guests include: Thurston Singers, Son of Christ, Eternal Gospel Singers, The Halley Twins, Karon Hall, Debra Bassett. Pastor: The Rev. Don Sells. Information: 683-0139. Information: Evangelist Louise L. Lewis, 360-9709.

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 Bypass. 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 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 30 with guest speakers Marlene Jones, Shirley Burton and Virginia Schoats. Information: 682-3292

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

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

NEW ZION, 901 N. Third St. 3 p.m. Sunday, annual WMU program. Minister Camela Anderson-Jones, Tabernacle Bible Church, Wichita, Kan., will bring the message. Theme is “Women Working Together For Christ.” Pastor Gary Mitchum Sr. Information: Sister Debbie Brackeen, 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.

ST. THOMAS PRIMITIVE, south of Muskogee. Info.: 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.

TIMOTHY, 5530 W. Okmulgee Ave., "The church built on love. Give us one try."

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.

WILSON CHAPEL, Haskell, eight miles west of Muskogee on Oklahoma 16, will observe annual Women’s Day program, 3 p.m. Sunday. Sister Shirley Stidham of the New Jerusalem Baptist, Tulsa. The theme is “Overflowing.” Dinner will be served from 1:30-2:30 p.m.. Pastor: The Rev. Delbert Josey. Information: 482-3558.


Catholic
SAINT JOSEPH, 321 N. Virginia St. Information: The Rev. Bryan Brooks, 687-1351.
• Bethlehem Sales will be selling wood carvings after all masses this weekend. The proceeds will benefit Christians in the Holy Land.
• The Knights of Columbus will host a free pancake breakfast on Saturday in the parish hall from 8-10 a.m.
• Enrollment for St. Joseph School is open for grades pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Enrollment is open to all families regardless of affiliation. Info.: 683-1291.


Church of Christ
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. The Rev. Rodney M. Gaines, pastor, 955-4257.


Episcopal
GRACE, 218 N. Sixth St., activities:
• Sunday — 9:15 a.m., nursery opens; 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist; 11 a.m., coffee fellowship and David Ramsey Course preview.
• Monday — 5:30 p.m., yoga; 7:30 p.m., Al Anon.
• Tuesday — 11 a.m., Clericus, Grace hosting.
• 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. Rev. Denny Callahan. Info: 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. Info.: 687-3150.

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.


Nondenominational
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. Info.: 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 St. Information: Mary Toles Brice, 683-3064.

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.

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

GRACE MINISTRIES, 800 W. Peak Blvd. Information: 682-3623.

SPENCER MEMORIAL worship at 11 a. m., every Sunday. Info.: 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. Info.: 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.

ONE IN CHRIST OUTREACH CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 723 S. Third St. In need of a youth minister, resume' may be submitted to P.O. Box 1796, Muskogee, OK 74402. Pastors Lincoln and Carolyn Williams, 683-6242.


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.
• July 24 — 9 a.m. Meals on Wheels; 5:30 p.m., mystery dinner; 7 p.m., Webelo Scouts.
Vacation Bible School will be Aug. 2-6 with kickoff supper at 6 p.m. Camp Edge for kids, a study of “The Shack” by William P. Young for adults.
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 — 7 p.m., Grief Share, church library.
• Thursday — 9 a.m., prayer quilts.
• July 29 — 6 p.m., Fellowship on the lake.


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, Muskogee, weekly schedule:
• Sundays — 9 a.m., contemporary worship; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 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.
• Mondays and Fridays — Angels at Play (Kids’ day out program) 9 a.m.
• Mondays — 6:30 p.m., Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Boom-A-Rang Diner; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scout Troop 603.
• Wednesdays — 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.

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 — 5:15 p.m., staff parish committee, conference room.
• Wednesday — 10 a.m., needlepoint group, craft room; 7 p.m., Chancel Choir, choir room.
• 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.

CHOICES CHURCH, 4001 E. Peak Blvd., AA Mustard Seed group, 7 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Mondays. Meetings open. Information: Carl G., 577-6394.

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, 10:45 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.

THREE RIVERS CHURCH OF GOD, 2901 Dayton St., 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.

Deadline for church news is noon Tuesday. E-mail features@muskogeephoenix.com; fax to 684-2865; mail to P.O. Box 1968, Muskogee 74402.