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August 15, 2009

Local congregations 8.15.09 - 8.21.09

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

FIRST, CHECOTAH, 401 N. Broadway. Pastor Paul and Rachel Butler. Information: 473-6670.

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

FIRST, WARNER, 206 S. Third St. Information: 463-2629 or www.warnerfirstassembly.org.

FIRST, WEBBERS FALLS, one mile north of I-40 on Oklahoma 100, near Webbers Falls, Pastor Ron Butler conducts services Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: 464-2571.

KEEFETON, 1891 E. 118 St. South, Keefeton, hosts its monthly singing at 7 p.m. Aug. 21, third Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Information: Pastor Shawn Miller, 681-7554.

LIFEPOINT, 2200 S. 32nd St., U.S. 69 South. Information: 686-9600.

NEW HOPE, 110 W. 58th St. S., two miles south of Peak Boulevard on U.S. 64. Information: 683-2139.

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


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

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

ANTIOCH, TAHLEQUAH, 320 S. Mission. Information: 456-9461.

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. Information: 781-3990 or 348-0766.

BLACKJACK, Taft Road and 94th Street North, Taft. Information: Pastor Roscoe Beasley, 360-2869 or 687-0993.

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. Information: George and Linda 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.

CALVARY, Oklahoma 150, Eufaula, will host The Down East Boys at 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Tickets are $15. It 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 St. Information: Pastor: The Rev. Ray Gaines, 687-4820.

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

CRESCENT VALLEY, nine miles west of Tahlequah and nine miles east of Fort Gibson, will present Sing to Him, Mass Choir and Band using the music of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Information: 456-6590.

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

FIRST, FORT GIBSON, 304 E. Hickory, will host world champion calf roper George “Marty” Brock, who will speak on Sunday. The events start at 9:30 a.m. with rodeo clowns and kids meeting in the sanctuary. At 10:50 a.m., Brock will speak. Afterwards, there will be a free chuckwagon-style lunch for everyone. Following the meal, there will be trick ponies. At 6 p.m. there will be country gospel singing with Brock and his sister followed by an ice cream social. A love offering will be taken for Brock. Information: 478-2245.

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. Information: 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. Pastor: The Rev. John C. Washington. Information: Alberta Paschal, 683-5399.

FIRST, TULLAHASSEE. Information: Evangelist Louise L. Lewis, 360-9709.

FOUNTAIN, 2540 W. 60th Street North, will have the annual Sunday School Days at 3 p.m. Sunday with St. John’s Baptist Church of Tulsa as special guests along with other churches. Pastor: The Rev. Don Sells. Information: 687-1877.

FOUR MILE BRANCH, Fort Gibson. Information: 478-8611.

GRACE, 1201 Harris St., will host a gospel singing and open mic from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 4, first Friday of the month. Everyone welcome. Pastor: Justin Voigt. Everyone welcome.

GRANDVIEW, 3608 S. Cherokee Drive. Pastor: Danny Mills. 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 BETHEL MISSIONARY, Porter. Information: Betty Davis, 683-6960.

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.
• The annual Women’s Day Program will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Speaker will be Patti Dumas, Dean’s Chapel Baptist Church. Theme: “Women After God’s Own Heart.” Virginia Schoats is the women’s president and Gary Hall Sr. is pastor. Information: 682-3292.

MOUNT ZION, BOYNTON. Pastor: The Rev. Anthony Folks. Information: 616-3496 or 583-9993.

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

MOUNTAIN VIEW, 6401 W. Hancock St., has Sunday services at 9:45 a.m., Sunday school at 10:50 a.m., worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday meal at 6 p.m.; and prayer services at 7 p.m. Pastor: Randall Rehberg.
• Community Block Party, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with water slides, hot dogs and hamburgers, blood pressure checks and more. Everyone welcome. Information: 869-6440 or 687-9565.

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

NEW ZION, 901 N. Third St. Information: 360-5574 or 360-5558. Pastor: Gary Mitchum Sr.

NORTHSIDE, 1801 Walnut St. Pastor: Marian Graves.

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

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.

PLEASANT GROVE, Tullahassee, one and one-four mile south of Oklahoma B51 on Bear Thompson Road. Pastor: The Rev. Nelson D. Ross.

ST. PAUL, Taft. Pastor: The Rev. John Walker. The Rev. Pam Riddle will deliver the message at 11 a.m. Aug. 23 for casual Sunday. Her title is “Where Jesus Is Not A Stranger In The House. Pastor: The Rev. John Walker. Information: The Rev. Pam Riddle, 682-9945.

ST. THOMAS PRIMITIVE, south of Muskogee. Information: 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.
• The church will have a dedication service and open house celebrating the construction of a new educational facility, and fellowship hall renovation at 3 p.m. Aug. 23. The public is welcome.

SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH. Information: 348-9878.

ST. MARK, 1020 S. Second St. Information: 683-1669 or 351-8245 for a ride.

ST. PAUL, TAFT. Information: The Rev. Pam Riddle, 682-9945.

TIMOTHY, 5530 W. Okmulgee Ave. Information: 682-6130 or www.timothybaptistchurch.net.

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.

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

WILSON CHAPEL, Haskell, eight miles west of Muskogee on Oklahoma 16, will have its annual musical at 3 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is welcome to dine with the church after the service. Pastor: The Rev. Delbert Josey. Information: Rosie Josey, 684-3266.


Catholic
SAINT JOSEPH, 321 N. Virginia St. Information: The Rev. Bryan Brooks, 687-1351.
• Mass for the Assumption of Mary will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Since the Assumption this year falls on a weekend, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
• Registration for Sunday morning and Wednesday night religious education programs will be taken after all Masses this weekend.
• The first Mass for the new school year will be at 10 .m. Wednesday in the church.
• There will be a meeting for religious education teachers at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the parish hall.
• Enrollment remains open at St. Joseph School for grades pre-kindergarten to eighth grade to all families regardless of church affiliation. Information: 683-1291.


Church of Christ
FORT GIBSON, 806 S. Lee. Information: 478-2222 or www.ftgchurchofchrist.com or ftgcoch@sbcglobal.net.

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 Rite I with special guest Julia Shreve presiding, 11:15 a.m., coffee fellowship and David Ramsey preview.
• Monday — 5:30 p.m., yoga; 7:30 p.m., Al Anon.
• Tuesday — , 6:30 p.m., A.A.
• Wednesday — 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels; 12:05 p.m., Eucharist, youth room.
• Thursday — 6:30 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. Pastor: The Rev. Denny Callahan. Information: 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. Information: 687-3150.

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, 1501 N.E. Second St., Wagoner.

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.

CHURCH OF GOD, 303 S.W. Railroad, Fort Gibson. Information: The Rev. H. J. Ford, 478-3977.

TRINITY FAMILY WORSHIP, 500 E. Poplar. Information: Pastor Todd Turner, 478-2912.
• Worship on Sundays: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; hour of prayer, 5 p.m.; worship, 6 p.m.
• Family Worship on Wednesdays: Adult worship, pre-teen worship, Super Church and Youth Alive, 7 p.m. Children’s church and nursery provided at each service. For a ride, call 478-2928.

FORT GIBSON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD, 303 W. Railroad Street South, Fort Gibson. Information: 478-3615.

CALVARY FAITH PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS, 790 S. Lee St., Fort Gibson. Information: 478-3195.


Nondenominational
CHRISTIAN CHAPEL, 4043 Chandler Road. Information: 687-1606.

BELIEVERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 820 E. Okmulgee Ave., has Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Praise and worship is led Sunday morning and evening services by a nine-member praise team know as Hearts in One Accord. The No Limit youth group meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday for recreation, food and fellowship. Information: 682-1130 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.

DESTINY FAMILY CHURCH, 1500 N. U.S. 69, Wagoner. Information: 640-3659.

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.

FIRST APOSTOLIC, 106 S. Third St., Porum, welcomes everyone to services at 10 a.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: Pastor Charles E. Smith, 260-4937.

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

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

OLD MISSION, 119 E. Hickory, Fort Gibson, has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; morning worship at 11 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. The church also takes orders for Angel Food Baskets each month. Orders must be placed by Monday by noon and picked up Aug. 22. For a menu or ordering, call the Rev. Rick Harris, 478-3905, or the church office on Mondays, 478-2722.

GRACE MINISTRIES, 800 W. 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.

SPENCER MEMORIAL, 541 N. Seventh St. worship at 11 a.m., every Sunday. The church will have a breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The men of the church will cook and serve eggs your way, hash browns, choice of bacon or sausage links, biscuits and gravy, coffee or juice for $6.50. Call the church at 682-2823 or 360-4308 to leave an order for pick-up or come and dine.

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. Information: 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., is in need of a youth minister. Resume may be submitted to P.O. Box 1796, Muskogee 74402. Pastors: Lincoln and Carolyn Williams, 683-6242.

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., 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; 6 p.m., casual worship; 7:15 p.m., Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace, a video presentation introducing a program on Christian financial management.
• Monday — 10:30 a.m., Bible study.
• Tuesday — 6 p.m., Cub Scouts.
• Wednesday — 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels.
• Thursday — 1:30 p.m., fun and games; 7 p.m., movie night featuring “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” refreshments and discussion.
• Friday — 9 a.m., Meals on Wheels; 7 p.m., Webelos Scouts.
Information: 682-8683 or www.bethanypresbyterianchurch.org.

FIRST, 500 W. Broadway, offers these classes and activities:
• 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.
• Saturday — 10 a.m., Muskogee Area Quilters.

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.


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, 419 W. Gentry St., Checotah, has services at 8:30 a.m. in Mission Hall; 9:30 a.m., Sunday school for all ages; and 10:50 a.m., sanctuary. Youth meet at 5 p.m. Sundays. An attended nursery is available for the Sunday morning services.
• The Rev. Dr. Robert E. Hayes Jr., bishop, Oklahoma Area, will preach Aug. 23 during the combined 10:50 a.m. service. There will not be an 8:30 a.m. service. A fellowship luncheon will follow in the Methodist Mission Hall.
• Fellowship and fitness for women is at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Checotah High School track. Fellowship and fitness for men is at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the track. Everyone is welcome.
• The Methodist Mission operates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and the first Saturdays of the month at the Mission Hall.
• The AA group meets at 8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in fellowship hall.
• The Diabetic Support Group meets at 5 p.m., third Monday of the month in Mission Hall.
Information: fumcchecotah.org or the Rev. Wayne Loftin, 473-5714, or e-mail revloftin1@windstream.net or by mail at P.O. Box 36, Checotah 74426.

FIRST, 600 E. Okmulgee Ave. Information: Amber Moore 360-2990. 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.

FIRST, Porter. Information: 483-6013.

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., activities:
• Saturday — 9 a.m., Fore the Kids! Golf Tournament, Cobblestone Golf Course.
• 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; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Red Cross Blood Drive; 4 p.m., SPRC, conference room.
• Tuesday — 5:30 p.m., Finance Committee, 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 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
FUSION CHURCH, Shawnee Bypass and York Street, next door to American Billiards Parlor, will cater to Bacone College students. The new location is a remodeled warehouse with a bandstand for musical groups. In the outer lobby, there will be washer/dryer facilities for student access as well as a snack bar and wide-screen TV. Services are at 11 a.m. Sunday.

MARANATHA CHAPEL, 200 N. Lee, Fort Gibson. Information: 478-2054.

MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 6, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259, or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.

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. 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., hosts Healing for Your Soul Broadcast on Suddenlink Channel 29 at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Pastors: Sedell and Patrice Campbell, 577-1933.

• The will be a multi-family garage sale at 7 a.m. Saturday featuring barbecue sandwiches and cold sodas.

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.

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. The show has been aired for 18 years. Information: Derrick Reed, 856-1683, www.derrickareedradio.com.

“THE SOUNDS OF SUNDAY” radio show will be heard from 7:30 to 9:30 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.

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 Tuesday. E-mail features@muskogeephoenix.com; fax to 684-2865; mail to P.O. Box 1968, Muskogee 74402.

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