Church information April 8
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First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls: We invite you to join us at any of our services. The Downtown campus, 1200 Ninth Street, will host their Blended Worship with Choir, Praise Team and Orchestra on Sundays at 8:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship is offered at both 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. The West Campus, 4317 Barnett Road, has Contemporary Services at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. The Church at Sheppard, 2101 Puckett, will offer Contemporary Services at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Life Groups are available for every age each Sunday. Sunday morning services are broadcast live over CFNT, cable channel 10 or over the air on 20.1 or 24.1 each Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Services are also streamed over our website as well as our Facebook page.
First Christian Church, 3701 Taft Boulevard, 940-692-2282, www.firstchristianwf.com: COME CELEBRATE CHRIST WITH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH! Bring your Family & Friends! AT THE TABLE: SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 8:40 a.m. (Chapel) and 10:45 a.m., (Sanctuary) or watch service on our website (www.firstchristianwf.com) or YouTubeanytime! Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is either going to a meal or coming from a meal. His teaching didn't just take place in front of large crowds. He also taught while dining with small groups. Join us as we share these table stories, the habits worth learning, and the postures of a GRACE-FILLED Gospel! WEDNESDAYS AT THE TABLE: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS at 5:30 p.m. Join in a simple soup supper (along with kid-friendly options for ouryoung friends) at 5:30 p.m., followed by elective courses designed to deepen your faith! YOUNG AGES PRESCHOOL 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register your three- and four-year-olds for the 2023-2024 school year. New this year; a TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN for older four-year-olds and youngerfive-year-olds!PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING WORSHIP & FAMILY ACTIVITIES! www.firstchristianwf.com
First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: At worship on Easter Sunday morning, April 9, Rev. Michael Hansen, Senior Pastor of the Church, will preach. His sermon is titled “We Belong to Resurrection” and is based upon 1 Thessalonians 5:5-11. The Church’s Easter Sunday morning worship will be held at 10:30 A.M. in the Sanctuary. The Church will rejoice in Jesus’ conquering death and sin for us. Christian Education is available for all ages every Sunday morning at the Church between 9:30 and 10:15. All those in need of prayer or pastoral care are invited to contact the Church office.
First United Methodist Church of Iowa Park, 201 E. Bank: Come worship with us at 9 a.m. Sundays. Social distancing and safety precautions are observed. Currently we still are not having fellowship or Sunday school events.
First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls, 909 10th Street: Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 909 10th Street or live on TV-KJBO and online at www.FUMCWF.org/LIVE.
Floral Heights United Methodist Church, 2214 10th Street: Sunday, April 9 – Easter Sunday, 7:45 am – Breakfast @ the Heights, 9:00 am – Potluck Brunch, 10:10 am – Easter Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary & Facebook Live. Monday, April 10 Office Closed. Tuesday, April 11, 11:30 – 12:30 pm – Community Lunches, 3:30 - Sr. Adult Council. Wednesday, April 12, 9:00 am – Bible Study, 5:15 pm - Little Blessings choir, 6:00 pm – Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday, April 13, 6:30 am – Men’s Bible Study, 9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study, 9:30 am – Prayer Shawl Ministry, 11:30 – 12:30 pm – Community Lunches, 6:00 pm - Movie Night @ the Heights.
Gilbert Memorial C.M.E Church, 713 Redwood Avenue, Phone: 940-500-4548: Come worship with us. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Social distancing and safety precautions are observed. If you are unable to attend in person, services are available by phone: 346-248-7799. Meeting ID: 863-2539-6006# Zoom: 863-2539-6006. Bible Study first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. via phone and Zoom( use listed numbers).
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church will celebrate Women’s & Girls weekend April 14-16, 2023. Friday night at 6:30 p.m. we will open with a catered fellowship dinner at MT Pleasant fitness center at 809 Harding St. Dr. Frances Worthey of Waco, TX is the guest speaker. Saturday activities will include a prayer walk at 8:00 a.m. Sunday service will be at 10:00 a.m. Sister Beverly Foster of Mount Pleasant will be the speaker, and the Women’s Chorus will sing. The price for the dinner is $22. The deadline for the ticket purchase is April 12th. You may call 940-723-8592 for more information. All members are asked to use the Harding Street entrance and wear a face mask. If you can't make the service, the deacons will be available on the Bailey Street side of the church 30 minutes after service if you would like to contribute to the tithes, offering and receive the Lord's Supper. Sunday afternoon on Facebook, Pastor Castle will have Pulpit Echoes and a prayer. You may also use the Givelify app. If you have any questions, you may email mountpleasantbcwf@gmail.com.
New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1420 Borton Lane: New Jerusalem offers meals for shut-ins, food distribution through the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry, clothing and health checks on the fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon. Please contact the Rev. Angus Thompson, church pastor, at 940-766-4022 with questions. For more information about immunizations, contact Mary Ann Merriex at 940-322-5728.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4403 Phillips: The church will celebrate Easter with the last worship service before the church closes permanently. The last service will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 9. The church opened in 1951.
Trinity United Methodist Church: 5800 SW Parkway, (across from Memorial Stadium): All are welcome! Worship with us Sunday morning: Sunday School for all ages begins at 9 a.m. Morning Worship in person at 10 a.m. or live on FB facebook.com/trinitywf/ Pastor Jacob will speak from John 3:1-17. His sermon is “Not Condemnation.” Trinity UMC Food Pantry is available on the third Monday of each month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring a photo ID and proof of residence. Call 940-692-9995 for more information.
Wichita Falls Metropolitan Community Church, 1401 Travis (at 14th Street): As always, all are welcome. Visit us Sundays: 10:15 a.m. for study, 11 a.m. for adoration services . . . just late enough to get to sleep in! Casual comfort to finer dress embraced; no-negative-judgment zone. We mask up, check temperatures, sanitize in and out, social distance and care for our neighbors' health. Ours is a safe and affirming environment. We are also LGBTQ+ affirming. Children and youth welcome and included in service. Nursery available. Networking and lunch connections following (dutch treat). 1401 Travis Street. 940-322-4100, wfmccav@gmail.com, Join online at https://bit.ly/WFMCCWorship.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Church information April 8
