Church information for Dec. 17-23
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First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls: You will not want to miss this year’s celebration of Christmas in the Falls. Get your tickets today. You can open our church app, or go to https://brushfire.com/fbcwf/fbcwforg
The Worship Choir and Orchestra and Kids Praise will be joined by the Rider High School Drum line and our very special guest, Jody McBrayer, of Avalon on Sunday December 11 at 3 PM and 6 PM.
We invite you to join us at any of our services. The Downtown campus, 1200 9th 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 and 11 a.m. The West Campus, 4317 Barnett Road, has Contemporary Services at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. The Church at Sheppard, 2101 Puckett, will offer Contemporary Services at 9:45 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: PLEASE COME WORSHIP WITH US THIS WEEK. COME CELEBRATE CHRIST WITH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Bring your Family & Friends. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 8:40 a.m. (Chapel) and 10:45am (Sanctuary) or watch service on our website or YouTube anytime. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP: 5:30 Brown Bag Fellowship, 6 p.m. "The Neighborhood" Worship Service. Discussion series: "RADICAL HOSPITALITY." Please plan to gather with us - WE WELCOME EVERYONE OPEN COMMUNION: The Lord's Supper or Communion is offered at every Worship to all those who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING WORSHIP & FAMILY ACTIVITIES, etc. www.firstchristianwf.com
First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: At 10:30 A.M. worship this Sunday, December 18, the fourth Sunday in Advent, Rev. Michael Hansen, Senior Pastor of the Church, will preach. He will continue the Advent sermon series titled “Ancient Promise, Living Hope.” His sermon is titled “Our Restoration” and is based upon Zephaniah 3:14-20.
The Outreach Committee has set up an “Angel Tree” in the Atrium. Please remember to take a ball off the Angel Tree to provide Christmas gifts to the foster children of Presbyterian Children Home and Services.
The Church is offering an Advent Devotional titled “The Promised One.” A copy may be obtained from the Church office or in the Narthex.
The Church will hold a “Birthday Breakfast for Jesus” on December 18 beginning at 9:30 A.M. in the old Theatre at the Church.
Beth Barnard, Director of TLC, has accepted a position as Instructor of Early Childhood Education at MSU. The Congregation will celebrate her service to the Church during worship on December 18 with a reception and light refreshments to follow.
A candle light Christmas Eve worship service will be held on December 24 at 6:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary.
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, Dec. 18 – 4th Sunday of Advent, 7:45 am – Breakfast @ the Heights, 9:00 am – Sunday School, 10:10 am – Worship in the Sanctuary & Facebook Live, 6:00 pm – Adult Bible Study, 6:00 pm – Youth Progressive Dinner. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 11:30 – 12:30 pm – Community Lunches. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 9:00 am – Bible Study, 5:15 pm – Little Blessings Choir, 6:00 pm – Blue Christmas Service in the Chapel, 6:00 pm – Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday, Dec. 22, 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. Saturday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve, 7 pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship in the Sanctuary.
Gilbert Memorial C.M.E Church, 713 Redwood Avenue, Phone: 940-500-4548, Rev. Tammy Black, Pastor, Rev. Vincent Black, Minister: Come worship with us. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. 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 1st & 3rd Wednesday @7p.m. via phone & Zoom( use above numbers).
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church: All members are asked to use the Harding St. 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 Hope Presbyterian: New Hope Presbyterian Church will host the their Christmas Eve Communion Service 7 p.m. Dec. 24. The service will include the celebration of Holy Communion at the Lord’s table. Everyone is welcome at the Lord’s table at New Hope Presbyterian Church. We will host an intimate Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 25. New Hope is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and dedicated to glorify God through Reformed worship, inclusive membership, mission outreach, and stewardship of God’s creation.
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: Worship services will be at 4 p.m., followed by Bible study, at 4403 Phillips.
Trinity United Methodist Church: 5800 SW Parkway, (across from Memorial Stadium): All are welcome!
December Special Services/Events:
December 18 – 10:00 a.m. Children sing
December 21 – 5:00 p.m. Blue Christmas Service
December 24 – 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 25 – 10:00 a.m. Worship with Wesley UMC
Trinity UMC Food Pantry is available on the 3rd Monday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Next drive-thru distribution is December 19, 2022. Please bring 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 TEMPS, SANITIZE IN/OUT, SOCIAL DISTANCE, AND CARE FOR OUR NEIGHBOR'S 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 for Dec. 17-23
