Church information for Oct. 22-28
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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 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: 8:40am (Chapel) and 10:45am (Sanctuary) or watch service on our website or YouTube anytime Sermon Series Sept. 18-Oct 23: "THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY." WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP: 5:30 Brown Bag Fellowship, 6:00pm "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 everyWorship 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, October 23, Rev. Michael Hansen, Senior Pastor of the Church, will continue the sermon series on “Reformed and Being (Re)formed.” This Sunday’s sermon is about “Stewardship” and is based upon Matthew 25:14-30.A Congregational Meeting of all Covenant Partners of the Church will be held immediately after 10:30 A.M. Worship this Sunday.Trunk or Treat will be held on October 30, between 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. in the field between the Church and First Christian Church. The event is sponsored jointly by the Church and First Christian Church. Trunk or Treat, fall goodies, bounce house and more are offered.The Kids Ministry JAM, also known as Joy And Music, is held every Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. The event begins with bells, continues with Bible study and ends with kids choir. The group will meet in the Kids Music Room.The Youth Group will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. in the Undercroft.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. At this time 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, Oct. 23 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost, 7:45 am – Breakfast @ the Heights, 9:00 am – Sunday School, 10:10 am – Worship in the Sanctuary & Facebook Live, 5:00 - 7:00 pm – Chili Cook-off & Talent Show. Tuesday, Oct. 25,11:30 – 12:30 pm – Community Lunches. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 9:00 am – Bible Study, 5:00 pm – Fellowship Dinner, 5:15 pm – Little Blessings Choir, 6:00 pm –Wesleyan Roots Bible Study, 6:00 pm – Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 am – Men’s Bible Study, 9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study, 11:30 – 12:30 pm – Community Lunches.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church: Sunday School 9-10 a.m. Morning worship will start at 10 a.m. 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: Join us at 1701 Enterprise Street, near the Sheppard AFB. At 10 a.m. each Sunday, we gather for Sunday worship, followed by a time of fellowship and Christian Education classes. We offer a nursery. Visit our website and see who we are.
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.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1417 11th St.: Sunday, Oct. 23, Bible Study 9:00 am, Divine Service 10:15 am. Wednesday, Oct. 26, Bell Choir Practice 6-7 pm. Thurs., Oct. 27, Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am, Crochet Camp 1:30 pm. Sun., Oct. 30, Bible Study 9:00 am, Divine Service 10:15 am, Fun & Games 4 pm.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4403 Phillips: Trinity Presbyterian Church hosts in-person worship services at 11 a.m. on Sunday at 4403 Phillips. Social distancing remains in practice.
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 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. live on FB facebook.com/trinitywf/ Pastor Jacob Fields’ sermon is: “Some Trusted in Themselves” based on Luke 18:9-14. Monday evening Pastor’s Bible Study meets October 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Join us for Messy Church, a family ministry, each 2ndSunday of the month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Great family fun, games, food, Bible teaching, and ministry to all ages. Next session is November 13. Come as a family! Trinity UMC Food Pantry is available on the 3rdMonday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Next drive-thru distribution is November 21, 2022. Please bring photo ID and proof of residence. “Trunk or Treat” will be held in our parking lot on Monday, October 31 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Join us for a safe alternative! Call 940-692-9995 for more information.
Our Lady Queen of Peace: Our Lady Queen of Peace Altar Society is hosting their annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday- November 6 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This will be DRIVE-THRU ONLY. Please enter the parking lot at 2601 Lansing. This is a home cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal that you will surely not want to miss out on. Cost is $12 for Adults and $6 for children (10 and under). Tickets may be purchased from any Altar Society Member or at the Church Office M-F.
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 Oct. 22-28
