Wichita Falls area church briefs for Sept. 10

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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! August 14-Sept 11: "TEACH US TO PRAY-The Lord's Prayer." WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP: 5:30 Brown Bag Fellowship, 6:00pm "The Neighborhood" Worship Service. "SACRED PATHWAYS" 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. www.firstchristianwf.com

First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: At 10:30 A.M. worship this Sunday, September 11, Rev. Michael Hansen, Senior Pastor of the Church, will preach. His message will resume the sermon series on “Living Good News.” His sermon this Sunday is titled “Come and Feast” and is based upon Luke 14:12-24.The Church’s Student Ministry will enjoy “Mini Golf” at The Family Fun Zone, on Saturday, September 24, at 3 P.M. You may RSVP on the Church’s website, myfirstpres.org, under “Events,” or contact Rev. Michael Morris.The Kids Ministry JAM, also known as Joy And Music, will happen every Wednesday evening from 5-6 P.M. We will begin with bells, dig deeper with Bible study and end with kids choir. The group will meet in the Kids Music Room.At 10:30 worship, on September 18, the Church will recognize Rev. Dr. Isaac Butterworth as the Church’s Pastor Emeritus. A light reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.A new Christian Education class based upon John Stott’s “Basic Christianity” will begin at 9:30 A.M. on September 11 in the Harvey Conference Room. Christian Education is available for all ages every Sunday morning at the Church between 9:30 and 10:15.The Youth Group will meet Sunday evenings between 5:00 and 6:30 in the Undercroft.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.

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 brand new website and see who we are: Our beliefs, our activities, our past, and our dreams for the future. Come to our Open House 3-5 p.m., Saturday, September 10. We will offer tours, popcorn, musical presentations, Dippin’ Dots for the first 100, games, a bouncy house, and welcoming hearts and minds.

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. Matthew Baptist Church: The church will have a 101st Anniversary Celebration 11 .m. Sunday, Sept. 25. Our speaker will be Jeremiah Reese, and at 3:30 p.m. the guest speaker will be Dr. Bishop, Roosevelt Vinson. The community and city are welcome to come celebrate with us.

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 Pkwy. (across from Memorial Stadium): Worship with us Sunday morning. Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m. live on FB facebook.com/trinitywf/. Come as a family, join us for Messy Church, a family ministry, each second Sunday of the month 4-5:30 p.m. Great family fun, games, food, Bible teaching, and ministry to all ages. Next session is September 11, “Building Kites.” Trinity UMC Food Pantry is available on the third Monday of each month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Next drive-thru distribution is September 19. 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.

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