Wichita Falls area church information for June 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 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: Sunday morning worship: 8:40 a.m. (chapel) and 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary or watch the service on our website or YouTube anytime.
When you think of remarkable characters from the Bible, several rise to the top. During June, we will dive into the stories of ordinary men and women who did extraordinary things for God. Join in the "Good to Great" worship series Sundays at 8:40 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. bring a brown bag supper, enjoy fellowship (along with kid-friendly options for our young friends) at 5:30 p.m., followed at 6 p.m. by a casual service. The Bible is full of lengthy narratives, but it also includes some practical short stories. Join us for one-hit wonders as we look at several of these short stories on Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Young Ages Preschool 2023-2023 school year registration is now open. New this year — Transitional Kindergarten class. All registrations should be completed online.
First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: At worship this Sunday morning, June 11, Rev. Michael Hansen, Senior Pastor of the Church, will continue the two-week sermon series he began last Sunday on giving. His sermon this Sunday is titled “Bible Basics on Giving, Part 2” and is based upon Matthew 6:19-21.
The Church’s Kids Ministry will hold a series of “Kids Wisdom Weavers” for children who have completed kindergarten to 5th grade. These are a series of sessions about crafting and conversations about who God made us to be as image bearers in Christ. The events will be held between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. beginning June 16 and continuing on July 14 and August 3.
Students who have completed kindergarten up to 5th grade are invited to attend the Kids Angler’s Club to be held on multiple dates. The first event will be held on June 12 from 6-8 p.m. at a “fishing hole” in Wichita Falls or the surrounding area. Jesus said to be fishers of men. With these events, kids are learning about putting out lines and nets for fish and friends alike. Those interested should RSVP through the Church office or on the Church website, myfirstpres.org.
The Annual Fish Fry will be held on Wednesday, June 21, beginning at 6 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. Those interested should RSVP in the Church office or on the Church’s website. The cost is $6.00 per person or $20.00 for a family of 4 or more.
The Deacon Acts ministry is available for visits, support and care for the homebound, assisted living and healthcare Covenant Partners and friends of the Church. If there is a need that a Church Deacon can help you with (or you know of someone who would be encouraged by an act of the Deacons), please contact the Church office.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.
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: 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.
St. Benedict Orthodox Church: A downtown prayer for America peaceful Eucharistic Procession will be 8 p.m. Saturday, June 17, hosted by St. Benedict church. The procession is open to all people for the sake of prayer, unity, heath and well-being in America. Meet up at Park Central at the intersection of 8th Street and Scott Avenue.
Latin Mass — the Extraordinary Mass in Gregorian Chant is every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Contact Fr. Peter Kavanaugh if you have any questions: 940-692-3392. St. Benedict Orthodox Church-One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.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/ 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.
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