Wichita Falls area church information Nov. 26 through Dec. 2
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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: 8:40 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, November 27, the first Sunday in Advent, Rev. Michael Hansen, Senior Pastor of the Church, will preach. He will begin an Advent sermon series titled “Ancient Promise Living Hope.” His sermon is titled “The Righteous Branch” and is based upon Jeremiah 33:14-16.Sales of Poinsettias began on November 20 and will continue until December 4. The cost is $15 per plant. The proceeds benefit Presbyterian Children Home and Services. You can obtain an order form from the Church office.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 will observe a night of Christmas Joy on December 1 at 6:00 in the Sanctuary. Music will be offered by the Church’s Music Department, TLC and the FPC Kids Choir. The event will be followed by light refreshments in the Narthex.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 Youth Ministry will sponsor a Progressive Dinner on December 16, beginning at 6:00 P.M. Appetizers, entrees and desserts will be offered in the homes of members of the Church. Participants will meet at the Church. If you intend to attend, please RSVP in the Church office.A candle light Christmas Eve worship service will be held on December 24 at 6:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary.Children and families are invited to participated in “One Starry Night” on December 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in Fellowship Hall. One Starry Night brings Bethlehem to life and allows children and families to experience the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.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.
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. Matthew Baptist Church, 412 Dallas St.: Antioch Baptist Church will host a celebration of 18 years of leadership for Pastor Doris Smith. Celebration will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the church with guest speaker Minister Shirelle Taylor of Antioch Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend.
St Paul Lutheran Church, 1417 11th St.: Sun., Nov. 27, Bible Study 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Church Decorating, Stewardship Mtg. Wed., Nov. 30, Bell Choir Practice 6-7 pm. Thurs., Dec. 1, Crochet Camp. Sun., Dec. 4, Bible Study 9:00 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Trustees/Evangelism/Education/Stewardship Mtgs., Elders Mtg., Fun & Games 4 pm. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4403 Phillips: Trinity Presbyterian Church will not have in-person worship services on Sunday, November 27. Beginning Sunday, December 4, 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! Worship with us Sunday morning, November 27, 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 will speak from Matthew 24:36-48 “Keep Watch, Take Heart.” Monday evening Pastor’s Bible Study will meet December 5,2022 at 5:30 p.m. December Special Services/Events:
December 10 – 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast
December 11 – 4:00 p.m. Messy Church – Birthday Party for Jesus
December 16 – 11:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry
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.
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: Wichita Falls area church information Nov. 26 through Dec. 2
