Church information for Aug. 12
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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. in the 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.
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 at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
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, August 13, Rev. Michael Hansen, Senior Pastor of the Church, will preach. His sermon is titled “Taking Steps in God’s Path” and is based upon Psalm 25:4-10.Filled baskets for MSU international students are due tomorrow, August 13. The congregation will pray over the baskets on Sunday, August 20, and will hand out the filled baskets to MSU international students on Thursday, August 24, between 2 and 4 pm.On Sunday, August 20, the Church will hold its “Fall Kick-Off Lunch” in Fellowship Hall. Stay for a light lunch after worship for fellowship and information on Sunday school classes, ministry programs and ways to get involved in the mission of the Church.On Sunday, August 20, the congregation will observe the beginning of the school year during worship and share a special moment with children.The Church is seeking volunteers for the kids ministry. There is a variety of ways volunteers can come along side growing children and family ministry. Those with a call to serve and get more involved should complete the volunteer form on the Church’s website.August needs for the Interfaith Outreach Services food pantry are spaghetti sauce (large), mac and cheese, chili and crackers.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, face masks are optional. 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.
New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1701 Enterprise St., 940-767-2527. Worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Fellowship time and then Christian Education after the service. Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on the topic, "God Saves the People."
St. Benedict Orthodox Church: Latin Mass — the Extraordinary Mass in Gregorian Chant is every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Contact Father Peter Kavanaugh if you have any questions: 940-692-3392. St. Benedict Orthodox Church-One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.
Trinity United Methodist Church: 5800 Southwest 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.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Church information for Aug. 12
