Church information for Oct. 7
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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. 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.
First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: At worship this Sunday morning, October 8, Rev. Michael Morris, Associate Pastor of the Church, will preach. His sermon is the first in a series of sermons based upon the Epistle of 1 John. His sermon is titled “Relationships that Form Us: THE WORD.” and is based upon 1 John 1-4.Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the study of the Gospel of Mark on Sundays between 9:30 and 10:15 A.M. The group will use the “Explore” Bible study series. Meetings are in the Undercroft. For questions, please contact Rev. Michael Morris at the Church office.On Wednesday, October 11, the Church’s youth group will participate in Fields of Faith at Memorial Stadium, between 6:30 and 8:00 P.M. A tail gate will begin at 5:00 P.M. when participants can hang out and meet other students.The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in the Sanctuary on Sunday, October 15, following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to elect Elders and Deacons to serve in the Class of 2026. Nominees will be listed in the Church Bulletin.You can support TLC and take care of dinner by ordering dinner by Wednesday, October 11. The menu and ordering information can be located on the Church’s website.Congregational Life will present the monthly Family Night Supper on October 18, at 6:00 P.M. The menu is German themed with brats and potatoes.Middle and high school students are invited to the Annual Corn Maze Festival on Saturday, October 21, at 4:00 P.M. Please RSVP.The annual Trunk or Treat will be held across the street at First Christian Church on October 29, between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. Volunteers are needed to provide children and families a safe and positive environment to celebrate fall and Halloween.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.
Freedom Baptist Church, 3800 Shasta Dr.: A GoFundMe has started to accept donations for the Freedom Baptist Church that was damaged by a fire Sept. 18. Donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ckk5kg-restore-freedom.
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).
New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1701 Enterprise, 940-767-2527: Worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Fellowship time and Christian Education following the worship service.
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, newhopepresbyterian.org. Worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday. The choir will be back from their summer break! Fellowship and Christian Education classes will follow the worship service.
St. Benedict Orthodox Church: Latin Mass — the Extraordinary Mass in Gregorian Chant. Every Saturday at noon. 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 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 Oct. 7
