Church information for Feb. 3
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First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls: The church now offers six service times and locations between our three campuses each Sunday morning.
Our downtown campus, 1200 Ninth St., invites you to either our Blended Service with Choir and Orchestra at 9:30 a.m. in our Worship Center or one of two Contemporary Services at 11 a.m. — full band in our Worship Center and Acoustic Worship in our 11 East Service in our East Sanctuary. Our West Campus location, 4317 Barnett Road, offers two Contemporary Services at either 9:45 a.m. or 11 a.m. Our Church at Sheppard campus, 2101 Puckett Road, hosts a Contemporary Service at 11 a.m. Sunday mornings.
Family nights have returned! Join us at the downtown campus, meal at 5 p.m. and classes at 6:30 p.m.; church @Sheppard meal at 5:15 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m.; and west campus meal at 5:15 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m.
LIFE Groups are available for every age group. Special activities are held throughout the year. More information is available by going to www.fbcwf.org or by calling (940) 723-2764.
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, Feb. 4, the Rev. Michael Hansen, senior pastor of the church, will continue the winter sermon series “With People.” These sermons focus on qualities central to being disciples of Jesus. His sermon on Sunday is titled “Covenant” and is based on 1 Samuel 20:12-17.
Rev. Hansen will host lunch on Feb. 7 to discuss ways in which the church is growing and changing and what covenant partners can expect from congregational and ECO leaders. Those interested are invited to bring lunch for themselves and can RSVP on the church’s website r in the church office.
A lunch for newcomers will be served after worship on Feb. 11 for newcomers to the church to learn more about the church and what it means to be a covenant partner. Those interested can RSVP on the church’s website or in the church office.
Christian education for all classes will be 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday mornings.
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 join us for Sunday School at 9 a.m. and Worship is at 10. Join us on Facebook at First United Methodist Church of Iowa Park.
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 [email protected].
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: Latin Mass — the Extraordinary Mass in Gregorian Chant. Every Saturday at noon. Give us a call if you have questions (940-692-3392). www.SaintBenedictOrthodox.com
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, [email protected]. Join online at https://bit.ly/WFMCCWorship.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Church information for Feb. 3