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First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls: A Love & Respect Marriage event will be March 5 with author Emerson Eggerichs. He and his wife Sarah will talk about various topics about marriage. The event will begin at 4:15 pm at the downtown worship center. Tickets cost $20 per person or $35 per couple. Childcare is available for $5 per child with event registration. Register online here: fbcwf.org/loveandrespect Or at event centers on any campus.
We invite you to join us in any of our services. The Downtown campus, 1200 Ninth Street, will host their co-ed worship with choir, honors group and orchestra on Sundays at 8:15am Contemporary worship is offered at both 9:45am and 11am The West Campus, 4317 Barnett Road, has contemporary music Services at 9:45 and 11:00 every Sunday. Sheppard’s Church, 2101 Puckett, will offer concurrent services at 9:45am and 11am Life groups are available every Sunday for all ages. Sunday morning services are broadcast live on CFNT, channel 10 cable or air on 1/20 or 1/24 every Sunday at 8:15am and 11am. Services are also streamed on our website and Facebook page .
First Christian Church, 3701 Taft Boulevard, 940-692-2282, www.firstchristianwf.com: COME CELEBRATE CHRIST WITH THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH! Bring your family and friends! AT THE TABLE: SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 8:40am (Chapel) and 10:45am (Sanctuary) or watch the feature on our website (www.firstchristianwf.com) or YouTube anytime! Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is either going to a meal or leaving a meal. His teaching didn’t just take place in front of large crowds. He also taught at mealtimes with small groups. Join us as we share these table-stories, habits worth learning, and postures for a GRACE-FILLED Gospel! WEDNESDAY AT THE TABLE: WEDNESDAY EVENING @ 17:30. Join in for a simple soup dinner (along with kid-friendly options for our young friends) at 5.30pm, followed by elective classes designed to deepen your faith! YOUNG AGES PRESCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR ON FRIDAY MARCH 3! Enroll your three- and four-year-olds for the 2023-2024 school year. New this year; a TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN for older four-year-olds and younger five-year-olds! CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING WORSHIP AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES! www.firstchristianwf.com
First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: At 10:30 am Sunday morning, February 26, the Rev. Michael Morris, associate pastor of the Church, will be preaching. His sermon continues the series of winter sermons on the Disciplines for the Christian Life. It is titled “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: Simplicity” and is based on Romans 8:1-11. “Rise Against Hunger” will be held on Sunday, February 26, in the Fellowship Hall, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM The event offers groups a fun and educational way to literally lend a hand to hungry people around the world . Families are welcome. IF: FPC WF will be held March 3 from 6:15pm to 9:30pm and March 4 from 9am to 4pm Attendees will come together to reclaim discipleship as God’s means to change the world through Jesus Christ. Christian education is available for all ages every Sunday morning at the Church from 9:30 to 10:15. Anyone in need of prayer or pastoral care is encouraged to contact the Church office.
Iowa Park First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Bank: Come and pray with us on Sundays at 9:00. Social distancing and safety measures are respected. We do not currently have any scholarships or Sunday School events yet.
First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls909 10th Street: Worship Sundays at 10:30 at 909 10th Street or live on TV-KJBO and online at www.FUMCWF.org/LIVE.
Gilbert Memorial CME Church, 713 Redwood Avenue, Phone: 940-500-4548, Rev. Tammy Black, pastor, Rev. Vincent Black, minister: Come worship with us. Sunday School starts at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. 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. First and Third Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00pm via phone and Zoom (use numbers listed).
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church: All members are requested to use the Harding Street entrance and wear a face mask. If you are unable to attend the service, deacons will be available on the Bailey Street side of the church 30 minutes after the service if you wish to contribute to tithes by offering and receiving the Lord’s Supper. Sunday afternoon on Facebook, Pastor Castle will have Pulpit Echoes and a prayer. You can also use the Givelify app. If you have any questions, you can send an email to [email protected].
New Baptist Church in Jerusalem, 1420 Borton Lane: New Jerusalem offers inmate meals, food distribution through the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank mobile pantry, clothing, and health checkups on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to noon. Please contact the Rev. Angus Thompson, pastor of the church, at 940-766-4022 with questions. For more information about vaccinations, contact Mary Ann Merriex at 940-322-5728.
Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4040 York: Fish fry and Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent: Knights of Columbus no. 1473 are hosting a fish fry from 5-6.30pm in the Great Hall. Plates are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Takeout is available. Via Crucis every Friday of Lent starting at 19:00 in the Church. Stations at 3pm on Good Friday – 7th April. Parish Lenten Mission: We invite you to join us for our Parish Lenten Mission – Keeping the Faith presented by Father John Broussard, CPM. The mission will be held in the Church every evening at 7 pm starting on Sunday 26 March and will end on Tuesday 28 March.
Metropolitan Community Church of Wichita Falls, 1401 Travis (at 14th Street): As always, all are welcome. Come and see us on Sundays: 10:15 for study, 11:00 for worship services. . . late enough to go to sleep! Casual comfort at the finest dress embraced; area without negative rating. We mask up, check temperatures, sanitize inside and out, social distance and take care of the health of our neighbors. Ours is a safe and affirming environment. We are also affirming LGBTQ+. Children and young people welcome and included in the service. Nursery available. This is followed by networking and connections for lunch (Dutch treat). Via Travis 1401. 940-322-4100, [email protected], register online at
