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Religion 04-25-08

Mulhall-Orlando United Methodist
At the Mulhall United Methodist worship starts at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday. Children’s Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school fellowship is at 10:30 a.m. Bible study is every Monday at 6 p.m. We have a hospitality lunch the second Tuesday of every month at Noon.
At the Orlando United Methodist Church worship starts at 10:50 a.m. each Sunday. Adrian Pollard is pastor of both churches. Clothes Closet in the church is open the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Glencoe Church of Christ
Sunday school is held at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10 a.m. Children’s evening classes start at 5 followed by evening worship at 6.
We have classes for all ages.
More information can be found at <http://www. GlencoeCC.org>.
We are located at 301 N. Perry.

Evangelical Free
New Location: 424 Squires Street Suite 300 in The Frontier Engineering Building. We are an Evangelical Free Church that is firmly committed to serving the community. Join us Sunday mornings for contemporary worship and verse by verse teaching. Worship begins at 10. Child care provided for children five and under.
We meet Wednesday or Saturday nights in home groups for Bible study and fellowship. Adults and children welcome. Explore the many opportunities to serve in ministries throughout the community. Check us out.
Information: 743-1696, Community free@earthlink.net or www.communityfree.net.

Diamond Valley Community
Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Services are at 11 a.m. with our pastor, Cecil Riding In.
Wednesday night at 7 is Bible study. Children’s Church is also Wednesday night at 7.
The second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. is ladies’ fellowship in the church.
We are located six miles east of Stillwater on Diamond Valley Road.

St. James Orthodox Christian
Join us in the ancient services of preparation for and celebration Holy Easter (Pascha)
Great Friday (April 25) 3 p.m. Great Vespers, 6:30 p.m. Lamentations, Christ’s obedience unto death and burial.
Great and Holy Saturday (April 26) 9 a.m. Liturgy, 10:30 p.m. Rush Service and Pascha Liturgy
“Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is living?” Address: 1008 South Main.

Christian Science
Church and Sunday school begin at Seventh and Ridge Road at 11.
Two readers read the weekly Bible lesson on one of 26 subjects from the King James Bible and Science and Health, the pastor of this church.
The solo compliments the subject of the Bible lesson.
Sunday school students learn how prayer helps them choose between human solutions and God’s healing answers.
Wednesdays at 7:30, hear reports of healings through prayer alone. Reading Room is open at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Watch the weekly Bible lesson Mondays only at 6 a.m. on Channel 20
Hear Sentinel Radio, Sunday 9:30 a.m. KSPI-AM 780 and visit www.spirituality.com.

St. Francis of the Woods
We are an Ecumenical Center of Spiritual Renewal with a chapel, library and walking trails. Divine liturgy in the Apostolic tradition of the Eastern Orthodox faith with an open communion. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
We are 3/4 mile east of the Cimarron River on Highway 33. For more information call the Rev. Father James Riggs at 466-9953.

Apostolic Church
Are you dissatisfied with your relationship with God? Are you hungry for more of Him in you life? If you want different results in your walk with the Lord, you will have to do something different than you have been doing. The church that was born in the book of Acts is alive and well, right here in Stillwater. Come enjoy the presence of the Lord Jesus, with Spirit filled worship and praise, anointed preaching and wonderful fellowship. Bring the entire family and friends. Come be a part of God’s family at Apostolic Church. Worship times are Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Information: 624-0888. Address: 410 South Berry off Sixth Arrington.

Unitarian Universalist
May we know once again that we are not isolated beings but connected, in mystery and miracle, to the universe, to this community and to each other. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, led by the Rev. Doug Inhofe. Forum meets at 9 a.m. Childcare is provided 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Adult Religious class meets at 2:30 on Saturdays.
The church is located at 320 S. Stallard. Phone: 372-0620. E-mail: uuchstw@brightok.net Web: http://uustillwater.org.

Faith Arrow
Faith Arrow is a local church with a prophetic edge.
Meeting times: Sunday morning 10. Hands-On Prophetic School Tuesday night, 7. Intercessory prayer, Tuesday afternoon, 3-4.
Joe Schrader, is pastor. Daniel Schrader is worship leader. Address: 1002 E. Virginia Avenue, Suite A. Please use east entrance. Information: 377-7409 www.faitharrow. com.

New Beginnings Alliance
NBA is a place to make a fresh start with God, with one another, and with the world, meeting on Ninth Avenue, just west of the Post Office. Worship is each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. preceded by Equipping Classes at 9:30 a.m. At 6 p.m. is Senior High Bible Study and Ladies class: Living Free (Learning to Pray God's word). Wednesdays include International Fellowship and Bible Study at 6 p.m. and Youth Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.newbeginningsalliance.org/ for sermons and information or call Pastor Ritch Grimes at 372-8925. Youth Mission trip to Mexico is June 21-28.

Lost Creek United Methodist
This weekend features the Men’s Barbecue and Ladies’ Quilt Auction at Lost Creek on Saturday night. The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the auction of five beautiful quilts at 7 p.m.
On Sunday morning, the new Education Wing will be consecrated following a church dinner at noon.
Lost Creek is a church busy with the Lord’s work. We are located just minutes south of Stillwater on 80th Street between Western and Hwy. 177. Worship times are 8:30 and 11:00 each Sunday morning, with classes for all ages at 9:45. For more information, see our website is www.lostcreekumc.org.

Henderson Hills Baptist
Henderson Hills Baptist Church seeks to glorify God by helping people improve their relationship with God and each other. We meet Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. at Sangre Ridge Elementary. Children’s Ministry provided through 5th grade; youth, college, and adult Bible studies throughout the week. For more information, call 372-4639, visit www.hhbc.com, or visit church office at 117 W. 7th Ave.
Join us this week as we continue studying verse-by-verse through the book of Romans. Also, stick around after church on Sunday for free lunch and to participate in a prayer walk for the community of Stillwater.

Hope Stillwater
Hope of Glory Church of Stillwater is made up of people who love Jesus and serve Him at home and abroad. Hope of Glory worship begins at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. A nursery and children’s church is provided. Come as you are this Sunday as we experience the presence of God together. Hope of Glory meets at the Sheerar Auditorium which is located at Seventh and South Duncan. Hope of Glory house churches meet each week on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Call for times and locations. For more information about Hope Stillwater, visit our Website at www.hopestw. org or call 334-2110 for more information.

Lakeview
Church is a non-denominational church that provides Sunday Worship services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Promiseland (ages infant-Pre-K) and KidzChurch (ages Kindergarten-5th Grade) are available at both services. An exciting internship for 5th graders is offered during the 11:00 service, led by Jim and Christy Anderson.
Wednesday evening services begin at 7:00 p.m. Lakeview Student Ministries including Jr High Groups and Sr High Groups also meet each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
We are located at 1718 W. Lakeview, just a half mile West of Boomer Lake on Lakeview Road.

Mt. Zion Lutheran
Join Hands is a Thrivent sponsored event consisting of youth and adults working together for the benefit of others. For the past several years we have joined together to do spring clean up at church. All Zion members are encouraged and invited to join in with this project. We especially need Thrivent members, since this is a Thrivent project.
Coffee, doughnuts, and lunch will be provided by Thrivent. A list of projects has been prepared, so you can pick out the project that you are most comfortable doing. Bring tools and supplies like rakes, etc. vacuum cleaner and cleaning rags and buckets.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Buddy Harrell, Delles Eggers, or Arlene Riemer, Congregational Coordina-tors.
We plan to begin around 9 a.m. and work as long as your schedule allows.

Salem Lutheran
Through the Holy Spirit Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. We are reminded that the risen Christ dwells in us as the Spirit of truth. We receive this Spirit in baptism and pray that in gathering around the Lord's table the Spirit will transform us into body of Christ in the world.
Join us at 101 S. Duck Street as we gather to worship at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is between services at 9:15. Our Scriptures for this week are Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8- 20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21.
For more information call 372-3074 or e-mail salemelc@sbcglobal.net.

Islamic Society of Stillwater
All members of the Muslim Community in Stillwater would like to thank Mayor McMillian and his wife, and the great community of Stillwater for kindly accepting our invitation to the annual open house event (third Sunday of April).
Our weekly Friday (Jum’ah) Congregation Prayer starts at 1:35 p.m. We have five daily prayers at the Masque: Fajr: 5:45 a.m., Dhuhr:1:45 p.m., Asr: 5:30 p.m., Maghrib: 8:25 p.m., Isha: 9:50 p.m.
We are located at 616 N. Washington St. Visit the Website at www.isstillwater.org, call 405-377-5910 or send an e-mail to masjid_project@isstillwater.com.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Weekend Masses are on Saturday at 5 p.m., and Sunday at 8, and 10 a.m., and 1 p.m. (Spanish). Daily Masses are on Tuesday-Thursday at 8 a.m.; Friday at 12:10 p.m., Rosary follows.
First Friday Mass May 2, 12:10 p.m. Religious Education Classes, Bible study, Spanish classes in session. Altar Society meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Book Swap, Joan Wester Anderson’s talk on Angels.
Call St. Francis Xavier Parish Office at 372-6886, located at 416 W. 7th Street. The new Website is www.saintfrancisxavier-stillwaterok.org; e-mail - saintfrancis@suddenlink.net

Mehan Union
Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study (all ages) 6:30 p.m.
Jammers will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Always meets the last Tuesday of the month). Bring an instrument and join in or just come and enjoy the music and fellowship. Everyone welcome.
Mehan Church is located five miles South of Stillwater and six miles east on Mehan Road or from Ripley, two miles North and two miles West on Mehan Road.

Perkins Immanuel Baptist
Saturday is the Cimarron Association Women’s Day Retreat at Camp Lela, 9-12 p.m. At 6 that evening the IBC youth host an Adult Appreciation Dinner at church. Sunday is an all church finger food fellowship after evening service. AWANA Club awards service is May 4 at 6 p.m.
Kanice Freeman sang “Bring the Rain” before Brother Robins message “Abraham’s Obedience Test” from Genesis 22.
Lorayne Hughes, Pat Dumas, Elsie Bickell, and Mercedes Wyatt sang “Living for Jesus” before Brother Robin evening sermon from Colossians 2:1-7.
Come visit at 2415 E 104, just north of Perkins. Call 547-1222 or check www.immanuelbaptistperkins.org.

Sunnybrook Christian
People complain when life hurts. The bible offers a different option for people who remember God’s plan and God’s timing. This message will help us to celebrate the goodness of God even when life hurts.
Join us for the sermon series, “When Life Hurts”. Our worship service times are 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday school begins at 8:30 am and 9:30 am.
Sunnybrook Christian School will have their annual fundraiser on Sunday, after the services. Join us for a brisket lunch, pie auction and a silent auction.
Sunnybrook is located at the corner of Richmond and Perkins Roads.
Phone 377-0923, or visit www.sunnybrookcc.org

St. John Catholic
First Communion Saturday, 6 p.m. Mass. Fr. Stuart’s birthday party, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Masses: Saturday Vigil 6 p.m.; Sunday 9, 11:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. Student Mass; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 5:10 p.m.;
Wednesday 12:10 and 9 p.m.
Confession: Saturday 4:30-5:30 p.m. and by appointment.
Adoration: Monday 1-6:30 p.m.; Thursday 5:45-6:30p.m.; Friday 6-7p.m.;
Stephen Ministry: 405-372-6408; Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.; Address: 201 N. Knoblock.; 372-6408; www.stjohn-stillwater. org.

First Presbyterian Church – PC(USA)
Join us for worship at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. Communion is offered at the 8:30 a.m. service. The table is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ. Scott Foster, Phillips Seminary student, will preach at both services. The title of his sermon is “Spirit.” The Scripture lessons are Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14, 15-21. Nine Stephen Ministers will be commissioned during worship. Church School classes for all ages begin at 9:45 a.m.
PYG (Presbyterian Youth Group) does not meet. Youth return from EOP Retreat at 3:00 p.m.
Location: 524 S. Duncan. Telephone: 372-5580. Website: www.stillwaterfpc.org.

Buddhist Association
The meditation and Buddhist discussion group will meet on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in 420 OSU Student Union. This will be the last meditation session until the beginning of the fall semester.
Individuals from all spiritual journeys and religious faiths are welcome to come together. Beginners are welcome. Meditation instruction will be provided. One can attend all or part of the meeting.
For more information on the Buddhist Association, please visit the web site: www.baosu.wikispaces.com.

Eagle Heights Baptist
EHBC meets at 9 and at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday for worship or for bible study classes. Eat for Missions will be Sunday after church. Youth groups meet at 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Celebrate Recovery meets at 6 p.m. OSU-EHBC Coffee Shop will be open 5 p.m. to midnight each evening during Finals Week.
Women’s bible studies are on Wednesdays at Noon and at 6:30 p.m. Men’s bible study is on Monday evening at 6:30.
For information, please call 624-3422 or e-mail mhardy@eagleheights.com.

Solid Rock
Sunday morning worship begins at 10 a.m. Pastor Dan Yankunas will conclude the series entitled "God's Financial Plan For Man." The title of this week's message is, "It's Time To Obey." The SRC Praise Team and Band will minister.
There are classes for all ages of children up to age 11 during the service. Wednesday night services begin at 6:30. The I.M.P.A.C.T. Youth meet during the mid-week service.
SRC is a church that preaches the Word of faith and is located at 2917 East Sixth Street. Phone 743-4128 or log onto www.solidrockchurch-stillwater.org for more information.

East Sixth Street Church Of Christ
We have Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and will study the life of King Solomon.
At 10:30 a.m. we assemble to worship God. Each Sunday we sing praise, pray to our Heavenly Father and remember the death of Jesus, by partaking of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine. The sermon: “Seeking Heaven.”
At 6 p.m. we assemble to worship God in spirit and truth. The sermon: “The Courage Of Esther.”
We have Bible classes on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The adult class will study 1 John, chapter 1. For more information call Percy Wilson at 780-7192.

Highland Park Free Will Baptist
Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School. Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Brandon Mitts' sermon in the Morning Worship Service will be "Why Patience Is Possible" from James 5: 7-11. Interim Pastor Norman Richmond will be speaking in the Evening Service on “Walking In Love.” Sunday Evening Worship begins at 6:00. Also TREK, for Junior High and Y-FI for older teens begin at 6 PM.
Wednesday services include AWANA, which begins at 6:30 p.m., and Teen and Adult Bible Studies, which begin at 7 p.m.
The church is located at 1402 East Sixth Ave.

First Baptist
STUDYFirst, our study hall for OSU students, begins Saturday and runs through Wednesday, from 7-11 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments and encouragement will be served in large amounts. All students welcome. We will pray for your success on exams.
Sundays we have Bible study at 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:50, broadcast live each week on KGFY 105.5 FM, and Evening Worship at 6. We recognize our OSU seniors Sunday morning. Business meeting follows Evening Worship this Sunday.
First Baptist Church is at 701 S. Duncan. For more information, contact us at 372-5212.

Stillwater Church of Christ
The morning sermon will be presented by Dean Bryce and is titled "Learning From Fools" taken from Luke 14:25-33. We would love for you to visit one of our Bible classes and worship service this coming Sunday and anytime you are able to do so. Bible classes start at 9 a.m. with the worship service starting at 10:10. We also have an evening service at 5. Our Wednesday night Bible study begins at 7 along with our University Center Praise Service and our International Classes teaching English through a study of the Gospel of Luke. For more information please call the church office at 372-7439 or visit our website at www.stillwatercoc.org.

Highland Park United Methodist
HPUMC welcomes everyone to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday’s worship will feature a sermon entitled, “Give It a Try,” from Rev. Derrek Belase. This is the last in the sermon series is entitled, “Join the Resurrection Conspiracy.” It will focus on scripture from 1st Peter 3:13-22.
HPUMC offers special ministry groups for men, women, children and those who knit. We also have a chancel choir that sings during worship.
For more information about HPUMC, see our Web site: www.highlandparkumc.org or call us at 372.8001. We are located at 524 N. Stallard.

First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ
Senior Minister Owen Cayton’s message will be “Which Came First the Christian or the Grace?” based on John 14:15-21 and Psalm 66:8-20 for both the Traditional Service at 9 a.m. and the Contemporary Service at 11:10. Sunday School is at 9:10 a.m. and Kids’ Own Worship, PreK-5th grade, is available during the Contemporary Service.
We are at 411 W. Mathews, 372-7722 or firstchristianstill@firstchristianstillwater.org.
Visit our website www.fcc-stw.org.

The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (2nd Ward)
Our 9 a.m. Sunday worship meeting will be in the new building (Stake Center) address 2324 W. 26th, corner of Western and 26th streets. Sunday (5:30 p.m.) – Stake Center Dedication
Sunday, canning orders due to Jeanie Mitchell. Friday, May 2 (6:30-7:30 p.m.) - Young Women “dessert auction” for camp. Call 372-3219.

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We invite you to bring your family and friends to LifeChurch.tv this weekend. Choose from three experience times - Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 10 or 11:30 a.m. We are located at the corner of Country Club and Lakeview. Visit www.lifechurch.tv for more information.

Methodist Protestant
Rev. Daniel Devers read the scripture and led the service while his twin brother, Dustin Devers played for the Hymns. The Holy Spirit was active among us. We are still studying "Sanctification" during Open Worship. Next Sunday the Rev. Allen L. Gharet, who pastored several United Methodist Churches in the past, will bring our message during the Traditional Worship Service.
Sunday
9:30 a.m., fellowship. 10 a.m. Open Worship - Continue study of "Sanctification.” 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Message by Rev. Allen L. Gharet. Thursday, 7 p.m.- Finish up study of Wesleyan Terminology.

First United Methodist
Stan Warfield, pastor, will preach Sunday at First United Methodist Church. The title of his sermon will be, “It is Time for a Faith that is Cool”, based on text taken from Acts 7:55 - 60. Worship is at 8:30 and 11:10 a.m. at our Seventh and Duck location and at 11:00 a.m. at our South Husband location.
Steve Roach, associate pastor will preach this Sunday at our Southern Heights location, 2823 S. Husband, at 11:00 a.m. The title of his sermon will be, “Keeping the Commandment of Love”, based on text taken from John 14:15-21.

Calvary Assembly of God
Everyone is invited for coffee and donuts Sunday morning, starting at 8:30 a.m. Sunday School follows at 9:30, and morning praise and worship at 10:30. Sunday evening service starts at 6 p.m.
Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. are Family Nights, with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, youth service for teens, and adult worship in the sanctuary.
Thursday, is the Women's Ministries monthly meeting. We are located at 2315 E. McElroy. For more information, please contact the church office at 743-4936.

Community of Faith Fellowship
Community of Faith Fellowship (CFF) is a missionary church plant dedicated to gathering, growing, equipping, and sending out its members into the world. Contemporary Praise and worship starts at 11:00 a.m. in the basement of the BCM building across the street from Theta Pond, 1015 W. University.
Childcare and Bible based activities are available for the kids.
This Sunday is "Feed the Sheep Sunday", so please come and visit and enjoy a physical and spiritual meal. For more information, visit www.churchoncampus.com, or call Pastor Chris Reding at (405) 377-8368.

University Heights Baptist
John Bugg will begin his pastorate at University Heights Baptist Church, 323 S. Knoblock, this Sunday in the 10:30 a.m. service.
The topic for his sermon is “Following Christ,” Matthew 16:13-28. Graduating university students will also be recognized.
Youth and university students will have a picnic at Boomer Park after the Service.
TeamKids, K-5th, will meet at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. “Breakfast” will be served from 9-11 p.m. to University students in preparation for finals week. Call 372-2744 for more information.

Grace Church Stillwater (PCA)
Grace Church Stillwater is a community of faith that emphasizes strong biblical teaching through a service that reflects the historic and modern church.
Pastor Jonathan Dorst will continue teaching through a series called "On the Night When He Was Betrayed” - from the New Testament book of John chapters 14-17.
We meet for worship Sundays in Westwood Elementary School, corner of Sixth and Kings, at 10:20 a.m. and Theology Breakfast classes at 9:30 a.m. Children’s classes provide a safe place for kids to learn biblical truth and have fun.
Our office is at the corner of Seventh and Main. Information: 334-2188 or www.gracestillwater.us.

Victory Christian Center
We invite you to come and worship with us this week.
We are located at 3304 N. Perkins Road.
Our services are Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. as LaVerne and Edith Tripp will be with us.
For more information or flyers on this meeting, call us at 624-9354.

St. Andrews Episcopal
Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:15.
Supervised child-care for infants and toddlers will be provided during the 10:30 Service.
A prayer group will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. There will be a service of Holy Eucharist Wednesday at 10 a.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. will be a Healing Service and Eucharist followed by The Order of St. Luke Meeting and study at 8. St. Andrews Choir will rehearse Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

        

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