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Alva Church of God

Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Alva Church of God is located at 517 Ninth St. in Alva, and can be found on the web at http://www.AlvaChurchOfGod.org.

Alva Friends Church

Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m .; coffee and donut fellowship at 10:10 a.m .; worship at 10:30 a.m. Alva Friends Church is on the corner of College Avenue and Center Street.

Avard Christian Church

Sunday services are from 2-4 p.m. Avard Christian Church is 7 miles west of Alva on Highway 64 and 7 miles south on County Road 370, or 6 miles south on Highway 281 and 7 miles west on Garvin Rd. Avard Christian Church, Rt. 2 Box 92, Alva, OK 73717. Pastor Neal Gordon, 580-431- 2646; cell 580-430-8464.

Barnes Street Church of Christ

Sunday worship services will be at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. (7 p.m. during daylight savings time). Visitors are most welcome to attend the worship services. For more information, contact Landis Trekell (327-0865), Andrew Rhodes (327-3368), Brian Gaddy (327-5130) or Gray Fields (327-6676).

Bible Baptist Church

Saturday, June 3: Our Ladies' Spring Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. All are invited.

Sunday, June 4: Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. There are graded classes for children, a teen class and two adult classes. Our worship service starts at 11 a.m. We are continuing our Pillars of Faith sermon series as we look at Elijah. Teen Impact meets at 5 p.m. A mandatory parent and camp counselor meeting is today at 5 p.m. Evening service will start at 6 p.m. All campers will need to be at the church by 8 a.m. to load for departure to camp.

Tuesday, June 6: Celebrate Recovery meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30–8:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-based recovery program to help provide a safe place to discover a Savior who can give freedom from hang ups, hurts and habits. Everyone is invited to attend.

Wednesday, June 7: Prayer and Bible study will be at 7 p.m.

As always, transportation and nurseries are available for all services. We look forward to having you and your family visit us this Sunday!

Capron United Methodist Church

Come visit us at the little church on the prairie. Church service at 9:30 a.m.

Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church

Pastor Harold Henson and the Cedar Grove family invite you and your family to join us as we learn truths of Jesus' love, grace, forgiveness, joy and fellowship in 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship. We would love to get to know YOU!

Our Worker Appreciation Truck Stop is back up and running on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

The church is located 7 miles west of Alva, on U.S. Highway 64, turn north onto County Road 370, drive 10 miles to the S curve, and take half of the S and straight onto Major Road. The church is located 2 miles west on Major Road. Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church, 35021 Major Road, Alva, OK 73717.

College Hill Church of Christ

Sunday Bible class for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Following the weekly fellowship lunch, the afternoon service will begin at 12:45 p.m. Don't miss a Sunday with our great Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

From our family to yours, we sincerely invite you to worship God with us this coming Sunday. Be encouraged and lifted up as we sing songs of praise, lift up our prayers to God, observe the Lord's Supper, and hear a portion of His eternal word. You will be sure to enjoy our “no visitor left behind” policy which means that, as a visitor, yo14 will be greeted and we would love the opportunity to get to know you more.

Dacoma United Methodist Church

Adult Sunday school is held from 8:15-8:45 a.m. Fellowship coffee and doughnuts are at 8:45-9 a.m. Worship service is from 9-10 a.m. At noon is lunch at the church.

All visitors are welcome at Dacoma United Methodist Church, which is located at 900 Main St., Dacoma, Oklahoma. If you have a need, contact Rev. John Bizzell at 580-541-8381.

First Assembly of God

Morning worship will be at 10:45 a.m. Evening worship will begin at 6 p.m. For more information please contact us at 580-327-0894.

First Baptist Church

Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. is followed by morning worship at 10:30 a.m. The choir will rehearse at 5:30 p.m.

First Christian Church

Sunday, May 21: Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. (On Fifth Sundays, we have a breakfast here at the church during this time.) Worship begins at 10:30 a.m., as does Worship and Wonder for children over 4 years of age; nursery is provided for children under age 4. Pastor Ron's sermon, based on Acts 2:1-4, is “The Spirit.”

Elders: Kelly Parker (scripture reader, serving at Beadles) and Ben Orcutt (lay leader, serving at Share). Deacons: Shannon Rose (counter, serving at Beadles), Steve Sneary (greeter, serving at Share), Mel Stout (captain), Amanda Beck (greeter).

Doris Roberts will teach Sunday school. Ann Shirley has Worship and Wonder. Kevin and Brooke Pingelton will be in the nursery. Kelly Parker will do the Children's Moments. Bill Beeler and Philip Anton will run video and sound.

Monday, May 29: Quilting group begins at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 31: Adult Bible study and children's choir practice begin at 6 p.m. Adult choir practice starts at 6:30 p.m.

July 16 – July 19: First Christian Church Camp will be held at Boiling Springs State Park. Ages 7 and up and welcome. Please contact the church office for more information at 327-0194.

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, June 4: The ushers are Greg Smith, Cris and Lydia Campbell, and Kelly Benson. The liturgist is Dr. Cynthia Pfeifer-Hill. Rev. J.F. Wickey will preach “Spirit,” based on Acts 2:1-21.

Wednesday, June 7: Community dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Youth group at 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 11: Campers will leave early this morning.

First United Methodist Church

Sunday, June 4: Sunday school classes begin at 9:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. is our worship service. It's Pentecost Sunday. Please wear red, yellow or orange (Pentecost flame colors) to worship. Liturgist is Dr. Charles Heaton. Ushers are Tom and Judi Shirley, Don and Karen Thomas, Mary Hamilton, and Greg Dietz. Dr. Carol Cook More's sermon is entitled “People of the Spirit,” from John 7:37-39.

Monday, June 5: Junior high campers leave for Clue Camp at Canyon Camp, Hinton. They will return Friday.

Wednesday, June 7: Leap Into Health Wellness Group, led by Dr. Liz Kinzie, meets each Wednesda in the church parlor at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 8: Church staff meeting each Thursday, 10–11 a.m. The office staff is not available during this hour, but a volunteer in the office will take messages.

Saturday, June 10: We will participate in “Pack the Park” at Hatfield Park, 3–11 p.m.

Hopeton Church

Hopeton: a non-typical church! You don't have to dress in a suit to be accepted; you can wear your jeans, get a cup of coffee, and enjoy contemporary music, great videos, and a relevant message.

Hopeton Church meets at 10 a.m. at the main campus in Hopeton, just a few short miles south of Alva on 281. Coffee bar begins at 9:30 a.m. in the new children's wing. We have something for every age: nursery, children, teens, adults, women's support groups, and adult small H.O.M.E. groups for fellowship.

19390 County Road 440, PO Box 7, Hopeton, OK 73746. Phone: 580-435-2400, fax: 580-435-2401, email: [email protected], Web site: http://www.hopetonchurch.org.

eXtreme Youth Center

All middle and high school students are invited to come to this fun place to hang out after school. Winter hours are Monday through Thursday from 3-5:30 p.m. The eXtreme is under the direction of Hopeton Church youth pastors Jason and Kristin Arnold. They are the new Student Ministries pastors for both Hopeton Church and the eXtreme. For more information, call 327-5433.

Town and Country Christian Church

Sunday, June 4: Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:30 a.m. The adult Sunday school class lesson is “Deborah and Barak,” from Judges 4:1-10. At 10:30 a.m. worship service will begin. Neal Gordon will bring the communion meditation. Justin Lau and Clark Schultz will serve communion. Children's Church: Cherie Lau or Anita Jacobson. Pastor Paul Cole will bring the message.

Tuesday, June 6: Town and Country Saints at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 7: Youth Group will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

Rev. Aaron Wagner is the pastor of Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) at Third and Maple.

Sundays: Divine Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion twice monthly. During Advent and Lent, Zion holds Wednesday services at 7 p.m. Weekday School (grades 3-6) meets at 3:30 p.m.

Weekly meetings: Handbells practice (Mondays at 5 p.m.), confirmation class for grades 7 and 8 (Wednesdays at 5 p.m.).

Monthly meetings: youth group, Seasoned Saints (third Tuesday at 1 p.m.), Ruth Circle (first Monday at noon), Lutheran Women's Missionary League (first Tuesday at 6 p.m.).

The Lutheran Early Care and Education Center (327-1318) offers care for children as young as six weeks old, as well as an after-school program.

Vacation Bible School will be May 22–25, 9–11:30 a.m.

For more information concerning Zion Lutheran Church call 327-0510 or e-mail [email protected].