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Alva Church of God

Alva Church of God, 517 9th St. in Alva. Pastor Sheryl White. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship following at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening, young adults will meet at 5 p.m. Youth will meet at 6 p.m. This includes youth from fourth through 12th grades.

Wednesday evening Bible study at 7 p.m. will continue on “Prophecy and End Times: How Can We Prepare?” The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Alva Friends Church

Please meet us for coffee and donut fellowship at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday morning. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. If you cannot make it in person, we are on Facebook at Alva Friends Church Group. The church is located at the corner of College Avenue and Center Street.

Alva First United Methodist Church

On the corner of College Avenue and Church Street

Phone: 580-327-2571 Website: fumcalva.com Facebook/Instagram/YouTube

Sundays: (All ages invited) 9:30 a.m. – Small Groups. 10:30 a.m. – Worship.

Wednesdays: (All ages invited) 6 p.m. – Free Meal. 6:30 p.m. – Small Groups.

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 Andrew Rhodes (327-3368) and Brian Gaddy (327-5130).

Bible Baptist Church

We would be honored to have you in our services. More information on our church can be found at http://www.BBCalva.com.

Sunday: Family Discipleship begins at 9:30 a.m. There are three graded classes for children, a teen class and an adult Bible class. Join us for a time of learning and fellowship. Family Discipleship emphasizes family learning and provides the tools necessary to help parents teach the Bible to their children.

Our morning worship starts at 10:30 a.m. Our sermon series, “The Four Loves of the Child of God,” will continue this morning. We also have a children’s church for pre-K to third grade.

We will have our evening worship and Bible study at 6 p.m. Wise Guys, a character-building and scripture memorization program for pre-K to third grade, also meets at this time.

Wednesdays: Celebrate Recovery and Refuel start at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Our prayer meeting and Bible study will meet in the fellowship hall. Celebrate Recovery will meet in the church auditorium. 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.

Capron United Methodist Church

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

Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church

Pastor Nathan Hosier and the Cedar Grove family invite you and your family to come worship with us Sunday morning. We will continue looking at the powers of Christ with a sermon titled “Daily Restoration.” We look forward to seeing you!

We are a country church that serves Christ and community with agape love. Come join us every Sunday for Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship service will be at 11 a.m. Our worship service has a blend of contemporary and traditional music. 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, then west onto Major Road. The church is located 2 miles down Major Road. Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church, 35021 Major Road, Alva, OK 73717.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament meeting (worship service) begins at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Visitors are always welcome to attend all church meetings.

Sunday school and other meetings follow at 11 a.m. for all ages. The course of study this year is "Come Follow Me – Book of Mormon." You can find the weekly reading assignments and other materials for home study as well as the Sunday school lesson on the church's website: ChurchofJesusChrist.org under the Library tab at the top of the page. A free download of the library materials is also available for cell phones.

Youth groups meet Wednesday nights.

The church is located at 1467 Thunderbird, Alva, next to the Alva Recreation Center. For more information, please contact Branch President Karsten Longhurst at [email protected].

College Hill Church of Christ

The College Hill Church of Christ, 1102 College Blvd., Alva, is just east of the NWOSU campus. Sunday morning Bible class is at 9:30 a.m. with worship services at 10:30 a.m. A potluck lunch is scheduled every second Sunday of the month after the morning service. Wednesday night Bible classes are at 7 p.m.

The Children of Light program for children up to the sixth grade is held Sunday at 5 p.m. with stories, crafts, songs and refreshments. For more information, see http://www.collegehillchurchofchrist.com.

Dacoma Church

Everyone is welcome. Fellowship coffee and doughnuts are at 8:45 a.m. Worship service with Rev. Don Jones is at 9 a.m.

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 Bizzel at 580-541-8381.

eXtreme Youth Center

The eXtreme, located at 425 College Ave. in Alva, is a ministry of Hopeton Church. Students in sixth through 12th grade are invited to come hang out, play games, work on homework and enjoy time with friends after school from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The eXtreme is available to rent for parties and events. For questions, call 580-435-2400 or email [email protected].

Faith Center Alva

Faith Center Alva is a non-denominational church that is a branch of Faith Center Fellowship in Meno. The church meets on Sunday mornings at 10:30 and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Forge College ministry meets on Mondays at 5:30. Faith Center Alva is located at 324 College Ave.

First Assembly of God

Morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning. We currently do not have an evening service.

Our church is located at 904 5th St. We can be reached at 580-327-0894, and Pastor Jeffrey Hall can be reached at 918-758-8988.

At First Assembly of God, you are only a visitor once – after that, you are part of our family!

First Baptist Church

Sunday: Small groups gather at 9:15 a.m. Morning worship, with nursery provided, begins at 10:30 a.m. (Livestream is available for those who cannot attend in person.)

Tuesday: Noon Brown Bag Bible Study. Bring your lunch and enjoy the fellowship.

Wednesday: Youth (seventh grade and up) gather at 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church is located at 714 College Ave., Alva.

Follow us on Facebook: First Baptist Church of Alva, OK.

First Christian Church

Sunday: Worship services will be at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Worship will also be online via Facebook live (www.facebook.com/FCCAlva). Pastor Drew Kirtley will bring the message.

Serving elders will be Bryce Benson and Sherrie Benson. Serving deacons will be Randy Tatro (captain), Marisa Whitely (counter), and greeters Darren Whitely and Dylan Whitely. Chet Shelite will bring the Call to Worship. Linda Beeler will read the Scripture. Meghan Kirtley will run audio and video. Ashlyn Whitely will be in the nursery. Erin Davis will bring the Children's Moments. Children's Church will be led by Allison Inman. Sunday school for older elementary kids will be led by Shelly Bouziden.

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday: ALL are welcome. Worship and Communion will be at 11 a.m. Pastor Bud Ruggia will bring the message “Blind Man’s Bluff.” Ida Evans will be the liturgist. Readings will be Ephesians 2:1-10 and John 9:1-41.

Wednesday: No youth group tonight.

Thursday, March 14: Memorial service at 2 p.m. for Dr. Cynthia Pfeifer-Hill.

First Presbyterian Church is at 628 Church Street, Alva.

Gaisford Ministries/Midwest Healing Center Oklahoma

Healing and Miracle Services every Friday at 421 7th St., Alva, in the blue tin building from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Check us out on Facebook at Gaisford Ministries or call Nathan Gaisford at 580-430-9098 for more information.

Grace and Faith Fellowship

For more information, or to watch services online, please visit GraceandFaithFellowship.com.

Hopeton Church

Hopeton is a “come as you are” church! Located a few miles south of Alva on Highway 281, Sunday service starts at 10 a.m. Come early for coffee and fellowship. LIVE every Sunday morning on Facebook.

19390 County Road 440, PO Box 67, Hopeton, OK 73746. Office: 580-435-2400, fax: 580-435-2401, email: [email protected], Web site: http://www.hopetonchurch.com.

Nazarene Church

Donut and coffee fellowship is at 9:15 each Sunday morning, Bible study for ages 6 and up at 9:30, and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Nursery is available for children under age 6 during worship. Missions lessons for ages 6 through fifth grade are held the second and fourth Sundays of the month.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The celebration of Holy Mass (Jesus in the Eucharist) is the source of our spiritual nourishment. Rev. Father Bala, Sagili Jesudas, is the parish priest (pastor) of Sacred Heart in Alva and its missions in Cherokee and Waynoka. You are welcome; be a part of the Sacred Heart Parish family.

Saturday: Waynoka services at Our Mother of Mercy Church, 1325 Main St., include Sacrament of Confession at 4:30 p.m. and Holy Mass (Eucharist) at 5 p.m., summer schedule. Sacrament of Confession at 3:30 p.m. and Holy Mass at 4:00 p.m., winter schedule.

Sunday: Alva services at Sacred Heart Church include Sacrament of Confession at 8:15 a.m., Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m., Holy Mass (Eucharist) at 9 a.m. Cherokee services at Saint Cornelius Church, 404 S. Massachusetts, include Holy Rosary at 11 a.m. (all Sundays), Sacrament of Confession at 11:15 a.m., and Holy Mass (Eucharist) at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, call 580-327-0339 or log onto http://www.sacredheartalva.org.

Town and Country Christian Church

Sundays: Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: Youth group will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

We will continue to stream on Facebook Live @ Town and Country Christian Church Facebook page. Town & Country Christian Church is located at 829 Church St. For more information, call Pastor Neal Gordon at 580-327-0811.

Zion Lutheran Church

Please join us on Sundays for Sunday school and worship with us at Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) at Third and Maple streets.

Sunday school (children and adults) begins at 9:15 a.m. Fellowship is at 10 a.m. Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. with Communion on the first and third Sundays. During Advent and Lent, Zion holds Wednesday services at 7 p.m.

Weekly Happenings: Handbells practice Mondays at 5 p.m.

First and third Wednesdays: Women’s Bible study will be at 9:30 a.m.

Youth WOW – grades 3-12 meet from 3:26 to 4:46 p.m. in The Underground.

Monthly meetings: Pitch Group (first Sunday evening of the month), Ruth Circle (first Monday of the month at noon), LWML (first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.), Men’s Bible Breakfast (first Saturday at 9 a.m.), Youth Group.

For more information about Zion Lutheran Church call 580-327-0510 or e-mail the church secretary at [email protected].