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Our Savior Lutheran
Our Savior Lutheran
Interim pastor Rev. Tom Kramer will deliver the sermon at the 8 a.m. service on Sunday, July 25. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to attend. During the pandemic, the church is following suggestions using masks, social distancing and sanitizing.
Covenant of Grace Church of God
Covenant of Grace Church of God
Services are held on Thursdays with food being served at 5 p.m. and a worship service begining at 6 p.m. A nursery, children’s church and jr. high church are all available.
First Christian (Disciples of Christ)
First Christian (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Jeff Shick will deliver the sermon entitled, “The Road Not Taken” during the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, July 25. The scripture is taken from I Kings 2:10-12 and I Kings 3:3-14. The music will be led by Jonathan Clark. There is an extended session for children through the fifth grade. Disposable communion cups can be picked up in the Narthex on the way to the pews. A plate will be on the same table for offering. Social distancing should be followed and masks are optional.
Bridgeport Free Methodist
Bridgeport Free Methodist
A piano concert and testimony, given by Carole Gerber Journell, formally from Olney, will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 25. There will be no Kingdom Harbor. A nursery will be available for ages newborn to three years.
Sunday evening the children and youth will meet at the Island Free Methodist Church for CLC and youth from 4-6 p.m.
The annual Family Camp, “Transformed,” will continue through Sunday. A church picnic will be held on Saturday, July 24 at noon (EST) at the Gaither’s cabin. Please bring a covered dish to share, table service will be furnished.
The men will meet at Midpoint Cafe in Lawrenceville at 8 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship.
The church is collecting rulers, big pink erasers, glue sticks and scissors in July for the Opeartion Christmas Child Shoebox.
Bridgeport Assembly of God
Bridgeport Assembly of God
Pastor David will speak from Revelation 22 on, “The Return of Jesus Our King” at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, July 25.
Lawrenceville First Presbyterian
Lawrenceville First Presbyterian
Rev. Bob Miner will deliver the message on Sunday, July 25 entitled, “How Did He Do That?” The scripture readings are from Ephesians 3:14-21 and John 6:1-21. Karen Warner is the liturgist. Frances Brinkley and Dottie Hennessy are the ushers. Tom Agler is the sound operator. Jan Schultz is the organist. There is a staffed nursery during the worship service. Hand sanitizer and masks are available by the entrance. Social distancing should be followed and masks are optional.
The worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. The radio broadcast on WAKO 910 AM and 99.3 FM is heard at that time. The radio broadcast is also streamed live on WAKOradio.com.
To request a bulletin or a ride to services, call the church office at 943-3638.
Central Christian
Central Christian
The High School Encounter group will swim at Stewart and Delight’s on Friday, July 23 at 7 p.m. Another swim is scheduled for July 30.
Worship will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 24. The greeters are Tim and Boots Zehner. Linda Baker will be in the nursery for birth through age 3. Communion (I Corinthians 11:23-29) is offered each Sunday for all immersed believers. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. and offers multiple adult classes as well as for children of all ages.
Each Tuesday the Ladies Prayer Group meets at noon. The evening prayer meeting is from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Gayle Billingsley is in the prayer room on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.
Anyone willing to help with Kids Shopping Day should call Anita Seber at 943-6905.
The church phone is 943-4217. The prayer chain contact is Donna Mosier at 948-4628.
Bridgeport First United Presbyterian
Bridgeport First United Presbyterian
Pastor Robert Miner will deliver the sermon on Sunday, July 25. Janet Tamas will usher and Jan Schultz will play the organ. Worship and fellowship begins at 9 a.m. For more information, visit the Facebook page, “First United Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport.”
Lawrenceville Free Methodist
Lawrenceville Free Methodist
Morning worship will be held on Sunday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. both in-person and on Facebook Live. Pastor Russ Veldman will be preaching. The senior Sunday school class meets in the fellowship hall after the service and the new Sunday school class that discusses the morning sermon will resume on Aug. 1.
The Celebrate Recovery women’s study group meets on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
VBS is planned for the week before school begins in the fall.
Donations for the rummage sale on Sept. 25 may be brought to the church.
Bridgeport First UMC
Bridgeport First UMC
Worship services begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 25 and will be held in the sanctuary. Sunday school for all ages immediately follows the service. Pastor Deetta Gaither will bring the message, “What Money Can’t Buy” based on John 6:1-21. The Soup Troup will be hosting a potato bar following the service. Options for dine-in and carry-out are both available.
The women’s Goal Diggers Bible study is on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and will study the book of Colassians.
The men’s fellowship breakfast is on Wednesdays at 6 a.m.
A birthday celebration will be held on Aug. 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Petrolia UMC
Petrolia UMC
Sunday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Deetta Gaither will bring the message, “What Money Can’t Buy” based on John 6:1-21.
Bridgeport First Christian
Bridgeport First Christian
The weekly Bible reading is Isaiah 13-35.
The Call to Worship will be given by Brian Zellars on Sunday, July 25. Jerry Loudermilk will present the communion and offerings meditaitons. The message is titled, “The Need and Power of the Church” and is based on the scripture found in Ephesians 1:15-23.
The worship service begins at 9 a.m. each Sunday and is broadcast live at that time on WAKO 910 AM and 99.3 FM.
New Hope Christian
New Hope Christian
A traditional service will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 25. Sunday school will follow at 9:50 a.m. Fusion, a contemporary service, is at 10:45 a.m. The Fusion service is streamed live on the website at www.newhopegps.org.
The greeter for the traditional service is Mike Leighty. Randy Smith will give the Call to Worship. Mike Ray will serve at the Lord’s Table.
The Joyce Farra family will be the greeters for the Fusion service. Chris Seed will share the communion meditation. Beth Buchanan (jr. helper, Blake Buchanan) will be teaching Elevate Kids (first through third). Ashley Carpenter (jr. helper, Alissa Sweeney) will be teaching Elevate Jr. Audra Caldwell will assist with check-in/check-out. Whitney Millis (jr. helper, Chloe Seed) will be in the nursery.
Evening services are at 6 p.m.
The jr./sr. high youth will meet in the youth house at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28 for donuts and a time of prayer. The evening prayer group meets at 6 p.m.
Aug. 1 is the jr./sr. high youth mystery dinner at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is the 1980’s. Visit www.newhopegps.org/mystery-dinner to sign-up.
The Kingdom Builders men’s fellowship will meet at the Marion Christian Church, west of West Salem, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2. Gavin Bellinger is the host preacher and refreshments will be served after. The men from New Hope will leave at 6 p.m.
New Hope is located on the north edge of Bridgeport, just north of the Rucker’s candy buildings. For more information, contact the church at 945-9363, follow the church’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/newhopeccbport or visit the website at www.newhopegps.org.
Lawrenceville First UMC
Lawrenceville First UMC
Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 25 for both adults and children. Sunday worship is at 10:15 a.m. with Pastor Jonas Hamilton giving the message.
Small groups will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in the fellowship hall.
The ladies Bible study will meet on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
Shiloh Baptist
Shiloh Baptist
Brad Lovin, IBSA Moblization Team Administration/Missions will be the guest speaker on Sunday, July 25. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship is at 10:30 a.m. The worship service is live streamed on the Shiloh Baptist Church Facebook page. Evening Bible study is at 5 p.m. and is currently studying the book of Daniel.
The month of July’s mission emphasis is Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, “Christmas in July.” The church is collecting donations to held with shipping boxes. In addition, the church is collecting school supplies for the residents of the Carmi Baptist Children’s Home.
A fellowship meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Bible study will follow at 6:15 p.m. There are three different Bible studies offered including a women’s study, a young/adult family study and a general Bible study.
For more information, call the church office at 945-7250, visit the Facebook page or email the church at shilohbc@frontier.com.
St. Francisville Free Methodist
St. Francisville Free Methodist
Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 25. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. The message will be given by Pastor Jeff Marble. The music will be led by Barbara Kasinger and Janice Lewis. Gayle Potts will do the Kids Worship. Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The prayer meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
