Singpiration

Singspiration at First United Methodist, 12th and Maple in Lawrenceville, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15 and will feature Lovell Baldwin. Please take safety measures to attend. Lovell has been with Singspiration for many years and used to perform with her children, the three J’s. She is retired from nursing after 52 years. Lovell currently plays the piano at the Birds Free Methodist Church in the absence of their pianist. She is married to her husband, Neil. Lovell will bring a fun display of musical numbers and keeps the evening interesting by quizzing the audience on the hymns.

The service begins at 6 p.m. Cindy Wilson will emcee the service and lead the singing. Cindy Wilson will also give the Bible quiz. Lovell Baldwin will play the piano. The strings, with Jeannie Borden on cello; Susan Fischer on ukulele; and Esther Brumley on violin; will play for the Prelude and Hymns.

Pastor Jonas Hamilton, along with a group of stringed musicians, will bring the program on Sunday, Nov. 22.

First and
Pisgah Presbyterian

Bob Christy will preach on Sunday, Nov. 15 at First Presbyterian, Bridgeport, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Pisgah and Lawrenceville Presbyterian are invited to attend. Ushers are Phyllis Tewell and Gena Hedrick. Jan Schultz will play the organ. Social distancing will be practiced. There is elevator access available.

New Hope Christian

A traditional service will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. Fusion, a contemporary service, will be held at 10:45 a.m. The Fusion service is streamed live on the website at www.newhopegps.org.

Norma Hesler will greet at the traditional service and Greg Smith will give the Call to Worship. Tom Cunningham will serve at the Lord’s Table.

The Lance Grimes family will greet at the Fusion service. Chris Seed will share the communion meditation. Lindy Parkes (jr. helper, Zach Combs) will teach Elevate Kids (first through third) and Annastyn Weger (jr. helper, Abby Hunt) will teach Elevate Jr. Tina Johnson will assist with check-in/check-out. Whitney Millis (jr. helper, Chloe Seed) will be in the nursery.

The Soup for the Soul fundraiser lunch hosted by the Sisters of LIFE will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15. Homemade soups can be picked up for a free will donation. All money raised will go to the food pantry. This year’s event is carry-out only.

The monthly leadership meeting will take place at 4 p.m. Evening services are at 6 p.m. The jr./sr. high youth group will meet in the youth house from 6-8 p.m.

Thanksgiving food basket distribution will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 8-11 a.m. To receive a basket, call the church office at 945-9363.

The weekly prayer group will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. To sign-up, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

A Paint Party will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 in the fellowship hall. Visit www.newhopegps.org/paintparty for more details.

First Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Rev. Tom Akers will deliver the sermon entitled, “Treasured Relics” based on Matthew 25:14-20 in the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Nov. 15. The music will be led by Jonathan Clark. There is no greeter or extended session. Disposable communion cups should be picked up in the Narthex on the way to the pews. An offering plate will be on the same table. Masks are optional and social distancing should be followed.

Lawrenceville Free Methodist

A compline prayer will be available on Facebook at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Morning worship begins at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 and will be held in-person and on Facebook live. The Sunday evening prayer meeting will be at 5 p.m. on Zoom.

The morning prayer will be available on Facebook at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Celebrate Recovery will meet at 6:30 p.m.

The ladies Bible study will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The FROG kids and teens will meet at 6:30 p.m.

The annual Chrismons and Carols service is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 29 at 9:30 a.m.

The annual Society meeting will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.

Central Christian

Carson Root will share the message at the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, Nov. 15. Sunday school begins at 10:15 a.m. with classes for all ages. Children’s church is offered during the sermon time for children ages pre-kindergarten through the fifth grade. For more information, visit www.centralchristianlc.com.

First Presbyterian - Lawrenceville

There will be no services on Sunday, Nov. 15 due to the uptick in virus cases. The church office remains open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. The November newsletter is available on a table in the archway hall leading to the office. If you are unable to pick one up, call the church office to have one delivered.

Bridgeport First UMC

Worship services begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 and will be held in the sanctuary. Pastor Deetta Gaither will deliver the sermon entitled, “Christ Our Sure Foundation” using text from I Thess. 5:1-11. Noisy offering for November is for the Benevolence fund. Those attending are asked to follow social distancing with seating arrangements and facemasks as designated. Service guides will assist with welcoming and seating.

The Women’s Goal Diggers Bible study meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

The men’s fellowship meets at 6 a.m. on Wednesdays. The Wednesday evening Bible study, “A Season of Thanksgiving” is at 6 p.m.

The church council will meet on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

The church will be decorating for Advent on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Petrolia UMC

Pastor Deetta Gaither will deliver the sermon entitled, “Christ Our Sure Foundation” at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, Nov. 8. The scripture is from I Thessalonians 5:1-11. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks should be worn.

St. Francisville Free Methodist

Rev. Jeff Marble will deliver the message entitled, “Anyone Not Against Us if for Us” on Sunday, Nov. 15. The scripture is taken from Matthew 18:6-14, Mark 9:38-50 and Luke 9:48-50. There will be a mission spotlight. Social distancing should be followed.

First Christian - Bridgeport

The James 1:27 Ministry will prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for the residents of the United Methodist Village apartments and cottages at noon on Saturday, Nov. 14.

The weekly Bible reading is from Romans 1 - I Corinthians 3.

The message for the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, Nov. 15 is entitled, “Watchful Eye” and is based on the scripture found in Psalm 121. The Call to Worship will be given by Jim Moye. The communion and offering meditations will be presented by Brian Zellars. The worship service is streamed live on WAKO 910 AM and 99.3 FM.

The Leadership Meeting is on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.

Lawrenceville First UMC

Pastor Jonas Hamilton will deliver the message on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the 10:15 a.m. service to be held in the sanctuary. Social distancing is required. The service is limited to 50 people or less. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. and the Singspiration, featuring Lovell Baldwin is at 6 p.m.

Small groups will meet at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

The ladies Bible study will meet on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

Bridgeport Free Methodist

Thom and Sherry Cahill will be the guest speakers on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Cahills are missionaries in Tanzania, Africa. They have been in the state visiting churches in the Free Methodist conference.

The children will begin practicing for the Christmas program during Kingdom Harbor.

Bridgeport Assembly
of God

Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 and will explore Jesus’ Parable of the Talents. The service will include a time of prayer for the nation and our president elect.