First Baptist
First Baptist Church’s Downtown Mission is in need of blankets and men’s and women’s winter coats. The Mission is open to receive items from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays.
Worship and learning opportunities at FBC Sunday include:
• 8:30 a.m. — Worship Service (Sanctuary)
• 9:30 a.m. — Sunday School for all ages. The deadline for returning the 2010 Committee Survey is Sunday.
• 11 a.m.— Worship Service (Sanctuary)
• 6 p.m. — Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Other events Sunday include:
• 9-11 a.m. — Connection Café Coffee Shop
• 9-10 a.m. — Family Media Center Open
• 11 a.m. — Kidz Under Construction
Activities at FBC next week include the Ardmore Soup Kitchen. Volunteers are needed. Those wishing to participate should contact Cyd Jordan at (580) 465-8808 or (580) 223-2414.
FBC will sponsor the annual Harvest Party from 5-7 p.m. Friday. Scary costumes are not allowed.
The church provides candy for each booth to give as prizes. Candy donations are being accepted and should be placed in the boxes at the Adult Annex and C Street entrances. Donations of homemade pies are also being accepted.
Other weekday activities are
Tuesday
• 9:15 a.m. — Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Chapel)
• 6:30 p.m. — GriefShare
Wednesday
• 5-7:30 p.m. — Family Media Center Open
• 5-5:45 p.m. — Church Family Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall)
• 5:30 p.m. — Handbell rehearsal (Main Building, Handbell Room)
• 5:45 p.m.— Wednesday Sunday School
• 6 p.m. — Pastor’s Bible Study
• 6-7:30 p.m. — DivorceCare and DC4Kids
• 6:30 p.m. — Adult Choir Rehearsal
• 6:30 p.m. — Crossover for Youth
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Chapel of Prayer
• 6:45 p.m. — Instrument Ensemble rehearsal
Thursday
• 9 a.m. — Mother’s Day Out
• 6:30 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery
Saturday
• 5 p.m. — Downtown Mission in the Special Ministries Building
FBC is located at 225 1st Ave. SW. The Rev. Dr. Alton Fannin services as pastor. More information about the church can be obtained by calling (580) 223-1473 or online at www.fbcardmore.org.
First United Methodist
Sunday worship at First United Methodist Church includes four options starting with McClure Chapel worship at 8:30 a.m., Power Up Children’s Church at 10:45 a.m., sanctuary worship at 10:50 a.m. and EPIC at 11:05 a.m. in the Colvert Ministry Center. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.
Other events Sunday include:
• Music and Drams at 4:30 p.m.
• Junior and Senior High Youth at 6 p.m.
• Girl’s Night Out at 6 p.m.
• Celebrate Recovery-Men at 6:30 p.m.
• Celebrate Recovery-Women at 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday FUMC Preschool begins at 7:45 a.m. On Monday and Wednesday Children’s Day Out starts at 9 a.m.
Other weekday activities include:
Monday
• Body Recall at 9:30 a.m.
• Clothes Closet at 1 p.m.
• Handbell rehearsal at 5:30 p.m.
• Heaven Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.
• Disciple 1 Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.
• Financial Peace at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
• Faith Circle at Elmbrook service at 10 a.m.
• Sanctuary Guild at 10 a.m.
• Noon Prayer
Wednesday
• Clothes Closet at 9 a.m.
• Body Recall at 9:30 a.m.
• Mom’s Praying at 10:30 a.m.
• Prayer Ambassadors at 5:30 p.m.
• Worship-Colvert Ministry Center at 6:15 p.m.
• Ignite-Colvert Ministry center at 6:15 p.m.
• Celebrate Recovery at 7 p.m.
• Mid-Week Youth at 7 p.m.
• Sanctuary Choir rehearsal at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday
• Precept Bible Study at 9 a.m.
• Sweeter Than Chocolate Bible Study at 12:30 p.m.
• XYZ Mah Jongg at 1 p.m.
• DivorceCare at 6:30 p.m.
• Alpha at 7 p.m.
Friday
• Body Recall at 9:30 a.m.
• Fall Fest at 5 p.m. For details call Bob Pfau at (580) 223-5390, Ext. 312
Sanctuary services at 10:50 a.m. Sunday can be seen on Cableone Channel 7 and are also broadcast on KVSO AM radio.
The Rev. Jessica Moffatt Seay serves the church as pastor. The Rev. Adam Ricks is associate pastor to youth. FUMC is located at 501 W. Main St. For more information call (580) 223-5390 or visit the church Website at www.fumcardmore.com.
Trinity Baptist
Trinity Baptist Church’s Royal Ambassadors will participate in the 39th annual Enon Associational Royal Ambassador Camp-a-rama Saturday in the Hickory Creek Public Area, located southeast of Lake Murray. Boys in grades 1 through 6 will compete in rifle fire and archery. Activities begin at 9 a.m.
On Sunday TBC offers Sunday School classes for all ages and every member of the family at 9:30 a.m. In addition a nursery for babies and Extended Care for pre-schoolers is available.
Pastor Terry Tolbert will continue his series of messages on the “Security of the Believer” from the Book of Romans during worship services beginning at 10:50 a.m.
October is Staff Appreciation Month at TBC. Each Sunday School class is planning a project/activity for members of the church staff. A Staff Appreciation Finger Food Fellowship will be held in Fellowship Hall beginning at 5 PM. Members are asked to bring their favorite finger food.
Church Training begins at 6 p.m. and includes:
• Music Makers for pre-schoolers
• RAs and GAs for children grades 1 through 5
• Youth Bible study and activities
• Adult study of the Book of Hebrews led by the pastor.
• African language class led by Mary Cavner
Evening worship starts at 7 p.m. The Naco, Mexico Medical Mission team will share information about their trip during services. Dr Daniel Woods and Associate Pastor Jimmy May led a the 12-member team which provided eye care for hundreds.
Weekday activities at TBC include:
Tuesday
• Joy Senior Choir rehearsal at 1:30 p.m.
• Angel Food order from 1 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday
• Mission Friends for preschoolers at 6 p.m.
• Team Kid at 6 p.m.
• Youth Happening at 6 p.m.
• Teacher’s meeting at 6 p.m.
• Sunday School class for adults at 6 p.m.
• Midweek worship and prayer at 6:45 p.m. The pastor is leading a study of the book of Colossians.
• Adult choir practice is at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday
• Angel Food ordering from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday
Weekend activities includes:
• Women of Faith conference in Oklahoma City at the Ford Center is Friday and Saturday. The theme of this year’s event is “A Grand New Day.” There is still time for women to sign up to go. See Hollye Woods.
• The Annual Fall Festival will begin at 6 p.m. Dayna Stephens is asking for volunteers to help with games and activities.
The FAITH RIDERS motorcycle Sunday School class is available to help senior members with needed repairs around the house. Fill out a form located on the bulletin board in the hall way.
Trinity Baptist is located at 320 N. Washington Street. Terry Tolbert is pastor, Jimmy May is associate pastor and missions, and Gary & Jay Lynn Word are music leaders. Van service is available on Sundays and Wednesdays by calling (580) 223-9553.
More information about TBC is available online at trinitybaptistardmore.com.
St. Philip’s Episcopal
The Rev. Charles H. Brown will celebrate Holy Eucharist twice Sunday at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.
Brown, longtime Ardmore resident and retired Episcopal cleryman, will conduct Rite I at 8 a.m. an Rite II at 10:30 a.m. Mass Scriptures include: Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Psalm 34:1-8, Hebrews 7:23-28 and Mark 10:46-52.
Children’s Church will also be conducted at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m.
Following the 10:30 a.m. services, Fellowship Hour will be in the Parish Hall. A nursery is available for all Sunday morning activities at the church.
Sunday afternoon a pumpkin carving party will be 2-4 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Pumpkin carvers of all ages are invited and welcome to bring a friend. This is a BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) event, but carving utensils and snacks will be provided.
St. Philip’s is again sponsoring a drive to collect stuffed animals for children. Contributions can be new or “slightly used.” A crib for donations is set up in the Parish Hall. The drive benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Weekday events include:
Monday through Friday
• Morning Prayer at 7:15 a.m. Morning Prayer is open to everyone.
Wednesday
• Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m.
• Potluck dinner in the Parish Hall
Next Sunday All Saints Day will be celebrated.
The Rev. Dawn Frankfurt serves as interim rector of St. Philip’s. The Rev. Michelle D. Rahhal serves as deacon.
For information call (580) 226-2191, Fax (580) 226- 2199 or send an e-mail to stphilip@cableone.net. Information can also be found online at http://stphilips.episcopaloklahoma.org or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=51855589027
Seventh-day Adventist
Sabbath school at Ardmore’s Seventh-day Adventist Church begins at 9:15 a.m. Saturday followed by a sermon at 11 a.m.
Worship and study opportunities throughout the week include:
• Sharing Basket open from 9 a.m. to noon Tues.. Located at 610 L St. NW, the Sharing Basket provides free clothing and bedding supplies. For more information, contact Beth Carlson at (580) 226-2487 or Paula Hansen at (580) 223-4766.
• Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m.
The church is located at 828 Locust St.
For more information about the church and all activities call (580) 223-1975.
Northwest Baptist
Opportunities for involvement at Northwest Baptist Church Sunday begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School for all ages.
Worship, led by the Rev. Leonard Ezell, senior pastor, is at 11 a.m. and Children’s Church is slated to begin at 11 a.m.
Other activities Sunday include:
• Deacon’s Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
• Children’s Choir re- hearsal at 5 p.m.
• Deadline for Harvest Fest donations. The church will open at 5 p.m. for decorating.
Weekday activities include:
Tuesday
• Ladies’ Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Wednesday
• Harvest Fest starts at 5:30 p.m.
Friday
• Adult 3 Sunday School Class cookout starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 30
• Adult 2 and Associates party starting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in fellowship Hall
NWBC is located at 1609 Robison St. The Rev. Leonard Ezell serves as pastor. For more information about the church call (580) 223-1691, e-mail: ministry@nwbcardmore.com, or online: www.nwbcardmore.com
