Church information for July 20

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Christ Church Anglican, West Campus Annex, 3801 Louis J Rodriguez Drive, Burns Chapel at MSU Texas: Christ Church is a new, warm, welcoming and dynamic evangelical church in the Anglican tradition. It is a place where there is Rest for the Weary, Love for the Unloved and Christ at the Center.

All are welcome here to find rest, love and a wonderful, merciful Savior in Jesus — no exceptions! Sleep this Sunday morning and join us for evening worship at 6 p.m. in Burns Chapel at MSU, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Visit our website here to learn more about us. If you need or want prayer, call us at 940-263-0824.

Faith Episcopal Church , 1437 Southwest Parkway: The Faith Episcopal Church, formerly the Episcopal Church in Wichita Falls, shares the building with Faith Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, at 1437 Southwest Parkway.

With the ELCA in full communion with the Episcopal Church, Pastor Ernie Barr celebrates the Episcopal Eucharist at 8:45 a.m. and presides at the Lutheran Holy Communion at 10:45 a.m. every Sunday.

All Fifth Sundays are a joint service of the two churches with communion rotating between the Episcopal tradition and the Lutheran tradition, followed by a joint potluck. As the only remaining Episcopal Church in Wichita Falls recognized as a member of the larger Worldwide Anglican Communion, ALL are welcome. Come join us!

Contact information: email: ecwftx@gmail.com ; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpisChWF/ ; and website: www.faithluthapalian.com/ .

First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls : The church now offers six service times and locations between our three campuses each Sunday morning.

Our downtown campus, 1200 Ninth St., invites you to either our Blended Service with Choir and Orchestra at 9:30 a.m. in our Worship Center or one of two Contemporary Services at 11 a.m. — full band in our Worship Center and Acoustic Worship in our 11 East Service in our East Sanctuary.

Our West Campus location, 4317 Barnett Road, offers two Contemporary Services at either 9:45 a.m. or 11 a.m.  Our Church at Sheppard campus, 2101 Puckett Road, hosts a Contemporary Service at 11 a.m. Sunday mornings.

Family nights have returned! Join us at the downtown campus, meal at 5 p.m. and classes at 6:30 p.m.; church @Sheppard meal at 5:15 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m.; and West Campus meal at 5:15 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m.

LIFE Groups are available for every age group.  Special activities are held throughout the year. More information is available by going to www.fbcwf.org or by calling (940) 723-2764.

Sunday morning services are broadcast live over CFNT, cable channel 10 or over the air on 20.1 or 24.1 each Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. services are also streamed over our website as well as our Facebook page.

First Christian Church , 3701 Taft Boulevard, across the street from MSU Texas campus: We offer two services every Sunday morning. The 8:40 a.m. service meets in our chapel and is accessible by the Church Street entrance, and the 10:45 a.m. service meets in the sanctuary, which is accessible via the Kirk Street entrance.

Additionally, there are several Sunday school classes to choose from that begin at 9:30 am. Children's church is conducted in coordination with the 10:45 a.m. service.

First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: At worship this Sunday, the Rev. Hainds Laird will preach, continuing the summer sermon series titled "Praying the Psalms." These sermons will emphasize select Psalms as guides for prayers about the various circumstances we face in life. Sunday's sermon is titled "Praying Our Hate" and is based on Psalm 137.

The Student Ministry Bible Study continues for sixth-12th grade students from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday through July 31 in the Undercroft.

An event for rising sixth grade students will be held in the Undercroft from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 7. These students are invited to get to know what youth group is all about. Indoor Wiffle ball will be played in Fellowship Hall on from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. RSVP to the Rev. Michael Morris.

The FPC Family Olympics will be held in Fellowship Hall 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 29. Families are invited to join in a great night of friendly competition and family challenges as teams. There will be an inflatable slip'n slide, obstacle course in the courtyard, fun family games and dinner. Contact Lindsey Lunn with your country selection and join in the fun.

Christian education for youth and children will resume in August. Christian education for all other classes will be held between 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. All those in need of prayer or pastoral care are invited to contact the Church office.

First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls , 909 10th Street: Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 909 10th Street or live on TV-KJBO and online at www.FUMCWF.org/LIVE .

Gilbert Memorial C.M.E Church , 713 Redwood Avenue, phone: 940-500-4548: Come worship with us. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Social distancing and safety precautions are observed. If you are unable to attend in person, services are available by phone: 346-248-7799. Meeting ID: 863-2539-6006# Zoom: 863-2539-6006. Bible Study first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. via phone and Zoom (use listed numbers).

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church : All members are asked to use the Harding Street entrance, face masks are optional. If you can't make the service, the deacons will be available on the Bailey Street side of the church 30 minutes after service if you would like to contribute to the tithes, offering and receive the Lord's Supper. Sunday afternoon on Facebook, Pastor Castle will have Pulpit Echoes and a prayer. You may also use the Givelify app. If you have any questions, you may email mountpleasantbcwf@gmail.com.

New Jerusalem Baptist Church , 1420 Borton Lane: New Jerusalem offers meals for shut-ins, food distribution through the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry, clothing and health checks on the fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon. Please contact the Rev. Angus Thompson, church pastor, at 940-766-4022 with questions. For more information about immunizations, contact Mary Ann Merriex at 940-322-5728.

St. Benedict Orthodox Church: Latin Mass — the Extraordinary Mass in Gregorian Chant. Every Saturday at noon. Give us a call if you have questions (940-692-3392). www.SaintBenedictOrthodox.com .

Trinity United Methodist Church: 5800 Southwest Parkway, (across from Memorial Stadium): All are welcome! Worship with us Sunday morning: Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 a.m. Morning worship is in person at 10 a.m. or live on Facebook at facebook.com/trinitywf/ . The Trinity UMC Food Pantry is available on the third Monday of each month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring a photo ID and proof of residence. Call 940-692-9995 for more information.

Wichita Falls Metropolitan Community Church , 1401 Travis at 14th Street: As always, all are welcome. Visit us Sundays at 10:15 a.m. for study, 11 a.m. for adoration services . . . just late enough to get to sleep in! Casual comfort to finer dress embraced; no-negative-judgment zone.

We mask up, check temperatures, sanitize in and out, social distance and care for our neighbors' health. Ours is a safe and affirming environment. We are also LGBTQ+ affirming. Children and youth welcome and included in service. Nursery available. Networking and lunch connections following (Dutch treat). 940-322-4100, wfmccav@gmail.com. Join online at https://bit.ly/WFMCCWorship .

Trish Choate is the interim editor for the Wichita Falls Times Record News, San Angelo Standard-Times and Abilene Reporter-News. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@gannett.com. Read her recent work here . Her X handle is @Trishapedia .

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