Church briefs
July 18, 2024
First Presbyterian Church
On Sunday, July 21, at 10:45 a.m., the congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Duncan will receive a message from The Rev. Mark Henslee titled “God Reconciles and Makes Peace.” Scripture for this sermon is Ephesians 2:11-22.The Rev. Henslee writes: “In this chapter of this letter Paul explains what God accomplished in the finished work of Christ on the cross and what the outcome means for a broken, fearful world.By grace we have been saved:peace between God and human beings, made in His blood on the cross, what was broken is brought back into ‘oneness’ under Christ.All of us members of God’s family are joined in connection with the Lord into a ‘temple’ of God’s living, holy presence.”
Bible Discovery Class continues to study Paul’s letter to the Ephesians every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.Come to the east door, we would love to welcome you.
First Presbyterian Church is located at 704 W. Ash Ave. in Duncan. For more information, contact the church office at 580-255-5769, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit the website at 1stpresbchurchduncan.com.Every worship service video is posted to the Facebook page, First Presbyterian Church of Duncan, Oklahoma. There is a place for you at First Presbyterian Church of Duncan.
Duncan New Beginning Methodist Church
Duncan New Beginning Methodist Church members are continuing their “Journey through the Bible.” To join, come by the church office to pick up a copy of the calendar.
This Sunday, Pastor Lisa will bring the message, "Restoration.”The scripture will be Isaiah 43:1-7. Come join us for this exciting adventure through the Bible.
We have been working hard to ensure our Vacation Bible School will be amazing. Please get your child enrolled as soon as possible. You can sign up for VBS on our web page.
Aug. 4-8 – Scuba VBS 5:30-8 p.m. Don’t miss all the VBS fun. You can sign up for VBS on our web page.
Weekly activities:
Wednesday - Choir practice at 6 p.m., music room.
“Circle of Hope” Women’s group meets the third Thursday of each month in Fellowship Hall at noon. They enjoy lunch, fellowship and programs are presented about needs in our community.
Missions in Action have installed a Blessing Box filled with non-perishable food items and a library. The Blessing Box is located on the east side of the parking lot on Elm Ave. We also have a clothes closet for foster children.
Come join on Sunday at 9 a.m. for Sunday School and 10 a.m. to hear Pastor Lisa’s message.
New Beginning Methodist Church is located at 1115 W. Elm Ave., Duncan. Call 580-255-3488, visit the website at duncannewbeginnings.org or Facebook page at Duncan New Beginnings Methodist Church-GMG. If you can’t attend in person, live stream on Facebook. Come see why we love our church.
Immanuel Baptist Church, Duncan
Join us this Sunday for Bible study at 9:15 a.m.We have classes for all ages.
Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m. and we'd love to have you.This week we will continue through our summer in the Psalms.
Dr. Holmes will be preaching on Psalm 121, "Where Does Our Help Come From.”
We have many upcoming activities and we invite you to join us.
July 25 - Ladies Colossians Bible Study 6 p.m.
July 27 - Youth MudDay and Church Workday
July 28 - Hungary Mission Trip Meeting, following morningservice 5:30 p.m.
July 28 - ChildrenWorker'sCookOut
August 7 - Wednesday Night Meal, Bible Study, Youth and Children resume 5:30 p.m.
Aug 11 - Pool Party, children and youth
For more information you can follow us on Facebook at Immanuel Baptist Church, ibcduncan.com or call our church office at 580-255-0467.
Pastor: Dr. Luke Holmes, Worship: Alex Robinson, Youth: Thane Koning, Children: Shayla McDonnell, Secretary: Dana Price.
Duncan First United Methodist Church
The Rev. Mark Jardine continues the summer sermon series, “The Dance” with a sermon based on 2 Samuel 7:1-14 and Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 titled, “The Divine ‘No.’”
Both the bell and chancel choirs will be on break through July but will resume in August. Call our music director Veronica Hodgson at 580-255-3353 to join us.
The Builders Class will continue studying Genesis in the Explore the Bible Curriculum through the summer. Wesleyan class is continuing "Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith" by Adam Hamilton.
The children’s class is geared toward kindergarten-third grade and has lessons that follow the lectionary each week.
All classes begin at 9 a.m. and church service is at 10 a.m.
Our service is streamed on Sunday morning on YouTube: DuncanFUMC, but we are much better in person. Hope to see you there.
We are a church that intentionally practices the radical hospitality of love.
Heritage Oaks Church of the Nazarene
Sunday School:9:30 a.m. for the following classes:
Children:Pre-K through fifth grade
Teen Class: Sixth - 12th grade
Young Adult DiscipleshipClass
Senior Adult Class
Wednesday Evening Fellowship Mealat 5:30 p.m. with an Adult Bible Study, Youth and Kid's Activity Group to follow at 6 p.m. There is no cost for the mealand is open to the public.
The Wellness Support Group LIFE (Living in Faith Everyday)meets every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. If you desire to make some lifestyle changes to become healthier, but need some support, come and join us and bring a friend.
Ladies Bunco Nightin the evening at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month. It is open to everyone and the cost is $5 to play.
As always, if you would like a visit from our pastor or would like us to remember you in prayer, don't hesitate to contact the church.
Heritage Oaks Church of the Nazarene is a Bible believing, evangelical church with a passion for the lost, the hurting and those in need.
More information on our services and activities can be found athttp://www.honazarene.com.
Faith Church
Sunday, July 21 Faith Church will have two services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. There is a nursery and children’s church every Sunday during both service times.
Small Groups will start back up in the Fall — around September.
Faith is accepting students for the Mother's day out program, Tuesdays-Thursdays at 9 a.m. Drop off can begin at 8:45 a.m. Pick up is at 2 p.m.
Mother’s Day out - Cherry McEntire
• twos class - 24-35 months
• Toddlers - 1 year old walking-23 months
• infants - 3 months to walking
Preschool - Beverly Norton
• Potty trained 3-4 year olds by Sept. 1
For more information about Faith Learning Center, visit faith4learning.org.
For more information about Faith Church or our upcoming activities, like us on Facebook @FaithChurch, download our app: FC Duncan to join us online for services, call the church office 580-255-9232 or check out our website at www.fcduncan.com.
Faith Church is located at 1404 W. Main Street.
Bethel Church
Join us for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is vital to growing a relationship with God and learning His Word. There are classes for all ages from toddlers to senior adults. Morning worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. If you are unable to attend, join us via live stream on Bethel Church Facebook page. Kid City (kindergarten through fifth graders) and Tiny Town (for three- and four-year-olds) have their worship service in the children’s building during morning worship.
Connect Groups will be Sunday at 6 p.m. in various locations on the church campus for all ages. We have groups for men, women, men and women, Connect Kids and Ignite Youth.
Monday, July 15, The Journey Adults will meet in the youth building at 6 p.m. This is a time of fellowship, sharing and growing in the Lord. Parents, note that you need to find your own childcare.
THE BRIDGE Coffee Shop for young adults opens its doors at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Welcome Center (west side of main building). This is a place for young adults to meet, build friendships, learn, and grow their personal lives and relationships from the Word of God, all over a cup of coffee.
Starting at 7 p.m., Wednesday evening, we have classes/service for everyone. Activities include Rainbows for preschoolers; Royal Rangers and Mpact Girls for children in K-5th grade; Ignite Youth for middle school and high school students; and Deeper Night for the adults in the fellowship hall.
The ladies will be having lunch in the fellowship hall, Thursday, July 25, at 11:30 a.m. They will remain in the fellowship hall for their Bible study.
For more information about Bethel Church, visit our mobile friendly website, www.DuncanBethel.org, or call the church office, 580-255-2745.
Liberty Baptist Church
Friday evening at 6:30 p.m., there will be a Family Game Night in the Fellowship Hall. Members are encouraged to bring their favorite board game and plan for a good time of fellowship.
Sunday morning devotion will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Larry Adams, Sunday School Director, will bring the devotion. Sunday School Classes are available for all age groups. Divine Graham will lead the Elementary children in their study.
At 10:45 a.m., Morning Worship Service will include special music by Jim Allen. Jason McCullough, pastor, will bring the message from Mark 5:21-34. The quarterly business meeting will be held following the morning service.
Following the business meeting, we will celebrate 30+1 Sunday School attendance with a chicken dinner fellowship. The church will provide the chicken. Members are asked to bring side dishes and/or desserts to accompany the chicken.
Liberty Baptist Church is located between old and new Highway 81 on Fuller Road. Everyone is welcome.
First Baptist Church, Comanche
Pastor Mark Hall will continue “A Walk through the Book of John” during the 10:45 a.m. worship service following Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A potluck lunch, including the Lord’s Supper, will take place following the morning service.
Wednesday night activities begin at 6 p.m. with prayer and Bible study for adults, Bible study for youth and Bible Drills and Skills for children.
For more information about Comanche First Baptist Church, call the church at 580-439-5335 or check the church website atwww.comanchefirst.comfor upcoming events.
West Side Christian Church
"Where's the Shepherd?" is the title the Rev. Ron Motley has chosen for his sermon at West Side Christian Church on Sunday. His Scripture text will be verses 30-34 and 53-56 of the sixth chapter of Mark. Here we read that Jesus and His disciples were met by a large crowd when they went away to a solitary place, and that Jesus healed all the people who touched the edge of His cloak. The pastor's offering of music will be "Lord, I Need You." Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 10:40 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary.
The Bible study group will watch "The Chosen" at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
All are welcome to join us as we read and study God's Word and try to find ways to apply it to our everyday lives.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
We welcome all to worship at Good Shepherd.Sunday School and Fellowship begin at 9 a.m. with Worship at 10 a.m.
The Scriptures for Sunday, July 21, the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, are Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:11-22 and Mark 6:30-44.Our Lord preaches peace to all, both those "far off" and those "near,” Ephesians 2:13, 17. Though we were "separated from Christ" by our sins, "having no hope and without God in the world,” Ephesians 2:12, now we "are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,” Ephesians 2:19. We are "One in Christ."
The Lutheran Hour radio broadcastis every Sunday at 9 a.m. on KLAW 101 FM.
Al Anon meets every Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
A nursery for youngsters is provided with Bible stories and crafts.Small catechism instructionis also provided for young adults and seekers.
New Hope Baptist Church West
Sunday Schedule: Sunday School – 9 a.m.
Morning Worship – 10 a.m.
Evening Worship – 5 p.m.
Choir Practice – 6:10 p.m.
The music services will be led by Ken Reich.
In the morning worship service, Pastor Randy Southerland will bring the morning sermon, “Knowing How To Please God” – Hebrews 11:6 NKJV.
Special Music: New Hope Choir – “Holy Is The Lord God Almighty” Special Music: Diana Ketchum – “Come, Jesus, Come”
In the evening worship service, Pastor Randy Southerland will bring the evening sermon, “Continued Studies In The Book Of Acts” – Acts 5 NKJV.
Special Music: Buck Pratt Special Music: Mona Linville – “In Heaven’s Eyes”
Wednesday Night Service and Activities:
6 p.m. Sanctuary Bible Study
6 p.m. Student Ministry Activities
6 p.m. Children and Preschool
Internet access to worship services is available. If you are unable to attend a service, you can watch online by visiting www.newhopeduncan.com/livestream for Pastor Randy’s Sunday school class, Sunday morning worship, Sunday evening worship and Wednesday night Bible study.
Radio coverage: Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on KFXI 92.1 FM.
If you need a ride to church, contact the church office at 580-252-3899. Call the church office if you have any questions regarding services or activities.
First Christian Church, Duncan
Sunday, July 21, worship service at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. John Wheeler will preach a sermon of "Compassionately" Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56. Sunday School to follow at 10:30 a.m. We hope to see you there.
Saturday, June 27, is the men's breakfast. All men are welcome to join us for breakfast in the Gathering Hall at 9 a.m. Fun, food, and fellowship, we hope to see you there.
We'd be so happy to have you as a part of our Church family. Please know you are always welcome. Like us on Facebook@FirstChristianChurch and check us out on our website,www.FCCDuncan.comto stay up to date on all of the upcoming events and activities.
