Prayer Walk for Okmulgee County

The Prayer Walk for Okmulgee County will be held Aug. 4.

The event will begin at Green Country Technology Center at 9 a.m. with a meet and greet. Those participating are urged to pair up in groups of four, but especially with someone with whom you don’t attend church.

The groups will select a school in Okmulgee County and then begin their walk around the school or form prayer circles in front of the facility.

At 11 a.m. the groups will return to Green Country Tech for a time to talk about their experience and a final prayer to conclude the Prayer Walk.

Persons wanting more information about the walk can see the event’s Facebook page.

Second Baptist Church

We at Second Baptist Church would like to invite you to come worship with us if you do not have a church home or are visiting Okmulgee.

If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ we can help you to know for sure where you will spend eternity. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with classes for every age group, then at 10:45 a.m. we begin our music worship time led by Renee Dove. After the music worship, Bro. Steve Gallagher will bring a special message that God has placed on his heart.

On Wednesdays, the Youth, who are led by Wade Lackey, meet at 6 p.m. and the adults meet at 6:30 p.m. for Prayer Meeting.

Also, on Wednesdays, at 6 p.m. we have TeamKid for 3 years old thru 6th grade led by our Children’s Minister Courtney Norton.

We have a bus ministry that runs on Sundays, so if you need a ride or have a need to contact the church office, please feel

free to call 918-756-6027. Our office hours are Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the office is closed on Fridays. Second Baptist is located at 1003 North Alabama and is “Where God’s Love Comes First.”

St. Michael Catholic Church

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

(Ex. 16: 2-15/Eph. 4: 17: 20-24/Jn. 6: 24-35)

We continue to hear John’s Gospel this Saturday.

And the topic I want to share with you is: The Further Hunger.

We cannot have the joys of new world without abandoning the comfort of the old world. Instead of going forward towards the Promised Land the Jews continued to hanker after the “fleshpots of Egypt”. After having fed the people with ordinary bread in the deserted place, Jesus offered them something far better, “The Bread of eternal life.” But they did not understand because they may be focusing too much about the material bread they just ate!

The Church tries to link the first reading today from the Book of Exodus (Ex. 16: 2-15) when the Israelites wandered in the desert, Yahweh their God provided them with the “Manna” every single day with the miracle Jesus made for them with five loaves and two fish to let all of us know that the Old Testament is fulfilled in the New Testament when God became flesh and accompanied with all mankind on earth. God still helps people on their journey of life. This is not a coincidence. It is a purpose Jesus needs to do because he came down from heaven to save all people. He wants to let people know that we are on a journey of life from birth to death. We all need material breads, food…but we also need him the “Bread of Life” as before his Passion He instituted the Lord’s Supper in order to nourish us in spiritual life until we come to see Him one day!

Jesus gave the people who followed him into the desert as much food as they needed. In today’s Gospel he offered them something more wonderful still, a new “manna” from heaven, the bread of life (himself). To “eat” this bread would involve believing in him, entrusting their lives to him, and following him as their sure guide to the kingdom of God. But once again many of them cannot get beyond the material! They are unable to face the further hunger, the hunger of the human heart and the human spirit. They do not even understand what Jesus is talking about, and eventually turn their back on him!

We must all know by now that material things will never satisfy the hunger God has put in our hearts. But have we experience even a little of this inner hunger, the hunger of the heart, the hunger for God? Lucky for us if we have Christ we will satisfy this hunger. No one else but Jesus Christ offered the “Bread of Life”.

Sunday Mass: 11 a.m.

You’re all welcome.

First United Methodist Church – Okmulgee

8th & Seminole Streets

The First United Methodist Church invites you to join us this Sunday. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 10:00 am. Combined worship is at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Following the service, we will share in Fellowship Dinner in the Rowe to celebrate our children, youth, and young adult summer missions and activities.

Henryetta First Christian Church

Sunday morning services and fellowship

8:30 a.m. Breakfast in downstairs Fellowship Hall

9 a.m. Bible Study for adults and Sunday School for children of all ages, including nursery for 4 years and younger. 10 a.m. Praise and Worship Weekday schedule: Tuesday, 9 a.m. Devotions and Prayer with Pastor. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Youth Night. Thursday, 7 p.m. Prayer Warriors. Friday, 9 a.m.Devotions and Prayer with Pastor Jerrod Dumond. First Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th.

I Am The Lord By Mary Beth Morris

The biblical book of Leviticus, the law, is a seemingly endless recitation of minutiae -- every single detail is labored over and repeated. God's reasoning, it's fairly clear, is that, because the Israelites had lived with idol worshipers and they had no idea how things were supposed to work, He wanted to leave no doubt about even these tiniest details.

But here is the thing: God iterates and reiterates the phrase, "I am the LORD." At least a dozen times in chapter 19 alone! That should pretty much call to a complete halt any argument or exception. It worked for a while, but it wasn't long before these "rebellious" people tested and tried God at every turn.

Here we are, more than 2,000 years later. We don't maintain so much oral tradition (I could harp on the reliability and accuracy, which I thoroughly believe, but I won't -- yet!), but we have a belief, a faith, that God is the LORD. The question is, do we do all we can to honor Him and His holy name?

We have this tendency to change things to suit our purposes. I'm not necessarily proposing that we throw out bacon or never eat shrimp. The world could stop revolving and we'd all be thrown into outer space! But have we been going through our lives as if God's commands were a buffet, picking what we like and leaving the rest? That's not how this is supposed to work.

God is the Father, the Creator of all things. His magnificence and glory cannot even be put into words. His might is so great that nothing can stand before Him. Therefore, we must bow. We must bend to His will, not ours. We must accept and follow His commands, not our whims, wants, and wishes. We must live to honor the One who gave us life. Every day, every action must be a reflection of Him. It is He, not we, who said, "I am the LORD."

The biblical book of Leviticus, the law, is a seemingly endless recitation of minutiae -- every single detail is labored over and repeated. God's reasoning, it's fairly clear, is that, because the Israelites had lived with idol worshipers and they had no idea how things were supposed to work, He wanted to leave no doubt about even these tiniest details.

But here is the thing: God iterates and reiterates the phrase, "I am the LORD." At least a dozen times in chapter 19 alone! That should pretty much call to a complete halt any argument or exception. It worked for a while, but it wasn't long before these "rebellious" people tested and tried God at every turn.

Here we are, more than 2,000 years later. We don't maintain so much oral tradition (I could harp on the reliability and accuracy, which I thoroughly believe, but I won't -- yet!), but we have a belief, a faith, that God is the LORD. The question is, do we do all we can to honor Him and His holy name?

We have this tendency to change things to suit our purposes. I'm not necessarily proposing that we throw out bacon or never eat shrimp. The world could stop revolving and we'd all be thrown into outer space! But have we been going through our lives as if God's commands were a buffet, picking what we like and leaving the rest? That's not how this is supposed to work.

God is the Father, the Creator of all things. His magnificence and glory cannot even be put into words. His might is so great that nothing can stand before Him. Therefore, we must bow. We must bend to His will, not ours. We must accept and follow His commands, not our whims, wants, and wishes. We must live to honor the One who gave us life. Every day, every action must be a reflection of Him. It is He, not we, who said, "I am the LORD."

Seventh-day Adventist Churches

Okmulgee SDA Church, on Hwy. 62 between Morris and Okmulgee

Maranatha SDA Church, 1213 East Chicago

We invite you to join us at any of our services.

Bible study, Aug/ 4, 9:30 a.m.

With “The Conversion of Paul,” our study this week, Christianity changed forever. Before becoming an apostle of Jesus Christ Saul of Tarsus was an apostle of the Sanhedrin. He was absolutely convinced that he was doing God’s work in attacking Jesus’ followers. But when confronted by Jesus Himself, his question, “What shall I do Lord,” demonstrated his immediate and unconditional willingness to let Jesus be his guide from then on, and a champion for the cause of Christ was born who would boldly take the gospel to the Gentiles and to the then known ends of the earth.

Study texts are Acts 9:1-30; 22:1-3; 26:9-11; and Galatians 1:1, 11-24.

Worship service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at both churches. Midweek service is on Tuesday at 7:30 at the Maranatha church and Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee Church.

We welcome you to join us as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Cornerstone: Where Faith Overcomes Fear

Location: 617 N. Oklahoma Ave. Intersection of Oklahoma and Trent. Weekly opportunities:

Sunday 10:30 a.m. MidWeek 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday Kids, J12, Youth, and Adults). Friday Nites 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Rally. Check us out more at these social media sites: FB/Cornerstone Foursquare Okmulgee, on Instagram: CornerstoneOkmulgee, @CornerstoneOK. For more information, call 918-756-4787 or find us on the web at www.okmulgeefoursquare.org #CF #cornerstone #GodChangesEverything #ForOkmulgee #runningwithgiants #recoverystartshere #hopeisher

Crosstown Church

Voted "Friendliest Church" in Okmulgee by the readers of the Okmulgee Times. We are located at 6th and Kern in Okmulgee. There is a place for you at Crosstown. Pastors Wesley and Susie Berry and the congregation of Crosstown Church invite you to experience the TRUTH of God's Word. View pod casts and live streaming at www.crosstownphc.org LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. The facebook page is: www.face-book.com/crosstownphchurch You may want to view our Sunday Service by CD or DVD. Contact us on-line or order from our media counter at church. SUNDAY Services: 10:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m.Life Enrichment Classes 10 a.m. Senior's Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Dynamic Praise and Worship ushers in the presence of the Lord which then follows the anointed Word of God presented by the Holy Ghost and our Pastor Wesley Berry. Children's Church: 3-5 y/o and 6-12 after Praise & Worship. WEDNESDAY Service: 7 p.m. Prayer Focus from 6-7 p.m. After Praise & Worship: KOTM-(Kids in Motion) for ages 3-5 and 6-12 L.E.D. Youth/Teens begins at 7 p.m. For more information please call the church office at 918-756-2442 from 9-12 noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Grovania Baptist Church

Grovania Baptist Church is located one block east of Hwy. 75 on Celia Berryhill Road. Thomas Jamison, 18, preaches the first and third weeks. Jamie Terry and wife Jessica, who have been in the ministry for 25 years, preaches the second and fourth weeks.

WOC-Okmulgee Services

Sunday 11 a.m. Adult Wednesday night - 6:30 p.m.

Youth Night - 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30. 1111 West 11th Street, Okmulgee. Call 918-899-4264 for more information.

Harvest Christian Church

Loop 56 and McKinley Rd. 918-756-2996. Harvest Christian Center, a non-denominational church, located at the corner of Loop 56 and McKinley, invites the public to join them for worship. Sunday morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday service is at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and be blessed. Pastors are Paul and Jan Ramsey.

Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church

The Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church family invite you to join with us in our worship services. Weekly services include Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship and anointed preaching, 11 a.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study, 5 p.m.; Choir rehearsal, Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. The first and third Saturdays, we invite you to join our African-American Studies Class, 10 - 11 a.m. followed by Midday Bible Study, 11 a.m. to noon. Cleaves is located on the corner of Smith and Comanche Street. Rev. Thomas Henderson is Sr. Pastor.

New Life Church

New Life Church, located at 1201 S. C St. in Henryetta, welcomes you. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sundaynight service begins at 6 p.m. and Word on Wednesday (WOW) also starts at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Compass Assembly of God

13455 Loop 56 (¼ mile east of the Creek Nation truck stop on Loop 56)

In today’s world, everyone is trying to find directions for his or her life. Here at Compass Assembly of God our very name says that we understand or want to help people find the path for their lives today and directions with eternal significance. It is not the size of the church that counts is the size of its heart and love for people. Our congregation looks forward to meeting everyone with open arms and with the love of God. We have Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. where the men meet with Pastor McDowell and the women meet with Pastor Leona. Sunday morning service begins at 10:30 a.m. and Sundayevening service begins at 6 p.m. So whether you are looking for a church or are looking for a new direction for your life, come and visit Pastor Rex and Leona McDowell for information call 918-756-0965.

Natura Baptist Church

Natura Baptist Church is a friendly Bible Believing, community centered praying family. NBC is a place where you can feel at home. I wish to welcome you to our country Church where the LORD is our focus and visitors and neighbors are our friends. Pastor Scott McCullah. 7995 N. 250 Rd & Hwy 16, Beggs.

Church of the Living God

Pastor Marcus Long and the Church of The Living God, 1301 West Eufaula, invites the public to come and worship with them. Sunday School begins at 9:45 and morning service begins at 11 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church - Henryetta

Calvary Baptist Church of Henryetta invites you to come out and visit us!

You will enjoy old fashioned preaching from the Word of God, singing of hymns, and special music.

We are currently meeting at the Days Inn conference room. Services start at 10:30 a.m. Come early for coffee, donuts, and fellowship!

For more information, call Jon Ellison at 903-820-8426.

Foundation BibleStudy, Inc.

Pastor Glenda and Minister James Hannah of Foundation BibleStudy, Inc. welcomes everyone to come out to worship and study. Weekly services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Prayer 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Testimony and Worship 10:30 a.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. Anyone in need of Prayer for Healing, Deliverance, Finances, Miracles, Etc. 24/7 Prayer line is available at 918-304-2142. Pastor Glenda Hannah. All answers are founded in the Holy Scriptures. Foundation BibleStudy, Inc. is located at 1015 N. Chickasaw Ave. Okmulgee, in the rear building.

Okmulgee First Assembly

301 North Seminole. “Come check us out! We are more than a church...we are growing an amazing “Family” where everyone is welcome and everyone feels important,” Pastors Jonathan and Melissa Hanshaw said. “We are making dynamic changes throughout our church to meet the growing demand for those in our community. We are truly building a “Connecting Place” for everyone to find a home, a place to worship, grow, and serve.”

Service times are as follows: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Youth & Kids Ministries at 6:30 p.m. “Feel God’s presence in our services and know He is real! Come and make a connection with us!” Pastors Jonathan & Melissa Hanshaw 918-756-0203.

First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church is located at 401 S Seminole in Okmulgee. All are welcome at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning to come and worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Child care is provided. You are also invited to attend Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m.

Crossroads Baptist Church

Crossroads Baptist Church, located at Alt. 75 and Happy Camp Road in Beggs, would like to welcome you to join us! As a church family, our purpose is to Connect People, Grow Believers and Serve Others. Senior Pastor-Brayden Buss, Worship Pastor-Bro. Justin Wells and Student Minister-Bro. Gary Honeycutt. Service times are as follows: Sunday Connect Groups at 9:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Church at 10:35 a.m. SundayEvening Worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Youth Bible Study, Crossroads Kids. Nursery Provided for all Services from Birth-3 years For more information, please call 918-267-4720 or check us out at www.crossroadsbaptistbeggs.org

Trinity Lutheran Church

Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Christian C. Tiews, and Trinity Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, cordially invite you to worship with us on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our church is located at 1314 E. 6th in Okmulgee. Our office phone number is 918-756-6046

and the office hours are 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 1-5 p.m. on Friday.

New Life Apostolic Church

God is love, his love is his truth, and his truth is his word. What must I do in order to be saved? Hear the uncompromising word of God. Jesus only, only Jesus New Life Apostolic Church, 201 E. 5th Street, Suite D, Okmulgee, 918-756-5983

Pastor Anna L. Lewis. Sunday: Prayer 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday morning Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer, 6 to 7 p.m.

Apostolic Life Church

13th Street, Okmulgee

James 1: 22 - But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. What does this passage really mean? To hear means to agree and understand what the Word of God says. If a person agrees with the Word of God and does not do what the Word of God says, they are deceiving themselves. The ESV translation puts it this way - Do what God's teaching says; don't just listen and do nothing. When you only sit and listen, you are fooling yourselves. Come join us at Apostolic Life Church Wednesday's at 7 p.m. and Sunday's at 10 a.m. Call for transportation 756-0313.

Twin Hills Baptist Church

Twin Hills Baptist Church invites the public to attend services. The church is located at 20200 State Highway 16. Regular Services are: Sunday - Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.Worship at 11 a.m. Evening work at 6 p.m. Wednesday - Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Jubilee Christian Center

½ mile north of Muscogee Nation Physical & Rehab Center. Eastside of Hwy 75 in Okmulgee, OK www.okmulgeechurch.com Jubilee Christian Center is a non-denominational church located (1/2 mile north of the Muscogee Nation Physical & Rehab Center, eastside of Hwy 75) in Okmulgee. Pastors Dale & Colleen Litsey invite you to Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday services at 7 p.m.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School is held at 9 a.m.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Nursery 0-2 yrs for all church services

Pre-School Class 3-5 yrs for all church services. Children's Church 6-8 years & 9-12 years Sunday & Wednesday.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER

Prayer meetings are held in the church sanctuary every Tuesday at 1 p.m.

RAMPART

Pre-Service Prayer every Sunday at 9:50 - 10:20 a.m.

JAIL MINISTRY

Jubilee Christian Center Outreach to Okmulgee County Jail Chapel Ministry every other Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

JUBILEE MEN'S MINISTRY

They meet the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building located behind the church.

MANNA HOUSE MINISTRIES

Providing spiritual & physical food and clothing to those in need

VICTORIOUS LADIES

A support group for Christian women. They meet every other Monday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Classes for 13-18 years every Wednesday 7 p.m.

For more information, visit our website at okmulgeechurch.com or call the church office at 918-756-5338. Like our Facebook page.

ClearView Baptist Church

Services times for worship at the church, located at 4900 N. Wood Drive is Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. Foundation Builders is at 11 a.m. For more information, call 918-230-6710

Shorter Chapel AME Church

Shorter Chapel AME Church, 405 N. Central Avenue

Sunday Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Rev. Freeman Dantell Culver, III, pastor. For more information, call 539-664-6890.

Grand Avenue Church of Christ

Sunday Morning Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 5 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Class 7 p.m.

318 South Grand Avenue 918-756-7462 Kevin Copeland, minister

Church of the Living God

1100 N. Osage, Pastor Wilmer Commings.

Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. Bible Study is Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Silver Spring Baptist Church

Silver Spring Baptist Church is located on Tiger Mountain, eight miles east of Henryetta on Interstate 40. Pastor is A.J. Tiger. Services are held Sunday at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School. Worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday and also on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Northwest Chapel Baptist Church

Northwest Chapel Baptist Church will hold their Annual Youth Day Program Sunday, Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m. The comnunity is invited to come and lift up the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Elder Richard Huff, from Northside Evangelistic Temple C.O.G.I.C. will be the guest speaker. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served immediately following the program. Pastor is Leroy Crawford. The church is locted at 10455 Smith Road in Okmulgee.

First United Methodist Church of Morris

601 S. Hughes, PO Box 111, Morris Phone: 918-733-2790

Classes-9:45 a.m. Worship-10:55 a.m. Youth-5-7:30 p.m. Methodist Women meet the 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m. Methodist Men meet the 3rd Saturday at 8 a.m. Tracy Hoskins is the pastor.

Nuyaka Baptist Church

Nuyaka Baptist Church exists to share Jesus with everyone while seeking to grow deeper, serve others, connect as a family of believers, and celebrate the risen Savior.

Nuyaka Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist Church located at 2940 Lincoln Road, Okmulgee. We are a friendly, loving, Christ Centered Church who seeks to glorify God in everything we do! Service times are as follows: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening - R.A.'s, G.A.'s, Youth Bible Study, Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 918-756-0655.

Gospel Tabernacle - Henryetta

Come join us expecting God to do great things! Gospel Tabernacle is located at 406 E Spruce St. 918-652-9306 - Call for transportation or information.

First Baptist Church-Okmulgee

The purpose of First Baptist Church is to glorify God by leading people to become mature believers in Christ.

SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. Small Group Bible Study for All Ages

10:30 Worship 5:30 p.m. Bible Study

6:30 Praise Team Rehearsal

Monday 9 a.m. Ladies Small Group Bible Study (nursery provided) 10 a.m. 55 or Better Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday 5 p.m. Fellowship Dinner

5:30-7:30 p.m. Children’s Choirs (preschool-6th grade)

6-7 p.m. Chapel Service/DiscipleshipClasses/ Youth Mid-Week Service 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal

First Baptist Church, 311 W. 5th 918-756-7880, info@fbcokmulgee.org

Town & Country Christian Church

1160 E 36th St, Okmulgee Sunday: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 to 8 p.m. 918-756-6107

Southside Baptist Church

We are striving to be the church God wants us to be, a place where heartfelt worship is the norm, where authentic relationships bloom, a place where the environment is right for being developed into fully devoted followers of Jesus, a place of hope and acceptance.

If you don’t already have a church home, we would love to invite you to be a part of our church family. We are a church where we know you will feel at home, a place where you can believe, belong, and become.

We are located at the Northeast corner of New Morris Highway (Hwy 62) & Loop 56 in Okmulgee.

Sundays:

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

10:45 a.m. - Worship 5 p.m. - Bible Study

Wednesdays:

6 p.m. - Southside Kids 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study

Beggs First Assembly of God

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesdays Adult Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Youth Service 7 p.m. Royal Rangers (Boys) 7 p.m.

Missionettes (Girls) 7 p.m. Nursery attendants provided for all services! Church facilities are located on the corner of 400 East Main and Cherokee streets.

Beggs First Assembly, 918-267-4407 Email: info@beggsfirst.com

Eastside Church of Christ

We are located at 801 N. Miami Ave. in Okmulgee.

Worship Times:

Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Wednesday Night Live at 7 p.m.

D.J. Moore - Minister

Call 918-409-3902 for more information.