Union Baptist Church 117th Anniversary

The pastor and members of Union Baptist Church-Grayson invite each and every one to come and worship with us as we commemorate 117 years, on Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. Rev. Johnny Lewis will bring the message that morning.

We look forward to the fellowship of the Holy Spirit and you.

Dinner will be served directly following the morning service. Rev. Jerell Ivey is the pastor. Sharon Anderson serves as the Church Anniversary chairperson.

Greater Jones Chapel

Greater Jones Chapel AME Zion Church invites the public to come and worship with them as they celebrate their Pastor Terry Howard, Sr. and wife Leola Howard appreciation day on Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Marcus Anderson of Glad Tiding of Tulsa.

Dinner will be served from 1-2:30 p.m. The public is invited to come and worship with us every Sunday. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship is at 11 a.m.

Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church will sponsor a "We Love Fall" Bean Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. You may eat in, carry out or we will deliver. Menu will include beans, coleslaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. Donations are $8. Dinners will be served from the Cleaves Fellowship Hall, 806 East Smith.You may call 918-756-2314 or 918-756-5191 to order your dinner.

Church of the Living God

The Church of the Living God, 1301 West Eufaula, invites the public to come and worship with them every Sunday. Services begin at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship is at 11 a.m. Marcus Long is the pastor.

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 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.

Our Sunday evening service begins at 4:30 p.m. We have great ministries for children and youth. On Wednesdays, theYouth, 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 yrs. old thru 6th grade led by our Children’s Minister Courtney Norton.

October is PastorAppreciation Month, so we want to show our pastor how much we appreciate him. On Sunday, October 28th, we will have our annual Pumpkin Bowl after the morning worship. 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.”

First United Methodist Church – Okmulgee

8th & Seminole Streets The First United Methodist Church invites you to join us this Sunday. Traditional worship service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary followed by Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Children’s Christmas Program Rehearsal (ages 3-12) is at 11 a.m. (except the first Sunday of the month). Praise and Worship Service begins at 11a.m. in the Rowe Family Life Center.

Opportunities of the Week 

Sunday, October 28

5-7:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. & Sr. High-Halloween Party

Tuesday, October 30

11 a.m.-1 p.m. UMM $6 Bean Dinner-RFLC

5-7 p.m. UMM $6 Bean Dinner-RFLC

(Seniors-$5 each)

Wednesday, October 31

5:30 p.m. No Jam-Jam Practice

6-7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat-Rowe Parking Lot

6 p.m. 5/4 Praise

7 p.m. Choir Practice

Upcoming: Sunday, November 4th @ 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Haiti Soup & Chili Fundraiser—Fellowship Hall

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. Join us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/fpcokmulgee.

We hope to see you Sunday.

Seventh-day Adventist Churches

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

Maranatha SDA Church, 1213 East Chicago

Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447

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

Bible study, October 27, 9:30 a.m.

“The Key to Unity” is the title of our study this week. Paul’s concern for unity is the central theme in his Epistle to the Ephesians. God’s ultimate purpose is to reunify all things through Christ, thus Salvation is offered to all humanity. In Christ we have all been adopted and belong to the family of God, equally loved and cherished. Through faith in Christ as our substitute and surety we become the elect of God.

Before Christ, ethnic, cultural and religious differences created animosity and conflicts, but in Christ we are all one people with a common Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. He is our peace.

If we are proud, unwilling to listen to others, or to search His Word together, we have no chance of unity and dishonor Christ before the world.

Study texts are Ephesians; Matthew 20:25-28; Romans 8:14-17; 1 Corinthians 13:1-7; and 2 Peter 3:9.

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.

Liberty Baptist Church

Liberty Baptist Church, located at 23600 Liberty Road, would like to invite you to join us at any of our worship times. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening service is at 6 p.m. and Wednesday is at 7 p.m. We are a small church with a big heart. Come learn and grow with us. For more information, call 918-520-3668 or 918-758-8035.

St. Michael Catholic Church - Henryetta

30th Sunday

(Jer. 31: 7-9/Heb. 5: 1-6/Mk. 10: 46-52)

The gospel today tells us about how Jesus heals Bartimaeus who was blind.

It would seem that there is more symbolism in the eyes than in any other bodily organ, except perhaps the heart. Eyes provide vision. We see people. We see the glory of God reflected in the glory of nature, in sunrises and sunsets, in rainbows and clouds. And grace of a sense of wonder, awe, gratitude, joy. This nature vision, is a sign of a deeper, more glorious vision, an insight into the glory of God, creator of all beauty, into the meaning of life and our relationship with Jesus, Son of God.

Correspondingly, there are several kinds of blindness. There is the blindness of those who are born without sight or those who lose their sight and who therefor need implants and glasses of varying strength. And then there is spiritual blindness of those who do not wish to see any meaning in life, those who have no spiritual values, no spiritual vision, are self-centered and self-satisfied, blind to the needs of the poor, concerned only with self-advancement.

Of course Jesus heals the blind man Bartimaeus. But this blindness is a symbol of all the people in the world who want to see Jesus, not physical but spiritual, of those who wish for a deeper vision of reality, of meaning for their lives. Blind people cannot see Jesus because the seeing Christians fail to show Jesus to them.

The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Timer is usually “Mission Sunday” in the world. Because Missionaries are women and men in need. They share the gospel and make people know that Christ is God in the world. Many ways we can evangelize the Good News of God to all mankind, because there are too many people who never heard about God yet.

The world is still full of blind people of all ages crying out to Jesus; “Jesus, We want to see!” Christ Jesus now depends on men and women who are willing to become another Christ for these spiritual blind children of God.

By our love and care, our time, we are to let a little light into their world of darkness. Christ Jesus continues to ask us to do for others who really need their spiritual visions to see and know Jesus as God.

Religious Class for Children: 10 a.m.

Sunday Mass: 11 a.m.

Welcome all of you.

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. Service starts at 10:30 a.m. Come early for coffee, donuts and fellowship!

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

Cleaves Memorial C.M.E.

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. Rev. Marshall D. Goff is the pastor at Cleaves Memorial.

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.

Old is New Again by Mary Morris

"I am always aware of the Lord's presence; he is near, and nothing can shake me." (Psalms 16:8)

How boldly do we walk each day? Do we wake with gladness for another day? Is there so much joy in our heart that we cannot help but walk with a bounce in our step and a smile on our face?

Welllllll ...

I remember being in school and having to make oral book reports - - flop sweat, dry mouth, racing heart, and mind blank. I worked with a fella who referred to the first day of the work week as "Oh, double-en, M, A" -- oh, no, not Monday again. I've been around people who could do nothing but find fault in others, and whine and complain about every facet of their lives.

Depressing thoughts, right? Yet who of us is completely innocent of doing these ourselves?Everybody has ups and downs, hills and valleys. At times, we feel like we're stuck either on the upgrade struggle or wallowing in the mud pits. But those aren't the times to have a pity party. They're when we should be thanking God the most.

You see, our "down" experiences allow us to connect more powerfully with our God. These are opportunities, not woes. He gives us these chances to strengthen and enlarge our faith in Him. "Trust in the Lord. Have faith, do not despair. Trust in the Lord. (Psalms 27:14)" "Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalms 30:5b)" "You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy. So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to you. Lord, you are my God; I will give you thanks forever. (Psalms 30:11-12)"

Everything is perspective, point of view. We can choose to continue to look down and feel down. Or we can raise our eyes to the skies and seek the faith and hope that will sustain us until our life here ends and our joy is made complete. It may be a new mindset for us, but it was a way of life for King David.

Well, I'll be ... everything old becomes new again!

Cornerstone Foursquare - The Land of Candy

Harvest Time is here and it starts with Crazies, Community, and Chocolate! “As one of my friends said recently in reference to celebrating Halloween, ‘I celebrate Kids...’and that is what Cornerstone is going to keep doing,” says Mickey Baldwin, Lead Pastor at CF. He continues to explain, “Here at Cornerstone we will host another Journey Through the Bible as we turn to the Harvest of 2018. So, on October 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., we will host our community and their crazy antics to provide tours for children and parents alike to experience scenes from the land of Candy and Goodness. Each tour will last about 10 minutes and will demonstrate the ‘goodness of God that leads men to repentance’ and fill that candy craving at the same time.“

Join us this month for each opportunity to let the Holy Spirit unwrap God’s sweet goodness for you and your friends. From MidWeek Circles on Wednesday nights, CF Sunday’s on the weekend, and a special walk through the Land of Candy on Halloween on October 31st.

“These events are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to really getting connected and letting community take shape in us,” Pastor Baldwin adds as he concludes with this thought. “There will always be issues and preferences we can take stand behind to protect ourselves from reaching into our community. Surly we can use this season as a way to show God’s love and goodness? Celebrating what God has done could be the fun that makes the Gospel—the Power of Salvation. So, let me share my friend’s comment to put an end to these thoughts. ‘Let the candy collecting begin’.”

Weekly opportunities: MidWeek Circles have been launched and we are filling up the Kid Zone with kids each Wednesday at 6 p.m. (there are Circles for Kids, J12, CSM Youth, andAdults with CR Step Studies for men and women and another circle specially focused on Daily Faith). Friday Nites are all about recovery—not trying to fix others, but letting God fix us through his recovery in us. CF’s Celebrate Recovery Rally starts at 7 p.m. The Main Event on weekends begin with the doors opening at 10 a.m. Every CF Sunday includes friends, family, and building connections around Hope in Jesus. The music starts at 10:30 a.m., so pick each opportunity that works for you and we will see you at CF located at 617 N. Oklahoma Ave. Intersection of Oklahoma and Trent.

Social sites include: 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 #halloweenfun #candyland #cf #cornerstone #kidfriendly #chocolate #candyandgrace #midweekcircles #617NorthOklahoma #FOROKMULGEE #JourneyThroughTheBible

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.

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, it 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 Sunday evening 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.

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.facebook.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.

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.

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.

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.

New Life Apostolic Church

Sin separates man from fellowship with God. Since Genesis 3:6 Documented Sin No. l when man rebelled against God in the Garden of Eden, sin still separates man from his maker.

Sin is no small matter; the price of sin is indeed expensive. Sin cost man his dominion over the earth, selling his rights to Satan, and sin destroyed the perfect relationship man enjoyed with God in paradise.

Salvation means deliverance from sin. Repentance is the starting place for this shackle-busting provision of mercy created through God's love for mankind. However, man has no option or freedom to choose the road back to fellowship with God. How can an unholy people be reconciled to a Holy God? Always by some means of sacrifice, which is giving up something of value for something even more valuable. Repentance is not repeatedly confessing sinful acts done over and over again; repentance is Godly sorrow for sins committed, forsaking the sin committed, and Not Doing It Anymore. Repentance is the first step to salvation. No repentance, No salvation.

May God bless you.

PastorAnna Lewis, New LifeApostolic Church, 201 East 5th Street Suite D 918-993-9926

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. Sunday Evening 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