It all starts somewhere. That first moment you walk out onto a field, you feel what means to be a team and be a part of a program that strives to make you better. The JJ Watt Foundation is boosting up...

The Okmulgee Quarterback Club will gather items for the 1st Annual Bulldog Rummage Sale, which is set to take place July 10-11. According to Jennifer Foster, Quarterback Club president, items can be d...

The Most Holy Trinity (Prov. 8: 22-31/Rom. 5: 1-5/Jn. 16: 12-16) Last week, we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit to the church. This week’s scriptures continue to explore the gift of the Holy Spi...

“People will know that I am a follower of Jesus if I get caught doing good deeds,” says Emma, 8. Being caught for doing good deeds? That isn’t the way it worked at the elementary school I attended. Bu...

Jubilee Christian Center Pastors Dale & Colleen Litsey of Jubilee Christian Center are hosting two special meetings. The first meeting is the 2020 JCC Men’s Conference, Saturday, June 6, with guest sp...

(Act. 2: 1-11/1Cor. 12: 3-13/Jn. 20: 9-23) Just before his ascension into heaven, Jesus said to his Apostles, “You will receive the power of the Holy Spirit come upon you, and you are to be my witness...

St. Michael Catholic Church The Pentecost Sunday (Act. 2: 1-11/1Cor. 12: 3-13/Jn. 20: 9-23) Just before his ascension into heaven, Jesus said to his Apostles, “You will receive the power of the Holy S...

This Sunday, May 24 is the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Exaudi. The Gospel reading for this Sunday is from John 15:26-16:4. The Spirit of Truth Bears Witness to Jesus The Spirit of Truth bears witness to...

Who could forget that moment in the movie National Treasure when Benjamin Franklin Gates discovers the huge stockpile of precious metals, jewelry, artwork and artifacts dating back to the American Rev...

Cornerstone Foursquare Whether you have been a follower of Jesus for many years or are looking to discover Jesus’ love, acceptance and forgiveness for the first time, Cornerstone is here for you. Simp...

As the school year comes to an official close, the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) continues its broadcast distance learning program through the summer. Parents and students will find...

East Central Electric Cooperative of Okmulgee announced three area high school seniors were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship through Operation Round Up. A foundation through East Central Electric, Op...

This Sunday, May 17 is the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Rogate. The reading for this Sunday is from John 16:23-33. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Christian C. Tiews. Activities for this week: • Sunday School 9:30 AM (Fa...

“Jesus opens the door to heaven for believers,” says Zachary, 8. “Hell is not a place you want to go.” The President will probably never call Zachary to serve as a diplomat to the United Nations. His ...

The way we all conduct business has changed due to COVID-19, with millions finding themselves without a stable income. Just last week, Oklahomans filed more than 68,000 jobless claims with the Oklahom...

First Church of the Nazarene First Church of the Nazarene and Pastor Dale Fillmore announced this week public services have been cancelled. Worship services will be available on the Okmulgee First Chu...

This Sunday, May 10 is the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cantate. The Gospel reading for this Sunday is from John 16:5-15. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Christian C. Tiews. Activities for this week include: - Sunday Sch...

St. Michael Catholic Church 5th Sunday of Easter (A) Over the years several television shows have focused on rebuilding and repairing houses. For over thirty years PBS’s This Old House has offered tip...

5th Sunday of Easter (A) Over the years, several television shows have focused on rebuilding and repairing houses. For over 30 years, PBS’s “This Old House” has offered tips on repairing homes. More r...

A courtesy photo that appeared on the front page of the Free-Lance Wednesday, April 29, 2020 edition had been clipped by the original source, having left out one of the seniors. The original picture o...