Church News

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church welcomes all to participate in our services. We are located north of the High School on Goliad Street (1001 S. Goliad), and would love to have you visit.

Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by social gathering outside the church in the Courtyard & Bennett Garden. On Wednesdays we have Bible study and coffee in the morning at 10:30 a.m. and evening we have evening prayer and book study starting at 5:30 p.m. What a great opportunity to have meaningful fellowship and develop relationships with people who have a common interest, following the steps of Christ. Please come and join us for a time of worship and fellowship in a place that welcomes all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Facebook – Live Streaming

Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., St. Mary’s will be Live Streaming their service on Facebook, website – www.facebook.com/StMarysBigSpring/. What a great way to listen OR participate in the service in the comfort of your home or wherever you may be at that time of day.

Life Church

THIS SUNDAY is Easter Sunday!!! We invite you and your family to join us as we celebrate Easter. You will hear an inspiring message and experience heartfelt worship. There will be a lesson and activities for all the kids. We will have an Easter Egg hunt after the service for the kids. Service starts at 10:30am.

Life Alive is our Wednesday night ministry and all the fun starts at 7 p.m. There will be something for every member of the family. Join our Revelation Bible Class as Pastor Kevin continues to take us through the book of Revelation. Youth, Life Kids and Nursery are also available.

Ladies, you are invited to join us every Wednesday at noon for our Seek Prayer Group. The Zoom meeting information for Seek can be found on our One Sisterhood Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onesisterhoodbigspringtx/

Champion Culture Youth will meet on Wednesdays from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on the Life Church Campus. For more information about Champion Culture and their plans for the summer visit and follow the Champion Culture Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/ChampionCultureLifeChurch/

Life Kids will have their classes this Sunday. Our Nursery is available for those ages newborn to 2. Our Toddlers class serve those ages 3 & 4. Our Elementary class serves those ages 5-10 Visit and follow the Life Kids Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/Life-Kids-Life-Church-Big-SpringTX-1654730487977488/ for more information.

For more information about our events or groups please visit our website www.golifechurch. net or https://www.facebook.com/bigspringlife

Spring Tabernacle Church

Spring Tabernacle Church is located at 1209 Wright Street.

We will be having Easter services at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. This is a special time that we want to praise and worship the Lord Jesus for what He did for us. He gave us so much to be thankful for. Let’s get together and give Him praise and glory.

NazFamily Church

Good Friday: Due to some COVID concerns, our Good Friday service will be online only. We will have a meaningful time of worship, reflection, prayer and communion together with NazFamily Church and the Bridge. We plan to have communion elements stationed outside of our main sanctuary entrance to be picked up tonight, or during the day Thursday, or you can collect some bread and grape juice at home to participate. We hope you will join us online only this Friday at 6:30 p.m. for this meaningful time together.

The Community Wide Egg Hunt will be postponed one week. We plan to have the egg hunt on April 10, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. This will give us time to clean and disinfect everything and to take any additional safety measures that are necessary. We are asking anyone who is sick at all not to participate. We want this to be a great event for everyone involved.

There will be food, games, bounce house, coloring contests, door prizes, and of course, thousands and thousands of eggs. The Easter Bunny may even make an appearance. Come on out and enjoy a time that is fun for the whole family.

Resurrection Sunday - We are planning a powerful worship gathering on Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. We will begin with a sunrise prayer time at 7 a.m. (which will be LiveStreamed), followed by all church breakfast at 9 a.m. in the gym. Our Worship Gathering will be at 10 a.m. This is a great time to invite friends, family and neighbors to come worship with us. You won’t want to miss out on this meaningful time together. He is risen indeed!

Food Boxes - Every Tuesday and Thursday we make food boxes available in our church office from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for anyone in need. If you know someone who needs an extra blessing they can come by the office at that time or contact us at 432-267-7015.

Connect - If you would like to begin a vibrant relationship with God as a follower of Jesus, or if you would like to learn more about how you can get involved at NazFamily Church, one of our pastors would love to talk to you. Please contact us at church@nazfamily.org.

College Baptist Church

Join us in praising God and celebrating the Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus, at College Baptist

Church, as we welcome new members through salvation and baptism! Come see what God is doing at the corner of 11th and Birdwell Lane. We are open on Sunday morning at 9:15 for Bible Study for all ages. Worship time is at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, our praying Youth groups start at 6 p.m. and have their meal between 6-6:45. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is at 7 p.m. with children meeting for King’s Kids and Krafts. Nursery is as needed. Girl’s Missions meet on Sunday at 5 p.m. Come join in the fun as we celebrate this year serving our Lord.

Services for April 4, 2021, are in the building. We are live streaming and on our Facebook page as well. Catch up on God’s perfect plan! We have face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer available. Visitors, it was a such a joy to welcome you on Sunday. Come join us again—it will be exciting to welcome new faces and old alike. Our services are lively and worshipful.

College Baptist Church continues on mission for our Lord. We have so many things we do it’s difficult to list them all. Come help us serve our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. Our goal for the Annie Armstrong Easter missions offering for the home front has been set before us. This offering will go to help Home missionaries establish new churches.

We definitely enjoy the worship time as our ministry team leads us in songs of praise, and where our pastor, Bro. Ken McMeans, inspires us as we delve into God’s Word, leading us as Jesus lives through us. Come study what it takes to really ‘Know the Lord our God in Resurrection Power,” knowing He cares for us so much He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to save us. Focus on the Resurrected Jesus as we continue into the year, as our pastor reminds us every Sunday, Jesus is coming SOON! Take a part in these joyful activities, and exciting worship, praising the Mighty God we serve. Please call: 432-267-7429, for more information concerning Men’s, Ladies’ and youth meetings at this great and friendly church.

Crestview Baptist Church

At Crestview Baptist Church, we believe the most fulfilling pursuit for a body of believers is not entertainment, gimmicks, or programs. The most fulfilling pursuit for a follower of Christ is to know Christ and His Word, so that we may live for Him. If you believe that, please come and worship the King with us! Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., Worship begins at 11 a.m., and our Sunday and Wednesday night meetings are at 6:30 p.m. We are studying Biblical Doctrine. Come and be with us at 2305 Gatesville Rd., Big Spring.

Cornerstone Covenant Church

Cornerstone Covenant Church (aka - CCC) is a unified, spirit-led, purpose-driven church, which cultivates an atmosphere of faith so that lives can be transformed by Jesus Christ.

We would love the opportunity to Connect with YOU! You can expect biblical teaching & preaching, genuine loving fellowship and live spirit filled praise & worship. Please join us this week at one of the following events:

Sunday, April 4 – Join us this Sunday at our 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services as we celebrate our Saviors Resurrection. Experience our services online at facebook.com/CCCBigSpring or at Cornerstone Covenant Church Live on YouTube (look for the CCC logo).

Saturday, April 3- Join Men’s 41 Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. in the ARC. We strive towards building a community of faithful men who are equipped to lead themselves and their families on a closer walk with God. On our journey, we will learn what it means to be godly servant-leaders and challenge each other to pursue that life.

3 DAY Extravaganza April 2, April 3 and April 4 -Mark your calendars and join us as we gather:

Day 1: For our Good Friday Communion Worship Service Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary and online.

Day 2: Come on out on Saturday, April 3 for CCC’s Spring Family Fellowship. We will have our Sweets & Meats Cook-Off at Big Spring Comanche Trail Park in the Old Settlers Pavilion from 11 -3. We will also have Family fun games and sports competition everyone can participate in.

Day3: Closing out this amazing weekend with our Resurrection Sunday Worship Service. On Sunday, April 4 We will have a 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. service.

Transportation Ministry – You need a ride to church? CCC offers pick-up services on Sundays for our 11 a.m. worship service. If you are needing a ride for Sunday please contact the church office.

Cornerstone Covenant Church (CCC) is a unified, spirit-led, purpose-driven church, which cultivates an atmosphere of faith so that lives can be transformed by Jesus Christ. Please join us every Sunday at 9 a.m. (onsite) 11 a.m.(onsite & online) and Wednesday at 7 p.m. (onsite) for worship services.

CCC is located at 706 East 12th Street. For office hours or other questions please contact our Administrative Office at 432-264-0015 or email us at info@ cccbigspring.org. You can also find us at www. cccbigspring.org if you would like more information.

Alive in Christ Lutheran Church LCMS

“Celebrating and Sharing God’s Love and Grace in our lives”.

We are located at 2805 Lynn Drive in the Kentwood neighborhood in Big Spring. If you would like to reach Pastor Kohl or the church office, please call (432) 264-7818, or e-mail us at aliveinchristtx@ gmail.com.

Bible Study and Sunday School begin at 9:30 a.m. and we are having class each Sunday morning. Our

Sunday Service begins at 10:30 a.m. You can catch us on Facebook Live on our Facebook page. If you are new to the area or haven’t been to church before or in a while, please accept this as an invitation to join us this Sunday.

The readings for this Sunday are Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, and Mark 16: 1-8. The psalm is Psalm 16.

Our Wednesday Evening Bible Study is back. A meal is served at 5:30 and our bible study begins at 6. We are studying Lutheranism 101. Please come and join us.

Please join us on April 2 for our Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Service. The service will begin at 7pm. Also plan to join us on Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. – noon for the Easter Eggstravaganza for the kids. On Easter Sunday we are having a pancake breakfast at 9am and our Services at 10:30 a.m. Please come and join us.

Shyrlee Reid will present the scripture readings this week.

Tune in to KBYG every morning for a devotional sponsored in part by the Lutheran Hour. Tune in to 106.3 FM or 1400 AM between 6:45 and 6:50 each morning for these wonderful devotions: “Morning Meditation Thoughts”. Also tune in every Sunday morning at 8:30 to listen to the Lutheran Hour.

First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church is located just off Gregg Street at the corner of Fourth and Scurry in downtown Big Spring. Our Sunday morning schedule includes the 9 a.m. Traditions service featuring the pipe organ, choir, trumpet and hymns. At 11 a.m., The Bridge service featuring contemporary music led by a wonderful praise team.

Worship services are broadcast live each Sunday at 11 a.m. on radio station KBYG-105.5 FM. You can also find the services live streamed on our Facebook page at First United Methodist Church Big Spring.

On Sunday, March 28, Pastor Ricky continued with his Lenten series on the “Last Week of the Life of Jesus”. Pastor Ricky shared with us about “Who was on Trial”, from the gospel of Luke 22:63-71. This coming Sunday, Pastor Ricky will conclude his Lenten series with “Contemplating the Cross”.

Come join us this Sunday as we celebrate our Risen Savior and know that He Lives!

We look forward to seeing you.

Wednesday, April 7, “Celebrate Recovery” will meet in youth Hall at 6 p.m.

Youth meeting at 6 p.m. in the Partee Building Ladies Bible study at 6 p.m. in the Open Door classroom

The Bridge at 6 p.m.; Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. For more information on any activity, please visit the web site at www.fumcbs.com or phone the church office at 432-267-6394.

First Presbyterian Church, Big Spring

April 1 a Maundy Thursday service was held in the chapel at 7:30 p.m. It included the Tenebrae service of shadows in which the symbols of Christ are covered in black to symbolized mourning and the lights are extinguished by the end of the service. At the conclusion of the service there is no benediction and the congregation is asked to depart in silence.

The colorful tulips, which bloomed a week early last week, are listed as those honored or sent in memory in the bulletin insert this Sunday.

Wednesday Lectionary Bible Study, which has been meeting at 6 p.m., is now meeting at 5, in the church library.

The Thursday Lunch Bunch meets in Fellowship Hall at 11:30.

The Discovery Class is looking at a study by Susan Robb, Senior Associate Minister at Highland Park United Methodist in Dallas, Seven Words – Listening to Christ from the Cross, which will be led by Helen Glass. The third session is “My God, my God.”

The Youth Bible Study, which is meeting in the Tent Room, is studying “Faith Questions: Being Presbyterian” led by Tom Koger.

The Children’s Class, led by Vicki Miller, is learning the Lord’s Prayer and will study about and celebrate Easter.

The Sunday morning Take Ten fellowship is in the parlor between Sunday School and worship. Paula Farquhar is host for this week.

Lectionary passages for Easter Sunday/the Resurrection or the Lord are: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Isaiah 25:6-9; Mark 16:1-8. The Rev. Allen Cross will lead the worship service and preside over Holy Communion. The sermon topic is “Easter Expectations” Organist/music director Gabe Martinez leads the music on the organ and piano and provides the Introit and Offertory.

First Presbyterian Church now has two iTunes podcasts: The Daily Prayer Podcast and The Sermon Podcast. The sermon from last week may be found at www.fpcbigspring.com/Sermons.

For anyone wishing to join in a daily prayer, go to www.fpcbigspring.com and select Daily Prayers. The Rev. Allen Cross also posts a Weekly Devotional each Wednesday at that website.

Anyone who is not attending worship physically may hear the service on KBST 1490 AM at 11 a.m. as usual or online at www.fpcbigspring.com by selecting the SERMONS tab and the correct date. A copy of the liturgy for the service may be downloaded from the website or by receiving a copy by calling the church office

Please call the church office at 263-4211 for other information.

We would be pleased for you to Like us on Facebook. Although the physical address of First Presbyterian Church is 701 Runnels, the mailing address is P. O. Box 2222, Big Spring, Texas 79721.