Religion digest
Bismarck UMC
Bismarck United Methodist Church, 7075 Highway 7, Bismarck, will hear Pastor Debbie Perry speak on “An Announcement from the Wilderness” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
Center for Spiritual Oneness
The Center for Spiritual Oneness, 300 Oaklawn, corner of 3rd street, will hear Chris Johnson speak on “The Gift” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For information, call 501-467-5775.
Christian Science
Christian Science Church, 808 Central, will hear the lesson-sermon “God the Preserver of Man” during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.
Church of Divine Intervention
A holiday party will be held from 3-9 p.m. today at The Church of Divine Intervention,
2818 Park Ave. There will be no Sunday service. An Orange Magic class will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 6090660 for directions.
Church of Jesus Christ
The 10:50 a.m. Sunday school lesson at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
2765 Malvern Ave., will be “The Family is Ordained of God.” Priesthood and Relief Society will study “The Blessings of the Holy Temple” at 11:40 a.m. The ward Christmas social will be at
6:30 p.m. Friday.
Community of Christ
Community of Christ, 1590 Airport Road, will hear Debbie Stewart speak on “Proclaim the Good News” during the 11 a.m. Sunday service with Vicki Crabtree presiding. The 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer and testimony service will be led by Ken Freeman. For information, call Pastor Harry Crabtree at 7675232.
Cones Road MBC
Cones Road Missionary Baptist Church, 405 Cones Road, will have the Sunday school lesson “Understanding God’s Plan” at 9:45 a.m. with Brother David Roark speaking on “For the Bread of God is He Which Cometh Down from Heaven” at 11:20 a.m. Sunday. The 6 p.m. BTC lesson will be “Prophecies of Jesus Quoted by Satan,” with a 7 p.m. message on “Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus.”
Creative Life
Creative Life Church, a New Thought center, 229 Bayard St., will hear reflections on “Peace is the Way” by author Deepak Chopra at 10:30 a.m. Sunday followed by a potluck. A potluck dinner and Christmas music jam and sacred dancing will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday. For information, call 201-563-2220.
First Baptist
First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Ave., will hear Pastor John McCallum speak on “Hello, Light” during the Light of the World Christmas Program, Part 1, at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Call 624-3345 for information.
First Christian
The Rev. Don Hubbard will speak on “Good News in the Wilderness” at 10:50 a.m. Sunday in First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1806 Central Ave. Call 623-3389 or email fcchs@hotsprings.net for information.
First Lutheran
Pastor Jon Beyer will speak on “Immanuel: God is With Us to Keep Us Safe” during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at First Lutheran Church, 105 Village Road. Call 525-0322 for information.
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church,
213 Whittington Ave., will hear the Rev. Lacy S. Sellars Jr. speak on “Preparing the Way of the Lord” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Call
624-5646 for information.
First UMC
First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Ave., will hear the Rev. David Moseley speak on “Open Our Ears, Lord” during the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services. The Rev. Bill Sardin will preach on “The Silent Partner” during the 10:45 a.m. ConneXion service in the Christian Life Center. Call 6236668 for information or transportation.
Grace Bible
Grace Bible Church, 1005 Richard St., will hear guest John Metzger, from Ariel Ministries, speak at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Mark Goad will speak on “Revival in the Land” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 623-8688 for information.
Lake Hamilton Baptist
Lake Hamilton Baptist Church, 5963 Central Ave., highways 7 south and 290, will hear Pastor Chuck DeVane present the message “A Glimpse of Glory” during the
10 a.m. Sunday service. Call
525-8339 or email info@lakehamiltonbaptistchurch.org for information.
Lake Hamilton CPC
Guest minister Nancy McSpadden will speak on “Finding The Christmas Gift” during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service in Lake Hamilton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2891 Airport Road. Call 760-3800 or email info@lakehamiltonchurch.com for information.
Lakeshore Heights
Baptist
Lakeshore Heights Baptist Church, 1420 Lakeshore Drive, will hear Pastor Horace Gray bring the message “Really Worship” during the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service.
NPMC Chapel
National Park Medical Center Chapel, 1910 Malvern Ave., at the Outpatient Entrance, will hold devotionals at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday led by Sean Utt, of Crossgate Church. Call 620-2378 for information.
New Salem UMC
New Salem United Methodist Church, 1798 Mountain Pine Road, will hear the Rev. George Whitney speak on “The Beginning of the Good News” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Oaklawn Church of God
Oaklawn Church of God, 2110 Seventh St., will hear Pastor Terry Arington speak on “Come Receive” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Call 623-3979 for information.
Oaklawn UMC
Oaklawn United Methodist Church, Higdon Ferry and Woodlawn, will feature a Christmas cantata at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Call 623-5588 or email oaklawnsec@sbcglobal. net for information.
Park Place Baptist
Park Place Baptist Church,
721 Park Ave., will hear Brother Coy Sample speak on “Expectations” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Call
623-2545 or email churchparkplace@sbcglobal.net for information or transportation.
Pearcy Baptist
Pastor Phillip Millard will speak on “Journey to Christmas: Love” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Pearcy Baptist Church, 5985 Airport Road. Call 767-1992 or email pearcybaptist@yahoo.com for information.
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 109 Hobson Ave., will hear Pastor Jim Stelzl speak on “The Proclamation of John the Baptist” at 9:30 a.m. Call 6231549 for information.
Tabernacle of Praise
Tabernacle of Praise, 823 Hobson Ave., will hear Pastor Mina Horne speak on “Seven Steps Prayer” during the 10 a.m. Sunday service. For information, call 617-6331 or 501-802-1381.
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hot Springs, 100 Norwalk St., will hear Trevor Lewin present a program on Hanukkah at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Westminster Presbyterian
The Rev. Chip Hatcher will speak on “John, the Holy Homemaker” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3819 Central Ave. Call 525-1367 for information.