Religion digest
Christian Science
Christian Science, 808 Central Ave., will hear the lesson “Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?” on Sunday. Call 501-623-5622 for information.
Cones Road Missionary Baptist Church
Cones Road Missionary Baptist Church,
405 Cones Road, will have a lesson on “Judgment of Evil Cities” at 9:45 a.m. Sunday with a message on “The Birth of Jesus Christ” at 11:20 a.m. by Brother David Roark. Sunday night will be a study in Proverbs at
5 p.m. with a message from Brother Russell Phillips at 6 p.m. The study in Proverbs continues at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Creative Life Church
Creative Life Church, 229 Bayard St., will have a Share and Prayer Circle led by Jay Clemmons with the theme “Christmas Sing a Long Service” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Call 201-563-2220 for information.
Diamondhead Community UM Church
Diamondhead Community United Methodist Church, 140 Highway 171, will hear Pastor George McCoy speak on “The Magnificat” at 10 a. m. Sunday. Temperature checks are required before entering the building. Attendees are asked to wear masks and use hand sanitizer and will be shown where to sit and practice social distancing. Call 501-262-4009 for information.
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Ave., will be open for worship Sunday at 9 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. Connect Groups will also meet at those times. Pastor John McCallum will speak on Revelation 21:9-22:5, “Welcome Home.” State health department recommendations will be followed. Masks are required and social distancing practiced. Online worship is at 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at http://www.firsthotsprings.com/ live. Senior adult worship will be Mondays at 11 a.m. with the same protocols as Sunday. Call 501-624-3345 for information.
First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church, 105 Village Road, will hear Pastor Jon Beyer speak on “The Wait is Over — Share the News” at 4 p.m. today and at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Call 501-525-0322 for information.
Lake Hamilton Baptist Church
Lake Hamilton Baptist Church, 5963 Central Ave., will hear Pastor Chuck DeVane speak on “The Party That Never Ends” at 10 a.m. Sunday. Socially distanced seating is available, and a livestream will be shown at http://www.lakehamiltonbaptistchurch. org. Email pastorchuck@lakehamiltonbaptistchurch.org or call 501-525-8339 for information.
Lake Hamilton CPC
Lake Hamilton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2891 Airport Road, will celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent and hear Pastor Steve Mosley speak on “Nothing is Impossible for God” this Sunday. The church will host its annual Christmas Eve Come-And-Go Communion from 5-6 p.m. Call 501-760-3800 for information.
Mount Tabor Community
Mount Tabor Community Church, 116 Mount Tabor Road, off Albert Pike, Call 501-627-5754, for information.
New Salem UMC
New Salem United Methodist Church, 1798 Mountain Pine Road, will observe the fourth Sunday of Advent at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Charles Huffman will speak on “The Shepherds.” There will be a Christmas Eve service at 3 p.m. Thursday. Continue to follow CDC guidelines of wearing a mask, using hand sanitizer and practicing social distancing. Temperatures will be taken upon entry. Call 501-767-4305 for information.
Park Place Baptist Church
Park Place Baptist Church, 721 Park Ave., will hear Brother Jim Freeman speak on “Park Place Baptist” at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. Practice social distancing, and a mask is required. Call 501-623-2545 for information.
Pearcy Baptist Church
Pearcy Baptist Church, 5985 Airport Road, will hear the sermon “Coming Soon … Arrival Day” at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and Facebook Live on Sundays at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Call 501-767-1992 for information.
The First Christian Church
The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1806 Central Ave., continues to extend its policy of canceling all services and activities at the church until further notice. Weekly services by the Rev. Don Hubbard can be viewed at http://www. fcchs.org. Email fcchs@hotsprings.net or call 501-6233389 for information. Outreach continues to have the church food pantry open on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hot Springs, 1701 Spring St., will meet virtually. Email hsuuchurch@gmail.com to get the Zoom meeting number and pass code.
Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3819 Central Ave., will livestream at Chip Hatcher on YouTube and at https://www.wpchotsprings.org/. Worship will be led by the Rev. Lance Jones with Elder Janie Russell as liturgist. The sermon will be “Offstage, Backdoor Actions.” Special music will be presented by soloist Jerry Jones. Call 501525-1367 for information.