RELIGION DIGEST
Almobarak Cultural Center
Islamic services for Juma prayer are held at the Almobarak Cultural Center, 142 Ski Motel Point, every Friday at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Call Omar Almobarak at 501-767-0214 for more information.
Christian Science
Christian Science, 808 Central Ave., will hear the Bible lesson sermon “God the Preserver of Man” on Sunday. Call 501-6235622 for information.
Creative Life Church
Creative Life Church, 229 Bayard St. will hold a study group open to all seekers of spiritual fulfillment from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday for sharing and discussion of Edgar Cayce’s book, “Search for God.” All are welcome. For more information, visit http://www.edgarcayce.com.
Diamondhead Community UM Church
Diamondhead Community UM Church, 140 Highway 171, will hear Pastor Christopher Todd speak on “The Gift of Joy” at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service for the third Sunday of Advent.
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Ave., will hold Classic Service at 9 a.m. Sunday, with Celebration Service at 10:30 a.m. Connect Groups will also meet at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Online worship will be at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at http://www.firsthotsprings.com/live. Senior Pastor John McCallum will preach the sermon “Away in a Casket,” Luke 2:22-35. Call 501-624-3345 for more information.
First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church, 105 Village Road, will hear the Rev. Jonathan Byer speak on “The Promises of God — Believing The Promises!” at the 4 p.m. service today and the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services on Sunday. Call 501-525-0322 for information.
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of Hot Springs, 213 Whittington Ave., will hear the Rev. Leslie Roper speak on “We Wait With Joy” at the 10:30 a.m. worship service for the third Sunday of Advent. Choir director is Deleen Davidson with Craig Crawford, organist. First Presbyterian Church provides a pew section as masks only with social distancing. Seating in other sections will be masks optional.
Lake Hamilton Baptist Church
Lake Hamilton Baptist Church, 5963 Central Ave., will observe the third Sunday of Advent during the Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. An Advent devotional will be offered by Elder Gary Griffin. Pastor Chuck DeVane will preach the sermon “Real Wise Men.” Tom Bolton is the minister of music. The Lord’s Supper is observed every Sunday. Email pastorchuck@ lakehamiltonbaptist.com or call 525-8339 for more 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 UMC, 1798 Mountain Pine Road, will hear Pastor Chuck Huffman bring the message “Journey to the Manger — From Nazareth to Bethlehem,” Luke 2:1-5, at 9:30 a.m. for the third Sunday of Advent. Masks are optional. All are welcome. Call 501-767-4305 for more information.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 228 Spring St., will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at the 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services with visiting clergy the Rev. Jason Alexander. At 9:30 a.m., Sunday School classes for children, youths and adults will meet. Child care for ages 4 and younger is provided in the Nursery during Christian Education classes and church services. Call 501-623-1653 for more information.
The First Christian Church
The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1806 Central Ave., will hear the Rev. Mark Garner speak on 2 Corinthians 5:21, “Following Jesus is Not About Being Perfect” at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. Sunday school classes are at 9:45 a.m. Outreach continues to have the church food pantry open on the second and fourth Tuesdays. For information on all events of the church, email inquiries to fcchs@ hotsprings.net, visit http://www.fcchs.org, or call the church office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 501-623-3389.
Unitarian Universalist
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Hot Springs, 1701 Spring St., has visitation at 10 a.m. Sunday and the main service at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend a congregational Christmas carol service. “We will be singing some of your favorite traditional Christmas Carols,” the church said. A Zoom meeting is available as an alternative as well, at https://bit.ly/3hWeDWH. The meeting ID is 827 9323 8891, and the pass code is 090116.