Church News

Life Church

We are excited to open our doors and welcome our Life Church friends to the campus this Sunday. In order to meet this Sunday we will continue to follow the guidelines that have been set and provided by the Texas State Attorney General: limited capacity, proper spacing between seats and rows, sanctuary will be cleaned and disinfected, if you or someone in your family have underlying health issues we are encouraging you to watch and participate in the service remotely. Masks are not required but are encouraged to be worn. Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer will be available as you enter the sanctuary.

Pastor Kevin will continue his verse by verse study on the book of Revelation this Sunday. Be sure to purchase a Scripture Journal for this series. They are available for $5.00 at the kiosk.

This Sunday is Baptism Sunday. There will be several individuals who have decided to make a public declaration of their faith in Christ through Water Baptism.

We will have Corporate Prayer and Worship in the Life Church Sanctuary on Wednesday night from 6:30-7 p.m.

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 7:00pm-8:30pm 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.

Our Neighbor to Neighbor Outreach team will be going to visit our neighbors around our campus on Saturday morning from 10-11:30 a.m. The purpose of this ministry is to find the need and fill it.

For more information about our events or groups please visit our website www.golifechurch.net

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 Wednesda night meetings are at 6:30 p.m. We are studying the book of Acts. Come and be with us at 2305 Gatesville Rd., Big Spring.

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 Wednesday’s 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 at the comforts of your home or wherever you may be at that time of day.

NazFamily Church

This Sunday - Transformation is not a one-time experience, it is a life-long process. Each day provides opportunities to be shaped and formed to reflect the image of God and express the character of Christ. Don’t miss this Sunday as we explore what it means to a people who are not conformed to this world, but instead are Transformed by the Renewing of our Minds.

Healing Conversations - NazFamily will be a host site for an upcoming SNU Pastor’s Forum with Dave Roberts on Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. He is the Lead Pastor, Montrose Church of the Nazarene and Author of Healing Conversations. The forum is designed for pastors and leaders, but anyone is welcome to join us. You can find more information on the Resource Center for Pastoral Leadership at https://rcpl.snu.edu

Fireside Worship - Bring out your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a time of worship and prayer around the fire pit on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Following worship will be a time of fellowship with hotdogs and s’mores around the fire.

Spiritual Deepening Weekend - Do you want to grow in your faith journey? Join us on Oct. 9 - 11 at the NazFamily Church for our Spiritual Deepening weekend with evangelist Susie Shellenberger. She is a funny, engaging, and powerful speaker. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear Susie. You can find our more at https://susieshellenberger.com. We hope to see you there!

Going Deeper - 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.

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, Sept. 20 – Join us this Sunday at our 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. for our onsite worship service. Our 11 a.m. service will be onsite & online. You can find our CCC Live Worship Experience online at facebook.com/CCCBigSpring or at Cornerstone Covenant Church Live on YouTube (look for the CCC logo).

Join Chosen Generation Student Youth Ministry at their very own 11 a.m. Sunday Service in the Youth Sanctuary. This is a live worship service geared for Senior and Junior High Students. Come experience authentic worship, connect with friends and discover what it means to be accepted, loved and CHOSEN!

Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Join us this Wednesday at our 7 p.m. worship/bible study service. We love seeing what happens in people’s lives when they discover God through the study of His Word. We have Bible classes for all stages of life, from toddlers and teens to classes for adults. Together we explore the Bible and what it tells us about the God who has woven His story through history and is present with us now.

Transportation Ministry – You need a ride to church? CCC offers picks-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 7:00PM (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 e-mail us at info@ cccbigspring.org. You can also find us at www. cccbigspring.org if you would like more information.

First Presbyterian Church,

Big Spring

Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. there will be a Service of Installation for Rev. Allen R. Cross III as Minister of First Presbyterian Church of Big Spring. Members of the Installation team will be from Tres Rios Presbytery. Rev. Robert Reno will deliver the message.

Refreshments will be available in the courtyard after the service. The service will also be on Zoom, and the link, meeting ID, and passcode will be on Faith Notes and offered on Sunday morning.

The Service Committee reminds members to donate hygiene products from now until the end of September for people in need. Travel size items needed are the following: deodorant, combs, razors, toothpaste, tooth brushes, dental floss, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, wash cloths, shave cream.

For anyone wishing to join in a daily prayer, one may go to www.fpcbigspring.com and select Daily Prayers. Rev. Allen Cross also posts a Weekly Devotional at that website, which may provide food for thought or help during time of stress or feelings of isolation. The devotional is posted on Wednesdays. Select Devotionals on the above website.

Presbyterian Women will resume their monthly meetings and Bible study on Tuesday, September 22, at 2 p.m. in the library. The study for 2020-2021 is called Into the Light: Finding Hope through Prayers of Lament by P. Lynn Miller. The study books may be picked up at the church. Everyone is welcome to participate in PW.

The Communications Committee, Kay Kennemur, Monika Robinson, and Nancy Koger, met with Rev. Cross on Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the library.

Wednesday Lectionary Bible Study continues to meet in Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. with physical participants and welcomes those who are staying at home to join by computer on Zoom. The link to join in the Zoom group will be posted on the church website, in Faith Notes, and in the Sunday worship bulletin.

The Thursday Lunch Bunch is meeting in Fellowship Hall at 11:30. The monthly Session Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, in Fellowship Hall.

The Sunday morning Take Ten fellowship in the parlor between Sunday School and worship has resumed. The following guidelines are in place to provide for everyone’s safety: no home-baked goods, individually-wrapped items only, individual juice servings, plates and napkins supplied by the church, and social distancing is recommended. Deborah Jones will be host for this week.

Lectionary passages for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost are: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16. Rev. Allen Cross will lead the worship service. Organist/music director Gabe Martinez leads the music on the organ and piano.

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.

First Christian Church

First Christian Church is located at 911 Goliad. To contact the church office call 432-517-4821.

Pastor Michaelz sermon from last Sunday the 13th of September was taken from the Book of Revelations. While most might see this as a doom and gloom message……..the sermon was anything but doom and gloom.

Pastor Michaelz brought alive the positively and enlightenment of the passages… …giving the congregation a different slant about Revelations.

This coming Sunday….Pastor Michaelz sermon will be from the Book of Matthew 6:14-15.

We are always appreciative of our Music Minister….Lawrence Thibeault as he amazes us with beautiful solos. Thank you Lawrence!

First Christian Church would like to acknowledge all the September birthdays: September 21………Sallie Wilson September 23………Ethel Cassidy September 26………Lawrence Thibeault September 27………Jackie Brooks September 28………Maxine Myers

We would like to wish everyone the best birthday possible.

On our prayer list this week is Randal Brooks, Tom Davis, Larry Oster, Ethel Cassidy, PJ. Luke and All Caregivers.

If you or someone you know would like to be placed on the FCC prayer list, please contact the church office or tell one of the members.

Hebrews 12:28 - “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and worship God acceptable with reverence and awe.”

We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all as God has welcomed us.”

If you are searching for a church home or just want to drop by for a visit……we welcome the opportunity to have you join us. Sunday morning Social Time - pre Worship Service - starts approximately 9:30 a.m. in the Sitting Room by the office. Donuts, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Hot Tea and Bottled Water.

Worship Service starts at 10:50 a.m. Hope to see you there

Blessed Hands Deaf Church

Blessed Hands Deaf Church is joining with the First Baptist Church family in the main sanctuary at 10:50 a.m. with interpreters provided. Wearing face masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged as acts of love and respect for the lives of those around you. Worship services through the online options are still available; these include live streaming through fbcbigspring.org and Facebook live.

Details of church activities that are accessible at: fbcbigspring.org or contact Blessed Hands Pastor Jim Walterhouse at: jwalterhouse@gmail.com for additional information. First Baptist Church is located at 705 W FM 700.

Please join us in continuing to pray for the quick end of the coronavirus health situation, the restoration of health to all infected, for those whose businesses and employment have been devastated, and for Christ’s comfort to surround all those who have lost loved ones during this time. To God be the glory!

First Baptist Church

“The word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all He does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His unfailing love.” Psalm 33:4-5

Everyone’s invited to become part of the First Baptist Church family Sunday at 10:50 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wearing face masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged as acts of love and respect for the lives of those around you. Pastor Mark Lindsey and FBC staff have also put in place additional safety measures in consideration of the health of everyone. Music Minister Alan Schantz will lead worshippers in a blend of contemporary praise and worship music and classic hymns of the faith. Nursery care for children three and under is available. The worship service will also be livestreamed through the church website, YouTube, and Facebook-live; go to fbcbigspring.org or First Baptist Church Big Spring on Facebook. Wednesday evening Bible teachings led by Pastor Mark Lindsey are also available.

Call 432 267-8223 for additional information. Pastor Mark also welcomes you to contact him at: 432-254-0176 if you would like to talk about what it means to accept Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord.

At 9:30, Sunday School groups meet throughout the building with children’s classes gathering in first floor classrooms while youth and adults meet in second floor classrooms. Socially distancing measures will be observed.

Sunday evening activities have resumed; go to fbcbigspring.org for details or to access the church