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 “Soul” on Sunday. Call 501-623-5622 for information.

Christway Unity Church

Christway Unity Church, 45 Crown, will meet at 12:15 p.m. Sunday. All faiths are welcome. Sharing Unity teachings via Zoom. For more information, call Mary Maloney, 505-504-4568.

Cones Road Missionary Baptist Church

Cones Road Missionary Baptist Church, 405 Cones, will have a study on “A Praying Church and God’s Power” at 9:45 a.m. Sunday with the message “Walked Away From God” by Brother David Roark at 11 a.m. At 6 p.m., there will be a Bible study in Leviticus, followed by the message “Will a Man Rob God” by Roark at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, there will be a Bible study at 6 p.m.

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 Chris Todd speak on “To Whom Do You Belong?” at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.

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. Pastor John McCallum will preach the sermon “Marriage Practices: Can We Talk,” Ecclesiastes 3:1,7. Call 501-624-3345 for more information.

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church of Hot Springs, 213 Whittington Ave., will hear the Rev. Leslie Roper speak on “Teaching in Parables” at the 10:30 a.m. worship service for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany/ Communion. Choir director is Deleen Davidson with interim organist Ian Aipperspach. 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 hear Pastor Chuck DeVane preach a sermon entitled “Paul’s Second Pastorate” during the Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. 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 meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday to hear Pastor Chuck Huffman bring the message “Seizing the Moments,” John 5:1-9, followed by fellowship time and Sunday school. 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. Danny Schieffler. Children and Youth Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 501623-1653.

The First Christian Church

The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1806 Central Ave., will hear guest minister the Rev. Holly Patton speak on Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:2126 and Psalm 119:7-8, “Oh the Choices We Make!” 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., “Love is in the Air.” Poetry is the message, and it’s BYOP, or Bring Your Own Poem, an original or a favorite to share. The lay leader is our own Rebecca Bingham and the guest musician is guitarist A.J. Hernandez. 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.