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Covenant Faith Center, 2904 Borton St.: March 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., annual fish fry for a donation of $12. Catfish plates with salad, French fries, soda, bread, cake for call in order or delivery on two plates or more. Call 940-613-0009. March 25, Eighth Annual Church Anniversary, during the morning service at 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be Pastor Dorothy Hicks, Covenant Faith Center; special speaker at 3:30 p.m. will be H.L. Miller of Faith Temple Church of Wichita Falls. The theme is "I will do a new thing."
Faith Baptist Church, 3001 Southwest Pkwy: Celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Family and friends are encouraged to attend March 31 at 7 p.m. or April 1 at 11 a.m. Step back in time to experience biblical events of 2,000. Dramatic reenactment and music. There is no admission charge for this presentation, and childcare is provided to age 4. Come early. Doors will be closed after the Worship Center is at capacity. Visit online at www.faithwf.com or call 940-692-4220 for more information.
First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: The Church family will gather to commemorate Holy Week in these worship services: Sunday, March 25, at 10:50 a.m., for Palm Sunday, Sunday worship will remember Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem; lhursday, March 29, at 7:p.m., for Maundy Thursday, evening worship will remember the night before Jesus died; and on Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m., evening worship will remember the day on which Jesus was crucified. On Monday, March 26, a group from the church will see "Paul, Apostle of Christ" at Cinemark Theaters in Parker Square.
Floral Heights United Methodist Church, 2214 10th St.: March 25, 21st Annual Palm Sunday Organ Concert by Chiemi & Kiyo Watanabe at 3 p.m.. March 28, Fellowship Dinner, 5:30 p.m. March 29, Maundy Thursday Worship Service at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 4815 Fairway Blvd,: Hosting a "Because He Lives" Easter Eggstravaganza on March 31, at 1-3:30 p.m. for kids 0-12 years. Kids will be grouped by ages and will move between stations to include cupcake decorating, craft, movie and popcorn, gospel and egg hunt. A hospitality room will be provided for parents to enjoy refreshments while the kids are enjoying their time. Easter Celebration on Sunday, April 1 at 10:15 a.m: Special music is being performed by children's group as well as other guest singers. Celebrate the resurrection of Christ with a message from new pastor, Eric DeLuna. For more information, contact Bobbie Bradshaw, 940 692-2800.
New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2201 Speedway: Rev. Marilyn Clements from Norman, Oklahoma will serve as guest pastor and officiate at the Palm Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Maundy Thursday will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m., March 29th and communion will be served by Rev. Vicki Rucker, Ardmore, OK. The Good Friday ceremony also commences at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1420 Borton St.: The Rev. Angus Thompson, pastor, will host annual Men's Day at 3:30 p.m. March 25..The speaker of the hour will be the Rev. Adolphus Sims, former assistant pastor and and now associate minister of Lighthouse Community Bible Church, San Antonio, Texas.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4605 Cypress Ave.: March 25, Elijah Comfort Dog celebrates second birthday with a party at 9 a.m. March 29, Maundy Thursday worship service 6:45 p.m. March 30, Good Friday Service of Darkness, 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady Queen of Peach Catholic Church, 4040 York St.: Easter Triduum celebrations: Holy Thursday, Mass at 7 p.m., Procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament to the St. Joseph room after Mass with Adoration following until 10:30 p.m. Good Friday, Stations of the Cross begins at 3 p.m. Service of the Lord’s Passion begins at 7 p.m. Saturday Easter Vigil, Mass at 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday, Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1501 9th St: Catholic Daughters of America Bake Sale every Friday during Lenten Fish Fries, 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Parish Hall. Sacred Paschal Triduum service schedule: March 29, Holy Thursday, 7 p.m., Mass of the Lord's Supper. March 30, Good Friday, 12:10 p.m., Stations of the Cross;7 p.m., Celebration of the Passion of the Lord. March 31, Holy Saturday8 p.m.,Easter Vigil in the Holy Night. April 1, Easter Sunday, Masses at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. No child care available on Good Friday, Easter Vigil or Easter Sunday. The Pastoral Center Office will be closed from March 29 through April 2 and will reopen on April 3.
St. Benedict Orthodox Church, 3808 Seymour Road: “Intimacy and Mindfulness: Encountering God in the Modern Age.” This new book study will explore ways that we can better encounter God in an age of speed, distractions, and isolation. Discussions are lead by Fr. Peter Kavanaugh, M.Div., a passionate believer in the power of the Gospel to saturate our lives with peace and holiness. All are welcome. Learn more at: SaintBenedictOrthodox.com or call: 940-692-3392.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1417 11th St.: March 25, Palm Sunday, Palm Processional; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class for all ages, 9 a.m.; Divine Worship Service, 10:15 a.m. March 28, Midweek Bible School, 4:45 p.m.; Passover Celebration in Music Room 6 p.m. March 29, Maundy Thursday, worship service with meal, 12 p.m.; worship service, 6:30 p.m. Both services with Holy Communion. March 30, Good Friday, worship service with meal 12 p.m., worship service, 6:30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 3505 Kemp: Holy week activities begin Sunday, March 25, with Palm Sunday, then Maundy Thursday, Stew & Cornbread at 6 pm, Service at 7 pm, Good Friday (Tenebrae Service) at 7 pm. Easter Sunday Breakfast at 9 am, Easter Service at 10:15 am followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for the children.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 5800 Southwest Pkwy.: March 25, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service, we will have a palm processional. In the afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m., we will have an egg hunt and covered dish meal at Weeks Park Pavilion. The Growing Center will have their egg hunt on Thursday, March 29 at 3 p.m.. Also on Thursday, at 7 p.m., we will have a service and Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday.