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Methodist

Ashville United Methodist

2108 N. Maple Street

Ashville

The Rev. Ray Gilman, Pastor

Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Message: “Prepare the Way To Your Heart!” Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Thursday: Food Pantry, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; combined Choir practice, 7 p.m.

Saturday: Food Pantry: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Camp Street

United Methodist

110 Sanford Drive

Jennifer Delahoy, Pastor

Worship: 9:45 a.m.

Message: “Prepare;” scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8; nursery care available; church is handicapped accessible; Sunday school, 10:45 a.m.

Cherry Creek

United Methodist Church

6813 Main Street

Cherry Creek

John Dedloff, Pastor

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school, 9 a.m.

Christ First United Methodist Church

663 Lakeview Avenue

Jamestown

Matt Rowe, Pastor

Worship: 8:45 and 10:45 a.m.

Prayer, 8 a.m.; message at morning worship: “Turning Our Feet toward Home;” scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11; adult study groups and Kidz time, 9:30 a.m.

Monday: Trustees meet

Wednesday: Prayer service

Thursday: Choir

Fentonville United Methodist

Old Fentonville Road

Frewsburg

Christopher Rhodes, Pastor

Worship: 10 a.m.

Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8; fellowship and refreshments follow the worship service

First United Methodist

101 E. Main Street

Westfield

The Rev. Nicholas Perry, Pastor

Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Coffee fellowship follows service

Monday and Friday: Westfield Community Kitchen, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Food pantry, 1-2:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Westfield Community Kitchen, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Kennedy First United Methodist

Church Street,

Kennedy

Pastor Jennifer Delahoy

Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Sunday school, 10 a.m.; scripture at morning worship: Isaiah 40:1-11; message: Sunday School Christmas program

For other bulletin information, check website: www.kennedy1stumc.org

Wednesday: Craft time, 10 a.m. to noon

Thursday: TOPS, 5:30 p.m.

Kidder Memorial

United Methodist

385 S. Main St.,

Jamestown

Carolyn Stow, Pastor

Worship: 10 a.m.

Sermon title: “Peaceful Victory;” scripture: John 16:25-33; junior church, 10 a.m.; Christmas caroling, 3:30 p.m.

Friday: Friday Friends Bible study, 10 a.m.

Lakewood United Methodist

Shadyside and Summit avenues,

Lakewood

Ray Gilman, Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent; Children’s Christmas Program; scriptures: Luke 2:8-18 and Matthew 19:13-15; Girl Scouts, 5 p.m.

Monday: Boy Scouts, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer, 10 a.m.; Friendship circle Christmas party, 7 p.m.

Thursday: So-Sew group, 1 p.m.; Bible study, 2 p.m.; choir practice in the Ashville UMC, 7 p.m.

Magnolia United Methodist

3969 Route 394,

Stow

John Bowen, Pastor

Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Adult Sunday school, 10 a.m.; scripture at morning worship: Luke 1:68-80; message: “Take Heart! God Has Redeemed Us;” performance of the Christmas cantata “That Little Town of Bethlehem,” in Open Meadows UMC, 12:45 p.m.; tureen dinner follows

New Beginnings Fellowship

United Methodist Church

1427 W & J Boulevard

and Peck Settlement Road

(Stillwater)

Kenneth Hodgins, Pastor

Worship: 9 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent; theme: “Coming Home;” scripture: Psalm 85:1-2 and 8-13; message: “Home Is where We Meet;” Koinonia Christian Fellowship worship, 11 a.m.

Open Meadows

United Methodist Church

3183 Open Meadows Road

Ashville

John Bowen, Pastor

Worship: 9:45 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent; scripture: Luke 1:68-80; message: “Take Heart! God Has Redeemed Us;” performance of the Christmas cantata “That little Town of Bethlehem, 12:45 p.m.; tureen dinner follows

Panama United Methodist

East Main Street,

Panama

The Rev. Steven M. Taylor,

Pastor

Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Prayer time: 8;15 a.m.; blood pressures/sugars and Sunday school, 9 a.m.; message at morning worship: “Sent — Jesus Sets Us Free;” scripture: 4:16-30; Confirmation class, 4:30 p.m.; junior high youth group, 7 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Pastor’s office hours, 9 a.m. to noon

Monday: God’s Groceries Food Pantry, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Women and Missions, in the Panama Diner, 11:45 a.m.; Christmas dinner for Connections families, 4 p.m.; Sent Advent Bible study, in the home of the pastor, 6:30 p.m.; Prayer and Praise meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Finance team meeting, 6;15 p.m.; Church Council team meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Adult Bible study, in the pastor’s office, 3:30 p.m.; Praise Team practice, 6 p.m.; Celebration Choir rehearsal and senior high youth group, 7 p.m.

Thursday: God’s Groceries Food Pantry, 5 p.m.

Saturday: RADICAL Discipleship group, 7 p.m.

Ripley United Methodist

84 W. Main St.,

Ripley

Craig Buelow, Pastor

Worship: 10:50 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.

Monday: Prayer service, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: New flame service, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: The Kids Knoxion, 2:30 p.m.

South Ripley

United Methodist

10008 North East-Sherman Road,

South Ripley

Craig Buelow, Pastor

Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship follows worship; adult Sunday school, 11 a.m.

Office open: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon

Monday: Prayer Shawl ministry, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Discipleship class, 2 p.m.

Thursday: Discipleship class, 6:30 p.m.

Wheeler Hill

United Methodist

Wheeler Hill Road

Frewsburg

Carol Baker, Pastor

Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Christmas program during worship service; scripture: Psalm 107:8; refreshments follow; persons attending should take Christmas cookies

Wednesday: Bible study, 6 p.m.

Lutheran

Bethel Lutheran Church

904 W. Third Street

Jamestown

The Rev. Alan W. Anderson,

Pastor

Worship: 10 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent; Sunday school, 9 a.m.; lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, Peter 3:8-15a and Mark 1:1-8; hanging of the Greens and decorating follows worship

Monday: Bells, 6;30 p.m.

Thursday: Food Cupboard, 9-11:30 a.m.; choir, 7 p.m.

First Lutheran

120 Chandler St.,

Jamestown

Daniel K. Nagle, Pastor

Worship: 9 and 11 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent; scripture readings: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, II Peter 3:8-15a and Mark 1:1-8; fellowship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school/adult class and choir rehearsal, 10 a.m.; choir cantata at 11 a.m. service; elevator and handicapped parking available; Jamestown High School A’Capella Vespers, 4 p.m.; St. Lucia dinner and program, 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday: Church office open, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday: Community Outreach Store, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Girl Scouts, in First House, 6 p.m.; youth group and Altar Society Christmas party in the home of Karen Linn, both at 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Staff meeting, 9 a.m.; Pastor’s lectionary study, 10:30 a.m.; Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p .m.

Wednesday: Community Outreach Store, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Neighborhood Christmas party, 6 p.m.; choir rehearsal, 7 p.m.

Thursday: Men’s breakfast in the Chatterbox, 7:30 a.m.; women’s breakfast in Dean’s restaurant, 9 a.m.; handbell choir rehearsal, 6 p.m.

Friday: Community Outreach Store, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Music Department Christ part in the home of Karen Linn and Glenn Utter, 6 p.m.

Saturday: Altar Society sets up poinsettias, 9 a.m.

St. Timothy Lutheran Church

3748 Route 430

Bemus Point

The Rev. Ivy M. Gauvin, Pastor

Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Second Sunday of advent; bible readings: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, II Peter 3:8-15a and Mark 1:1-8; nursery care available; children’s Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; coffee fellowship follows worship

Monday: Caring and Sharing Ministry, 7 p.m.

Wednesday; Bemus Point Historical Society, 6 p.m.; Council meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday: Pastor in office in morning; choir rehearsal, 6:45 p.m.

Friday: Honduras cooking baking, 9 a.m.

Saturday: Cookie pickup, 9 a.m. to noon

Tree of Life

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church

Immanuel Campus

556 E. Second St.,

Jamestown

and

Holy Trinity Campus

825 Forest Avenue,

Jamestown

The Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman,

Pastor

Second Sunday of Advent; Sunday school, 9 a.m.; combined worship in Holy Trinity Church, 10:15 a.m.; readings: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, II Peter 3:8-15a and Mark 1:1-8; no Communion; choral cantata; food Sunday; Lucia Fest, 2 p.m.

At Immanuel: ………..

Parking lots available on both sides of church; handicapped accessible; confirmation class

Church office open: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon

Pastor in office: Monday and Wednesday after 9:30 a.m.

Monday: Healthy Bones group, 9 a.m.; Senior Center bingo, 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; Senior Center exercise, 10 a.m.; Peer Support training, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Healthy Bones, 9 a.m.; Eagles Nest Peer Support training, 10 a.m.

Thursday: Senior Center exercise, 10 a.m.; VETS-PSTD Group, 2 p.m.

Friday: Healthy Bones, 9 a.m.; Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m.

At Holy Trinity:

Monday: Office closed; Council, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Lucia Fest practice, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Food Cupboard, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Prayer group, 6 p .m.; choir, 7 p.m.

Thursday: TOPS, 9 a.m. to noon

Friday: Food Cupboard, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; practice for children’s program, 6 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

45 Falconer Street

Frewsburg

The Rev. Phillip Roushey, Pastor

Worship: 10 a.m.

Second Sunday in Advent; lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11, II Peter 3:8:15a and Mark 1:1-8; Sunday school, 11:15 a.m.; Matthew Bible study, 7 p.m.

Monday through Thursday: Preschool, 9-11:15 a.m.

Monday: Boy Scouts, 6 and 7 p.m.

Tuesday: NOIZ deadline; council, 7 p.m.

Friday: Joyful noise, 10 a.m.

Saturday: Men’s Bible study, 8 a.m.; Butterfly Moms, 10 a.m.

Episcopal

Grace Episcopal Church

21 North Washington Street

Randolph

The Rev. Tom Broad, Rector,

Acting Dean,

Cattaraugus-Chautauqua

Worship: 10 a.m.

Church is handicapped accessible; Holy Communion in the Manor, 1 p.m.

Tuesday:Vestry meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday: Ministerium, in the R&M Restaurant, 9:30 a.m.

Friday: Labyrinth open to the public, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

St. Luke’s Episcopal

North Main and Fourth Streets,

Jamestown

The Rev. Luke Fodor, Rector

Worship: 8 and 10 a.m.

Saturday: Thrift Shop open, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 5 p.m.

Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent; Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at both services; Faith Formation for children and adults, 9 a.m.; junior choir at 10 a.m. service; children’s chapel; junior choir rehearsal, 11:15 a.m.; pageant rehearsal, 11:30 a.m.; SLY, in the parish house, 6:30 p.m.

Monday: Eagles Nest Peer Support Ministry, 9;30 a.m.

Tuesday: Thrift shop receiving, 9 a.m. to noon; Brick Ministry (Legos), 4 p.m.; Bishop Overs Guild Christmas party, 5 p.m.

Wednesday: Men’s Bible study, in the parish house, 8 a.m.; Thrift Shop, closed; A Fresh Start, 5-7 p .m.; Embroiders Guild, 6 p.m.; Refuge Recovery, 7 p.m.

Thursday: Women’s Bible study, in the parish house, 8:30 a.m.; Fourth Street Cafe Christmas party, in Friendly’s restaurant, 9 a.m.; Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Healing Prayers and Communion, 12:05 p.m.; choir practice, 7 p.m.

Friday: Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday: Thrift shop open, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 5 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal

Temporary Location:

St. Mark Lutheran Church,

Corner of Elm and Marvin Streets, Mayville

The Rev. Dr. Richard Elberfeld,

Pastor

Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Monday: Thrift Shop and Food Pantry open, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Mayville Food Pantry, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Mayville Food Pantry, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday: Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m.

Friday: Thrift shop and Food Pantry open, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Mayville Food Pantry, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday: Thrift shop open, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Peter’s

12 Elm St., Westfield

The Rev. Virginia Carr, Rector

Worship, 10 a.m.

Sunday school, 9 a.m.; choir practice, 9:15 a.m.; Communion service; church school, 9:15 a.m.

Monday through Friday: Community kitchen, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer, 9 a.m.

Thursday: Holy Eucharist worship, 5:30 p.m.; potluck supper and social time follows.

Baptist

Bethel Baptist

200 Hunt Road, Jamestown

James Read, Senior Pastor

Derrick Hicks, Associate Pastor

Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; scripture reading: Matthew 1:18-25; Mission Focus of the Month by Josh Stormont; the children’s Christmas Program “Focus on the Manger;” sermon: “Perspectives: Christmas from a Different Angle;” Christmas Choir rehearsal, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Retired guys’ breakfast in Friendly’s restaurant, 9 a.m.; Awana and teen Christmas parties, 6:30 p.m.; adult prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m.; Christmas Choir rehearsal, 8 p.m.

Saturday: Ultimate Frisbee, 3-6 p.m.

Emmanuel Baptist Church

53 W. 23rd St.,

Jamestown

Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.

Monday: Men’s ministry, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible study, 7 p.m.

Friday: Women’s ministry, 6 p.m.

Falconer First Baptist

37 West Falconer Street

Falconer

Gordy Robbins, Pastor

Worship: 11 p.m.

Saturday; Puppets and pizza, 8 p .m.; Sunday: Second week of Advent; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; choir practice, 10:30 a.m.; all boards meet following worship service; coffee bar available; church is handicapped accessible

Saturday: Men’s breakfast, 9 a.m., followed by filling of candy boxes; down home “live” country radio show, 5:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

59 South Erie Street

Mayville

Dan Prewitt, Pastor

Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday school/adult Bible study, 9:45 a.m.

Small groups held throughout the week

For more information, call or text: 489-0630 or church office: 753-842; e-mail: dprewitt2010@gmail.com

First Baptist

358 E. Fifth St.,

Jamestown

The Rev. Michael Childs, Pastor

Worship: 10 a.m.

Fellowship and prayer time, both at 9:30 a.m.; scripture reading at morning worship: Mark 1:1-8; sermon: “The Voice;” junior church and nursery care available during worship; fellowship: 11:05 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible study, 10:15 a.m.

Ivory Baptist

633 Ivory Road,

Frewsburg

Don Reese, Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning message: Christmas Theme; evening message: Divine Provisions from Romans

Wednesday: Christmas caroling, 6:30 p.m.; no Bible studies or prayer meetings

West Portland

Baptist Church

7081 East Route 20,

Westfield

The Rev. Charles Robertson, Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible study and prayer, 7 p.m.

Community

Clarks Corners

Community Church

Kennedy

The Rev. Walter Venman, Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday school class,10 a.m.; elevator and handicapped parking; youth group Christmas party, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Ladies Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; visitation, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Caring/sharing/prayer, 7 p.m.

Thursday: Deacons meet, 7 p.m.

Saturday: Children’s practice for Christmas program, 1-4 p.m.

Ellington Community Church

on the Village Green

The Rev. Gene VanDette, Pastor

Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday school, 9 a.m.; church board meets

Fluvanna Community Church

3363 Fluvanna Ave. Extension,

Jamestown

The Rev. Dayle F. Keefer, Senior Pastor

Richard D. Keefer, Assistant Pastor

Robert Collinge, Family Pastor

Worship:

Blended Service: 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary service: 11 a.m.

Junior church at both services; adult, children and teen Sunday school:10 a.m.; nursery and childcare available for service and Sunday school

Tuesday: Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Kid’s power company and company 456 , three to fifth grade; “Upward” teens, grades six through 12 and adult Bible study, all at 6:45 p.m.

Thursday: “Sippin Seniors,” 9:30 a.m.

Jamestown Community Chapel

35 Camp Street,

Jamestown

The Rev. Dan Keefe, Pastor

Worship: 10:50 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.;

Wednesday: Praise and prayer meeting, 7 p.m.

New Hope Community Church

80 City View Ave.,

Jamestown

The Rev. Greg Streed, Senior Pastor

Michael Streed, Worship Pastor

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday school, 9 a.m; contemporary worship led by the New Hope Praise Band; message at morning worship: “Preparations for Christmas, Then and Now,” based on Luke 2:1-7; nursery, preschool and childrens’ church provided; refreshments and fellowship time, hosted by Michelle and Joe Battaglia; Elders meet following the service

Tuesday: Day of Prayer; Mission of Hope meeting, 6 p.m.

Thursday: Bible study in the home of Jan Streed, 10:30 a.m.; Praise Band practice, 6:30 p.m.

Sherman Community Church

107 Church St.,

Sherman

Steve Kilburn, Pastor

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Monday: Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Choir practice, 6 p.m.; fellowship dinner, 6:45 p.m.; Bible study, 7:30 p.m.

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian

509 Prendergast Ave.,

Jamestown

The Rev. Robert J. Hagel, Pastor

The Rev. Donald E. Ray,

Pastoral Associate in

Worship and Pastoral Care

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent; Angel Ringers rehearsal and Christian Education classes, 9 a.m.; Chancel choir rehearsal, 9:45 a.m.; coffee hour, 11:30 a.m.; youth group, 5:30 p.m.

Service is broadcast at 10:30 a.m. daily on Channel 19 and available online with link www.firstpresjamestown.com

Monday: Chautauqua Chamber Singers, 7 p.m.

Tuesday: SSCRTA lunch, 11 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge group, 12:30 p.m.; budget meeting, 5:30 p.m.; session, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Staff meeting, 10:15 a.m.; Mozart Club, 11 a.m.; TON, 3:15 p.m.

Thursday: Aging and Saging group, noon; Chancel Choir rehearsal and Society for Creative Anachronism, 7 p.m.

Saturday: Barbershoppers, noon

Christian and Missionary

Alliance Church

Corner of West Third Street

and Lakin Avenue

Jamestown

The Rev. Wayne Eppehimer, Senior Pastor

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; church family Christmas banquet, 11:45 a.m.; Ladies Healing Journey group, 3 p.m.

Tuesday: Hooks and Needles craft class, 1 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 11 a.m.; Alliance Youth meets, 6:45 p.m.

Thursday: Governing Board Christmas party, 7 p.m.

Saturday: Ephesians class, 9:30 a.m.; Alliance Youth Christmas caroling, 3 p.m.

SPIRITUALIST

Church of the Living Spirit

Assembly Hall

Cleveland Avenue

Lily Dale

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Medium’s Sunday; services consist of a spiritual talk, hands on healing and message demonstration, music, meditation and prayer; guest speaker: Gretchen Clark; fellowship, brunch and registration for mini reading follows in the Lily Dale Fire Hall; lunch is $5 and $2 for children; mini-readings, $10, are held in the Assembly Hall at 1:15 p.m.

For more information, visit www.living spiritlilydale.org or call Emmy Chetkin at 595-2697

Wednesday: Community healing service in the Healing Temple, 7:30 p.m.

Friday: “Awaken the Medium in You” course in mediumship, 7 p.m.

Lily Dale Spiritualist Church

East Street (near the Firehall)

Lily Dale

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Lecture, healing service and spirit communications

For more information, visit www.lilydalespiritualistchurch.org or call 595-3971

Covenant

First Covenant

520 Spring St., Jamestown

The Rev. Adam Rohler,

Senior Pastor

Julie Anderson,

Pastor/Youth and

Family Ministries Director

Worship:10 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; text: Luke 1:67-79; handicapped seating and elevator available; 520Fun, 5 p.m.

Website: www.firstcovchurch.com

Tuesday: A time of prayer, 9 a.m.; God’s Pantry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Executive Board, 6:30 p.m.; Council meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: A time of prayer, 9 a.m.; Pastor’s Healing Service, 6 p.m.; 520 Parley in Wegman’s, 7 p.m.

Thursday: A time of prayer, 9 a.m.; choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m.; Aleph Fully Alive, 8 p.m.

Friday: A time of prayer, 9 a.m.

Saturday: Praise team practice, 9 a.m.

Nueva Vida

Covenant Church

520 Spring St., Jamestown

The Rev.Alfonso Pagan

Pastor

Worship: 2 p.m.

Handicapped seating and elevator available

Tuesday: Nueva Vida, 7 p.m.

Zion Covenant Church

520 Fairmount Ave., W. E.,

Jamestown

The Rev. Rick Miller,

Senior Pastor

Jay Baehr,

Youth and Contemporary

Worship Pastor

Worship: 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Message given by Pastor Julie Anderson, guest speaker for Advent; Part 2 of “songs of Hope: Mary’s Song; childcare for nursery through kindgergarten; 520PERK coffee and conversation and choir rehearsal, 10 a.m.; children’s Big God Story Time, 10:15 a.m.; nursery and toddler care available, 10:15 a.m.; Christian Formation, 10:30 a.m.

For weekly activities, podcasts or recent message and more details about life at Zion, visit the website at www.zioncov.org

United Church of Christ

First Congregational/

Pilgrim Memorial

United Church of Christ

70 McKinley Ave.

Jamestown

Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday school and Bible study, 9;15 a.m.; scripture at morning worship: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8l message will be given by Major Richard Best; coffee hour follows worship; Deacons and Trustees meet following service; gift accepted for under the Christmas tree

Thursday: Choir practice, 7 p.m

Church of God

First Church of God

277 Falconer Street —

(Temporary Location)

Jamestown

The Rev. Mervin R. Lee

Second Sunday in Advent; Sunday school classes, 9:45 a.m.; no children’s church or evening service

Monday: Christmas exchange party, in Applebee’s restaurant, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Yada Yadah Bible study, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 6 p.m.

Congregational

Kiantone Congregational

646 Kiantone Road

The Rev. Mel McGinnis,

Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday school, 10 a.m.;

Monday: Bible study, 11 a.m.

Wednesday: Choir rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: Ladies Aid Take-a-Dish to pass Christmas lunch, noon

Sherman Assembly of God

131 West Main Street

Sherman

Danny Ray Fowler,

Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; take a dish of food to pass for fellowship; disciple service follows

Wednesday: Praise, worship and prayer meeting, 6 p.m.

The Salvation Army

83 S. Main St., Jamestown

Temple Corps

Captains John and Kimberly Merchant

11 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Major Kathleen Bentley, retired, in charge of service

Quaker

Religious Society of Friends

Quaker

369 W. Main St.

at Barlow’s Mill

Fredonia

Worship: 11 a.m.

Spiritual nurture discussion, 10:30 a.m.

Nazarene

Jamestown Church

of the Nazarene

405 Howard Ave., W.E.

Dr. Mark Hanson,

Pastor

Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Midweek Bible study, 7 p.m.

Pentecostal

Compassion Unlimited

505 W. Third St.,

Jamestown

Pastor Irma Anderson

Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Teaching and prayer, 7 p.m.

Other

Brookdale Church

Brookdale Assisted Living Center

220 Southwestern Drive

Lakewood

Timothy Gleason, Pastor

Worship: 2:30 p.m.

Bible study, 1:30 p.m.

Church on the Rock

Dipson 8 Theaters

Lakewood

Doug Kibbe, Lead Pastor

Mike Quimby, Worship Pastor

Worship: 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Life Groups

For more information, call 338-7801.

Conduit Ministries

20 Delaware Avenue

Jamestown

Benjamin Gerring, Pastor

Corey Errett, Pastor

Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Worship and prayer, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: After glow youth, 6 p.m.

Thursday: Men’s group, 6 p.m. and Reach women’s group, 6 p.m.

Leon Celebration

Fellowship Church

Corner of Route 62 and

Cherry Creek Hill,

Leon

The Rev. John Reukauf, Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m.

Fellowship follows service

Koinonia Christian Fellowship

1427 W J Boulevard

Jamestown

Ron Lemon, Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m.

Children’s Church and nursery ministry provided

Thursday: Bible study, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: Men’s prayer meeting, 9 a.m.

Praise Fellowship Jamestown

Willow Bay Theater

21 E. Third St., Fourth Floor

Jamestown

Tim Smart,

Pastor

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Childcare provided

Wednesday: worship, 7 p.m.

For more information: www.praisefellowship.net or Facebook: Praise Fellowship Jamestown

Victory Tabernacle Church

501 W. Third and Clinton streets

Sprinchorn Building (basement)

Jamestown

Bill Crosby,

Pastor

Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday: Sunday school, 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible study, 6 p.m.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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