Church Calendar

Alva Church of God

Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Nathan Braudrick. Alva Church of God is located at 517 Ninth St. in Alva, and can be found on the web at http://www.AlvaChurchOfGod.org.

Sunday: Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship begins at 5:30 p.m. Young adults gather at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Wednesday services include 7 p.m. Bible Study, and youth group also meets at 7 p.m.

Alva Friends Church

Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m .; coffee and donut fellowship at 10:10 a.m .; worship at 10:30 a.m. Alva Friends Church is on the corner of College Avenue and Center Street.

Avard Christian Church

Sunday services are from 2-4 p.m. Avard Christian Church is 7 miles west of Alva on Highway 64 and 7 miles south on County Road 370, or 6 miles south on Highway 281 and 7 miles west on Garvin Rd. Avard Christian Church, Rt. 2 Box 92, Alva, OK 73717. Pastor Neal Gordon, 580-431- 2646; cell 580-430-8464.

Barnes Street Church of Christ

Sunday worship services will be at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. (7 p.m. during daylight savings time). Visitors are most welcome to attend the worship services. For more information, contact Andrew Rhodes (327-3368) and Brian Gaddy (327-5130).

Bible Baptist Church

Sunday: Sunday school and adult Bible study groups start at 10 a.m. There are three graded classes for children, a teen class, and two adult Bible classes. Join us for a time of learning and fellowship. Our worship service starts at 11 a.m. The choir will perform their Christmas Cantata. You don’t want to miss this! At 6 p.m., our youth will perform their annual Christmas program. All are welcome to attend.

Tuesday: Celebrate Recovery meets on Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-based recovery program to help provide a safe place to discover a Savior who can give freedom from hang-ups, hurts and habits. Everyone is invited to attend.

Remember: every guest is welcomed. Transportation is available for all services.

Capron United Methodist Church

Come visit us at the little church on the prairie. Church service at 9:30 a.m.

Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church

Pastor Nathan Hosier and the Cedar Grove family invite you and your family to come this Sunday to worship with us: Pastor Nathan will continue an Advent series. He will share thoughts on the third candle, which is the Shepherds’ Candle. We will also be having our Christmas program. And we will also have a fellowship breakfast at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you.

Come join us every Sunday for Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. We also have a group study Sunday evening at 6 p.m. at the church.

The church is located 7 miles west of Alva on U.S. Highway 64; turn north onto County Road 370, drive 10 miles to the S curve, and take half of the S and straight onto Major Road. The church is 2 miles west on Major Road. Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church, 35021 Major Road, Alva, OK 73717.

Tuesday: Our Worker Appreciation Truck Stop continues every other Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the church. Stop by and see us.

Thursday: The ladies' sewing group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month in Hardtner.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Service times at Alva Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have changed: Sunday meetings will now be two hours instead of the previous three-hour block. The Alva Branch will now conduct services from 10 a.m. to noon each Sunday at the church building located at 1467 Thunderbird Rd., next to the Alva Recreation Center. Visitors are always welcome.

General authorities of the church at headquarters in Salt Lake City announced the change, effective in January, at the church's semi-annual General Conference in October. Leaders also announced a new program of home gospel study for individuals and families that correlates with the Sunday lessons.

The new two-hour block will consist of two meetings each week. Sacrament meeting (worship service) is scheduled 10-11 a.m. for all ages. The second hour will alternate between Sunday school for youth and adults on the first and third Sundays and Relief Society/Priesthood for adults and Young Men/Young Women for youth on the second and fourth Sundays. The branch president will determine the fifth Sunday curriculum. Children will attend Primary classes every Sunday for the second hour.

The curriculum for home study, Sunday school and Primary will center on the New Testament throughout the year with a theme of “Come Follow Me.” Anyone seeking more information can contact the Alva missionaries at 580-278-5592.

College Hill Church of Christ

Sunday Bible class for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Following the weekly fellowship lunch, the afternoon service will begin at 12:45 p.m. Don't miss a Sunday with our great Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

From our family to yours, we sincerely invite you to worship God with us this coming Sunday. Be encouraged and lifted up as we sing songs of praise, lift up our prayers to God, observe the Lord's Supper, and hear a portion of His eternal word. You will be sure to enjoy our “no visitor left behind” policy which means that, as a visitor, you will be greeted and we would love the opportunity to get to know you more. Sermons are live on facebook, Wilson Tyree or youtube with Dr.W Jay Tyree.

Dacoma United Methodist Church

Everyone is welcome. Fellowship coffee and doughnuts are at 8:45 a.m. Worship service with Rev. Don Jones is at 9 a.m.

All visitors are welcome at Dacoma United Methodist Church, which is located at 900 Main St., Dacoma, Oklahoma. If you have a need, contact Rev. Don Jones at 580-541-8381.

eXtreme Youth Center

The eXtreme, located at 425 College Ave. in Alva, is a ministry of Hopeton Church. Students in sixth through 12th grade are invited to come hang out, play games, work on homework and enjoy time with friends after school from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The eXtreme is available to rent for parties and events. For questions, call 580-435-2400 or email office@hopetonchurch.com.

First Assembly of God

Morning worship will be at 10:45 a.m. Evening worship will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact us at 580-327-0894.

First Baptist Church

Sunday: 9:15 a.m. small groups, 10:30 a.m. morning worship with nursery provided

Tuesday: Noon Brown Bag Bible Study. Bring your lunch and enjoy the fellowship.

Wednesday: 3 p.m. Sharing at Share Convalescent Home, 6 p.m. Youth (7th Grade and up)

First Baptist Church is located at 714 College Boulevard, Alva.

First Christian Church

Sunday: Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. (On Fifth Sundays, we have a breakfast here at the church during this time.) Worship begins at 10:30 a.m., as does Worship and Wonder for children over 4 years of age; nursery is provided for children under age 4.

Serving will be elders Kelly Parker (also serving at Beadles) and Brenda Rose (also serving at Share) and deacons Debbie Walcott (counter also serving at Beadles), Jeff Koehn (greeter also serving at Share), Jimmy Allen (captain) and Kandice Allen (greeter).

Tena Martin has Sunday school. The children’s Christmas program will take place during the time usually reserved for Worship & Wonder and Children’s Moments. Lisa and Lauren Parker will be in the nursery. Philip and Connie Anton will run sound and video.

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. Rev. Bud Ruggia will bring the sermon “What Jesus Wants for Christmas.” Liturgist: Della Miller. Prophets: Isaiah 35:1-10. Psalter: Psalm 146:5-10. First reading: James 5:7-10. Gospel reading: Matthew 11:2-11.

Tuesday: Tiny Steps Christmas Program will be at 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Youth group meets at 6 p.m. for a meal and Christian education.

Pastor Bud is available at 580-542-4100. Alva First Presbyterian Church is located at 628 Church St., corner of 7th and Church, in Alva. Join us! Bring a friend. All are welcome!

First United Methodist Church

Sunday: Join us for coffee and conversation in the Welcome Area in the north foyer from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school classes begin at 9:30 am. Worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. The annual Circle of Care offering will be received. Chancel Choir and Sherrill Bell Choir will present the Christmas Cantata “Joy Has Dawned,” by Lloyd Larson.

After the morning service, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and United Methodist women will host a reception in Fellowship Hall in honor of Judy Throckmorton’s retirement. Disciple Bible Study meets in We Are One classroom at 4 p.m.

Wednesday: Children’s Christmas Program will be performed in the sanctuary at 6:45 p.m., followed by cookies and special guests in Fellowship Hall.

Thursday: Caregiver Support Group meets in the church parlor at 6:30 p.m. Call Karen Almgren at 580-748-1244 for more information.

Hopeton Church

Hopeton is a “come as you are” church! Located a few miles south of Alva on Highway 281, Sunday service starts at 10 a.m. Come early for coffee and fellowship. LIVE every Sunday morning on Facebook.

19390 County Road 440, PO Box 7, Hopeton, OK 73746. Office: 580-435-2400, fax: 580-435-2401, email: office@hopetonchurch.com, Web site: http://www.hopetonchurch.com.

Nazarene Church

Donut and coffee fellowship is at 9:15 each Sunday morning, Bible study for ages 6 and up at 9:30, and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Nursery is available for children under age 6 during worship. Missions lessons for ages 6 through fifth grade are held the second and fourth Sundays of the month.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The celebration of Holy Mass (Jesus in the Eucharist) is the source of our spiritual nourishment. Rev. Father Bala, Sagili Jesudas, is the parish priest (pastor) of Sacred Heart in Alva and its missions in Cherokee and Waynoka. You are welcome; be a part of the Sacred Heart Parish family.

Saturday: Waynoka services at Our Mother of Mercy Church include Sacrament of Confession at 4:30 p.m. and Holy Mass (Eucharist) at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Alva services at Sacred Heart Church include Sacrament of Confession at 8:15 a.m., Holy Rosary (1 and 3 Sundays) at 8:30 a.m., Holy Mass (Eucharist) at 9 a.m. Cherokee services at Saint Cornelius Church include Holy Rosary at 11 a.m. (all Sundays), Sacrament of Confession at 11:15 a.m., and Holy Mass (Eucharist) at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, call 580-327-0339 or log onto http://www.sacredheartalva.org.

Town and Country Christian Church

Sunday: At 9:30 a.m. will be Sunday school for all ages. The morning worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Communion meditation will be led by Justin Williams. Serving communion will be Justin Williams and Clark Schultz. Offering prayer: Clark Schultz. Children's Church will be led by Cherie Lau or Anita Jacobson. Pastor Paul Cole will bring the sermon. Youth Christmas Program and Communion Candlelight Service at 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Town and Country Saints meet at 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Youth group meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

Please join us on Sundays for Sunday school and worship with us at Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) at Third and Maple streets.

Sundays school (children and adults) begins at 9:15 a.m. Fellowship is at 10 a.m. Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. with Communion on the first and third Sundays. During Advent and Lent, Zion holds Wednesday services at 7 p.m.

Weekly Happenings: Weekday School (grades 4-6) meets on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Handbells practice Mondays at 5 p.m.

Monthly meetings: Pitch Group (first Sunday evening of the month), Ruth Circle (first Monday of the month at noon), LWML (first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.), Seasoned Saints (third Tuesday at 1 p.m.), Youth Group.

For more information about Zion Lutheran Church call 580-327-0510 or e-mail the church secretary at zlcalvasec@yahoo.com or Pastor Foote at revrcfoote@juno.com.