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Highlights
Last Updated: May 23, 2013

Calvary Baptist Church

Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Bible study for all ages at 10:50. A nursery is provided. Children's church includes weekly scripture memorization, worship, mission stories and interactive Bible stories.

Those who wish to ride the bus to church on Wednesdays may call 755-2343.

Wednesday night ministries begin at 6:30. Salt and Light Company for children includes Bible teaching, missions, music, activities and musical drama. Youth services include a band, interactive Bible study and free food. There is a prayer meeting for adults.

Michael Scott is pastor. The church is at 320 N. Sheridan in Valley Center, and the phone number is 755-2343. The church's website is www.calvaryvc.org.

Christ Lutheran Church

There are three different types of services every Sunday.  At 8:30 a.m., there is a Contemporary Service; at 9:45 a.m., a Kid Friendly Service as well as Sunday School for all ages; and at 11:00 a.m., a Traditional Lutheran Service.  Communion is offered at every service every Sunday.

A variety of weekly and monthly activities are offered including Falcon Fellowship (Free lunch for students at Heights High School on the 2nd Wednesday of the month), Youth groups, Quilting, Choirs, and Men's Breakfast.

Find the church online at www.christ-lutheran.org; e-mail office@clc.kscoxmail.com. Pastor Chad's email is pastor@clc.kscoxmail.com. Call the office at 744-1242.

The church is located at 5356 N. Hillside (at 53rd and N. Hillside, across from Wichita Heights HS)

The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints

Sunday meetings include Sacrament Meeting at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Primary at 10:20; Relief Society, Young Women/Priesthood at 11:10 a.m.

Faith Church

Worship service starts at 9:0l and 10:45 a.m. every week. The church is located at 325 N. Emporia.

A coffee bar is available every Sunday from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. This is a time for fellowship between Faith University and the worship service.

Children pre-K through fourth grade are invited to KidZone. Using Faithweaver curriculum, kids will learn the truth of God's word and learn how to apply these truths to their lives. KidZone meets at 9:16 a.m.

Student Ministry has a Wednesday night program called Aftershock. Each night includes worship, teaching, people meeting people and fun. This is for students seventh through 12th grades from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information about our church, KidZone, Aftershock, contact the church office at 755-0687. Find the church on the web at  www.yourfaithchurch.com

Pastor is Danny Crawford and John Matthai is the youth pastor.

First Church of God

Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., with worship at 10:45. The church is located at 229 N. Ash. The phone number is 755-0357.

Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Chad Carter is interim pastor.

First United

Methodist Church

Sunday morning activities include traditional worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:40 a.m., and contemporary worship at 11:03 a.m.

Main Street Threads, a clothing thrift shop located next to Larry's Barbershop at 206 W. Main. Open Thursdays from 12 to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash only. No bills larger than $20 accepted.

Valley Center Preschool has a variety of openings for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds. Call director Ruth Goering at 755-4343 for more information.

Call 755-1112 for more information about the church and its activities. Its website is www.fumcvc.com.

Furley United

Methodist Church

Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with praise singing at 10:30 and worship at 10:45.

Pastor Lorna Boden can be reached at 461-9530 or on the church phone at 744-0318.

The church is located at 11400 E. 101st North in Valley Center.

The church website is www.furleyumc.com

Gateway Church

Gateway Church is located at 137 N. Oliver, Kechi, KS 67067.

Fellowship starts at 9:15 a.m. with free coffee and rolls. Worship & teaching begins at 10:15 a.m.

There are also numerous opportunities to develop relationships with others at Gateway Church by joining a small group which meets throughout the week.

Visit Gateway online at www.gatewaychurchks.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gatewaychurchks.com

Adam Welty is pastor.

Good Shepherd

Fellowship

Sunday Pentecostal worship service and message from God's word at 10 a.m.

Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.

Prayer and Intercession for our Nation, our neighbors and healing anointing for the sick on Mondays at 7 p.m.

"Search the Word" with Pastor Tweet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Second and Fourth Sunday, snacks and fellowship after evening service.

First Saturday, Men's Breakfast 8 a.m. at Randal Road Baptist Church, all men are welcome! Located at 6227 N. Longmont - One block east of Hydraulic on 61st St. N. in former Calvary Temple location.

Gospel Assembly Church

Located at 4230 N. Oliver in Bel Aire, service times are 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday. Prayer service is 7 p.m. Tuesday. Praise and worship is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The first Saturday evening of each month are youth activities.

Phone number is 744-1502. Rev. Gary D. Green is the pastor.

Grace Connections Church

Grace Connections Church is located at 300 N. Ash.

Senior pastor is Doug Wedan.

Student Ministries Pastor is Kevin Bogle.

Sunday mornings begin with a coffee and doughnut fellowship at 9:30 a.m. Praise and worship begin at 10 a.m. followed by Bible studies for children and adults. Nursery is for birth-kindergarten and is available during both worship and Bible studies. Children kindergarten age and older are provided with special activity packets of Bible materials for use during the worship service. All Sunday morning messages are available in mp3 format on church website.

Youth Firestarters for grades 5-12 meet at 6:15 a.m. school day mornings for encouragement, devotions and prayer.

Family activities are held on Wednesday evenings beginning with a home-style meal at 6 p.m. Konnection Kidz (grades K-six) and youth (grades seven-12) classes begin at 6:30 p.m. The adult Bible study led by Pastor Doug begins at 6:45 p.m.

A nursery is available from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Praise team practice begins at 7:45 p.m.

Ladies Life Group meets Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.. Call the church office for location.

Call the church office at 755-1855 for more information or visit the church website at www.journeyofgrace.info.

Grace Connections is a fellowship of American Baptist Churches, USA.

Greenwich United

Methodist Church

Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. Fellowship and coffee follow the service.

Pastor Jeff Miller can be reached at 744-0203.

Senior Day first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

United Methodist Women meet the first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.

Movie night is the second Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. A snack is served.

The church is located about a mile south of  K-254 on Greenwich Road. The phone number is 744-0203.

Kechi United

Methodist Church

Kechi United Methodist Church – 4533 East 61st Street N., in Kechi; 744-1221

Rev. Guy E. Rendoff is the pastor.  Website is www.kechiumc.org; Email is kechiumc@sbcglobal.net

Worship Services are on Sunday morning are at 9 and 11 a.m. with Sunday School at 10 a.m.  Nursery is available.

On May 26, there will be one service at 10 a.m. and no Sunday School.

On June 9, there will be a Retirement Reception for Pastor Guy Rendoff who is retiring at the end of June. It will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.

Vacation Bible School will be June 24 through the 27 from 9 to noon. Pre-K through 5th grade are welcome. Contact the church office for more information.

LifePoint Church

A fellowship of the Assemblies of God, LifePoint is located at 400 S. Abilene.

Sunday worship service and Kids Church are at 10:30 a.m., and Life University/Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m. No regular Sunday night service. For special activities, see the website, www.lpcag.org.

On Wednesday evenings, Launch children's program meets at 6:30 p.m. Velocity Student Ministries for youth meets at 6:30 p.m.

Adult small groups meet throughout the community.

Lead pastor is Steve Trimble. Youth pastors are Landon McAllister and Nathanial Thurman. Call 755-2331.

Northpoint

Baptist Church

The church is located at 2710 E. 61st North in Park City. Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Pastor David McNew can be reached at 943-6932.

Park City Church

of the Nazarene

Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 a.m. Worship and children's church are at 10:45.

Wednesday evening light meal at 6:30 and Bible study at 7.

The church is located at 2100 E. 61st North in Park City.

Randall Road Baptist Church

Randall Road Baptist is located at 6556 N Randall, Park City.

Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m.

Sunday evening activities start at 6 p.m.

Wednesday bible study begins at 7 p.m.

Family Fun Day will be June 15. There will be activities for all ages, including inflatables, a fun flush, and carnival games. Come between noon and 3 p.m. for a fun-filled afternoon. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Door prizes will be given away each half hour starting at 1 p.m.

Contact Pastor Jim McQuery at 201-1696 or e-mail at jmcquery@cox.net

Risen Savior Lutheran

Church — Missouri Synod

Contemporary Sunday worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Communion on the first and third Sunday. Adult Sunday school and Bible class meet at 9:15 a.m. Children's church at 10:30. A nursery is provided during Bible class and second service. Wednesday evening ministries are 6:30-8 p.m.

Enrollment for Risen Savior Preschool for the 2013-14 school year has begun. Registrations are now available for Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Preschool class for 3- to 5-year-olds.  Please call the church office for details.

The church is located at 6770 E. 34th North in Wichita. The phone number is 683-5538. www.risensavior.net.

Senior pastor is Tom Harmon.

Riverlawn

Christian Church

The church is located at 4243 N. Meridian. The phone number is 838-9388. Its website is www.riverlawn.org.

Traditional Sunday worship is at 8:30 a.m., with Bible study classes for all ages starting at 9:45. A contemporary worship service and children's church are at 10:45. There is a class for those with special needs.

On Wednesday nights, the church has activities for the whole family.

A variety of Bible studies and programs are offered for men, women and children of all ages.

Jeff Isaacs is lead pastor, Kurt Schneider is children's pastor, Travis Roberts is discipleship pastor and Jared Hart is youth and young adult pastor.

Therapist Stacie Watts is available for family and individual counseling services.

Riverview

Baptist Church

Located at 844 W. 53rd North. The church office can be reached at 838-4861. The pastor study number is 832-9060.

The church's website is www.wichitariverviewbaptist.org.

Sunday schedule has Bible study at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 and evening worship at 6.

Fellowship meal is at 6 p.m. Wednesday. At 7 is adult Bible study and prayer and youth group (grades nine through 12).

Awana Clubs on Wednesdays at 7-8:30 p.m.

Awana is for children age 4 (depending on birth date) through 8th grade. Awana is a Bible club where students hear Bible stories, do scripture memorization, play games and fellowship with other kids their age. Call the church office for more information.

St. Andrew's

Lutheran Church

Sunday morning worship services are at 9 a.m., with Sunday school at 10:30. Saturday worship is at 6 p.m.

St. Jude Catholic Church

Regular Mass is Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m., weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) at 8 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Confessions are from 3:30 to 4:05 p.m. on Saturdays, 30 minutes before weekday Mass or by appointment.

PSR classes meet Sundays from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

RCIA will meet on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

St. Jude preschool offers a program for 3- and 4-year-olds. The 4-year-old program is three half days per week, and the 3-year-old program is two half days per week. Packets are available in the school office. Call Allison Moore at 838-0800, extension 132, for more information.

The church is located at 3030 N. Amidon, and the office phone is 838-1963.

St. Michael's Orthodox Christian Church

The church is located at 2710 E 61st Street in Park City  It is a congregation of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. It is the only western rite congregation of the Orthodox Church serving Bel Aire, Kechi, Park City and Valley Center.

"The Story of Christianity," an adult class is offered at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Service of Matins is at 9:45 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy (Mass) at 10 a.m.

Wednesday night service is at 6 p.m.  First and third Wednesday liturgy is followed by a potluck and program. The programs are an exploration of some aspects of Orthodox doctrine and life. They provide a good introduction for those interested in learning more about the faith of the Church.

Saturday Vespers start at 5:30 p.m.

Men's Study Group is the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Women's Study Group meets every second and fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

Call the church for more information  at 734-6248 or visit www.stmichaeloc.org

Fr. John Flora, Pastor can be reached at 734-6248 or jflora@cox.net.

The United Methodist

Church at Park City

Located at 1510 E. 61st North. The church has "Worship & Connection Time" on Sunday mornings at 11. Children's ministries are provided and a nursery is available.

Mondays at 6:30 a.m., there is a men's coffee group at Cracker Barrel. Mondays at 7 p.m., the church has a free Zumba class, which is open to the community.  Men's Fraternity is 6 -7:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays at the church.

Wednesday evenings offer a Family Ministry Night from 6-7:30 p.m. (meal, childcare, youth and children's ministry provided).

Call or e-mail Pastor Rob with any questions about upcoming events and activities at 744-0029 / 200-0156.  Find the church on Facebook or follow on Twitter "@Churchparkcity" or, visit the website www.churchatparkcity.com for more info.

Trinity

Presbyterian Church

The church is located at 2258 Marigold in Wichita.

Sunday schedule includes worship and communion at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30, Sunday school at 9:30 and fellowship coffee hour at 11:35.

On Mondays, prayer ministry is at 12:30 p.m. with Boy Scouts at 7.

Bible study meets at 9 a.m. Mondays.

On Wednesdays, ministry teams meet at 7 p.m.. There will be a fellowship meal the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

VBS will be June 10-14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It is available for kindergarten to fifth grade. It will be at Woodland Lakes Community Church.

Pastor is Art Smith.

For more information, call the church office at 838-4261 or e-mail trinitypresbch@aol.com. The church is online at www.trinitypresbyterianchurchwichita.com.

Valley Center

Christian Church

Valley Center Christian Church is located at 1801 E. Fifth.

Traditional Sunday worship is at 8:45 a.m., Sunday school classes for all ages are at 10, with contemporary worship at 11. The 8:45 worship service is interpreted for the deaf.

Sunday evening service and activities for all ages begin at 6.

Wednesday evening classes are at 7.

Visit the church online at valleycenterchristianchurch.org or call 755-1233.

Pastor is Chuck Terrill. Associate pastor is Chris Moon. Children's minister is Mary Moon.

Valley Center

Church of Christ

Sunday Bible classes for all ages meet at 9:30 a.m. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Free Bible correspondence courses are available by calling 755-2162.

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