Churches

Cheney Community Church

‘Tis the season for giving, and that is the spirit of Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a project of the national organization, Samaritan’s Purse. Shoebox gifts packed with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and other small items are sent around the world in Jesus’ name to needy children in numerous countries. In addition to the gift box, children are offered the opportunity to take a Bible study entitled, “The Greatest Journey,” to learn about Jesus.

This year Cheney Community Church (CCC) is serving as the West Plains relay center for OCC. The church will receive shoeboxes and send them on to the next destination for processing. Shoeboxes can be brought to the relay Center at CCC all week. The open hours are Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – noon; Thursday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. – noon and 4 – 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. – noon and 4 – 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 20, 1 – 5 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 21, 9 – 11 a.m.

Anyone can pack a shoebox. Empty ones are still available at the relay center. They must be returned by Monday, Nov. 21.

Cheney Community Church is located at 1307 Third St. Sunday morning worship is at 10 a.m. with children’s church and nursery care provided. Youth group meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Awana Club for teens and children is held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Other Bible study groups meet during the week. Call the office for more information, 509-235-4841.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

All are welcome to worship with us this Sunday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church as we celebrate Christ the King Sunday. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons at our website or on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Sunday school classes for grade school through adult begin at 9 a.m.

Mark your calendar for the following events. Thanksgiving worship service will be on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. First Sunday of Advent worship is Sunday, Nov. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Advent mid-week begins Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. with a soup supper followed by Holden Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m.

All are welcome to visit Emmanuel’s Little Free Library and Free Community Pantry located at 639 Elm St. Donations of books and non-perishable food items gladly accepted. Both are open to the public 24/7.

Four Lakes Community Church

We are a non-denominational Village Missions Church. We exist to exalt the Lord, to educate and edify the saints and evangelize the lost. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. and worship service is at 10:45 a.m. All are welcome.

Our current sermon series is, “Living in Grace in the Promised Land” by pastor Sean Carney. Our worship services combines contemporary choruses and traditional hymns.

Join us for a ladies Bible study every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday music practice at 6:30 p.m., Thursday AWANA at 6:30 p.m. and Friday men’s breakfast and Bible Study at 7 a.m. We will be packing shoeboxes Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. for Operation Christmas Child for Samaritan’s Purse. There will be a Thanksgiving eve service Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

We are located at 10311 Spokane St., our phone number is (509) 455-9969 and our Facebook page includes upcoming events.

United Methodist Church

Saturday morning the United Methodist Birthday Bunch will gather at the Longhorn Barbecue in Airway Heights. The 9 a.m. no-host breakfast will honor November birthdays.

Sunday morning worship is at 10 a.m. every week at the United Methodist Church. Associate pastor Pat Sleeth will preach the last sermon in a stewardship series based on John Wesley’s “Simple Rules for Money; Earn, Save, Give.” This week the focus will be on giving.

A multi-age Sunday school class for students in grades kindergarten through fifth-grade is at 9 a.m. A grief support group also meets at 9 a.m. each Sunday. This week the group will look at and prepare for holidays through the lens of grief.

For additional information on study groups and other church events please call the office at 235-4600.