Churches

Cheney Congregational Church

Pastor David Krueger-Duncan will deliver the sermon at services on Sunday, Sept 16, at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. We will continue our journey through Luke, chapter six. Last week began the discussion of “Sabbath Rest.” The discussion will continue to “Sabbath Resolve.” A coffee hour follows in the fellowship hall.

We would like to get to know you. For those new to our community, our address is 423 N. 6th St.

Choir rehearsals begin for the fall season today, Sept 13 at 5 p.m. and will continue each Thursday. You are welcome to join the choir. Please come to rehearsal or call Kate at (509)481-5234 for more information.

“Family Fest” is coming to Cheney on Sat., Sept 29 from noon-3 p.m. It will feature an outstanding blues band “Left Over Soul.” The location is our church parking lot, weather permitting.

Church office hours are adjusted to meet the schedule. Call the church office at (509)235-4193 for information. Messages may be left if no one is in the office when you call.

Everyone is welcome to attend any of our events. Whether you have been a resident of the West Plains for a long time or are new to our community, you are cordially invited to participate in our activities.

United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church “Birthday Bunch” will gather on Saturday at the Harvester in Spangle. The no-host breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and will honor September birthdays.

Sunday morning worship is at 10 a.m. each week at UMC. This Sunday, pastor Alissa Bertsch will be preaching and pastor Pat Sleeth will assist with the service. A multi-age Sunday school class for elementary and middle school students meets at 9 a.m. An adult class based on the book, “Unafraid” by Adam Hamilton will begin on Sept. 23.

Also on Sept. 23, the chancel choir will share highlights from their Carnegie Hall experience. They will sing one of the Pepper Choplin numbers that they performed and share of video of the entire performance.

The chancel choir will host an ice cream social as a part of this event to say thank you to the congregation for the support they received. Everyone is welcome.

You may call the church office for additional information and study opportunities.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us this Sunday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Coffee hour follows the worship service. Adult education class meets 9 a.m.

On the second Sunday of the month, children’s Christian education will take place at worship. On the fourth Sunday, classes will be held downstairs at 9 a.m.

You may watch our pastor’s sermons on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Cheney.

Please plan to attend the women’s Diakonia garage sale in the fellowship hall next Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

All are welcome to visit Emmanuel’s Free Little Library and Free Community Pantry located at 639 Elm St. Donations of books, non-perishable food and personal care items for all ages are always accepted. Both are open to the community 24/7. Emmanuel thanks you for your continued support.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

A welcoming haven, nourishing all God’s people in body, mind and spirit.

Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. Rev. Christine Soule will preach and preside.

Attention all college students. The Episcopal, Lutheran and Methodist Campus Ministry, ELM, will resume in September with the opening of college. For more information contact Soule at 844-2553.

Fellowship breakfast is each Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday morning at ll:30 a.m. in the parish hall.

The vegetable garden boxes are planted, the vegetables continue to ripen. We are now bringing fresh, healthy vegetables to the Cheney Food Bank for the rest of the summer.

For your contemplation: “One of the great truths of our day is that conversion is ongoing. Conversion is the process in which we are given opportunity upon opportunity to accept the free gift of salvation. Salvation is a free gift, yes, but costly. It is “costly grace.” It costs us our lives lived passionately. The road to conversion is not a fast food line. When Saul was knocked down by that flash of lightning, that was not conversion. That was just God getting his attention. The conversion came as he groped his way in blindness to Ananias, able to see with interior eyes because he had no external eyes to depend on. His conversion continued day after day as he began to give meaning to his new name, Paul.” Macrina Wiederkehr, “A Tree Full of Angels.”

Four Lakes Community Church

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 on Genesis by pastor Sean Carney. Fall studies include Sunday evenings’ “The Truth Project” at 6 p.m., every other Tuesday ladies at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday’s worship practice at 6:30 p.m., Thursday’s AWANA at 6:30 p.m. and second Saturday’s men at 8 a.m.

Our worship services combine contemporary choruses and traditional hymns. 

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

Heritage Baptist Church

Heritage Baptist Church of Cheney would like to invite you to join us for a continental breakfast this Sunday morning to celebrate “National Back to Church Sunday” followed by our morning service at 11:11 a.m.

“National Back to Church Sunday” is established to encourage those who have taken the summer off to establish that routine again at Heritage Baptist. Those who do not have a home church, are new to the area or who have been away from church for a while might join us.

We are inviting those who have changed schools or looking for a church home away from home.

Heritage Baptist Church of Cheney meets at 1831 First St., Cheney, Sunday morning at 11:11 a.m. and Sunday evening at 6:06 p.m. We also can be found on Facebook or by email at heritagebaptist@usa.com. The pastor may be reached at (509)342-6038 by telephone.