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Saturday

The Nelons, multi-Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated recording artist, will be featured in an exciting musical service on Saturday, July 15, at 7 p.m., in Vienna, W.Va., at Fellowship Baptist Church, 3300 Rosemar Road in Vienna, W.Va.; complete information is available by calling 304-295-8982.

Free movie Viewing of The Shack, Saturday, July 15, Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta, 2 p.m. in the 2nd floor Theater. Elevator access is available. All are welcome. No charge.This movie is a kick-off for a three week study and discussion led by Rev. Karl Kumpf on the character of God, held each Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall. For more information, go to www.christumcmarietta.org or call 740-373-1512.

“Good Samaritan Free Meal and Clothing Giveaway,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., third Saturday of every month, at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 Seventh St., Marietta.

Sunday

A multi-week message series on “Our Favorite Bible Stories,” beginning in July at Gilman United Methdoist Church; In May, several of you name your favorite Bible stories. Starting in July, Pastor Diann will preach messages from your favorite stories and passages. July 16, “Noah”; July 30 “The Tower of Babel”; Aug. 6 “Be Still”; Aug. 13 “Ruth”; Aug. 20 “Breakfast with Jesus”; Aug. 27 “Without Honor”; Sept. 3 “Water of Life”; Sept. 10 “Seeing Clearly”; Sept. 17 “Coming Home”; Sept. 24 “The Unthankful and the Thankful”; Oct. 15 “The Wicked Servant.”

Worship services, Sunday, July 16, at Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta, at 8 and 10:30 a.m., Pastor Don Archer speaking on Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, the Parable of the Sower and the Seed. Both services include special music, children’s sermon, and childcare. For more information, go to www.christumcmarietta.org or call 740-373-1512.

Summer Sunday School, for all ages, at 9:15 a.m. Children meet in age appropriate classes. Youth and adults meet in the Fellowship Hall. Vicki Schwartz McCoy and Norma Dennis will be leading an old-fashioned Hymn Sing. All are welcome. For more information, go to www.christumcmarietta.org or call 740-373-1512.

Good News from Christ, radio program, 10 a.m. (5 minutes earlier than before), every Sunday, on WMOA-1490 AM; 9 a.m. on WJAW-FM, 100.9; 9:30 a.m. on WJAW-AM, 630; and on the church website: www.christumcmarietta.org.

Worship services, 10:45 a.m., every Sunday, at Barlow Presbyterian Church, Warrior Drive and Ohio 550, Barlow; Rick Hastings, pastor; Keith Richards, pianist.

Services, 10:15 a.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta; Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. (classes for all ages).

Worship services, 10:30 a.m., Sundays, at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta.

Worship services, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 Scammel St., Marietta, includes service of the word at 8:15 a.m. and liturgical service at 10:30 a.m.; adult and children’s Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.

Morning services, 10:30 a.m., every Sunday, at River of Life Assembly of God, 200 Franklin St., Marietta, 10:30 a.m.; children’s ministry, 10:30 a.m.; 740-374-8967.

Worship services, 11 a.m., every Sunday, at Sand Hill United Methodist Church, 1295 Old River Road, Williamstown.

Services, at Brownsville Church of Christ — Sunday services, morning bible study at 9:45 a.m.; morning worship services at 10:30 a.m.; and evening worship service at 6:30 p.m.; also, 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; church is located at 42050 Trail Run Road, New Matamoras.

Services, every Sunday morning at Reno Memorial Christian Church on Ohio 7 in Reno; Bible study is at 9:30 a.m with worship services beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., and holiness meeting (worship), 11 a.m., Sundays, The Salvation Army of Marietta, 136 Front St.; 740-373-4043.

Summer Sunday School for all ages, at 9:15 a.m. Children meet in age appropriate classes. Youth and adults meet in the Fellowship Hall. Vicki Schwartz McCoy and Norma Dennis will lead on old-fashioned hymn sing. Bring your requests, all are welcome. For more information, go to www.christumcmarietta.org or call 740-373-1512.

Monday

Bible study, 7 p.m., Mondays, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 Scammel St., Marietta; meets in the fellowship hall; everyone welcome; 740-373-1716.

Tuesday

GriefShare seminars, presented by St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall (social room), 401 Fifth St., Marietta. The materials specifically address topics and issues for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. The content is Christ-centered, biblical, and non-denominational. It is presented three-phased: Video seminar, group discussion and personal workbook. Registration is recommended, however an “open door” policy is honored. Participation is open at anytime during the 13 weeks. For more information and registration: 740-585-2087, 740-336-5704 or 740-373-3757.

Pickleball, 1 p.m. every Tuesday and 6 p.m. every Friday, at Wayside United Methodist Church, 3001 Grand Central Ave. in Vienna, W.Va.

Bible study, 9:30 a.m., Tuesday mornings, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 Scammel St., Marietta, in fellowship hall; everyone welcome; 740-373-1716.

M.O.W. (Men of the Word), men’s bible study, 7 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, at First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta; 740-373-5406 or e-mail mfcofnaz@sbcglobal.net

Bible study, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, The Salvation Army of Marietta, 136 Front St.; Home League (women’s fellowship), 6 p.m. Tuesdays; and Men’s Club (men’s fellowship), 6 p.m., Tuesdays; 740-373-4043.

Marietta Ukulele Choir rehearses Tuesday nights at Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. This is an instructional choir and all are welcome to join, regardless of musical experience. Age requirements are 4th grade and up. For more information, go to www.christumcmarietta.org or call 740-373-1512.

Wednesday

Live the Adventure – Royal Rangers, an activity based program for boys and young men in grades kindergarten to 12th grade, will be offered Wednesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Fort Harmar’s River of Life Assembly of God Church, located at 200 Franklin St. in Marietta. Royal Rangers teaches boys to have fun while learning leadership skills. It’s a merit based program, camping, rope craft, tool craft, archery, computers, sports and many others. For more information, contact Commander Rick Dostal at rrdostal@gmail.com, 740-885-8151, or the church, Pastor George Gaston, 740-374-8967.

Wednesday Night Family Ties, 6 to 8 p.m., every Wednesday, at Lowell Christian Church, 322 Fourth St., Lowell; for entire families; food from 6 to 7 p.m., class from 7 to 8 p.m.; bible study for adults, and bible study for all age groups; for more information, 740-568-8429 or 1-740-541-1702 (Rob Tuttle, minister).

Wednesday night Ladies Bible Study, begins at 6:45 p.m, at Reno Memorial Christian Church on Ohio 7 in Reno; all ladies are welcome.

Teen class, for students in grades seven through 12, and an adult Bible class, 7 p.m., each Wednesday, at Twin Rivers Baptist Church, 110 D.A.V. Road, Whipple; for more information, 740-376-0440.

Holy communion service, noon, Wednesdays, Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta; for more information, 740-373-1512; during inclement weather, service will be cancelled if Marietta City Schools are closed.

Adult bible study, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, at First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta; public invited to attend; 740-373-5406 or e-mail mfcofnaz@sbcglobal.net

W.O.W. (Women of the Word), ladies bible study, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, at First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta; all women welcome, 740-373-5406 or e-mail mfcofnaz@sbcglobal.net.

Teen bible study, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, at First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road; teens welcome to attend; fellowship, games and bible study; for more information, 740-373-5406 or e-mail mfcofnaz@sbcglobal.net

Young men’s bible study, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, at First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta; 740-373-5406 or e-mail mfcofnaz@sbcglobal.net

Children’s Department at Marietta First Church of the Nazarene, at 100 Mill Creek Road, meets at 7 p.m. each Wednesday for bible story, games/craft, and snacks; children ages 3 years old through the sixth grade welcome to join; nursery provided for children up to 3 years of age for those attending a bible study or service; for more information, Judy Phillips at 740-373-5406 or e-mail mfckids@sbcglobal.net.

Bible study, 6 p.m., Wednesdays, at River of Life Assembly of God, 200 Franklin St., Marietta; 740-374-8967.

Bible study, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Sand Hill United Methodist Church, 1295 Old River Road, Williamstown.

Thursday

Free Clothing Closet, 9 to 11 a.m., second and fourth Thursday of each month, at Waterford Church of The Nazarene, 111 Marquis Ave., Waterford; good, clean clothing of all sizes available.

Weekly bible study, 10 a.m., Thursdays, in office complex at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, Third and Wooster streets; led by Pastor Clinton Kreuziger.

Bible study, 7 p.m., Thursdays, at River of Life Assembly of God, 200 Franklin St., Marietta; 740-374-8967.

Friday

Church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, at Norwood United Methodist Church, 23 Colegate Drive in Marietta.

Miscellaneous

Putnam Church preschool’s registration for fall 2017 is now open. The preschool is located at 707 Masonic Park Road in Devola and is a ministry of Putnam Congregational Church. There are openings in both morning and afternoon sessions. Call 740-374-7224 or email the church at putnamchurchpreschool@outlook.com to schedule a visit to the Little Red School House. Visit their website at www.putnamchurchpreschool.org.

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society accepts donations of clean, used furniture or bedding. They also accept used appliances in good working order. These items are given free to families in need. Call their helpline at 740-376-1334 and a member will meet you at their storage bin or pick up the items at your home.

The Religion calendar appears each Saturday on the Focus on Faith page. Information to appear in the Religion calendar can be e-mailed to cheiby@mariettatimes.com; submitted through the Virtual Newsroom at The Times’ website, www.MariettaTimes.com (click on “Submit News”); mailed to The Marietta Times, 700 Channel Lane, Marietta, Ohio, 45750, Attention: Claire Heiby; or faxed to 740-376-5475. For questions, call Heiby at 740-373-2121, ext. 537. Deadline for information to be received is noon Monday for that Saturday’s edition.

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