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Saturday
Fairview Heights Chapel Ladies Circle ladies bible study, 1 p.m., each Saturday, at the chapel, at 115 High St., Marietta; questions, Pastor Sherry Ritchie at 740-516-0917.
“Good Samaritan Free Meal and Clothing Giveaway,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., third Saturday of every month, Faith United Methodist Church, 503 Seventh St., Marietta.
Sunday
Revival, beginning Jan. 3 (all services), nightly through Jan. 9, 7 p.m., at Marietta Baptist Temple, 1119 Lancaster St., Marietta; speaker, Missionary Evangelist Earl Ankrom; everyone welcome; for information, Pastor Don Teubert, 740-374-4047.
Worship services, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta; Rev. Don Archer will be teaching from the Epiphany account, Matthew 2:1-12, also known as the visit of the Magi; both the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services will be observing Holy Communion and will include special music and our children’s sermon; Sunday School for all ages meets at 9:15 a.m.; childcare available at all services; for more information, 740-373-1512.
“Who is Jesus?” Redeemer’s new series, 9:45 a.m., Sundays, in the former Jewish Temple at 1703 20th St., Parkersburg; Gospel of Mark will be explored this fall; for more information: www.redeemerpark.org.
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.; for more information, 740-374-8967.
Worship services, 11 a.m., every Sunday, at Sand Hill United Methodist Church, 1295 Old River Road, Williamstown.
“Good News from Christ,” radio program of worship and music from Christ United Methodist Church, Marietta, 10:06 a.m., each Sunday, on WMOA, AM 1490; 740-374-3438.
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.
Monday
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.
Tuesday
Bible study, 9:30 a.m., Tuesday mornings, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 Scammel St., Marietta, in the fellowship hall; everyone welcome; for more information, 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; using the book “Man in the Mirror” by Patrick Morley; to join the bible study or for more information, 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.
Wednesday
Holy communion, noon, every Wednesday, in the sanctuary of Christ United Methodist Church, 301 Wooster St., Marietta; an intimate, open table service; everyone welcome; for more information, 740-373-1512.
Awana program for area youngsters, at Twin Rivers Baptist Church at 110 D.A.V. Road, Whipple; classes are held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. each Wednesday from September through May, throughout the school year, for boys and girls through the sixth grade; each evening’s session will include lesson time, Bible verse memorization, snacks and games; Awana classes are conducted for “Cubbies,” for preschoolers; “Sparks,” for children in kindergarten through the second grade; and “Truth & Training,” for students in third through sixth grades; also at 7 p.m. each Wednesday there is a teen class for students in grades seven through 12, and an adult Bible class; Twin Rivers Baptist Church is on D.A.V. Road, off Ohio 821, and is located just 300 yards north of Exit 6 off Interstate 77; a bus route is available to pick up boys and girls for the Awana program; for more information: (740) 376-0440.
S.A.L.T. (Single Adults Learning Together) meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m., every Wednesday, First Baptist Church of Williamstown, 431 Highland Ave., Room 306; meets weekly for a bible study; open to all single, divorced or widowed adults 30 years and up; do not have to attend FBCW to come; the group also tries to do a social activity once a month; (304) 375-5888.
Adult bible study, 7 p.m., each Wednesday, at First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta, studying the book of Romans; all are welcome to attend; for more information, 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; ladies will be doing a study “Developing Self-control in Every Aspect of Life”; a study on what many women consider the “toughest” fruit of the Spirit; this will be an interactive study on self-control pertaining to daily bible study, the tongue, food, exercise, worldly desires, and attitude; all women are welcome and the study begins at 7 p.m.; for more information, 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, will begin a new study of the book of Psalms; 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, which meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, at First Church of the Nazarene, 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta, has begun a study of Isaiah; for more information, 740-373-5406 or e-mail mfcofnaz@sbcglobal.net
Children’s Department at Marietta First Church of the Nazarene, located 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 grades 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, 2 p.m., Wednesdays, at River of Life Assembly of God, 200 Franklin St., Marietta; for more information, (740) 374-8967.
Bible study, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Sand Hill United Methodist Church, 1295 Old River Road, Williamstown.
Thursday
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; for more information, (740) 374-8967.
Upcoming events
Donation of used furniture and working appliances needed – The Society of St. Vincent dePaul of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption requests the donation of used furniture and working appliances; donations are given free of charge to those in need in the Marietta area; volunteers will pick up donations or will meet at their warehouse; call the help line at 740-376-1334.
The Religion calendar appears each Saturday on the Focus on Faith page. Information to appear in the Religion calendar can be mailed to The Marietta Times, 700 Channel Lane, Marietta, Ohio, 45750, Attention: Claire Heiby; e-mailed to cheiby@mariettatimes.com; submitted through the Virtual Newsroom at The Times’ website, www.MariettaTimes.com (click on “Submit News”); 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.