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Alaska New Life Outreach

Alaska New Life Outreach Center, 503 Kit Blvd., North Pole, hosts the following services Sunday: prayer at 8 a.m.; Bible study at 9 a.m. and services at 10 a.m and 6 p.m. Child care is provided.

Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. and Friday youth service is at 7:30 p.m. Dennis Huenefeld is pastor. Information: 488-6431.

Anglican Church of St. George

The Anglican Church of St. George meets Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Masonic Lodge, 427 11th Ave., for a family prayer service in accordance with the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. Information 479-6493.

Baha’is of Nenana

The Baha’is of Nenana host a devotional gathering on Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at 510 East First St. A junior youth group for fifth- and sixth-graders is held from 2:45-5 p.m. Thursday at 707 Market St.

The 12th Day of Ridvan, a holy day, will be celebrated Friday, May 2, at 311.8 Mile Parks Highway, starting at 2 p.m. with lunch, prayers, stories and games. For information on the celebration of the Ninth Day of Ridvan, April 29, call 832-1047.

Bible Baptist

At Bible Baptist Church, 32 Adak Ave., Sunday morning preaching begins at 8:30 a.m. Bible classes are held for all ages including four adult classes at 10 a.m.: young adults, young couples, reformers unanimous and auditorium class with Pastor Doug Duffett. A second service begins at 11 a.m. The 6 p.m. service features a Bible message and singing.

There is a nursery and junior church services for all children. Transportation is available by calling 452-1407.

Chena Ridge Friends (Quakers)

Chena Ridge Friends Meeting (Quakers) meets for unprogrammed worship Sunday mornings at Hidden Hill Friends Center, 2682 Goldhill Road. Services are: worship, 10 a.m.; fellowship and tea, 11 a.m.; noon, potluck; noon-2 p.m., adult education is sponsoring a presentation on art therapy. Information: meeting clerks at 479-6854 or 479-5251, or www.alaskafriends.org.

Christ Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church, Farmers Loop and Iniakuk Avenue, meets for Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Susan Granata officiating. Communion will be served at both services. A coffee hour follows the 10:30 a.m. service.

Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. is Early Risers Men’s Bible study. Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. is an adult study, “Where the Church Meets the World.” Thursdays at noon Circle of Sages Bible study for seniors meets. Bring a sack lunch. Information: www.clcfairbanks.org or 479-4947.

Church of the Redeemer

Anglican Church of the Redeemer, a traditional Anglican parish holding to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, hosts a morning prayer service every Sunday at 10 a.m. in the chapel in Pioneer Park. Information: 479-2326.

Community Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Badger and Marigold roads, hosts worship service Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Morrie Fisher will bring the message from Romans.

High school Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is available at 9:45 a.m., with hospitality time at 10:30 a.m. Awana is at 5 p.m. Information: 488-4511.

Community Covenant

Community Covenant Church, 2136 McCullam Ave., holds a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available for infants through age 3. Junior church is available for children ages 4 to sixth-grade. Coffee and doughnuts are available after the service. The new study series is, “A Call to Joy: Living in the Presence of God.” This week the sermon is: “Knowing Jesus = Joy” from Philippians 3. Information: 456-6553 or www.covenantfairbanks.org.

Community of Christ

Community of Christ, 822 Lowell Road, will meet Sunday at 5 p.m. for supper and fellowship. A worship service will follow. The theme is “Love Like Jesus.” There will be a period for discussion concerning options in preparation for the Congregational business meeting to be held in two weeks.  Wednesday evening quilting and crafts starts at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Congregation Or HaTzafon

Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, will host Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. tonight. This (Pesach 7) service will be a music service and will be led by Shelly Foint-Anderson and Robyne. The oneg will be hosted by Shelly Foint-Anderson in memory of the yahrzeit of Bernard and Renee Foint. Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon.

Delta Junction churches

Delta Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran churches worship together at Milepost 266.5 Richardson Highway in Delta Junction.

This week the service will follow the Lutheran order of worship with Communion. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.

There will be Bible study Monday at 7 p.m. in the church. The Rev. Dr. Carin Bjorn von Letzendorf (Pastor Bear) may be contacted at 895-4322 or deltafaith@wildak.net.  Door of Hope

Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road, hosts worship services weekly at 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday.

There is childcare for nursery through 4 years and children’s church for ages 5-13. Information: 457-4673 or www.doorofhopechurch.org.

Eckankar

Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God worship service: “Dancing to the Rhythm of Life.” Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Noel Wien Library conference room.

Information: 479-0035 or www.eckalaska.org or 1-800-love god.

Fairbanks Lutheran

Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St., hosts a traditional heritage service at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary service at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Teyler will offer Holy Communion at both services. A coffee time follows each service. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.

Dr. Barbara Rossing, professor at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Chicago, will meet with the adult class.

Everyone is invited to hear her lecture at 5 p.m. on her book about Revelation, “Rapture Exposed.”

Women’s weekly Bible study is 6 p.m. Monday. Mid-week Bible study begins at noon on Wednesday at the church.

Items are now being accepted for the annual garage sale May 9-10. Information: 452-3425 or www.fairbankslutheran.org.

Seventh-day Adventist

Fairbanks Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1811 Farmers Loop, holds Sabbath School Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with worship at 11 a.m.

This week Pastor Odea Sigh will give a sermon titled “The Cost of Obedience.” The scripture is from Genesis 4:8-9. Information: 479-6070.

Faith Baptist

Faith Baptist Church, 1.8 Mile Chena Pump Road, hosts services at 11 a.m. and Sunday Bible studies for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and a Bible study at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Bryan Myers is pastor. Information: 479-5063 or www.faithbaptistfairbanks.org.

Farewell Avenue Christian

Farewell Avenue Christian Church, 100 Farewell Ave., hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship and Communion at 11 a.m. Brion Pinkerton is minister. Information: 456-6123.

First A.M.E. Church

First A.M.E. Church, 835 23rd Ave., holds church school from 9-9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by morning worship at 10 a.m.

A prayer meeting and Bible study is held from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday. The Rev. Fred Wilson is pastor. Information: 590-0332.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ Scientist, 811 First Ave., meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The subject of this week’s lesson sermon is “Probation After Death.” Sunday school is available for up to age 20, as well as child care for very young children. Information: 456-2319.

First Presbyterian

At First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave., Commissioned Lay Pastor Sandy Hampton will be preaching on Luke 14:7-14 and James 2:1-7, “What About the Poor?”

Worship services are held at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Nursery is provided at all services.

The youth group will meet at 5 p.m. and the young adult group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. Information: 452-2406 or www.fairbanksfirstpres.com.

First United Methodist

At First United Methodist Church, 915 Second Ave., Sunday worship services include traditional worship service at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and a contemporary praise service at 9:45 a.m. This Sunday the sermon title is “Home Improvement: The Truth Will Set You Free,” given by the Rev. Tom Telfer.

Sunday school classes are offered for all ages at 9:45 and 11 a.m. Nursery is also available at the 9:45 and 11 a.m. services. Information: 452-2956.  First United Pentecostal

First United Pentecostal Church, 907 23rd Ave., will observe Co-Worker’s Sunday during Sunday’s 3 p.m. service. Worship will include congregational and praise team music. The Rev. G.A. Parrish will minister. Nursery is available.   “Picking Peace” is the theme for “A Fruitful Life” for ages 6-11 and a variety of classes for all ages will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. Nursery is available.

Home friendship groups gather in area homes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and S.H.I.F.T. for youth meet at the church each Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Weekly prayer gatherings are Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at noon, Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Information: 452-2591.

Fort Wainwright chapels

Northern Lights Chapel, building 3430: Sunday services, 10 a.m.; Protestant Sunday school, 11 a.m., general Protestant worship, 5 p.m., Protestant youth group Monday, 6 p.m., Tuesday, 6 p.m., Financial Peace University 6:30 p.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel Evening Bible study; Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel, Saturday, 8 a.m., Men of the Chapel (second and fourth Saturdays).

Southern Lights Chapel, Building 4107: Sunday Services, 10 a.m., Roman Catholic Mass; 11 a.m., Roman Catholic Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Monday, noon, Roman Catholic Mass; Wednesday, 10 a.m., Catholic Women’s Bible Study, noon, Roman Catholic Mass and 7 p.m., Daughters of Ste. Anne (first Saturday).

Bassett Army Community Hospital Chapel: Tuesday, noon, Roman Catholic Mass; Wednesday, noon, General Protestant service; Thursday, noon, Roman Catholic Mass. Information: Chaplain’s office at 353-9825.

Friends Church

At Friends Community Church, 1485 30th Ave., Pastor Jeff Wall continues a new series titled “Growth is the Evidence of Life.” Service times are 9 and 11 a.m., and kids church is offered at both services. Information: 452-2249 or www.friendschurch.org.

Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran, an orthodox Lutheran church, meets at the church in Pioneer Park Sunday at 1 p.m. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first and second Sundays of the month. Information: Pastor Jay Hartmann at jh@gci.net or 452-1236.

Intercultural Assembly of God

Intercultural Assembly of God, 720 25th Ave., hosts Sunday morning Christian education at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, Sunday morning worship and children’s church at 10:45 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. Women’s ministries meets Thursday at 11 a.m. Ray Searan is pastor. Information: 452-3983.

Journey Christian

Journey Christian Church holds services Sundays at 10 a.m. at Regal Goldstream 16 Theater. This week’s sermon is “The Cry For Hope.” T

here is a nursery for little ones and Sunday school groups for K-12 kids. Journey also offers small group opportunities. Information: 455-4433 or www.journeyalaska.org.

Lord of Life Lutheran

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1005 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, offers a worship service at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Holy Communion is celebrated weekly.

The Rev. James Hunter will lead worship this sixth Sunday of Easter. Fellowship time follows worship. Sunday school classes for all ages will be from 9-10 a.m. Information: 488-6720 or visit www.alaska.net/~lord.

McGrath Road Baptist

McGrath Road Baptist Church, 1100 McGrath Road, hosts Sunday school with classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and the main worship service at 11 a.m. Pastor Joel Smith will give the sermon “The Truth that Sets You Free,” from John 8:31-36. Missionary from Mexico Earl Yates will be the guest at the 6 p.m. Sunday service.

Wednesday Bible study and prayer time is at 7 p.m. Nursery is available for all services. Information: 457-4611 or www.mcgrathroadbaptistchurch.org.

Morning Star Baptist

Morning Star Baptist Church, School Road and Carbon Way, Healy, hosts worship Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Peter MacMaster will be preaching on “Embracing the Vision.”

Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m. and children’s church is held during the 11 a.m. service.

On Wednesdays, Awana Club meets at 1:45 p.m., and middle school youth group meets at 7 p.m.

High school youth meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Thomas residence. Information: (907) 683 2704.

Mount Pleasant Baptist

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3000 Peger Road, will host Sunday early morning worship service at 8 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. Behind the Veil Media Production Ministry is each Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bible study is every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Rev. Joe W. Blackburn is pastor. Information/transportation: call 374-6055

New Hope Church

New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2371 Bradway Road, North Pole, will host Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m.

The sermon will include scripture readings Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21. A special moment for mission will focus on the needs of the North Pole Jubilee Center Food Pantry. A children’s activity (ages 3-11) is held during the sermon.

Fellowship follows the service with Sunday school for all ages at 10:50 a.m. Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided. Information: 488-9191.  New Life Pentecostal

New Life Pentecostal Church, 2204 Discovery Drive, will celebrate Co-workers, Friends and Neighbors Day on Sunday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Robert Bagwill preaching.

There will be special worship music and Silent Praise (sign team) and Sunday school and nursery.

Wednesday Bible study is at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday ladies Bible study is at noon; Saturday “All Church Prayer” is at 11 a.m. Information: Pastor Robert Bagwill at 457-6572 or 452-3853.

New Jerusalem COGIC

At New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 2515 Mission Road, North Pole, Sunday services begin with prayer at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and praise and worship at 11:30 a.m.

This Sunday is Women’s Day and Evangelist Michele Stalder will be speaking.

Tuesday and Thursday prayer is at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. is Bible study for adults and children’s church for the kids.

On Thursday, May 1, New Jerusalem and North Pole Worship Center will hold a National Day of Prayer breakfast at 6 a.m. Friday will be the Flames of Fire Conference.

Workshop starts at 5:50 p.m. and service starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and a service at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Rev. Kent Redfern. Information or transportation: 488-7320.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

At Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way, weekend Mass times are Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 and 11:30 a.m.

Mass in Spanish is at 1 p.m. Second-graders will receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist at the 9 a.m. Mass followed by a reception.

Daily Mass is celebrated Tuesday-Friday at 5:30 p.m. Bishop Donald Kettler is pastor. Information: 474-9032.

The Salvation Army Church

The Salvation Army Church, 1602 10th Ave., holds Sunday services as follows: 9:45 a.m. fellowship and coffee, 10 a.m. youth Sunday school and adult Bible study and 11 a.m. worship services.

Pastor Maj. Michael Bates will be preaching on the series, the Lord Jesus Christ, “Palestine: Then and Now,” from 2 Kings 17:24-27.

Prayer and Bible study is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call 452-3103 for Sunday transportation.

St. James Temple

St. James Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 965 Farmers Loop, hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday church service is 11 a.m. ­to 1 p.m.; and Bible study is Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. Church van available for pick-up: 479-3732.

St. John Baptist

St. John Baptist Church, 802 17th Ave., hosts a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and worship services at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Sunday school lesson is “Exploring Humility” with Scripture from Genesis 32:3, 6-12; 33:1-5, 9-11.

Evangelist Angela Jones will deliver the morning message. Minister Karen Ellison will deliver the evening message.

Bible study is Wednesday at noon and 7 p.m.. Saturday at 11 a.m. is prayer band. Information or transportation: 456-8541.

St. Jude’s Episcopal

St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 3408 Laurance Road, North Pole, will celebrate Sunday Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school held in the Christian education room. Refreshments follow the service. Food items will be collected for the Jubilee Center. Information: 488-9329 or the Rev. Luis Uzueta, vicar, at 488-7660.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1029 First Ave., marks the sixth week of Easter with Sunday celebrations of the Eucharist at 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday school meets at 9 a.m.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 1 p.m. and the Because We Care support group meets at 2:30 p.m.

There will be a service of Remembrance and Healing at noon Saturday, remembering the 15th anniversary of the murder of Sophie Sergie, and other victims of unsolved crimes. At 6 p.m., St. Matthew’s hosts a fundraiser at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall, with music and other activities.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Eucharist; 6 p.m. choir practice; 6 p.m. Education for Ministry; and Eve of Ascension Eucharist at 7 p.m. Compline is prayed Sunday-Friday at midnight. Information: 456-5235 or www.stmatthewschurch.org.

St. Nicholas Catholic

St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Drive, North Pole, hosts weekend Masses on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and noon.

Reconciliation is Saturday at 5 p.m. or by appointment. Weekday Mass is Monday-Friday at 9 a.m. Benediction is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. the rosary is recited followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Information: 488-2595.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church, meeting at Fairhill Christian School, 119 City Lights Blvd., will host Sunday school at 10 a.m. At the 11 a.m. service, guest speaker Thomas Hallinan, retired UAF professor and St. Paul member, will give the sermon. Fellowship time will follow. Information: 457-6628.

St. Raphael

St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1125 Old Steese Highway North, meets for Mass on the following days and times: Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Masses at 9 a.m.; Wednesday and Saturday Masses at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Patrick Bergquist is pastor. Information: 457-6603.

Syndoulos Lutheran

Syndoulos Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 4155 Geist Road, will hold a worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship.

Sunday school and adult Bible class begin at 9:30 a.m. Information: 479-4324 or visit www.wels.net.  True Victory Baptist

True Victory Baptist Church, 11 Mile Richardson Highway, North Pole, holds worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday school lesson this week is “Fulfillment of God’s Promise,” 2 Chronicles 6:12-17, Luke 24:44-49. Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study, 7 p.m., Wednesday.

The theme for April is: “What Does God Say About it?” Isaiah 55:8.

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, an open and affirming congregation, meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 4448 Pikes Landing Road.

This week will be the Maypole Celebration with lay leader Jeff Merkel and music by the UUFF Maypole Country Dance Band.

The Maypole dance, an ancient form of folk dance from western Europe, is an outdoor, intergenerational celebration of spring’s arrival. Please bring a friend. Information: www.uuff.org, or call 451-8838.

University Baptist

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., has Sunday morning services at 9 and 11 a.m., with guest speaker Joshua Lee, UBC’s new youth director. Bible study for all ages at 10 a.m. includes discovery class. Children’s church also is at 11 a.m. There is a nursery and a cry room available with closed circuit TV.

College/career group will hold its monthly luncheon at a member’s home, following the 11 a.m. service.

Raymond Lowdermilk will bring a message on “How We got the Bible,” at the 6 p.m. service.

The Chinese Mission has a potluck followed by their weekly worship service (in Mandarin) on Fridays, at 7 p.m. in Memory Hall. Information: 479-2440.

University Park Bible

University Park Bible Church, 3681 Sandvik St., holds worship service from 10-11 a.m. followed by Sunday school for all ages.

Pastor Jeff Wagner will be preaching on “God Can Accomplish Pardon From Sin” from Isaiah 41.

The adult and children’s Sunday school is doing an intergenerational study of the Ten Commandments. Information: 479-2442.

University Presbyterian

At University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Samuel Adams will preach a sermon titled, “Not Orphans.”

A nursery is available for infants to age 5.

Living Waters will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Victory Christian Center

Victory Christian Faith Center Church, 1500 Westwood Way, holds Sunday worship service at noon. Children’s ministry and nursery is provided during services.

Pastor Bruce Campbell will teach from the Benefits of the Kingdom series this week with a message titled “Why I Shouldn’t Forgive.”

There is a pre-school for children ages 3-5.

Midweek Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Information: www.victorycfc.com. For information on pre-school call Kim Johnson at 455-7171.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, hosts a Saturday contemporary service at 5 p.m., traditional worship at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary worship at 11 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated at all services, and nursery is available.

Pastor Philip Kuehnert’s sermon for this Confirmation Sunday of Easter is “Living the Faith in Today’s World.”

The following students will participate in the Rite of Confirmation at 11 a.m.: Kamisha Beach, Oneta Cantlon, Brandon Eastman, Micaela Fisher, Stevie Goetz, Meagan Kaiser, Ana McDuffy, Brooke Mosdal, Nick Raugust, Yuri Robb, Tommy Shernisky, Zachary Vehmeier and Alyssa Weaver.

Education hour for all ages is held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesday IMPACT! activities begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by Bible studies and fellowship for all ages. Information: 456-7660 or www.zionfairbanks.org.