Church briefs for Dec. 13, 2019

Published 10:31 am Friday, December 13, 2019

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New study at Ruckerville Church of Christ

Ruckerville Church of Christ, 3784 Old Ruckerville Road, will study Luke during December by reading one chapter a day. Services are at 11 a.m. Sundays with Bible study at 10 a.m.

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Sunday Drive at Mt. Zion UMC

Sunday Drive, a Billboard top 30 Christian artist, will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 6155 Mount Sterling Road. There will be a dinner at 5 p.m. at the church. Admission and meal are free. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 744-3561.

The Wesleyan Church of Winchester Christmas Concert

The Wesleyan Church of Winchester presents The Lore Family Gospel Singers in concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Shearer Elementary School, 244 E. Broadway. Supper will be provided following the concert.

Services at Forest Grove Christian

— Worship services at Forest Grove Christian Church, 4733 Old Boonesboro Road, are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m. Sunday evening Bible study is at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study and youth groups meet at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service is broadcast on local cable channel 378 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m.

— His Heart will be in concert at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the church.

Services at Liberty Bible Church of God

— Services at Liberty Bible Church God, 6615 Veterans Memorial Highway, are as follows: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning services, 10:30 a.m., with children’s church and nursery provided; Sunday evening services, 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible study at 6 p.m. The Rev. Lonnie Storms is senior pastor. Jerry Owen is associate pastor.

— The church will present “Christmas on Merry Lane,” a Christmas play, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Refreshments will be served following the play. For more information, call 859-462-5088.

Services at Central Baptist

Services at Central Baptist Church, 101 W. Lexington Ave., are at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Life groups meet at 9:30 a.m. Prayer services are at 5 p.m. Sundays. Wednesday activities begin at 6 p.m. For more information, visit cbcwinchester.com.

Services, thrift store at Trinity UMC

— Trinity United Methodist Church, 306 N. Main St., has Sunday services at 9 a.m. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. There is a contemporary service, First Fire, at 11:15 a.m.

— Trinity United Methodist Church Thrift Store is open every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shepherds Church services

Shepherds Church Independent Full Gospel, 1107 Pioneer Drive, has Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. All are welcome.

Food pantry at First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St., operates a food pantry in partnership with God’s Pantry from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday at the church. The pantry is open to those in need and for donations from the community. For more information, call the church at 744-6624.

Services at First Presbyterian Church

Worship services at First Presbyterian Church, 130 Windridge Drive, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Adult, children and youth Sunday school classes begin at 9:30 a.m. downstairs. Worship will be lively and traditional. Come dressed casual or formal, but more importantly, come expecting to be moved by the Spirit. Wednesday night services include Spirit Quilters at 5 p.m., learn how to quilt and help create prayer quilts for ill or grieving congregant; handbell choir meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and the choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The Rev. Ryan Bradney is pastor. Contact the church office at 744-3722 for more information.