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CHURCH NEWS
News · September 03, 2015



BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Chad Whaley, Pastor, pastor@wbbethany.org

235 S. Second Street, wbbethany.org/westbranch

Hope Chest, 643-5998, blcsecretary@Lcom.net

Thursday, Sept. 3: 6 a.m. Women’s Bible study

Sunday, Sept. 6: 9 a.m. Worship followed by fellowship

Tuesday, Sept. 8: 1 p.m. Quilters; 1:30 p.m. Hope Chest open

Wednesday, Sept. 9: 6 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study; 9 a.m. Women’s Circle; 6:15 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday, Sept. 10: 6 a.m. Women’s Bible study

Free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month. This meal is open to all. Additionally, the church will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for coffee, visiting, and meeting new people. We hope to see you there!



ST. BERNADETTE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

507 E. Orange Street; 643-2095

Fr. Greg Steckel, Pastor

wbstbernadette.wordpress.com

Wednesday, Sept. 2: 5:30 p.m. Mass

Friday, Sept. 4: 2 p.m. Mass at Crestview

Sunday, Sept. 6: 7:30 a.m. Choir Practice; 8:30 a.m. Mass, Hospitality Sunday

Tuesday, Sept. 8: Fr. Steckel’s birthday

Wednesday, Sept. 9: 5:30 p.m. Mass

Friday, Sept. 11: 2 p.m. Mass at Crestview

Sunday, Sept. 13: 7:30 a.m. Choir Practice; 8:30 a.m. Mass; 1 p.m. Volunteer recognition picnic.



WEST BRANCH FRIENDS MEETING

(QUAKER)

317 N. Sixth Street; 643-5949

Jim Cottingham, Clerk

Sunday, Sept. 6: 10 a.m. Meeting for Worship



DOWNEY BAPTIST CHURCH

Bruce McNeely, Pastor; 2290 Baker Ave., Downey

www.downeybaptistchurch.org

Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School

Sunday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. 150th Anniversary Celebration



WEST BRANCH FRIENDS CHURCH

116 N. Downey, 643-5598

Monthly Mtg. Clerk: Gwen Senio 319-400-3239

quakerconnect@Lcom.net

www.westbranchfriendschurch.com

Sunday, Sept. 6: 10:30 a.m. Meeting for Worship at Cedar Valley Park, Shelter #1

Tuesday, Sept. 8: 7 p.m. Friends Women

Wednesday, Sept. 9: 9:30 a.m. Prayer & Study Group



WEST BRANCH UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

203 N. Downey Street; WestBranchUMC.org

Rev. Alexis Johnson, Pastor

643-5489; Youbelong@westbranchumc.org

Thursday, Sept. 3: 2 pm Crestview Worship; 6 pm AA Meeting; 7:15 pm Chancel Choir; 8:30 pm Refuge Praise Band

Friday, Sept. 4: 9:30 am Senior Aerobics

Saturday, Sept. 5: 10 am Anti-Bullying Forum at the West Branch Fire Station

Sunday, Sept. 6: 9 am Worship; 10:15am Adult Sunday School; 10:30 am Refuge; 7 pm Spring Branches – West Branch

Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day, Office Closed

Tuesday, Sept. 8: 8:30 am UMW District Meeting Prep Day; 9:30 am CUPS; 5:50 pm Yoga; 6 pm Run for God

Wednesday, Sept. 9: 9 am Senior aerobics; 5 pm J8:11 Band; 6 pm Small Groups: K4C, J8:11 Jr., Love & Logic; 6:30 pm Community Meal; 7 pm J8:11 Senior

How does the story of the Apostle Paul and his writings in the Bible speak to my life today? A “spiritual growth” study opportunity: “The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul” by Rev. Adam Hamilton will be at West Branch United Methodist Church. Tuesdays, 9:30 am, Sept. 15-October 27. ALL are invited! Discussion will be facilitated by Ruth Blayer (Care Ministries Pastor) and Rev. Alexis Johnson. Please contact Ruth Blayer (530-6648) or leave your name at the office (643-5489) to order the $13 book.



SPRINGDALE UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

554 290th Street, Springdale; 643-2390

Rev. Kimberly Bowles

Sunday, Sept. 6: 9:30 am, Worship Service

Wednesday, Sept. 9: 6:30 pm, UMW Program by youth who attended Church Camp. Note the early start of meeting. Business meeting follows program & refreshments.

Thursday, Sept. 10: All day District UMW meeting at WBUMC. Springdale UMC is co-host; please bring breakfast type item for attendees to enjoy as they gather.

Sunday, Sept. 13: 9 am, Rally Day for Sunday School; 10:30 am, Worship Service (note the time change)



BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Chad Whaley, Pastor, pastor@wbbethany.org

235 S. Second Street, wbbethany.org/westbranch

Hope Chest, 643-5998, blcsecretary@Lcom.net

Thursday, Sept. 3: 6 a.m. Women’s Bible study

Sunday, Sept. 6: 9 a.m. Worship followed by fellowship

Tuesday, Sept. 8: 1 p.m. Quilters; 1:30 p.m. Hope Chest open

Wednesday, Sept. 9: 6 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study; 9 a.m. Women’s Circle; 6:15 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday, Sept. 10: 6 a.m. Women’s Bible study

Free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month. This meal is open to all. Additionally, the church will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for coffee, visiting, and meeting new people. We hope to see you there!