Church Events

All Saints TALC to hold Spring Party All Saints Third Age Learning Center will host a Spring Party at 10:30 a.m. April 13, featuring a spring hat contest, refreshments, door prizes and music by the Strummin’ Saints Ukulele Band. All Saints Catholic Community is located at 215 E. 10th St. For information and lunch reservations, call 713-248-1277. Fashion Show at Greater First Baptist Greater First Baptist Church, 4441 Haywood St., will hold a Fashion Show at 2 p.m. April 14. Proceeds benefit the Usher and Nurse Usher Ministry. Ticket donation is $10. The pastor is Rory L. Thompson Sr.  Call 713-695-7061 for information. Family Fun Day at Hope Episcopal Hope Episcopal Church, 1613 W. 43rd St., will hold their Family Fun Day, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14. There will be games, … [Read more...] about News from the Pews – April 14

VBS registration now at St. Stephen’s Get amped for VBS this summer! Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School, to be held June 18-22, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Children age 3 (and potty-trained) through those who will enter the fifth grade next school year are welcome to attend. The cost is $15 for the first child, and $10 for each sibling. Register online at stsumc.org/summercamps. For information, email vbs@stsumc.org. Registration is also open for additional summer camps for students in the third through 12th grades. For information visit stsumc.org/summercamps. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. All Saints TALC features Movie Night All Saints Third … [Read more...] about News from the Pews – April 7

Easter Egg hunt at Immanuel Lutheran Make plans to attend Immanuel’s 8th Annual Easter Celebration, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31. Along with the Easter egg hunt, there will also be games, activities, refreshments and a visit by the Easter Bunny. Children from the community are welcome for a Saturday morning of fun and fellowship. Immanuel Lutheran Church welcomes the community for worship on Easter Sunday morning, April 1. Worship with communion starts at 8 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran is located at 306 E. 15th St. Call 713-864-2651 for information. Holy Week services at St. Stephen’s All are welcome to attend Holy Week services. A Maundy Thursday Communion service, focusing on the Last Supper, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29. Journey to the cross and tomb on Good Friday, March … [Read more...] about News from the Pews – March 31

Easter Egg Hunt at St. Stephen’s An Easter Egg Hunt open to the community will be held at 3 p.m. March 24, at Oak Forest Park, 2100 Judiway. Bring a basket! All are welcome to attend Holy Week services. A Maundy Thursday Communion service will be held at 7 p.m. March 29. On Good Friday, 7 p.m. March 30, a music-filled Tenebrae service will be held. Services on Easter Sunday, April 1, will include a sunrise service at 7 a.m., a Praise Celebration at 8:30 a.m. and traditional worship at 11 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages will be held at 9:40 a.m. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. Hope Lives at Garden Oaks Baptist this Saturday night Come experience a … [Read more...] about News from the Pews – March 24

Upcoming activities at Garden Oaks Baptist “Let’s Get Crafty” is scheduled at Garden Oaks Baptist Church at 1-3:30 p.m. March 17. Come and learn/participate in making Macrame. No materials are needed. The youth and guests are invited to attend “Friday Night Live” from 7-10 p.m. March 16. This is an event for those in grades 6 through 12. It will take place in the youth area known as “The Vineyard” and will consist of fun, games, fellowship and snacks. The church is located at 3206 N. Shepherd. For information call 713-864-4447. Kartoberfest at St. James The community is welcome to come to St. James Church, 1602 W. 43rd St., and see exotic cars, Model A’s and Porsches from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 17. Buy a $10 raffle ticket to win a 2002 Jaguar XK8 convertible and other prizes. … [Read more...] about News from the Pews – March 17