Special services

• Fairview Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 1150 Fairview Ave., will host the second part of a series of Bible studies in January. The January study will center on “Different Types of Faith in the Bible.” Lessons Tuesday will be taught by Elder Ricky Huff and Elder Vernon Roark. Elder Jerry R. Miller is pastor.

• The Rev. Ron Whitlock from the New Life Community Church will speak at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Loving Union Church in Sunnyside.

• Oakland Mount Zion Baptist Church will have a church conference at 1 p.m. Saturday. All members are urged to attend. The Rev. Donald Valentine is pastor.

• Little Zion Baptist Church will observe its Brotherhood Anniversary on Sunday. The Rev. Lock and Elevated Baptist Church of Franklin will be the 3 p.m. guests. The Rev. Thomas Anthony is pastor.

• Mount Olla Missionary Baptist Church will have a Youth Day program at 6 p.m. Sunday. Seventh Street Baptist Church and the Rev. Sullivan will be guests. The Rev. Roger Ray is pastor.

• Bowling Green Christian Church will debut its new Wednesday night series titled The Not-So-Late Show with Rick O’Shay. The underlying theme of the show in this first series installment will look at characters of the Bible and their tests of faith. There will be a meal at 5:30 p.m. in the church commons. The cost is $3 for adults and $2 for children and meal reservations are requested each Monday prior to the show. Also, the American Red Cross blood mobile will be at the church from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23. The church will also offer three Sunday morning worship services at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Child care and Bible fellowship classes will be available during all three services and during Wednesday evening programs. The upcoming Sunday Sermon Series titled “Ready: Prepare. Plan. Stay Alert” includes: Sunday, “Take Me to Your Leader;” Jan. 20, “Transformed by the Word of God;” Jan. 27, “Time to Grow the Church;” Feb. 3, “Walk the Walk;” Feb. 10, “Encourage Me;” Feb. 17, “Wake Up!”; and Feb. 24, “Last Words.” For more information, call the church office at 842-6231 or visit the church Web site at www.bowlinggreenchristian. org.

• The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State St., will have worship service at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 843-4707 or visit www.bgpres.org.

• The Gathering, a weekly worship event for young people from all religious backgrounds or no religious background, will worship at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Plaza Theatre in Glasgow. Christian rock bands will perform.

• Southside Church of Christ will have services at 4777 Plano Road. Sunday services are at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. For more information, call 779-7819 or 843-4307.

• Icy Sink Baptist Church in Smiths Grove has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services the first through fourth Sundays. Family and Friend Day is at 11 a.m. the third Sunday. The Rev. Robert Pearson is pastor.

• First Pentecostal Church at Russellville Road and William Natcher Parkway has Sunday worship at 9:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information, call 782-9550.

• St. Paul AME Church Cemetery in Woodburn needs financial support for the upkeep of the cemetery. Family members who have loved ones resting there can contact any member or Bill Grainger, chairman of the cemetery fund.

• Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Children (ages 5-12) meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Hillvue Heights Church. For more information, call 842-0012.

• First Church of the Nazarene, 1503 Westen Ave., has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening service is at 6 p.m. and Wednesday prayer service is at 7 p.m. There is a new worship service at 7 p.m. Saturday. Gary Curry is pastor.

• Much More Ministries, an interdenominational ministry under the direction of Brenda Stuart, meets at 4 p.m. the last Saturday of each month. Meetings are at the Old Log Church in the Richardsville community. For more directions or more information, call 777-8911. It also sponsors the TV ministry, “The Way, the Truth, the Life,” which airs on cable Channel 25 at 9 a.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Fridays.

• First Assembly of God, 1423 Scottsville Road, has Bible-based classes that include topics like Knowing God My Father, Insight Class, Concerned Persons Class and Biblical Financial Concepts. For more information, call 842-0223 or visit www.bgfirstassembly.org.

• Christ Assembly Church, 506 Glen Lily Road, has Sunday worship service at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday school classes for all ages at 10 a.m.; Wednesday evening prayer service and Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday evening service at 7:30 p.m., except for the fourth Saturday evening. Bishop Dr. William Link is pastor.

• Rocky Springs Baptist Church, 1200 Cemetery Road, has weekly Sunday school at 10 a.m. with a worship service at 11 a.m. Bible study is Wednesday night. Bro. John Lowe is pastor.

• Siberia Baptist Church in Sonora has services every first and third Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Hill of Bowling Green is pastor.

• Buddhist meetings/information about Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism: Learn about Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. For more information, call Bonnie at 746-9227 or visit www.SGI-USA.ORG.

• First General Baptist Church, 311 W. 10th Ave., has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; services at 11 a.m.; Sunday night services at 5 p.m.; and Wednesday services at 6 p.m. Randall Hendrick is associate pastor.

• The Unitarian Universalist Church meets at 11 a.m. Sunday at 2033 Nashville Road. Eric Bain-Selbo will speak on “Truth and Virtue in Spiritual Eclecticism.” Children and youth religious exploration classes meet at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, and youth group meets at 12:15 p.m. The group is involved with religious exploration and social justice activities. Child care is available from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All seniors are invited to the Autumn Leaves discussion group at noon each Tuesday at the church. Paper bag lunches may be brought to the meetings.

• Oasis Christian Center, 2015 Stony Point Road in Franklin, Sunday service, 5 p.m. Refreshments served immediately after the service. For more information and directions, call (270) 622-2324 or visit www.oasischristiancenter.com.

• Old Zion Heritage Way Baptist Church, 857 Old Zion Church Road in Woodburn. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. For more information, call (270) 529-3228 or (270) 598-0428. Ricky Jones is pastor.

• Living Water Full Gospel Church will meet at 634 Wakefield St. at 5 p.m. Sundays and at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Clinton and Kathy Britt are pastors. For more information, call (615) 500-7067 or e-mail kathybritt@aol.com.

• Castle Heights Community Church, 6814 Cemetery Road, has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and children and youth service at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. Curtis and Teresa Daniels are pastors.

• Bethany Baptist Church, Alvaton Greenhill Road, has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Carroll P. Moseley is pastor.

• Cecelia Memorial Presbyterian Church, 716 College St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

• Calvary Baptist Church, 3011 Elrod Road, Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday service 6:30 p.m. David Gifford is pastor.

• Christian Businessmen’s and Women’s Association meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan’s Steakhouse, 1920 Mel Browning Road.

• Christ United Methodist Church, 716 Cave Mill Road, regular worship service times are: Sunday traditional worship service at 8:45 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m.; and a contemporary worship service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. David Grout is pastor.

• Cornerstone Church of Jesus Christ, 1042 Vine St., has Sunday services at noon and Sunday school at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Carrie McClellan is pastor.

• Crossland Community Church, 600 U.S. 31-W By-Pass, Suite 18D, has Sunday service at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; and service the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

• Faith United Methodist Church, 600 Veterans Memorial Lane, has Sunday school at 10:15 a.m., traditional worship at 9 a.m. and contemporary worship at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday services: Fellowship meal at 5:15 p.m. and Bible study and children’s activities at 6:15 p.m. The Rev. Jeff Carter is pastor.

• Forest Park Baptist Church, 520 Old Morgantown Road, has Sunday early services at 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship is at 10:50 a.m.; Sunday evening services are at 6 p.m.; Wednesday services and a youth program are also available. Mark Baldauff is pastor. For more information, call the church at 843-3419.

• Emmanuel Baptist Church, 901 W. Main Ave.; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Bro. Ron Miller is pastor.

• Harvesters Warehouse Pentecostal Church, 411 N. College St., Franklin, has the following service times: Morning worship, 11:30 a.m. Sunday; Healing service, every fourth Sunday, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Bible studies, 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Cressie Adams is pastor.

• Family Bible Church, 5737 Cemetery Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Matt Lemster is pastor.

• New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 2041 Petros Browning Road in Rockfield. Sunday school, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Sunday; Worship service, 11 a.m. first, third and fifth Sunday. Bible study/prayer service, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Thomas Murrell is pastor.

• New Beginning General Baptist Church, 196 Plum Springs Church Road, has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Bro. Terry Wilson is pastor.

• Elders Johnson, Killian, Jump and Fors are missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. For a free copy of the Book of Mormon, call (888) 537-2200. For a visit from these missionaries, call 746-0653 or 796-4135. All are invited to worship at the corner of Cave Mill and Smallhouse roads at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sunday.

• Islamic Center of Bowling Green, 746 Old Morgantown Road, has daily prayers, early morning, noon, afternoon, sunset and night prayer. The main sermon is Friday noon prayer. Weekend school for kids begins at 9 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

• Lively Stone Church South, 174 St. Charles Ave., off Russellville Road, has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11:30 a.m. The Sunday evening service is at 3 p.m. and Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Prayer service is at 7 p.m. Friday. Yvonne Bell is pastor.

• New Beginnings Christian Church, 12th Avenue and Stubbins Street, has morning services at 10 a.m. and Wednesday services at 7 p.m. Ron and Sharon Whitlock are pastors.

• New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.; Sunday worship at 11:15 a.m.; and Tuesday Bible study at 6 p.m. The Rev. Frederick Hill Sr. is pastor.

• Pentecostal First Born Church has Bible study at 7 p.m. each Tuesday.

• Ray’s Branch United Methodist Church on North Campbell Road has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark Rogers is pastor.

• Richardsville Church of Christ, 2125 Richardsville Road, has Sunday Bible study at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. and a 6 p.m. worship. Wednesday service is at 6 p.m. Randall Jones is minister.

• Rockfield United Methodist Church, 682 Rich Pond-Rockfield Road, has Bible study at 9 a.m. Sunday; Sunday worship service at 10 a.m.; children’s church at 10:15 a.m.; and youth meetings at 5 p.m. the first and third Sundays. The Rev. Doug Snyder is pastor.

• St. James United Methodist Church, 575 Winfield Drive, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Meal & Ministry is Wednesday with the meal at 5:50 p.m. and ministry at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the church at 842-4949.

• Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, Ky. 1083, Sugar Grove Road, Morgantown. Sunday school is from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and worship service is at 11 a.m. Wednesday meal is at 6:30 p.m. and youth classes are at 7 p.m. Bro. Kevin Mays is pastor.

• Stoney Point Baptist Church, 2123 Hayes-Smiths Road, Smiths Grove. First and third Sunday, 8 a.m. service; second and fourth Sunday, 11 a.m. service; second and fourth Sunday, Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Christopher Whitney is pastor.

• Boiling Springs General Baptist Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m. Don Kidd is pastor.

• Providence Knob Baptist Church, 210 Browning Road in Rockfield: Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Bible study is at 10 a.m. Sunday; Wednesday services begin at 7 p.m.; Children’s mission activities are at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Joe Causey is pastor. For more information or for transportation, call the church at 842-9141 or the pastor at 782-1162.

• Sandhill Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1945 Anna Sandhill Road, has Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer meeting is at 6 p.m. each Wednesday. John Estrada is pastor.

• Our Lord’s Temple, 834 Pearl St.: Sunday prayer, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; morning worship, 11:30 a.m.; evening worship, 6 p.m. The Tuesday night prayer is at 7 p.m. There is a 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study. Evangelistic service is at 7 p.m. Friday. Television broadcast is at 7 p.m. Monday and 5 p.m. Thursday on Insight Cable Channel 25. District Elder Johnnie Blissett is pastor.

• Lawrence Chapel Baptist Church, Coles Bend Road: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. Bro. Willie Bunch is pastor.

• Smiths Grove United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main St., 842-3806 Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and choir practice, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Bill Rhoades is pastor.

• Hillview Baptist Church, 13204 Barren River Road, in the Hadley community: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m. with Team Kids for youths and Bible study and prayer service for adults.

• State Street United Methodist Church, 1101 State St., has a “Come as You Are” service at 8:08 a.m. each Sunday. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. and the traditional worship service is at 10 a.m. each Sunday. At 11:30 a.m., there is a contemporary worship service and there is a Hispanic worship service at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Wednesday adult, youth and children’s ministries is at 6 p.m. The Rev. Paul A. Fryman is pastor.

• Greenhill United Methodist Church, 4802 Old Greenhill Road, has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday; and Wednesday evening Bible study and activities for children through adults with a potluck meal at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Ken Corder is pastor. Call the church at 782-8894 or e-mail kmcorder@prodigy.net.

• Sweet Holy Spirit Full Gospel Outreach Ministries, P.O. Box 51103 42102; Prayer line, (270) 784-0097. June Yates is pastor.

• New Bethel Baptist Church, 801 Church St., has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday worship at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Radio ministry (WKCT-93 AM) is at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday prayer meeting and Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday teacher’s meeting and Bible study is at 7 p.m. Thursday Junior Choir rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. and Senior Choir rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. Friday Pastor’s Aid Chorus rehearsal is at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Earl J. Jackson is pastor.

• Madison Avenue General Baptist Church, 1617 Madison Ave., off Old Morgantown Road, has Sunday school at 10 a.m. with worship service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday service is at 6 p.m. The Bro. David Hobdy is pastor.

• Iva Baptist Church, 124 William Simmons Road. Regular service times are Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Ransom Bennett at 793-9540.

• Andrew Baptist Church, 601 Graham Ave., Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Evangelistic hour, 11 a.m.; Evening worship, 6 p.m.; Midweek prayer service, 6 p.m. Wednesday.

• Mount Olla Baptist Church, 137 Mount Olla Church Road, Smiths Grove, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. R.C. Ray Sr. is pastor.

• Mount Union Missionary Baptist Church near Smiths Grove has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11:15 a.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study is at 7 p.m. The Rev. Charles L. Fishback is pastor.

• Christian Fellowship Church, 1036 Mount Olivet-Girkin Road, has Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Jim Floyd is pastor. For more information, call 777-3018.

• New Wineskin Ministries, 1902 Old Louisville Road, has Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Elder Timothy C. Shobe is pastor. For more information, call 846-3809.

• Taylor Chapel AME Church, 503 Clay St., has Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; service, 11 a.m.; Bible study, 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. William H. Hardy is pastor.

• New Beginning Church, 195 Plum Springs Road (the old Plum Springs Missionary Baptist Church). Services are: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Bro. Terry Wilson is pastor.

• Trinity Full Gospel Baptist Church, 200 Center St., has Sunday worship at 11 a.m., with Sunday school beginning at 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday prayer service is at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Elder Stacey L. Beason is pastor.

• Trinity Freewill Baptist Church, 4550 Smallhouse Road, has Sunday school at 9 a.m.; Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Rod Goodman is pastor.

• Grace Free Will Baptist Church, 12316 Alvaton-Scottsville Road, formerly 231 Market, has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. and a fellowship meal is served at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday. Gary Johnson is pastor. For more information, call 842-4050 or (270) 498-7208.

• Unity General Baptist Church, 1540 Parkhurst Drive, has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. Bro. Frankie Skipworth is pastor.

• Freedom Baptist Church, Hwy. 259, Cedar Springs-Pig community. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Otis Brooks, pastor.

• Halls Chapel Baptist Church, 8718 Barren River Road, has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Clinton McCallister is pastor.

• Smiths Grove United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main St., Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday youth group, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; and choir practice, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

• Old Union Missionary Baptist Church, 714 Old Union Church Road, has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., Sunday worship service at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Elder Stephen Skinner is pastor.

• First Pentecostal Church, at Russellville Road and William Natcher Parkway, has Sunday worship, 9:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. For more information, call 782-9550 or visit www.bowlinggreenfpc.com.

• Christ Episcopal Church, 1215 State St.: Holy Communion, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday; Wednesday prayer, 7 a.m.

• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 427 College St., Smiths Grove, has Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Linda White is minister.

• Barber Way General Baptist Church, 1121 Barber Way, off Smallhouse Road, has Sunday School at 10 a.m., followed by 11 a.m. worship and service at 5 p.m.; Wednesday service is at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Gus Huff is pastor.

• Dedicated Baptist Church, 485 McGinnis Road, has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and Wednesday service at 6 p.m. Paul W. Dunning is pastor.

• Crosspoint Church, 802 Lain Ave., meets at 10 a.m. Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Johnny Cranor is senior pastor. For more information, call (270) 282-4225 or visit www.crosspointbg.com.

• Nueva Vida Baptist Mission, 1200 Old Barren River Road (off Veterans Memorial Boulevard), has Sunday prayer time at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship service is at 10:45 a.m. and Wednesday Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m. ESL is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 793-9240. Jose Luis Espinasa is pastor.

• Crosspoint Kids Crew in Bowling Green will have a children-oriented service with games, skits, music and other things at 10 a.m. Sunday. The service is at 802 Lane Ave., turning off U.S. 31-W By-Pass by Riley’s Bakery.

Special music

• The Singing Seniors will sing at 6 p.m. Saturday at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 921 East 10th Ave. Bro. Danny Holland is pastor. For more information, call Bro. Aubrey Johnson at 842-8523.

• The Turner Family will sing at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at Eulia General Baptist Church in Westmoreland, Tenn.

• Nationally known recording artist Wade Spencer of Perrysville, Ohio, and Glory Bound of Glasgow will be in concert at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. For more information, contact Jeff Sneed at (270) 678-3575 or (270) 646-3543.

• Glory Bound of Glasgow will sing at 5 p.m. Jan. 27 at Little House of Prayer near the Wigwams in Horse Cave.

• The Singing Seniors will sing at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at Fairview Memorial Missionary Baptist Church on Fairview Avenue. Jerry Miller is pastor.

• A benefit singing will be at 4 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Brownsville Community Center. Groups singing include the Turner Family, Cornerstone Quartet, Billy and Wilma Meredith, Jacky Dickson and others. Concessions and auction will be available. Donations will help defer funeral expenses of the late Irene Meredith of Brownsville, who was an original member of Justus Gospel Singers.

• The Williams Family Singers will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church.

— Editor’s note: This list is sometimes edited for space.