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Alaska Buddhist

Center

Alaska Buddhist Center —Rimay Tenszin Ling is sponsoring the visit of Tibetan scholar lama Yeshi Tulku Rinpoche, which includes a weekend workshop and several talks. A highly revered scholar, representing all five schools of Tibetan Buddhism, and author, Yeshi Tulku lives in Seattle and teaches at the North American headquarters for the Sakya order. Tonight at 7, Yeshi Tulku will conduct an ancient blessing and empowerment ceremony, Ganapati, which is open to the public. A Saturday and Sunday workshop (bring food for potluck luncheon) features “Spiritual Practice in Everyday Life,” The lama’s topics will range from learning to watch the mind to using special techniques to overcome negative states of mind and emotions and to develop understanding of self and others. Following the workshop at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Yeshi Tulku will offer a refuge ceremony. All of the above will take place at the Four Winds Foundation. Additionally, on Saturday, the lama will be guest speaker at 5 p.m. at the Cold Mountain Zen Center’s “Change Your Mind Day,” at the Unitarian Church. His topic is “Insights into Tibetan Buddhism.” On Monday, at 6:30 p.m., the lama will speak on “Transforming Obstacles to Opportunities” at the Unitarian Church, 4448 Pike’s Landing Road. There is no charge for any of the events. ABC-RTL meets weekly Mondays and Wednesdays at the Unitarian Church at 5:30 p.m. for meditation. On Mondays, a video program and discussion begins at 6:15 p.m., and Wednesdays feature alternating meditations on the Heart Sutra and Tong Len or “Exchange Meditation.” Information: 456-4780 or www.alaskabuddhistcenter.com or fourwindsfoundation.com for map link.

Alaska New Life

Outreach

Alaska New Life Outreach Center, 503 Kit Blvd., North Pole, hosts Sunday Bible study at 9 a.m., a 10:30 a.m. service and an evening service at 6 p.m. Childcare is provided. A Wednesday service is at 7 p.m., and Friday youth service is at 7:30 p.m. Information: 488-6431.

Anglican Church

of St. George

At Anglican Church of St. George, the Rev. Paul Bachmann, priest, will celebrate Holy Communion in accordance with the 1928 Book of Common Prayer on Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Masonic Lodge, 427 11th Ave. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. Information 479-6493.

Baha’is of Nenana

Baha’is of Nenana host a devotional gathering at 7 p.m., every Wednesday at the Nenana Baha’i Center, 516 E. First St. Information: (907) 832-1047.

Bible Baptist Church

At Bible Baptist Church, 32 Adak Ave., Sunday services are at 8:30, 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Shane Rice, veteran missionary to Peru sent by Anchor Baptist Church in Massillon, Ohio, will be preaching and sharing a report of his work in Peru on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Nursery and junior church services for all children are provided at each service. Transportation: 452-1407, ext. 1423.

Call to Action

Call to Action Alaska will sponsor a panel discussion at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Center Ballroom on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Guest speaker Nicole Sotelo joins two Alaskans trained in Catholic teaching to answer questions on “Leadership in the Catholic Church, Past, Present and Future.” Sotelo speaks on “Women in Catholic Leadership: Looking at the Past, Looking to the Future” at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Noel Wien Library auditorium. Both events are free and open to the public. Information: 455-7629.

Christ Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church, Farmers Loop and Iniakuk Avenue, hosts Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Susan Granata officiating this friendship Sunday. Communion will be served at the 8 a.m. service. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. On Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., the Early Risers Men’s Bible Study meets, and at 6:15 p.m., there is an adult study. On Thursdays at noon, Circle of Sages Bible Study for seniors meets for a study, fellowship and lunch. Information: www.clcfairbanks.org or 479-4947.

Christian Women

Fellowship

Christian Women Fellowship, Inc. will sponsor a sit-down dinner fellowship at 6 p.m. Oct. 3, in the Hutchison High School dining room on Geist Road. The topic will be “Women Seeking the Heart of God” will be given by Margaret Smith of the Protestant Women of the Chapel at Fort Wainwright. Dinner costs $15. No child care is provided. Information: 452-7579 or 479-4873.

Cold Mountain

Zen Center

Cold Mountain Zen Center, 5110 Aeronca Ave., meets for meditation practice Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Cold Mountain Zen Center will sponsor Change Your Mind Day on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, 4448 Pikes Landing Road. The event is free and open to the public. Information: 378-6657, info@coldmountainzencenter.org.

Community Baptist

Community Baptist Church, Badger and Repp roads, hosts worship service on Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Morrie Fisher will bring the message “What’s the Meaning of All This?” from Ecclesiastes I. High school Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for everyone else meets at 9:45 a.m., with hospitality time at 10:30 a.m. Awana will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday with Awana Store night. Information: 488-4511.

Community

Covenant

Community Covenant Church, 2136 McCullam Ave., hosts 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. Pastor Rick Hinkey will be preaching from a series called “Faith Does Not Equal Understanding” from Habakkuk. This week’s sermon is “Standing on the Rock” from Chapter 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 at 6 p.m. on the theme “God Is Faithful.” Pastor Sandy Besser will be in charge. Craft night will be held at the church on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Information: 457-4921 or 457-1294.

Congregation

Or HaTzafon

At Congregation Or HaTzafon, 1744 Aurora Drive, Shabbat services will be held at 7:30 tonight. This week’s service will be led by Randall Miller. Afterward, the Oneg will be hosted by Alex Dunlap. The Torah portion for this week is Nitzavim, Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20. Information: 456-1002 or www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon  Cross Roads Baptist

Cross Roads Baptist Church, Peede/Holmes and Badger roads, North Pole, hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship is at 11, and Sunday evening worship is at 6. Wednesday is prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m., and CRBC kids’ Bible club also is at 7 p.m. Nursery is provided at every service. Monthly events include men’s breakfast and family night meal. Troy Gourley is pastor. Information: 488-3322.

Delta Christian Center

At Delta Christian Center. 4.5 Mile Jack Warren Road, Delta Junction, Will and Yvonne Mayo of Fairbanks, will minister Sunday at 11 a.m. The couple has been building Bear Spear House as a ministry training center that focuses on developing ministers for service in Alaska villages and networking with the Mayos’ ministry VINE Alaska. Lunch will be served.

Delta Junction

churches

Delta Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran churches worship together at Milepost 266.5 Richardson Highway in Delta Junction. Sunday worship will follow the Lutheran order of worship with Communion. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.; worship is at 11 a.m. There will be a food committee meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday followed by a transportation committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. Information: The Rev. Dr. Carin Bjorn von Letzendorf (Pastor Bear), 895-4322 or deltafaith@wildak.net.  Eckankar

Eckankar will hosts a worship service with a spiritual discussion on the topic “How to Visit Heaven (Here and Now),” on Sunday from 3-4 p.m. The worship service will be held at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, 4448 Pikes Landing Road, in the Beatrix Potter Room. Fellowship, with refreshment, will follow the service.

Fairbanks Lutheran

Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St., hosts a traditional service at 8:30 a.m. and contemporary service at 11 a.m. Pastor Bill Ottum will deliver the sermon. Holy Communion is celebrated at both services, with a time for coffee and fellowship after each service. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages. An all-church potluck begins after the second service. The building committee will provide the meat; bring a dish to share. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Sunday for week four of the scavenger hunt. Women’s Bible study meets Monday at 6 p.m. at the church. Midweek Bible study meets Wednesdays at noon with Pastor Bill; bring a lunch. Information: 452-3425 or www.fairbankslutheran.org.

Seventh-day

Adventist

Fairbanks Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1811 Farmers Loop, hosts Sabbath School Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with classes ranging from infants to three adult classes with worship at 11 a.m. This week, Dan Bergeron will give a sermon titled “The Greatest Sapphire” from Matthew 5:17-18, New King James Version. Odea Sigh is pastor. Information: www.fairbanksadventistchurch.org or 479-6070.

Farewell Avenue

Christian

Farewell Avenue Christian Church, 100 Farewell Ave., hosts Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. and worship and Communion at 11 a.m. Nursery and children’s class are available during both services. Brion Pinkerton is minister. Information: 456-6123.

First AME Church

First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 835 23rd Ave., hosts Sunday church school from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Bible study and prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Fred Wilson is pastor. Information: 458-8882.

First Assembly of God

First Assembly of God, 2830 Airport Way, hosts Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Morning worship is at 10 with Pastor Paul McDonald continuing a series on the Book of Esther. Evening worship is at 6:30. Nursery is offered in all services. Wednesday service and classes for missionettes and royal rangers begins at 7 p.m. Information: fairbanksfirstaog.org or 474-9112.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 811 First Ave., hosts services every Sunday morning at 10:30 and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. This week’s sermon lesson is “Reality.” Sunday school is available for ages up to 20, as well as child care for very young children.

First United

Methodist

At First United Methodist Church, 915 Second Ave., Sunday worship services include traditional worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and a contemporary praise service at 9:45 a.m. This Sunday, the sermon, “Godly Contentment,” will be given by the Rev. Tom Telfer. Sunday school classes are at 9:45 and 11 a.m. Nursery is available at the 9:45 and 11 a.m. services. Information: 452-2956.

First United

Pentecostal

First United Pentecostal Church, 907 23rd Ave., will host a variety of classes for all ages tonight at 7:30. Nursery is available. Sunday’s 3 p.m. service will include music with congregational worship and the praise team. Pastor G.A. Parrish will minister. Sunday school will be held through age 11. Nursery will be provided. Home friendship groups gather in area homes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. S.H.I.F.T. youth service meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church. 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 or www.fairbanksupc.org.

Fort Wainwright

Northern Lights Religious Education Center, building 3430: Sunday services, Protestant Sunday School is at 10 a.m.; Protestant worship is at 11 a.m.; Protestant Youth of the Chapel is at 5 p.m.; on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. is Protestant Women of the Chapel; Protestant Men of the Chapel is Saturday at 8 a.m. (second and fourth Saturdays of the month).

Southern Lights Chapel, building 4107: Sunday services, Roman Catholic Mass is at 10 a.m.; Roman Catholic Confraternity of Christian Doctrine is at 11 a.m.; Roman Catholic Mass is at noon (Wednesday and Friday); on Saturday, Daughters of Ste. Anne is at 11:30 a.m. (first Saturday).

Bassett Army Community Hospital Chapel: Roman Catholic Mass is at noon (Tuesdays and Thursdays); on Wednesday, Protestant service is at noon. Information: Garrison Chaplain’s office at 353-9825.

Friendship Baptist

Mission

Friendship Baptist Mission, 1465 Lacey St., hosts adult Bible study on Sundays at 10 a.m. in English, Spanish and Korean. Children and youth Bible studies are in English. The morning worship service is at 11 a.m. Nursery and children’s church are available during the worship hour. Anglo sermon title is “Is There a Resurrection?” Luke 20:27-38. A special children’s program is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: 456-4542.

Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church, an orthodox Lutheran church, meets at the church in Pioneer Park on Sundays at 1 p.m. Information: www.gracefairbanks.com or Pastor Jay Hartmann at jh@gci.net or 452-1236.

Greater New Hope COGIC

Greater New Hope Church of God in Christ, 3510 College Road, hosts Sunday prayer at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. The Sunday school lesson is “Community of Service” from Matthew 20:17-28. Sunday worship starts at noon. Prayer is hosted at the church every Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Bible study is every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Every second Friday of the month, there is a prayer shut-in starting at 10 a.m. Every second and fourth Thursday, children’s church classes are available. Information: Pastor John Quarles, 458-7172.

Lily of the Valley

COGIC

Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ, 2404 S. Barnette St., hosts Intercessory prayer at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The lesson focus is “Community of Service” from Matthew 20:17-28. Worship service follows at noon. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m., followed by evening worship at 7:30. Bible study is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Youth activity night is Fridays at 7. Prayer is held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Elder Howard Hornbuckle is pastor. Information: 452-7594 (office), 452-5153 (pastor) or lovcogic@acsalaska.net.

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 is at 11 a.m. On Sunday, Pastor Joel Smith will be preaching a sermon from John 12:12-19. At the 6 p.m. service, Smith will be preaching from Romans Chapter 15. On Wednesday at 7 p.m. is Bible study and prayer time. 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 on Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m., and there is a children’s church during the 11 a.m. service. Pastor Peter MacMaster’s September sermon series is on the Ten Commandments. Bible study on the book of Romans will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church. High school youths will meet at the Thomas home at 6 p.m. Sunday. Awana for ages 3 through fifth grade meets Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the church. Information: (907) 683-2704.

New Hope Church

New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church, 2371 Bradway Road, North Pole, hosts Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. The sermon, “Bending With the Will of Christ,” will be given by the Rev. Karen Martin Tichenor. Scripture readings will be Exodus 17:1-7, Matthew 21:23-32 and Philippians 2:1-13. Fellowship time follows the service. A children’s activity for ages 3-11 is held during the sermon. Sunday school for adults and children of all ages begins Sunday at 11 a.m. Cry room facilities and nursery care are provided. Information: 488-9191 or newhopempc.com.   New Life Pentecostal

New Life Pentecostal Church, 2204 Discovery Drive, hosts Sunday school at 1 p.m. with classes for all ages. Worship service begins at 2 p.m. with Pastor Robert Bagwill ministering. Nursery is available for both services. Wednesday Bible study is at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday ladies Bible study is at 11 a.m.; Saturday “all church prayer” is at 11 a.m. Information: Pastor Bagwill at 452-3853 or 457-6572.

North Pole Nazarene

North Pole Church of the Nazarene, Badger Road and Peridot Street, offers weekly nursery care, Sunday school for youths and adult Bible study beginning at 10 a.m. At the 11 a.m. worship service, the church’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Richard Jones, will speak on “God’s Cornerstone Community” from I Kings 8:15-43 and I Peter 2:4-5. Nursery care and children’s church are available. Each Wednesday, Bible study for all ages is at 7 p.m. Information or transportation: 488-6173.

River of Life

Ministries

River of Life Ministries, 1020 25th Ave., hosts praise and worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. This week will be a discussion on “The New Birth,” an interactive study that will enlighten new and mature believers. Coffee and tea will be served. Information: Pastor Cheryl Evans at 474-1611 or riveroflifealaska@alaska.net.

Sacred Heart

Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2501 Airport Way, celebrates Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass is at 9 a.m. with Liturgy of the Word for Children and at 11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish is at 1 p.m. A second collection to benefit Stephen Ministry programs and training will be taken at all weekend Masses. Religious education classes for children and adults are Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Daily Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. The Most Rev. Donald J. Kettler is pastor. Information: 474-9032.

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. The church van is available for pick-up for services: 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 “Use It or Lose It.” Matthew 25:14-30. The Rev. Malcolm Wright will deliver the message at 11 a.m. Minister Mary Smith will deliver the evening message. Bible study is Wednesday at noon and 7 p.m. Prayer band is Saturday at 11 a.m. Information or transportation: 456-8541.

St. Jude’s Episcopal

St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 3408 Laurance Road, North Pole, celebrates Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school in the Christian education room. Fellowship follows the service. Food items will be accepted 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., celebrates Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Layne Smith will preach at 9:15 a.m. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. in the parish hall. Adult discussion group “On the Way to Freedom” begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. Weekly activities include: On Sunday at 1 p.m. is Prayer Shawl meeting; on Sunday at 1 p.m. is Gwitch’in Singing; on Monday at noon is homeless ministry meeting; on Tuesday at 5 p.m. is health ministry meeting; on Wednesday, Eucharists are at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; on Wednesday at 6 p.m. is education for ministry; morning prayer is 9 a.m. Monday through Friday; and Compline is Sunday through Friday at midnight. Information: 456-5235 or www.stmatthewschurch.org.

St. Nicholas

Catholic Church

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. Next week, Monday through Friday, there will be a Liturgy service at 9 a.m. Benediction is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and First Fridays at 7 p.m. On Wednesday at 6:40 p.m., the rosary is recited followed by a Liturgy service at 7 p.m. Religious education classes have started for the year. Information: 488-2595.

St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church, meeting at Fairhill Christian School Multipurpose room, 119 City Lights Blvd., will host Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Terrill Heaps, Anglican Catholic pastor, will preach. Fellowship time will follow. The adult Sunday school is studying the book of Galatians.

The Rev. Ben Shoemaker will host Bible study on the book of Judges at his home Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Call 457-7751 for directions. Information: 457-6628 or www.stpaulchurchfairbanks.org.

St. Raphael Catholic

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

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Church, 1602 10th Ave., hosts the following Sunday services: At 9:45 a.m. is fellowship and coffee; at 10 a.m. is youth Sunday school and adult Bible study; at 11 a.m. is worship service. Pastor Maj. Michael Bates will continue a series “God’s Promises in an Uncertain World.” This week’s message is “Waiting on God and His Promises.” Psalm 62:5. Prayer meeting and Bible study is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call 452-3103 for Sunday service transportation.

Shannon Park Baptist

Shannon Park Baptist Church, 409 Lazelle Road, hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. Women’s Bible study is at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Awana will start Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. for ages 3 (before Sept. 1) through sixth grade. Pastor Kelly Weaver will host the Sunday evening service, and there will be a nursery provided during the evening service. Information: www.shannonparkchurch.com.

Syndoulos Lutheran

Syndoulos Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 4155 Geist Road, will host 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 www.wels.net.  True Victory Baptist

True Victory Baptist Church, 11 Mile Richardson Highway, North Pole, hosts worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday school lesson this week is “Creating a Community of Servants,” Matthew 20:17-28. Prayer meeting is at 6:30 p.m., and Bible Study is 7 p.m. Wednesday. The theme for September is “Complete in Him.” The Rev. Dr. Bob Garcia is interim pastor. Information and transportation: 488-1588.

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, 4448 Pikes Landing Road, an open and affirming congregation, meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. The Sunday program will be “Bringing the Sacred to Light: The role and art of story in building, affirming and sharing a faith” with speaker Peter Pierson and lay leader Lisa Sporleder. Religious exploration classes are available during the morning service for children to eighth grade. High school students are invited to join the adult service and attend the youth group after. Information: www.uuff.org or 451-8838.

University Baptist

University Baptist Church, 1197 University Ave., has Sunday morning services at 9 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The topic is “Are You Suffering in Vain?” Bible study for all ages is at 10 a.m. There is a nursery and a cry room available with closed circuit television of all services, and children’s church takes place during the 11 a.m. service. At the 6 p.m. service, Joseph Byrnes will bring the message in the youths-led service. After the 11 a.m. service, the children (sixth grade and younger) will have an indoor picnic in Fellowship Hall. Each Friday, the Chinese Mission has a 7 p.m. potluck and worship service (in Mandarin) in Memory Hall. Information: 479-2440 or UniversityBaptistChurch.net.

Valley of Blessing

Valley of Blessing Church, 3007 Airport Way, is hosting revival services Sunday through Wednesday. Guest speaker, the Rev. Richard Green, will preach Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. The revival is sponsored by Valley of Blessing Church, House of Prayer and Tabemaculo De Le Fe Church. Information: 474-0434.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, hosts Saturday Nite Alive Contemporary at 5, 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. Education hour for all ages is 9:45-10:45 a.m. The theme is “It’s All About Jesus — Follow Me” with Pastor Baumgarten’s sermon, “Who’s In Charge Here?” based on Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 2:1-18 and Matthew 21:23-32. During Wednesday education nights, the buffet dinner is from 5:30-6:15 p.m. ($3 per person), followed by Confirmation, fellowship and Bible study for all ages. Information: 456-7660 or www.zionfairbanks.org.