Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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  How may I contact the Praise Place Church?

  Where may I find Praise Place Church services?

  Who are the Pastors of the church?

  What other information is available about the church?

  When do church services occur?

        What are some of the other ministries offered by the church?

How may I contact the Praise Place Church?

By Phone:                                 (405) 919-3526

By Fax:                                     (405) 759-3502

By Mail:                                    Pastor Chuck Gafford
                                                Praise Place Church
                                                1017 N. Flood Ave.
                                                Norman, OK  73069

By E-mail:                                 info@praiseplaceministries.org

Pastor Chuck E-mail:                pastor@praiseplaceministries.org

Church Web Site:                     www.praiseplaceministries.org

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Where may I find Praise Place Church services?

Praise Place Church is located at 1017 N. Flood Ave., Norman, OK  73069.  The church is located on N. Flood Ave. south of W. Robinson St. and north of W. Main St. in downtown Norman.  For more detailed directions and map, click on Directions to Praise Place Church.

For personalized driving directions, go to www.mapquest.com or your favorite map website.  Enter your home address and the 1017 N. Flood Ave., Norman, OK  73069 address for your destination address.

 

Map to Praise Place Church

 

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Who are the Pastors of the church?

Chuck Gafford is the Senior Pastor of Praise Place Church.  He has served in church ministry in various capacities for many years.  Pastor Chuck and his wife Jody founded Praise Place Church and are called to serve by sharing the love of Christ to all people.  Pastor Jody is the Children’s Pastor and Worship Leader.

What other information is available about the church?

Our church plans to start the development of a monthly newsletter in the near future.  A copy when started can be obtained by calling the church phone number at (405) 919-3526.  The newsletter will contain a list of activities, upcoming events, and updates.  You can also obtain information from our church web site at www.praiseplaceministries.org.

 

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When do church services occur?

Church Services:  Sunday morning worship begins at 10:00 AM at 1017 N. Flood Ave. south of West Robinson and West Main on N. Flood Ave.  Easy access is found on I-35 from outside of Norman to the church and on Highway 77. 

Other Meetings:  Youth Night is held on Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM at the church except for some special events held in homes and other locations.  In addition Praise Kids Praise Place also meets at 6:30 PM on Tuesday nights.  A preliminary music class will be offered at 6:00 PM for a half-hour taught by Jody Gafford or by Thomas Beard. 

Weekly Bible Study/Prayer will be held on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM.  Children’s Church runs after praise and worship on each Sunday morning at 10:00 AM.  Adult Cell Groups will be scheduled on different weeknights so watch for announcements.  Various other activities will be planned and announced for all age groups.

For a complete listing of church services and activities, please click on Weekly Calendar of Events.   

What are some of the other ministries offered by the church?

Music:  Our church believes strongly in the importance of worshipping God through all the arts including music, drama, dance, mime and theatre and in encouraging people to use their spiritual gifts and talents.   The Bible says that God inhabits the “praises of His people.”   We desire to give glory to Jesus Christ in our singing, playing, and through all of our creative artistic endeavors.

Grand Piano in Sanctuary
 

Praise Place Ministries Academy of Arts & Worship:  Classes are starting now as the ministry of the church has opened a new Praise Place Ministries Academy of Arts & Worship led by Pastors Chuck and Jody Gafford.   The new location of the Academy of Arts & Worship is 1015 N. Flood Ave. next door to the back door of Praise Place Church.

Chuck and Jody have combined 50 years of experience in teaching and performing music including Christian music.  The new Academy of Arts & Worship will provide lessons, classes, choirs and workshops in various areas of Christian arts, music, dance and worship.

For more information please call the church phone number at (405) 919-3526, email the Academy of Arts & Worship Directory Jody Gafford at jody.gafford@ppmaaw.com, or check out the web site at www.ppmaaw.com.

Praise Place
   Kids Room

Sanctuary and Worship Dance Room

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