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CHURCH NEWS Dec. 7, 2019
Annunciation Catholic Church
This morning there is a confession in the Church from 9-9:30. This afternoon there is a youth group from 2-3:30.
Next Saturday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s in Greencastle we will watch the Hunger Games and talk about “Faith in Films.” There is no cost! Bring a friend!
Berea Christian Church
Looking for a place to take the family on Christmas Eve? Berea will be hosting a Christmas Eve service at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome!
The Wonder of Christmas: Wonder if it will ever happen? Waiting on Jesus...
Luke 2:22-38
“The older we get, the harder it is to fill our hearts with wonder, and only God can fill our hearts with wonder.” Ravi Zacharias
What we need most from Christmas is the hope the first Christmas still brings. That hope lasts far longer than a season. Have you lost the wonder that surrounded the 1st Christmas? If no one has every shared with you the wonder and amazement that surrounded the coming of Jesus we pray that this Christmas God will lead you to a place to discover just what it means.
If you are a believer and the weight of this world has taken the wonder and awe of our incredible God and the coming of His Son, then we pray that this Christmas that childlike wonder can be restored for you
This week we will discover the hope of Simeon and the heart of Anna. Two people who are barely mentioned in the scriptures. Two people whose hope in and heart for God should inspire us all.
We pray that God will lead you to a church this Christmas season to celebrate not only the birth of Jesus but the life, the death and the resurrection of your Savior as well. If you do not have a church to call home, we pray that God just might lead you our way. You are invited to come and worship with us. We are praying for an opportunity to love you one step closer to Jesus.
Service times
9:15 and 11:00
Full Children’s Programming available for both services
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1995 W. CR. 800 N Brazil, IN 47834
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812-448-8698
First Baptist Church
Upcoming Events: The children will participate in the Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. on December 15th.
Come see what surprise they have prepared. There will be a pitch-in dinner following the service that day. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the education wing to ensure we do not all bring green bean casserole.
Also, December 15th is the deadline to bring Christmas cards for the exchange. Rather than mail cards to your fellow church goers, just bundle them up alphabetically, bring them to church, and place them in the boxes set up near the doors. They will be sorted and ready for pick-up on December 22nd.
On Thursday, December 19th at 7 p.m., we will offer a Blue Christmas service specifically designed for folks mourning the loss of a loved one. And on Tuesday, December 24th at 7 p.m., there will be a Christmas Eve Service to reflect on the birth of our savior.
You are invited to join us at the following weekly services. Sunday School classes for all ages at the First Baptist Church begin at 9:30 a.m. Worship service follows at 10:30 a.m. with Nursery and KidMo offered for children through the 5th grade. On Wednesday, an Adult Bible Study is held at 12 noon at the YMCA and choir practice is held at the church at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, the Kid’s Klothes Kloset is open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and in the evening an Adult Bible Study and Youth Group (during the school year) for middle and high schoolers both begin at 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church is located at 413 South Walnut Street. The church phone number is (812) 448-8112. Our interim pastor is the Rev. Dr. Mark W. Hetrick. His cell is (317) 697-2485 and email is revdocmark@sbcglobal.net. The church website is www.brazilbaptistchurch.com.
First Christian Church
This Sunday, our senior minister, Chris Gregg, invites you to come and join us as we celebrate Christmas. Our Christmas sermon series is “Above All Names” our sermon this Sunday is “Wonderful Counselor”. Do you have a good counselor?
We are located on the west edge of Brazil, on US Highway 40, and have two worship services each Sunday morning. Our 8:30 am service is an upbeat, traditional service. Our 10:50 am service is an uplifting and inspiring contemporary service. Our dress is informal, our worship is intentional, and our message is eternal.
Please come and be our guest. Sunday School and Adult Bible Fellowship Classes are at 9:40 am. Our website is www.fccbrazil.org, and our phone number is 812-446-2214.
WeeKidz, our preschool ministry, meets in the east wing of the church during both the 9:40 am Sunday School hour and the 10:50 am worship service.
Children infant-preschool learn about our best friend, Jesus, in a fun and safe environment. KidZone, our elementary worship ministry, will meet in the gym of the Family Life Center during both the 9:40 am Sunday School hour and the 10:50 am worship service. KidZone is a fun, welcoming, engaging, and modern environment for kids K-5th grade! Kids can expect to watch videos, play games, color, sing, dance, and so much more in KidZone!
This weekend we will not have Open Gym or Worship Uncoiled because we have The Journey here at church.
Normally for students grades 6-12, on Sunday Nights we have Open Gym and Worship Uncoiled. Open Gym (5-6) is a relaxed time where you can come, hang out with friends, shoot some hoops and play some dodgeball.
To get to Open Gym enter the doors right under the “Family Life Centre” sign. Right after Open Gym, we have Worship Uncoiled (6-8). At Worship Uncoiled we have a full meal, a game, prizes, singing, and a short practical lesson.
To get to Worship Uncoiled just go in the main doors under the big drive through awning. It is an incredible weekly event that you won’t want to miss!
Every Sunday Morning we have Sunday School for students grades 6-12. To get to our area, just go in the doors by the big “KidZone” sign, turn left at the desk and go around the corner.
We are getting very close to “The Journey” which will be presented this weekend, December, 6, 7, 8 from 6 – 9 pm. The event is free to the public.
Everyone who takes ‘The Journey’ will step into the true story of Christmas. They will hear the prophecy of the Messiah and see the excitement and anticipation of its fulfillment; and experience the people, places and circumstances that surrounded the birth of Jesus. Worship Arts Director Jeannie Price said, “The best way I can describe The Journey is that it is a ‘progressive drama’.
The story doesn’t take place on one stage. Instead it is spread over our entire campus.” You will see Roman soldiers, the scribes, the animals and the shepherds. Hear the angels, visit with the Wisemen, and encounter many others along the way to Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.
First United Methodist Church
Our Opportunities December 08, 2019 – December 15, 2019
Sunday – December 08
9:00a Traditional Worship Service
9:45a Somethings Brewing
10:00a Sunday School
11:00a Contemporary Worship Service
Monday – December 09
9:30a Bereavement
Tuesday – December 10
7:00p Ad Council Meeting
Wednesday – December 11
10:00a Sight Loss Group
4:30p Somethings Cooking
5:30p Pantry Blessings
6:00p Kids Choir
7:00p Chancel Choir
Thursday – December 12
7:30p Praise Team
Sunday – December 15 *FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS*
9:00a Traditional Worship Service
10:00a Kids’ Christmas Program
11:00a Contemporary Worship Service
7:00p Christmas Cantata
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
We will be having our annual Christmas Cantata on December 15th at 7:00 pm. This year they will be preforming “Peace Has Come.”
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Jackson Street Wesleyan Church.
Greetings from Pastor Dennis Holley and the congregation of the Jackson Street Wesleyan Church
Girl Scout Troop 2902 will meet in the Fellowship Hall Tuesday Evening from 6 to 8 p.m. with Scout Leaders Carolyn Robison and Sheralyn Stewart.
Girl Scout Troop 2244 will meet in Fellowship Hall every second and fourth Thursday Evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Scout Leader Amy Cleveland.
There will be Bible study this Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. in the fellowship hall.
There will be a ladies Christmas brunch on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 A.M.
Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 P.M .we will have our Church Christmas Dinner.
The Jackson Street Wesleyan church is a supporter of the Inside Out Recovery Ministry
If you feel you would like to donate to this much-needed ministry, you can contact Kevin at 812–251–6194.
If you do not have a church home, we invite you to come worship with our church family.
Peniel United Methodist Church
We invite you to join us at Peniel United Methodist Church on December 8th, the Second Sunday of Advent. Sunday School classes are offered for both children and adults.
Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. and related seasonal crafts are offered on occasion for the children.
Our Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. and is accompanied by a traditional choir. Pastor Kent Beckman’s sermon series continues and is entitled: Peace, Hope, Light.
The scripture reference is Isaiah 9:6-7 and Matthew 5:14-16. Our Worship Service welcomes children and Pastor Kent provides engaging Children’s Moments that both delight and challenge the kids!
If you have not received your free photo from our Trunk or Treat, contact Kate at 812-251-4532.
On Sunday, December 22nd at 7:00 p.m., you are invited to join us for a special Christmas Service and Program. After the service there will be fun, food and fellowship with a special visit from Santa. Please bring finger foods to share and don’t forget the kids and grandkids! The gift you have received, give as a gift. - Matthew 10:8
Our thanks to each of you for saving and donating plastic caps & lids, the pull tabs from drink cans; and of course, the continuous donations of food staples, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies for our local Food Pantry.
Thank you also for the “Shoe Box” gifts for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child and your generous donations of school supplies collected for our local children year-round.
Intrepid Hospice is so grateful for the cuddly stuffed bears that you bring! The “Big Jar” for Lebanon Children’s Home becomes fuller by the week. Many thanks and may God bless you for your benevolence ongoing support throughout the year.
Peniel UMC is located at 9525 N. Kennedy Crossing Road, just one mile north of Northview High School. Phone: (812) 442-8062.
You can find us on Facebook @ PenielUnitedMethodist Church. Come join us at Peniel and ‘Catch the Spirit!’.