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CHURCH NEWS Dec. 21, 2019
Annunciation Catholic Church
This morning there is confession in the Church from 9-9:30. This afternoon there is 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
Christmas Eve Service
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 Week 4
Luke 2, Isaiah 53:3-12
From the amazement of the Shepherds to the reality of His life, death, burial and resurrection…the Wonder of Christmas lives on
To their knowledge Mary and Joseph were the only ones on the planet that knew what happened that night. They are left to dwell in the hope that this promise from God was indeed the Messiah. This baby was going to be the Savior of the world. He was to be the one to restore Israel and bring salvation to the gentiles! But how? Neither Mary or Joseph had any special skills or training. No wealth, power or influence. How would this baby grow up to be the one spoken of by the prophets of old? The mystery, the wonder just thinking about how God would accomplish all of this. And to think that they were chosen to be part of this plan.
They had to have doubts, so much uncertainty. As Mary and Joseph care for their newborn Son. The night would have continued on. Had others heard the sounds of labor and wondered by to see what was going on? Did Mary and Joseph remain alone to dream of what was to come as this child grew? What would God do in that moment? Well, He did not wait. That very night He whispered to the world. He chose the humble shepherds to share this news with. Shepherds, just minding their business. They were not seeking a Savior or a Messiah but they were thrust into the wonder of Christmas in a spectacular way.
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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Cory Zion Church
Christmas Eve Service
“What a Beautiful Name” December 24th, 8 PM Bring the whole family to experience a very special night of celebration, community, and candlelight.
Free hot chocolate and cookies.
Gift bags for kids.
Nursery will be provided.
3476 W. Co. Rd. 300 S. Cory IN
First Baptist Church
Upcoming Events: Pastor Mark Hetrick will offer a special blessing for each child at the Sunday Morning Worship service on Sunday, December 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy this special moment with your children. On Tuesday, December 24th at 7 p.m., there will be a Christmas Eve Service to reflect on the birth of our savior.
Thinking about how to add value to your life in the new year? Consider helping with KidMo during Sunday Morning Worship. Join a team of dedicated workers who rotate the responsibility of leading children (kindergarten through fifth grade) in lessons, crafts, games, and songs. What greater privilege is there than to teach a child in the way he should go. See Sarah Goda to sign up.
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 Sunday with us. Our Christmas sermon series is “Above All Names”. Our sermon this Sunday is “Prince of Peace”.
Christmas is more than family gatherings and opening gifts! I hope you will join us on Christmas Eve to help you and your family focus their attention on the meaning of Christmas. We have an additional Christmas Eve Service this year so that you will be able to enjoy a worship service and be able to gather with your family. Our Christmas Eve services will be at 5pm and 6:30pm.
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! Bring your kids to hear about the Christmas story in fun and engaging ways!
There will not be any Sunday Night Programming for students grades 6-12 this Sunday. Normally on Sunday Nights we have Open Gym and Worship Uncoiled. Open Gym (5:00-6:00) is a relaxed time where you can come, hang out with friends, shoot some hoops and play some dodge ball. To get to Open Gym enter the doors right under the “Family Life Centre” sign. Right after Open Gym, we have Worship Uncoiled (6:00-8:00). 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.
First United Methodist Church
Our Opportunities December 22, 2019 – December 29, 2019
Sunday – December 22
9:00a Traditional Worship Service
10:00a Sunday School
11:00a Contemporary Worship Service
Tuesday – December 24 *Office Closed*
9:00p Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday – December 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS
*Office Closed*
Sunday – December 29
9:00a Traditional Worship Service
9:45a Somethings Brewing
10:00a Sunday School
11:00a Contemporary Worship Service
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
We will be having one Christmas Eve Service this year at 9 pm. on Tuesday, Dec. 24th. This will include both our Choir and the Praise Team. This is open to the community so bring families and friends!
SOMETHINGS COOKING AND PANTRY BLESSINGS
We will not be having Somethings Cooking and Pantry Blessings for the next 2 weeks because of the holidays hitting on those Wednesday’s. Somethings Cooking and Pantry Blessings will be back on January 8th at 4:30 pm. Remember we serve a hot, homemade meal every Wednesday at 4:30 pm and our Pantry Blessings is every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. This is free, and you do not need to bring your ID or anything. God Bless!
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 6-8 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 6-8 p.m. with Scout Leader Amy Cleveland.
There will be no Bible study this Wednesday
The Jackson Street Wesleyan Congregation desires for everyone to have a Joyful and Merry Christmas
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
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. - Isaiah 7:14
We invite you to join us at Peniel United Methodist Church on December 22nd, the Fourth 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 is entitled Peace, Hope, Light. This Sunday’s Message: We Will Light the Candle of Peace. The scripture reference is Isaiah 7:14 and John 1:1-9. Our Worship Service welcomes children and Pastor Kent provides engaging Children’s Moments that both delight and challenge the kids!
On Sunday, December 22nd at 7:00 p.m., you are invited to 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!
On December 24th, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., Holy Communion will be shared. Everyone is welcome to stop in and receive this loving sacrament. At 9:00 p.m. that night, there will also be a Christmas Eve Service. This is a wonderful opportunity to take a break from the “Holiday Rush” to remember the Holy Day of our dear Savior’s birth.
Peniel UMC continues to collect non-perishable food, personal hygiene items and laundry supplies for our local Food Pantry. Your donation will be collected during the Offering at the Worship Service or you may drop it off at the Fellowship Hall between 12:15-1:00 p.m. We also collect plastic caps and container lids for recycling along with can pull tabs. There is a special “giving tree” in the sanctuary for donations of school supplies and kid’s clothing items (socks, t-shirts, underwear, shorts, sweats for sizes 6 through 12). God bless you for your kindness and sharing!
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!’.
The Door Christian Fellowship Church
Plays and Preaching will be the format for Sunday, December 22 at The Door Christian Fellowship Church.
Morning service begins at 11 a.m. with “The Perfect Gift,” a children’s play directed by Peggy Sanders. At 7 p.m., “We Three Kings,” a musical drama scored by Pastor Tom Roeschlein will be presented. Pastor Tom will also exhort on both titles of the plays from the Word of God. We will have evening services on Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at 7 p.m. Come, give thanks for the birth of Jesus Christ and also begin the new year in the house of the Lord.
The Door CFC is located at 511 East Blaine Street. For prayer or transportation, call (812) 201-3966.