CHURCH NEWS April 25, 2020

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Submitted

First Baptist Church

On Tuesday evening, April 21, seventeen church members (plus three children, two dogs, and one cat) held our second virtual meeting via Zoom. We are adapting to our circumstances. The pastor guided the discussion through church issues and needs, prayer requests, prayer time, scripture reading, and closed with a blessing.

One issue we discussed was how to include those who do not have Internet access. Thanks to Tyler Hutcheson, we can make DVDs, CDs, and cassette tapes of the Sunday sermons for those members who want them. Just let the pastor know by phone or text. Want to participate in the next virtual Zoom meeting set for Tuesday, April 28, just email or text your email address to the pastor.

This coming Sunday April 26, worship service will be available for viewing on the church website, http://www.brazilbaptistchurch.net under the Worship tab, as well as on the church Facebook page. The pastor’s message entitled “On the Road Again” will be based on Luke 24:13-35. Past sermons are available under the Media tab.

Just a reminder that throughout the year our Youth are collecting items for Operation Christmas Child to fill shoeboxes for children around the world who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present. You may want to continue to buy those items as you shop (do not make a special trip for this) and store them until we can gather together again. For the month of April, it is suggested we gather crafts for children ages 2-14 such as play dough, water colors, stickers, chalk, and puzzles.

In the absence of our face-to-face fellowship, please take time to call, text, email or drop a note to others in our church family. The deacons will continue weekly contacts with every family in the church. Our interim pastor, the Rev. Dr. Mark W. Hetrick, is as close as a phone call or text to talk or pray with you. And our “Prayer Chain” is still up and running.

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. Follow us on Facebook or the church website at www.brazilbaptistchurch.net.

Peniel United Methodist Church

Join us on Facebook this Sunday, April 26th at 11:00 am. Pastor Kent will be streaming live (on Facebook) from the pulpit. Although we can not congregate physically, we can celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter and worship our Risen Lord together in spirit and profess our love for our Redeemer through electronic communication.

Pastor Kent’s Service will include:

Music- Amazing Grace

Opening Prayer

Scripture Readings: Leviticus 13:1-8, 45-46

2 Kings 5:1-14

Luke 5:12-15

Message: Leprosy-A Biblical Pandemic?

Prayer

Music- It Is Well With My Soul

Benediction

In compliance with the Bishop’s and government directives, Peniel UMC is cancelling the Sunday School classes and our Worship Service for this Sunday, April 26th.

Please know that we hold our community, country and world close in prayer at this difficult time. Let us remember that we can congregate in spirit as we ask Christ’s blessing in our love and concern for one another. Please be safe.

For additional information and/or current updates please visit our Facebook page at Facebook@PenielUnitedMethodistChurch. (It is not necessary to have a Facebook account to view Public Posts, Live Streaming, etc.) For questions or concerns call 812-251-4532.

Berea Christian Church

April 26, 2020

Online Service time

10:00 a.m.

It is the end of April already. Can you believe it? With everything going on and the changes that have happened it has been easy to lose track of time in our house. What has happened in your life over the past 6 weeks? Good, bad or otherwise? What things are you facing now? What things might you be facing when the stay at home order is lifted? There are so many uncertainties in life. How nice would it be to be as prepared as possible for today…and tomorrow?

We just began a new series entitled: Live Prepared…help from the book of James. As so many of us face difficult times, where can we turn to for guidance, encouragement and for hope? How can God’s Word prepare us for such dramatic challenges that seem to come at us from out of nowhere? How do we handle these trials?

This week we will look at these questions and more through the eyes of one of the most influential leaders in the early Church. A man who did not believe in Jesus at all...until one day...

Please join us in the book of James this Sunday, April 26th at 10:00 on our website https://bccbrazil.org If you missed last week and want to hear more about the life of James, week 1 is posted on our website as well!

Everyone is invited to join us! God’s Word could not be more timely or useful then at this moment in history.

We also want to let you know that on our website we have some great lessons for our kids! Easy to access, easy to teach and fun for the family.

We can’t wait to see you online this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

You can view the service on our website

https://bccbrazil.org

Or you can stream it on your smart tv or device on YouTube just search for Berea Christian Church

Connect with us online at https://bccbrazil.org

Berea Christian Church on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/bccbrazil/

Download or stream messages anytime with our Escape Urself Podcast

http://www.podcastgarden.com/podcast/escapeurself

Church address is 1995 W. CR. 800 N Brazil, IN 47834