Church News for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023

_Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church_

Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church, 945 E. Co. Rd. 1200 N, Brazil. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. The Church Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Please come and join us in fellowship and worship. We also have a ladies Bible study that meets at 9:30 on Thursday morning in the fellowship hall. Any ladies in the community are welcome to attend.

_First Baptist Church_

Please join us for Sunday Morning Worship on January 29 at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden will speak on “Extreme Faith” based on the text 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19. You may come to the in-person service or view the livestream on Facebook or listen to the broadcast in the church parking lot on 88.9 FM.

A Missions Dinner will be held immediately following Sunday Morning Worship on January 29. Meatloaf and all the fixings will be served. Donations will be accepted and benefit the America for Christ campaign.

The Choir will resume practice at 6 p.m. on February 1. We will begin to prepare for an Easter cantata. If you like to sing, this would be a great time to join the choir. The Wednesday evening Fellowship Dinner will move back to 5:30 to accommodate the choir members. The Youth and Adult Bible Studies remain at 7 p.m.

School clothes are available for newborns to high school seniors from the Children’s Clothes Closet. Please call the church office to arrange a pickup time if you are in need of clothes. Leave a message with your phone number and a volunteer will call back. Donations are not being accepted at this time.

You are invited to join us at the following weekly services: Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:30 a.m. Worship service follows at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday evenings dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall; Choir practice is at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary; And at 7 p.m. separate Bible studies are held for Elementary aged children, Youth, and Adults. On Thursday a Men’s Prayer Breakfast is held at Sunrise Restaurant at 9 a.m.

First Baptist Church is located at 413 S. Walnut Street. The church phone number is (812) 448-8112. Follow us on Facebook or the church website at www.brazilbaptistchurch.com. The Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden’s telephone number is (314) 910-7224 and his email is qtmadden@gmail.com.

_Clay City First UMC_

We would like to invite you to join us for Worship this Sunday at 9am. You are welcome and we hope you will come as you are!! Pastor Brad will preach from the Gospel of Matthew with a sermon titled “Happy People”. Worship is available in-person and will also be broadcasted LIVE on Facebook. Sunday School starts around 10am. All are welcome!!

Our Prayer Team meets each Wednesday at 9am at the church. All are welcome to attend. If you have a prayer request, please contact Pastor Brad.

Join us for our Taste and See Bible Study on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30. We start with a potluck and fellowship and move into a time of devotion and Bible Study. Please contact Pastor Brad for more details. Our next gathering is February 2, 2023

Slice-a-Pie Bible Study takes place on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Pioneer Cafe in Bowling Green, IN. We are currently discussing what it means to think, act, and be more like Jesus. Our next gathering is February 16, 2023

Our Youth Group meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at 12pm at Bowling Green UMC. Our next meeting is February 19th!

Please visit the Christian Care and Share website for resources for those struggling financially in Clay County (www.christiancareandshare.com). The Christian Care and Share Food Pantry is located at 405 E 14th Street, Clay City, IN 47841 and is open every Wednesday from 10am-12pm and Thursday from 5pm-7pm. People can come any day that the pantry is open and are limited to one visit per month.

Clay City First UMC is located at 610 Washington Street, Clay City, IN 47841. You can reach the church at 812-939-2742 or by email at claycityfumc@frontier.com. Visit us at claycityfirstumc.org or on Facebook www.facebook.com/claycityfumc. Pastor Brad can be reached at 219-608-5301 or brad.hindsley@inumc.org.

_Bowling Green UMC_

We want you to know that our doors are open to all and you are invited to join us for Worship this Sunday at 10:30am. Pastor Brad will be preaching from the Gospel of Matthew with a sermon titled “Happy People”. Worship is available in-person and a recording will be made available on our Facebook page later in the day. Sunday School begins at 9:30am.

First Friday Free Supper and Social- Join us on the first Friday of each month for supper, some fellowship, and some fun at the Bowling Green Community Building from 5pm-7pm. The best part is that it is FREE and open to all!! Our Next FREE Supper is February 3, 2023

Join us for our Taste and See Bible Study on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30. We start with a potluck and fellowship and move into a time of devotion and Bible Study. Please contact Pastor Brad for more details. Our next gathering is February 2, 2023.

Slice-a-Pie Bible Study takes place on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Pioneer Cafe in Bowling Green, IN. We are currently discussing what it means to think, act, and be more like Jesus. Our next gathering is February 16, 2023

On Tuesdays at 11am, we are hosting a Mental Health Peer Support Group for those experiencing moments or seasons of depression and anxiety.

Our Youth Group meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at 12pm at Bowling Green UMC. Our next meeting is February 19th.

Please visit the Christian Care and Share website for resources for those struggling financially in Clay County (www.christiancareandshare.com). The Christian Care and Share Food Pantry is located at 405 E 14th Street, Clay City, IN 47841 and is open every Wednesday from 10am-12pm and Thursday from 5pm-7pm. People can come any day that the pantry is open and are limited to one visit per month.

Bowling Green UMC is located at 160 S Jefferson in Bowling Green, IN. You can reach the church by emailing bowlinggreen.inumc@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bowling-Green-United-Methodist-Church-194139637304607 or at www.1body1faith.org. Pastor Brad can be reached at 219-608-5301 or brad.hindsley@inumc.org.

_The Little Historic Church_

The Little Historic Church is located at 14695 N. Linden Street, Carbon, IN 47837. If you are interested in performing at the Little Historic Church contact Kate Hoag at 812-251-4532. Follow us on Facebook for more information, photos and up coming events.

_Peniel United Methodist Church_

Our Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m. and is accompanied by a traditional choir. Peniel UMC is located at 9525 N. Kennedy Crossing Road, Brazil, IN 47834. Our phone number is 812-442-8062. We are located one mile north of Northview High School. Find us on Facebook @penielumcbrazil.