~ Church News - October 13, 2023~

Brazil First United Methodist Church

October 15th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost &

Laity Sunday

Sunday School: 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Ms. Reanda Kirchner

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14 and Matthew 22:1-14

Message: “The Long Haul: Stiff-Necked People”

Pastor Kerry Clear: 812-443-2231

Address: 201 N. Meridian Street, Brazil, IN 47834

Weekly Dinner (free will offering): Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Staunton United Methodist Church

October 15th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost &

Laity Sunday

Staunton UMC will join Brazil First UMC this Sunday at the Brazil UMC location: 201 N. Meridian Street, Brazil, IN 47834.

The Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Kerry Clear: 812-443-2231

Prairie City United Methodist Church

October 15th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost &

Laity Sunday

Worship Service: 9:00 a.m.

Speaker: Mr. Brian Boyce

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14 & Psalm 23

Message: “In Defense of God’s Mercy”

Prayer Requests: contact Mr. Dick Boyce at 812-236-4119

Address: State Road 42 & N. County Road 25 West, Brazil, IN 47834

Daily Readings:

Monday, October 16, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 97; Exodus 32:15-35; Jude 17-25

Complementary: Psalm 34; Exodus 19:7-20; Jude 17-25

Tuesday, October 17, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 97; Exodus 33:1-6; Philippians 3:13-4:1

Complementary: Psalm 34; Amos 9:5-15; Philippians 3:13-4:1

Wednesday, October 18, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 97; 2 Kings 17:7-20; John 6:25-35

Complementary: Psalm 34; Song of Solomon 7:10-8:4; John 6:25-35

Thursday, October 19, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 33:7-11; 3 John 9-12

Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Judges 17:1-6; 3 John 9-12

Friday, October 20, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 31:1-11; 1 Peter 5:1-5

Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Peter 5:1-5

Saturday, October 21, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 99; Exodus 39:32-43; Matthew 14:1-12

Complementary: Psalm 96:1-9; Isaiah 14:3-11; Matthew 14:1-12

Epworth United Methodist Church

October 15th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost and

Laity Sunday

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Sarah King

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Message: “The Long Haul: Housekeeping”

Pastor Kerry Clear: 812-443-2231

Address: 1414 E. National Avenue, Brazil, IN 47834

A.A. Meetings: Monday 7:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday mornings 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Please note, Tuesdays are women’s meetings but everyone is welcome to attend.)

Peniel United Methodist Church

October 15th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost

and Laity Sunday

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Mr. Dean Swearingen

Scripture: John 15:1-17 & Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon: “Victorious Living”

Pastor Kerry Clear: 812-443-2231

Address: 9525 N. Kennedy Crossing Road, Brazil, IN 47834

First Baptist Church

Join us on October 15 at 10:30 a.m. for Sunday Morning Worship. The Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden will present his sermon entitled “The Final Authority” based on the text 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. You may come to the in-person service or connect via Facebook or YouTube or listen to the broadcast in the church parking lot on 88.9 FM. Assistive listening devices are also available for use in the sanctuary.

The Women’s Bible Study that normally meets on Friday mornings will take a break on October 13 and 20 and resume at 9 a.m. on October 27.

Operation Christmas Child is in full swing now through November 12. This program provides a shoebox full of hygiene items, school supplies, fun things, and the gospel message to children around the world who might otherwise receive no gift at Christmas. Consider how you want to participate. You can pack your own shoebox, buy items in bulk and let the Youth pack it, or just donate to the cause. See Rachel Collins for more information.

Mark your calendars for October 20 at 6 p.m. for Family Fun Night. The fire pit will be lit. Come enjoy fellowship around the campfire in addition to good food and games.

A Missions Dinner will be held immediately after Sunday Morning Worship on October 29. The committee will provide beans, chili, and cornbread. You are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the education wing.

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 Choir Practice is held at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary; dinner is served at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall; and at 7 p.m. separate Bible studies are held for Youth and Adults. On Thursday a Men’s Prayer Breakfast is held at Sunrise & Dine at 9 a.m. On Friday a Women’s Bible Study is held at the church 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.