Church News for Sunday, Feb 12, 2023

Peniel United Methodist Church

You are invited to join us at Peniel United Methodist Church on February 12th, the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Sunday School classes begin at 9:45 a.m. and include classes for both children and adults.

Our Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m. and is accompanied by a traditional choir. The scripture reading this week is Sirach 15:15-17. We welcome the return of Rev. Steven King. His sermon title is “Paper, Scissors, Rock”. Won’t you join us? Everyone is welcome!

We continue to collect staples and non-food items (laundry detergent, dish soap, personal grooming aids and paper products) for our local Food Pantry on Pinckley Street. Donations may be dropped off before the service on Sunday or will be collected during the Worship Service at the Offertory. Many thanks and God bless you for helping our local families in need.

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. Come, join us at Peniel and ‘Catch the Spirit!’

The Little Historic Church

Many thanks to the James Family Singers for a wonderful evening last Friday. It’s been a few years since they have performed at The Little Historic Church and it was great having them back! They enrich our hearts and souls with Gospel songs like Walk This Road To Glory to Me And God. Young Amos and seasoned pianist, Myrna James Heffner, played Me And God together. Their performance was so tender and loving. We look forward to the James Family’s next concert at the Little Historic Church!

The program for March 2023 will be announced in next week’s Brazil Times. The Little Historic Church is located at 14695 N. Linden Street, Carbon, IN 47837. For more information, contact Dean Swearingen at 812-239-9169. 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.

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 “The Climb”. Worship is available in-person and will also be broadcasted LIVE on Facebook. Sunday School starts around 10am. All are welcome!!

Ash Wednesday Worship on February 22nd at 7pm at Clay City First United Church of Christ located at 6414 S 300 E, Clay City, IN 47841

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 March 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 March 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 “The Climb”. 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.

Ash Wednesday Worship on February 22nd at 5:30pm.

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 March 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 March 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 March 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

First Baptist Church

On Friday, February 10 at 9 a.m. a new Women’s Bible Study/Prayer Group will begin. See Rachel Collins for more information.

Please join us for Sunday Morning Worship on February 12 at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden will speak on “The Unnecessary Half” based on the text Luke 17:11-19. 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.

The Wednesday night schedule will change on February 15. Choir practice will kick the evening off at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 6. Separate Bible Studies will follow at 7 for Youth and Adults.

The next Family Fun Night will be on Friday, February 17 at 6 p.m. Bring a snack, a game, and a friend.

Interested in teaching a children’s Sunday School class or being a substitute. See Mary Collins or Cherri Shepard.

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 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 Restaurant 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.