~ Church News for Sunday, March 5, 2023 ~

_Clay City First UMC_

We continue our journey through Lent this Sunday and we would like to invite you to join us for Worship this Sunday at 9 a.m. You are welcome and we hope you will come as you are!! Pastor Brad will preach from the Gospel of John as he continues with his sermon series on “Seeking: Questions with Jesus” with a sermon titled “How Will You Believe?”. 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 9 a.m 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 p.m. 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 May 4, 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 March 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_

This Sunday we will continue our journey through Lent and 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 John as he continues with his sermon series on “Seeking: Questions with Jesus” with a sermon titled “How Will You Believe?”. 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 April 7, 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 May 4, 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 March 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.

_Peniel United Methodist Church_

Lord, it is by your light that we come to You. Guide us in our journey to the land where justice dwells with mercy and love is law’s demand.

You are invited to join us at Peniel United Methodist Church on March 5th, the Second Sunday of Lent. Our Sunday School classes begin at 9:45 a.m. and include classes for both children and adults.

The Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m. and is accompanied by a traditional choir. It is our pleasure to welcome Lay Speaker, Dick Boyce this week. The scripture readings are Luke 17:22-37 and

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. Dick’s Message is entitled, “Signs of the Time: Rapture Ready.” Will 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!’

_First Baptist Church_

A group will meet at the church on Saturday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. and travel to the CANDLES Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute. The plan is to have lunch and shop at some antique stores before heading home.

Please join us for Sunday Morning Worship on March 5 at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden will speak on “We Can’t, But God Can” based on the texts Genesis 17:1-7, 15-17a and Mark 8:31-38. 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.

Upcoming Events:

March 4 – Trip to CANDLES Holocaust Museum, 9:30 a.m.

March 8 – Business Meeting, 7 p.m.

March17 – Family Fun Night, 6 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 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.

_Staunton United Methodist Church_

“Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love…” - Joel 2:13

You are invited to Staunton United Methodist Church March 5th, the Second Sunday of Lent. Our Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Heidi Clear presiding. The scripture readings this week are Luke 17:22-37 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. Pastor Heidi’s Message is entitled, “Signs of the Time: Rapture Ready.” The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated and shared. Will you join us? All are welcome!

Our Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, March 29th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Staunton UMC is located at 206 W. Franklin Street, Staunton, IN 47881. For more information contact Pastor Kerry Clear at (574) 361-6011.

_Epworth United Methodist Church_

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with Him? – Psalm 42:2

We invite you to join us this Sunday, March 5th, as we observe the Second Sunday of Lent. At Epworth United Methodist Church, our Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. and will be lead by Lay Speaker, Sarah King. The scripture readings are Luke 17:22-37 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. The Message is entitled, “Signs of the Time: Rapture Ready.” All are welcome to attend. We look forward to meeting you!

Epworth UMC is located at 1414 E. National Avenue, Brazil, IN 47834. For additional information contact Sarah King at (520) 510-9436.

_The Little Historic Church_

It is our pleasure to announce that Graybeard – The Band will be performing on Friday, March 17th at 7:00 p.m. at the Little Historic Church. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us. Wear green, bring a shamrock or two or even bring a Leprechaun with you! Just remember to mark your calendar and join us for a great night of music magic with one of the most popular bands in the area. Invite your family and friends, everyone is welcome. (Please note: Wearing green is optional, shamrocks are not required and Leprechauns appear magically on their own).

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.