~ Church News - AUGUST 12, 2023~

THE LITTLE HISTORIC CHURCH

Finally! It’s time for our program tonight, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. We are featuring Rob Piatt and his ministry of music. Rob hails from our local area but travels far to spread The Word. He writes much of his own music and lyrics, and he does it so very well! Bring your family, bring your friends and be ready to listen to a man that can bring the message close to your heart and close to home.

On Thursday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. there will be a Fundraiser at Bee Ridge Church, 3010 W. County Road 1000 North, Brazil, IN 47834. There will be three bands performing; The Ron Bridgewater Trio, P150, and The James Family Singers. We’ll also serve dinner (free will offering). The proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit The Little Historic Church. Come enjoy a bite to eat and listen to these great performers! For more information contact Kate Hoag at 812-251-4532.

The Little Historic Church is located at 14695 N. Linden St., 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.

BRAZIL FIRST UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

Jesus, convict me of the things that I do that are out of line with your peace and empower me to let go. – Pastor Kerry Clear

We welcome you to Brazil First UMC this Sunday, August 13th, the Eleventh week after Pentecost. Our Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Kerry Clear presiding. This week’s scripture reading is Galatians 5:13-26. Pastor Kerry’s Message is entitled,” Growing Fruits: The Low Hanging Fruits of the Flesh.” Please join us in worship, everyone is welcome!

Something’s Cooking! Every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. our church has dinner. It is a free will offering, some may be able to pay, others may not be able to. The important thing is that you come and eat! No questions asked. Please join us for delicious food and great conversation.

Brazil First UMC is located at 201 N. Meridian Street, Brazil, IN 47834. Our phone number is 812-443-2231.

STAUNTON UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

Jesus, please soften my heart to love people as you love them. Help me to realize that I am no better than anyone that I help. Help me serve from a place of delight in you and delight in the beautiful people made in your image. - Pastor Kerry Clear

We invite everyone to join us in worship August 13th, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Our Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kerry Clear presiding. The scripture reading will be from Galatians 5:13-26 and Pastor Kerry’s Message is entitled, “Growing Fruits: The Low Hanging Fruits of the Flesh.” We welcome you!

Staunton UMC’s Food Pantry is open to everyone and is held the last Wednesday of every month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. This month the Food Pantry will be open on Wednesday, August 30th. Staunton UMC is located at 206 W. Franklin Street, Staunton, IN 47881. For additional information contact Pastor Kerry Clear at 812-443-2231.

PRAIRIE CITY UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

Heavenly Father, be merciful unto me and grant me a right and willing Spirit that I might open my eyes and see the many blessings that you are pouring out upon your people; and hear their witness and rejoice with them in your deliverance and willingness to provide us with our Daily Bread! – Dick Boyce

We welcome each of you to Prairie City UMC August 13th, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. At 9:00 a.m. our Worship Service begins with Pastor Heidi Clear presiding. The scripture will be from Galatians 5:13-26 and Pastor Heidi’s Message is entitled, “Growing Fruits: The Low Hanging Fruits of the Flesh”.

We hope that you will join us!

Call Mr. Dick Boyce for prayer requests at 812-236-4119 and the person(s) will be added to the Prairie City UMC Prayer Chain.

The daily readings this week are:

Monday, August 14, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 28; Genesis 37:29-36; 2 Peter 2:4-10

Complementary: Psalm 18:1-19; Genesis 7:11-8:5; 2 Peter 2:4-10

Tuesday, August 15, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 28; Genesis 39:1-23; Romans 9:14-29

Complementary: Psalm 18:1-19; Genesis 19:1-29; Romans 9:14-29

Wednesday, August 16, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 28; Genesis 40:1-23; Matthew 8:23-27

Complementary: Psalm 18:1-19; Job 36:24-33; 37:14-24; Matthew 8:23-27

Thursday, August 17, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 133; Genesis 41:14-36; Revelation 15:1-4

Complementary: Psalm 67; Isaiah 45:20-25; Revelation 15:1-4

Friday, August 18, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 133; Genesis 41:37-57; Acts 14:19-28

Complementary: Psalm 67; Isaiah 63:15-19; Acts 14:19-28

Saturday, August 19, 2023:

Semi-continuous: Psalm 133; Genesis 42:1-28; Matthew 14:34-36

Complementary: Psalm 67; Isaiah 56:1-5; Matthew 14:34-36

Prairie City UMC is located at State Road 42 & N. County Road 25 West, Brazil, IN 47834.

PENIEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Father, we do not always understand every verse in the Word that has been given to us. Give us enlightenment as you would have us to understand. Give us trust to look at you in all things, especially in those things that we do not understand, with our limited capacity. – Sarah King

You are invited to join us this Sunday, August 13th, the Eleventh week after Pentecost. Our Sunday School at Peniel UMC begins at 9:45 a.m. and offers classes for both children and adults. The Worship Service, which begins at 10:30 a.m., is accompanied by a traditional choir. We welcome guest speaker, Sarah King whose Message is entitled “Fruits of the Spirit”. The scripture reading is from Galatians 5:20-22. We’d love to see you. Everyone is welcome!

Peniel UMC is located at 9525 N. Kennedy Crossing Road, Brazil, IN 47834. Follow us on Facebook @penielumcbrazil. For more information, contact Pastor Kerry Clear at 812-443-2231. Join us at Peniel and ‘Catch the Spirit!’

EPWORTH UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

Lord, give me a spirit of joy, light, and love. Let me be a lamp and a path for those struggling in darkness. No matter what, let me be a witness to Good News. – Rev. Steven King

We invite you to join us at Epworth UMC on August 13th, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Our Worship Service is at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Heidi Clear presiding. The scripture reading comes from Galatians 5:13-26. Pastor Heidi’s Message is entitled, “Growing Fruits: The Low Hanging Fruits of the Flesh.” We look forward to seeing you! For additional information contact Pastor Kerry Clear at 812-443-2231.

A.A. Meetings are available at Epworth every Monday evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (this is a women’s meeting but everyone is welcome), and Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Epworth UMC is located at 1414 E. National Avenue, Brazil, IN 47834.

BENWOOD MT. LEBANON CHURCH

James 1:1-8 consider it pure joy when’re you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance (some translations use patience). These are so we may be mature and complete. We can ask God for wisdom and He will give it generously to all who believe and not doubt. Trials and tests are those things that try to draw us away from the guidance of the Holy Spirit and being who Christ wants us to be. We don’t have to like them, and generally don’t. God wants us to know He is with us through them and they bring long term benefits to those who pass the tests. We are blessed with maturity and understanding, but also it may be for others to be blessed and matured by seeing how we handle the trials we are in. God knows who we are, but He wants us to really know who we are and not just who we think we are. Patience doesn’t come naturally. It’s gained through these tests and trials. Books can teach many things but real life experiences, god and bad, teach us more. We gain wisdom on how to use the knowledge we have. When trials come we can choose to be bitter or to be better, we can choose to follow the Spirit within us or our fleshly desire. Maturity comes when we choose rightly.

Will you join us…

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

Join us on August 13 at 10:30 a.m. for Sunday Morning Worship. The Rev. Dr. Quentin Madden will present his sermon titled “The Wise and the Foolish” based on the text Matthew 7:21-29. 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 Choir will take a break from practicing through September 6. Choir practice will resume at 5 p.m. on September 13. That would be a great time to join the choir if you like to make a joyful noise to the Lord.

Upcoming Events:

August 18 Family Fun Night at 6 p.m.

September 13 Business Meeting at 7 p.m.

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 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.