Published: May 09, 2008 09:07 pm            

Religion briefs: May 10, 2008

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St. George Orthodox

The church is hosting a style show on Wednesday in St. George Social Center at 1900 S. Fourth St. The event will feature fashions from Macy’s Department Store and several local personalities as models.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with light hors d’oeuvres provided.

Tickets are $12 each or a reserved table of eight for $90.

Call (812) 232-5244 for more details.

Maple Avenue United Methodist

Share in the joy of Mother’s Day on Sunday in the church. All women will be celebrated during worship at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Monty Barker will speak on “Receive the Holy Spirit” with Scriptures John 7:37-39 and Acts 2:1-21.

At the 10:30 service, the children’s sermon will be given and the chancel choir will sing an anthem. The adult Sunday school fellowship is at 9:30 and the children’s Sunday school will meet during the 10:30 service. Nursery care is provided during the 10:30 service.

The youth group will meet from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday with youth leaders Rich and Melissa Nail. The group is made up of middle- and high-school students and is geared toward mission work while having a great time. They meet for weekly devotionals and fellowship in the gym.

For more details on programs, visit www.gbgm-umc.org/maple_ave_umc/ or call (812) 232-7263.

Centenary United Methodist

The church is at 301 N. Seventh St. Traditional worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. The youth will lead the service for Mothers’ Day and the chancel choir will sing under Scott Buchanan’s direction. Nursery care is provided. Ample parking is available behind the church and the Seventh Street entrance is handicapped accessible. On May 18, a scrapbooking session will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall. For details, call (812) 232-2319.

Blessed Hope Baptist

On Sunday morning, a special anniversary and homecoming service will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the church. Visitors, as well as old friends, are invited. After the morning celebration, we plan to smash two vehicles, partake in some refreshments, and fellowship with friends.

The church is on Indiana 59 South in Jasonville. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:30, Sunday evening worship at 7, and Wednesday evening service at 7.

For more details, call the church office at (812) 665-3282.

Berean Baptist

The 9:30 a.m. Sunday teaching hour features Lauren Lopez communicating the Bible lesson to the junior class, the teen class meeting at McDonald’s on Lafayette Road and Dick Triestram teaching the adult class from the book of Proverbs with this week’s lesson from Proverbs 2:10 through 3:10 titled, “The Moral Safeguard of Wisdom.” The insightful proverbs in this week’s lesson will help in practical matters such as the value of searching for knowledge, learning discretion in choosing associates, how to get along with God and man, and the necessity of acknowledging the Lord first in all of life.

The 10:30 worship hour features a message by the Rev. Larry Lilly titled, “A Mother Who Prevailed.” This sermon will tell the biblical story of a mother who fell into deep sin, yet who through faith rose above the disgraceful episode and was used by God to save the nation from anarchy. This message is one of hope in God and one that people who have failed can find new hope in the Lord.

Dick and Judy Triestram will have a special session for the children during Integrated Family Worship time and Dawn and Brittan Buchanan will present special music. Each mother will be acknowledged and other special recognition will be given to mothers present.

The evening worship hour will be in the homes of members.

The church is at 6770 N. Clinton St.

Unity Presbyterian

Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Drive begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday as Unity celebrates Mother’s Day and Pentecost. Adult Sunday school taught by Dr. Roland Kohr will begin at 9:30. The Rev. Linda Peters will give the sermon, “Called Together!”, from the Scriptures Psalm 139:13-15 and I Corinthians 12:1-13. Using the Lifekeys book, “Discover Who You Are,” this is the final week of a sermon series on God’s Call to Ministry. Sunday school for children follows the children’s moment during worship. Child care is available. Choir Cantata, The Sunday Exaltation Choir Kit by Stan Pethel, and youth service will be May 18.

Every Thursday evening is Praise and Potluck night. Praise begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. under the leadership of Amie Ellison, director, and Andrea Marlow, organist.

An outdoor sanctuary is available for quiet reflection at any time. For details, visit www.unityth.com or call (812) 299-2206.

Central Christian

Disciples of Christ

On Sunday, the church will celebrate both Mother’s Day and Pentecost. In honor of Pentecost, members will gather and dedicate the Pentecost special offering, which financially supports new church starts of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indiana and across the nation and Canada. The church also will celebrate the gifts from its Capital Campaign “Stepping Out in Faith.” Worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes a children’s moment by the Rev. Rebecca Zelensky. Children (and adults) of all ages are invited to participate.

Everyone is invited to the church at 4950 E. Wabash Ave. Worship will be followed by a fellowship time with drinks and doughnuts.

Sunday school will begin at 11. Zelensky will lead one of the adult classes in a discussion from the book, “Longing for Enough in a Culture of More.” Nursery care is provided during worship and Sunday school.

At 7 p.m. Friday, Central Christian will host “The 5th Annual Evening of Music and Chocolate.” It is an evening of sweet elegance and sublime musical entertainment featuring Priscilla Hammons, vocals; Ashley Hardin-Hammons, vocals; Karen Sagraves, piano; and Jason Sloan, flute/oboe. They will provide musical programs ranging from songs of faith to Broadway ballads. Before and after each musical program, people can sample a variety of desserts. While the emphasis is on chocolate, there will be non-chocolate and sugar-free desserts. Admission includes drinks and one full-size dessert serving. Proceeds benefit the music ministry of Central Christian Church and United Campus Ministry. Admission is $10. Several local businesses have generously donated desserts for the event. For more details or

advance sale tickets, visit

www.cccthdisciples.org or call Doug and Carol Sloan at (812) 877-4214.

The church office or Rev. Rebecca Zelensky can be reached at (812) 877-9959.

Eighth Avenue Baptist

A “Spring Bash” is scheduled next weekend in the church at 2128 Eighth Ave.

Services are 6:30 p.m. Friday and May 17 and 9 a.m. May 18.

Theme of the revival will be “Walking with Jesus.” Keynote speaker is Jim Walter, area resource minister for ABC of Indiana/Kentucky.

First Unitarian

Universalist

9:15 a.m. Sunday – Where are the Rove and Bush Evangelical Rightists Now? will be the topic of the Rationalist Free Thinking Discussion Group, which includes members of the congregation as well as members of the community. The group discusses current socio-political events and trends.

10:30 a.m. Sunday — “Spaghetti, Meatballs and Religious Ritual” — the Rev. Amy Kindred. Why is ritual so important in the practice of faith? If there were no religion would we still hunger for ritual? What is the difference between a religious ritual and a secular ritual? Join us as we reflect on what constitutes the meaningful moment. We’ll also make a little time to honor mothers and to bestow a blessing on baby Sophie, daughter of Richard House and Traci Kyle.

6:30 p.m. Monday – A Dinner Honoring our Newest Members – The board of trustees and membership committee invite everyone to share in an evening of fun, food and fellowship with the 11 new members of our congregation. Ham and turkey will be provided by the membership committee and others are asked to bring their favorite foods to complete the menu. New members need only bring themselves.

The Web site is www.terrehauteuu.org., telephone (812) 232-1193.

United Methodist Temple

Traditional worship begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 10, and contemporary worship at 11.

Join us for our new “Spring into Summer Festival” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 31. We will have live entertainment, Classic Car Show, puppet shows for the children, food booths, catfish dinner, ice cream, games for all ages, pie-baking contest, Country Store, and more.

Pastor Alan Rumble will preach from the book of Acts 2:1-21 titled “Put Yourself Where the Wind is Blowing.” This week, Rumble will present the children’s message.

Kids Own Worship is a worship program for children age 4 through third grade. Children will be dismissed from the sanctuary after the children’s message to attend Kids Own Worship.

For your convenience, child care will be provided in the nursery for both worship services and Sunday school.

We are collecting food to assist the families of the 14th and Chestnut Community Center. All donations may be dropped off in the Narthex in the barrels.

If you need a ride to church, call the church office Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and leave a message at extension No. 10.

For more information, visit www.terrehauteumtemple.org or e-mail thumt@verizon.net or call (812) 299-1898

St. Stephen’s

Episcopal

Services Sunday in the church at 217 N. Seventh St. include the Eucharist at 8 and 10 a.m. The children’s nursery opens at 9:45. Children’s Sunday school starts at 9.

After both services, join the camaraderie, coffee and conversation in the Great Hall.

For more details, visit

www.st-stephens-th.org or call the office at (812) 232-5165 Tuesday through Friday.

Central Presbyterian

The church at 125 N. Seventh St. will gather Sunday for traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Davis’ sermon, “Filled with the Holy Spirit,” will be based on Acts 2:1-21, which relates how the Holy Spirit, as promised by Jesus, came upon the disciples at the feast of Pentecost. During worship, we will receive the annual Pentecost offering, which supports ministries with children at risk, youth and young adults. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m., including (in the church library) a class offered by Davis for persons interested in learning more about the church, about Presbyterians, and about how to become a member of the church. During the fellowship time that follows the worship service on Sunday, we will celebrate Pentecost as the birthday of the Christian church. Everyone is encouraged to wear red, the liturgical color of Pentecost. Nursery care is provided. At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, our Celebrating Life group will meet at the church for fellowship and a program: this month our member, Sung Choi (and his friends), will demonstrate native Korean musical instruments. On May 17, mothers and daughters of the church will enjoy a tea at Sycamore Farms. For more details, call the church office (812) 232-5049 or visit online at www.thcpc.org.

Memorial United Methodist

The church is at 2701 Poplar St.

8 a.m. Sunday — Partners in Prayer meet in the chapel with the pastor to pray for his work with the church and for his personal and professional needs.

8:45 — Traditional service begins. “The Cross and the Flame” will be the title of the Rev. Scott Johnson’s sermon. It has been said that the symbol of the United Methodist Church, the cross and the flame, is one of the most recognized church symbols around the world. But, what does the symbol mean? Who created it? What does it mean for the future? These are a few of the questions we will explore on this Pentecost Sunday.

9:45 to 10 a.m. — fellowship and coffee time.

10 a.m. — Sunday school for all ages. Children’s lesson is “The Pentecost,” Acts 2: 1-41

11 a.m. — Casual worship service

From 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, there will be a Jonah fish fry at the church to benefit missions projects of the church. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Price includes all-you-can-eat fish, two sides, bread & beverage. Dessert will be available for a free-will offering. Carry-out is available and parking is in the Oak Street lot behind the church.

First Congregational

In celebration of both Mother’s Day and Pentecost Sunday, the Rev. Dawn Carlson will preach on “Fueling the Fires of the Soul.” Services are at 8:30 a.m. Sunday (meditative service) and 10:30 (traditional worship). The Rev. Donald C. Mullen will share the message for children’s worship. All are welcome to join in worship and fellowship. As Pentecost Sunday celebrates the beginnings of the Christian church, First Congregational is planning its 175th Anniversary Celebration in 2009, celebrating the beginnings of Terre Haute’s oldest continuously worshiping congregation.

Emmanuel United Methodist

The church is at 6076 U.S. 150, West Terre Haute.

Join us for Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30. Pastor Karen Bray will continue with her sermon series “The Apostle's Creed” with this week’s sermon “The Forgiveness of Sins.”

This Sunday, Lowell and Claudia Wertz from “Joy in the Harvest” will speak during Sunday school and worship times. There will be a light breakfast before Sunday school and a carry-in dinner after worship.

Emmanuel is a host site for Angel Food ministries, where you can place an order for a “unit” of food, usually $65 worth, for only $30. The deadline for ordering a unit in June is June 8. Delivery date is June 21. For questions or placing an order, call the church office at (812) 535-4218, eum1@verizon.net.

Holy Transfiguration

Evangelical Orthodox

“For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” (Matthew 18:20)

Are you intense and serious about prayer?

We have moved our Intercessory Prayer Service to Sunday afternoons at 1. Bring your prayer requests.

Our building is at 2501 S. Center St.

First Baptist

Pentecost Sunday will be observed with one joint worship service at 10 a.m. The combined sanctuary choir and First Baptist Senior Singers will present the musical “The Church’s One Foundation,” arranged by Lloyd Larson. This musical is described as a celebration of the unity of God’s church and is a reminder that the bedrock of our faith and the cornerstone of the church is Jesus Christ. It is appropriate that this musical is being presented on Pentecost Sunday, which is celebrated as the birthday of the New Testament Church as recorded in Acts 2:1-21. The combined choir will consist of about 50 voices directed by the Rev. Steve Newman, associate pastor for music/worship. The accompanists will be Susan Sneddon and Susan Pittman with narration provided by Beth Allen and T.J. Sneddon. The service will include a Mother’s Day tribute and a children’s story. After the children’s story, children in grades K-3 are dismissed for children’s church. Pre-school Sunday school and child care is available throughout the morning. Sunday school, with classes for all ages, will be held this week only at the special time of 9 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening service or programs as we encourage family gatherings in celebration of Mother's Day.

The church is at 4701 E Poplar Drive. More information is available at the Web site www.thfbc.org.

Faith Baptist

The church at 2505 College Ave. will welcome summer intern John Market for a second summer in working in the church’s youth and music ministry. Market will begin this summer’s ministry with the church on May 18. A music major at Pensacola Christian College (Florida), Market will have just finished his junior year at the liberal arts Christian college. He plays several instruments as well as being a vocalist.

The focus of his ministry will be assisting in the instrumental and vocal music program of the church and working with the youth in the church and neighborhood. A native of Indiana, Market’s home is in Montezuma. A welcoming reception is planned after the 6 p.m. service on May 18. Service times at Faith Baptist are 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. which includes a Sunday school and a Junior Church program, at 6 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

For information regarding the church or Market’s ministry, pastor Jim Gibson may be reached at (812) 299-9639.

needs to be editedNorthside Community United Methodist

Traditional Worship at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.

Celebration of Worship at 10:00 a.m.

This Sunday is Miracle Sunday. As we celebrate both Mother’s Day and the Gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, we also come expecting God to provide a Miracle in our church. Pastor Frank finished his Sermon Series on Miracles as he looks at the Apostle Peter’s Sermon and the miracle that occurred as a multitude came to be saved as recorded in Acts 2:14-28; 40-41.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study @ 10:00 a.m. We continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew. This study is open to anyone in the community.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study: Pastor Frank leads a small group study on Max Lucado’s book “He Chose the Nails.” We will be studying Chapter 13, (I Can Turn Your Tragedy into Triumph), this week. If you are interested in participating, we invite you to show up and participate in our discussion. Childcare is provided.

Every Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m. there is a Chapel Service for Stepping Stones Child Development Center, however, it is open to the public.

The H.E.A.T.T. (Highly Energized Anointed Teen & Tweens) Youth Group meets the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. The first Sunday we meet at the church for a group lesson with snacks. We got to the Light House Mission on the second Sunday of each month to serve the residents dinner. On the third Sunday we do something fun as a group. This month, on May 18th, we are going to Vigo Bowl to bowl some games. We invite other area churches to join us, as well as teens and tweens in our community who are not a part of a youth group. We begin @ 4:30 p.m. and usually end @ 6:30 p.m. Our next meeting will be May 18th and we will meet at Vigo Bowl.

Scrapbook Ministry – On the 3rd Saturday of each month a group of scrapbookers gather at the church for an evening of fun, food, and scrapping. This event is open to anyone who scrapbooks or anyone who is looking to begin scrapbooking. For more information call Amy at the church office at 232-2478 (8:00 a.m. – Noon on MWF).

        

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