June 20, 2008 10:05 pm
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Bible Baptist
The people of the church will honor all military personnel on Sunday during the morning service. This will be day of patriotic music, a Marine Color Guard and a patriotic message by Dr. John Goetsch from Lancaster, Calif.
Each military person active, non-active and retired will receive a special gift in recognition of their faithful service to our country. They also encouraged to wear their military uniform to the service.
Service times begins at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday school and 10:30 for the main service. A well-staffed nursery will be provided for the services. The address of the church is 2500 Margaret Ave.. (812) 238-2541, www.thbbc.org.
The pubic is invited to this special service as the Bible Baptist Church honors our brave men and women for their faithful service.
Mount Pilgrim
Missionary Baptist
The church at 1935 Tippecanoe St. and its pastor the Rev. Charles Irvin will celebrate Men’s Day at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Johnny White of Second Baptist Church in Brazil will be the speaker. The public is invited.
Second Missionary Baptist
The church at 1400 Oak St. will have Vacation Bible School, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The theme is “God’s Big Backyard,” in which kids have a blast serving Jesus. There will be classes available for preschool through adult. Preschool students must be accompanied by an adult.
A light meal will be served each evening before classes start.
Our ending program will be 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a repast and craft display in the lower level of the church. All are welcome to attend.
Transportation is available. Call the church at (812) 232-2898.
St. Mark United Church of Christ
St. Mark UCC is hosting a family fun Luau-themed program, “giving back to our community” from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be activities for kids all ages including music, crafts, outdoor games, and a giving back bible lesson. Representatives from local charities will present information to educate adults/teens on their charity and how to become more involved. Dinner will be served for a donation to the charity of your choice.
Maple Avenue UMC
Today, the church welcomes all our neighbors to a huge block Party at 12th and Maple Avenue. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entertainment will be John Henderson's band “P.S. 33” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. John’s sister and brother-in-law will sing from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Maple Avenue’s own duo “The Nail Brothers” will debut at 2. Clown “Sheriff Woody” will entertain the crowd throughout the day. Informative and fun activities for all ages are planned, including a special table promoting church activities, fish ponds, face painting, monster volleyball, lollipop tree, tissue paper flower making, checkers, chess, bingo, ball toss, and darts. The menu for the day will consist of grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks, and watermelon. Mark your calendars and join the fun.
Worship services are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Monty Barker invites you to hear a message titled “Do you Really Think you Have Secrets?” based on Scripture Matthew 10:24-39. Favorite hymns as well as contemporary praise choruses will be sung. At the 10:30 service, the children’s sermon will be given and special music will be provided. Adult Sunday school fellowship is at 9:30 a.m. and the children’s Sunday school will meet during the 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided during the 10:30 service in our beautiful nursery.
For more information on the church and its programs, visit www.gbgm-umc.org/maple_ave_umc/ or call (812) 232-7263.
Berean Baptist
The 9:30 Bible Study Hour features Lauren Lopez teaching the junior class, the teen class leaving the church at 9:20 to meet at McDonald’s to study a lesson series prepared by Dr. John Thompson. Pastor Dick Triestram will continue his insightful series “Wisdom From Proverbs.”
At 10:30, pastor Larry Lilly will speak on the subject, “Healing for a Sick Heart.” This sermon is designed to help those who are so hurt on the inside that they can honestly say they are “heartsick.” Sickness of heart leads to depression, loss of courage, loss of will to go on, and numerous other maladies. Lilly will clearly state the symptoms, causes and cure for this life-threatening problem as he points to the Bible for answers.
Dick and Judy Triestram will present special gospel illustrations for Integrated Family Worship time. The Sounds of Victory, Judy Marsh and Mary Lou Bibb will present special music. Bibb will use a beautiful antique violin provided by Jim Shaw for her special.
At 6 p.m., Lilly will continue his series “Gleanings From Daniel” with this week’s sermon titled “Daniels New Touch.” Lilly will point that although Daniel was in his 80s and prevented from going back to rebuild Jerusalem, he was still able to be used by the Lord. Because of this touch by an angel, Daniel learned more about prayer than he had ever dreamed and he also learned more about himself than he had learned in 80-plus years. God is never finished teaching the willing heart.
The Lopez Family will present special music.
The church is at 6770 N. Clinton St.
Central Christian
Disciples of Christ
On the sixth Sunday after Pentecost, our worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and include a children’s moment led by the Rev. Rebecca Zelensky. Children (and adults) of all ages are invited to participate. Everyone is invited to join us Sunday at 4950 E. Wabash Ave. Worship will be followed by a fellowship time with drinks and doughnuts.
Immediately after the worship service, our congregational meeting will convene. We will elect those who are being called to various ministry positions for the 2008-09 ministry year that begins July 1.
Sunday school will begin at 11 a.m. Zelensky will lead one of our 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. Our Vacation Bible School program this year is ”Power Lab.” VBS is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Power Lab will help us teach our children that Jesus has great power. Our outreach mission project for VBS will be to send Gospel Outreach soccer balls to children in Liberia through the L.A.C.E.S. project, supported by local soccer coaches. All children are welcome to attend VBS at no cost. Registration at the door will start at 5:15 p.m. Sunday.
The church office or our minister can be reached at (812) 877-9959. Our church Web site is www.cccthdisciples.org.
Unity Presbyterian
Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Drive is 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. On Sunday, pastor Linda Peters’ sermon is “God Sees, God Hears.” There is nowhere God is not, as an ancient psalmist learned, “If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there” (Ps. 139:8, NRSV).
Child care is available.
Every Thursday evening we invite you to our Praise and Potluck: Praise at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30.
The church office number is (812) 299-2206, our Web site: www.unityth.com.
Neighbors are welcome to use our parking lot during this time of flooding. If you or someone you know needs food, call the Salvation Army or the church office.
First Unitarian
Universalist
Congregation of Terre Haute
Visit www.terrehauteuu.org or call (812) 232-1193.
9:15 a.m. Sunday — What are the Relationships Between Poverty, Food and Fuel?“ 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.
9:15 a.m. Sunday — The Wisdom Circle will meet in the educational wing.
10:30 a.m. Sunday — Who is my Neighbor? Modern Samaritans Giving Aid to Cuba, by the Rev. Thomas E. Smith. The focus of his sermon will be his perspective on why Pastors for Peace challenges an unjust law that asks us to hate our neighbor. Smith will talk about the trade embargo that the United States imposed on Cuba 40 years ago.
Smith is a Baptist minister who serves as the pastor of the Monumental Church in Pittsburgh. In addition to his duties at the church, he is executive director of the House of David and serves on the boards of several charitable organizations in Pittsburgh. He also serves as president of the board of the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization/Pastors for Peace.
2 p.m. — Pastors for Peace Caravan members will speak about the trade embargo and the hardships it causes for the Cuban people. There will be a film, “The Little Yellow School Bus” about the work of Pastors for Peace.
6 p.m. — A potluck dinner at the church with the Pastors for Peace.
The Rock Church
of the Wabash Valley
The church is at 8930 E. U.S. 40, Seelyville, 47878. Pastors are Hollis and Sherry Whitaker.
At 6 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Phil Amandola and the Praise Team from the Life Church of Bloomington will minister. Bring your friends for a great service with a time of fellowship afterward. Call the church at (812) 877-2247 or (812) 241-2919 for more information.
St. George’s Episcopal
Sunday’s Christian Education topic will be “Common Themes in Today’s Lectionary Readings,” led by the Rev. Mike Oshry from Crawfordsville. The Revised Common Lectionary readings are Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; and Romans 6:1b-11.
Adult Christian Education is 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. in Taylor Hall.
Oshry also will be celebrant for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, which begins at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, “the friendly little church on the hill,” is at 1337 N. Smith Place (on Ferguson Hill), West Terre Haute. For more information, contact Kelly Hammonds, bishop’s warden, (217) 826-5439; kellyjo829@yahoo.com or go to www.stgeorgeswth.indydio.org.
Oshry, a chaplain for St. Vincent’s Hospital oncology unit in Indianapolis, was ordained a deacon on June 18, 2005, and ordained a priest on May 28, 2006. In 1998, he began to discern God’s call and on Sept. 11, 2001, left for seminary at Seabury Western in Evanston, Ill. He later attended the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, where he earned a master’s of divinity degree. Coffee hour with food and fellowship follows the service. All are welcome to attend all services.
Smith Park United Methodist
The church, on Ferguson Hill at 1512 N. Smith Place, invites you to worship services at 9 a.m. Sunday, with Pastor Ed Gladish. The sermon is “Whom Shall we Fear?” based on Matthew 10:24-39. Traditional hymns and praise choruses will create a joyful worship experience. Smith Park “the church that cares” encourages you to participate with them in the community yard sale today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (812) 234-0961.
South Side Church of the Nazarene
The church, at 1901 S. Fourth St., will have a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, with Brian Hanson.
It will be a wonderful time of great piano music and humor, lots of audience participation, and a gentle reminder of how much God loves us.
Hanson’s piano concerts are a unique blend of hand-picked traditional favorites from the old-time hymns and gospel songs, the best of contemporary praise and worship, and his own original compositions. Through the vehicles of beautiful piano music, audience participation and a great sense, he does his best to create an atmosphere in which God is exalted and glorified.
All are welcome.
Central Presbyterian
The church at 125 N. Seventh St. will gather Sunday for traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Davis’ sermon, “I Will Make a Nation of him Also,” will be based on Genesis 21:8-21, which recounts how Hagar and Ishmael were sent away by Abraham but saved by God. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. A time of light refreshment and conversation follows immediately after the worship service, downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Nursery care is provided. For more details, call the church office (812) 232-5049 or visit www.thcpc.org.
Memorial United Methodist
The church is at 2701 Poplar St.
At 8 a.m. Sunday, Partners in Prayer meet in the chapel with the pastors to pray for their work with the church and for their personal and professional needs.
At 8:45 a.m., the traditional service begins. The Rev. Scott Johnson’s sermon will be “Three Good Questions.” At the beginning of Romans 6, Paul asks three questions, which were rhetorical but on the lips of believers. Those questions are still questions that we must wrestle with today if we are to let Christ shine in our lives.
At 10 a.m., A “Welcome to Memorial” reception will be staged during the usual Sunday school hour to greet and welcome the Rev. Jill Howard. We will get to know a little about her and she will get to know a little about us as well.
Saint’s Home Church of God in Christ
The church will have its annual Women’s Day Program on Sunday. Our theme this year is “Til we Come.” The service will begin at 11:30 and a re-pass will be in the church annex immediately afterward. There will be no admission charge, however a free-will offering will be taken. The members of Saint’s Home invite the public to come and join us.
The church is at 2210 N. 13th St. For more information, call the church at (812) 232-3283.
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to learn about Jesus this summer? Come and join us for a “Rainforest Adventure.” You will learn songs and make crafts. You will play games and hear stories. But most importantly, you will learn about Jesus.
This will all take place 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the church. For more information or to register, call (812) 232-3283.
First Congregational
This Sunday, the church at 630 Ohio St. welcomes John Robson, library director at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, to the pulpit during the 10:30 service for a special message, “The Self-Invited Guest.” His text will come from Luke 19:1-10.
As with many tasks that face any congregation, the history of First Congregational Church is filled with responses to encounters with those we don’t expect. From these events, First Congregational Church founded the Plymouth Sunday School which became Plymouth Congregational Church and the Light House Mission. As we celebrate our 175th Anniversary next year, we will learn more about First Congregational’s response to needs identified throughout the community.
The Monday Night book group will start a new discussion while reading “Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering.” Join us, on July 7, as we read together this novella that poses the question: What would you discuss over dinner with Jesus? For more information, check our Web site at www.FirstChurchTH.org.
Emmanuel United Methodist
Join us this Sunday for "Church in the Shelter" when we will have worship outside under the pavilion. Worship time remains the same, 10:30 a.m. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair and a covered dish as we will have a carry-in dinner after the service.
On Monday, we will begin Beach Party Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a friend and we will Surf the Scriptures, have crafts songs and treats. We will have the science lab again that was a big hit last year. If you are between the ages of 3 and eighth grade, we would love to have you join us in the party.
Emmanuel will be the volunteers on Tuesday at the Helping Hands Clothing Store in West Terre Haute. The store has been especially busy since the flooding. They greatly appreciate the extra donations. For questions about donating, call the store at (812) 533-1888. Our church address is 6076 U.S. 150, West Terre Haute, IN 47885, (812) 535-4218.
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.
Pastor Alan Rumble will preach from the book of Matthew 11:40-42 titled “Literally.”
This week, Merry Methodist will present the children’s message.
Kids Own Worship is a worship program for children ages 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 for both worship services and Sunday school in the nursery.
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 through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and leave a message at extension 10.
For more information, see the church Web site: www.terrehauteumtemple.org, e-mail thumt@verizon.net or call (812) 299-1898.
First Baptist
A traditional worship service is at 9 a.m. and an informal service at 11:15 a.m. This Sunday, the Rev. Bernie Jackson will continue a summer sermon series on “The Lord's Prayer.” The topic for this week is "Thy Kingdom Come" with Scripture text from Matthew 6:9-15. The combined Sanctuary Choir & First Baptist Senior Singers will present the anthem at the first service and soloist Pamela White will provide music at both services. A children’s story is included at both the traditional and informal services and children’s church, for grades K-3, is during the 9 a.m. service. Sunday school, with classes for all ages, is at 10:15 a.m. and pre-school Sunday school and child care is available throughout the morning. The church picnic is at 6 p.m. Sunday in Deming Park.
The church is at 4701 E. Poplar Drive and more information regarding our services and ministries is available at www.thfbc.org.
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