Church briefs: June 27, 2009

June 26, 2009 07:40 pm

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Maple Avenue United Methodist
Pastor Monty Barker invites you to hear the sermon titled “His Wonder Working Power!” Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. This week’s sermon will take a deep look at scriptures 5:21-43. Join us as this is Pastor Monty Barker’s last Sunday at Maple Avenue UMC. The Adult Sunday School Fellowship is at 9:30 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School will meet during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Also at the 10:30 a.m. service, the Chancel Choir will sing and the children’s sermon will be given. We hope you will join us for an inspirational worship service this Sunday.
For more information visit us on the web at www.gbgm-umc.org
/maple_ave_umc or call us at (812) 232-7263.
Blessed Hope Baptist
Sunday, Blessed Hope Baptist Church is honored to have Missionary Bryan Johnson and his wife, Rebekah. Bro. Johnson is a missionary to Brazil, South America. They are home for a short time and will be joining us on this Sunday, during the 7 p.m. service, to give us a report and an update on their work in Brazil.
Blessed Hope Baptist Church is Route 1, Box 367 in Jasonville, on Indiana 59. Times of services are Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning preaching at 10:30a.m., Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to call our offices at (812) 665-3282.
Seelyville United Methodist
Seelyville United Methodist Church is a Christian community of Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors. We are located at U.S. 40 and 2nd Street in Seelyville, one block east of the stoplight.
Please join us for 9:30 Sunday morning worship. We will delve into the age old question - What is the meaning of life? A time of fellowship follows worship with Sunday School for all ages beginning at 10:45. Nursery care is provided beginning at 9:15.
June Share Food orders can be picked up this morning from 9-11.
For more information, visit www.seelyvilleumc.org, e-mail seelyvilleumc@verizon.net, or call (812) 877-1868.
Terre Haute St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Services Sunday in the historic church at 217 N. Seventh St. include summer Eucharists at 9 a.m. Afterward, join the camaraderie, coffee and conversation in the Great Hall.
Sunday morning church school has ended for the summer.
There is also a noon Thursday service in the chapel.
For more details, visit www.ststephensth.indydio.org or call (812) 232-5165 Tuesday through Friday.
Unity Presbyterian
Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Dr. is 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. In June and July Linda Peters, our pastor, will be preaching a sermon series on “Making Money Work for God and You” The sermon is: “Money and Power.” Based on the scriptures Psalm 29 and Ecclesiastes 5:10-20. Child care available. This week, our church will pray for the 14th and Chestnut and Brown County Fellowship, Nashville, IN., Rev. Scott Seay. The month of June we’ll be praying for Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Richmond, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Come explore our outdoor sanctuary behind the office building for a time of rest and quiet.
Join us for Potluck and Praise each Thursday at 6 p.m. Church office: (812) 299-2206.
Centenary United Methodist
The congregation of Centenary, located at 301 North Seventh Street in Terre Haute’s Arts Corridor and adjacent to Indiana State University, welcomes you to our beautiful 143 year old church. We invite you to worship with us in our “Prayer and Praise Time” at 9 a.m. Then at 9:30 a.m., hear Deb Moore Hardin, Associate Professor, St. Mary-of-the Woods College, preach and listen to Betty Dodson at the organ and Elizabeth Chappell, a senior and Drum Major for West Vigo High School, perform a flute solo, “Adante in C Major” (by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart).
Refreshments and fellowship time follow the worship service, from 10:30-10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes are offered for all age groups and nursery care is provided. At 10:45 a.m., in the Friendship Class, Brian Royer will teach and lead discussion on “God Calls People to Jubilee” (Leviticus 28: 8-21, 23-24). The Pastor’s Class continues their study of “The Crusades: The History of Holy Wars and the Church’s Dark Hour.” In Summer Sunday School, from 10:45-11:30 a.m., children are invited to take a “pretend” bus trip and learn the direction God wants them to go in their lives (lessons, crafts, and games are included in the bus trip).
The Church’s Seventh Street entrance is handicapped accessible, child care is provided, and ample parking is located behind the church. Also, please consider joining our “Prayer and Meditation Time” on Thursdays, 11 a.m. until noon. If you have interest in participating in the Evening Circle at Centenary with United Methodist Women, bring a dish to share for the evening meal, join other women in Christian fellowship, and exchange ideas in a brief study time on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
If you have interest in Centenary’s special music events, including singing in the Chancel Choir, directed by Dr. Scott Buchanan; playing in the Handbell Choir; or participating in Sunday School, youth activities, or our very active women’s ministries, please call the Church Office, any day, at (812) 232-2319.
Berean Baptist
The Berean Baptist Bible Study Hour at 9:30 will feature Lauren Lopez teaching the Junior Class, Pelo and Heather Lopez teaching the Teen Class (Teen Class leaves church at 9:21 for McDonalds) and the Adult Class meeting in the auditorium.
At 10:30 Larry Lilly will preach a sermon titled, “Rediscovering An Old Remedy.” This sermon will feature the how and why of involving scripture in reviving courage. While talking with a friend who was facing surgery Larry says his friend remarked, “When things really get me down, I start using the Bible on myself.” Larry will share just how this older saint makes this near forgotten remedy work.
The Junior Singers, John and Lauren Lopez and Judy Marsh will present special music.
At 6 Larry will preach on the subject, “A Church With A Reputation.” This look into the inner workings of the church at Thessalonica will point out the very positive activities of this First Century church. The mind/heart set of the church is a grand pattern for today’s Christian.
Charlie Davis and Ron Fivecoat will present special music.
Berean Baptist Church is located at 6770 N. Clinton Street.
Emmanuel United Methodist
Join us this Sunday for Sunday School beginning at 9:30 a.m. with fellowship and prayer preceding at 9:15 a.m. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m.
We welcome you and your family! 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 July is July 12. The delivery date is July 25. Angel Food also offers Senior/Convenient Boxes for $28. They are 10 perfectly seasoned, nutritionally balanced, fully cooked meals, just heat and eat! For questions or placing an order, call the church office at (812) 535-4218 or you can get a menu at www.angelfoodministries.com. The church is at 6076 US Hwy 150, W Terre Haute. www.eumc.
homestead.com.
Christian Science
In 1866 Mary Baker Eddy discovered the principles and divine laws of spiritual healing as demonstrated by Christ Jesus. This revelation lead to the founding of a religion which she named Christian Science. Based on the spiritual truths in the Bible, it has been an effective system of healing for about 140 years. This Sunday’s sermon, entitled “Christian Science,” will explain why it is still effective since it is the Comforter promised by Jesus is here now for everyones benefit and enlightenment. All are welcome to this service to learn why Christian Science is the fulfillment of Biblical prophesy. The service begins at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School meets at the same time and teaches pupils how to use the truths from the Bible and “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures”, by Mary Baker Eddy, to bring health and harmony into their lives.
Wednesday service is at 7:30 p.m. and includes hymns and readings from the Bible and “Science and Health.” After the sermon, the congregation may express gratitude for healings and tell how they were accomplished through the use of prayer alone.
The Christian Science Reading Room is open to the public on Wed., Thurs., and Fri. from 11 am to 1 p.m. In this loving area you may study the Bible and Christian Science literature or spend time in quiet prayer.
The services and the Reading Room are in the Church locate at 329 So. 6th St.
You can also learn more about Christian Science by visiting the following web sites: www.christianscienceindiana.org, www.firstchurchofchristscientist.org, www.spirituality.com, www.tmcyouth.com, www.mybiblelesson.com, or connecting with any of the other listed links.
For information call (812) 466-2014.
First Congregational
The church at 630 Ohio St. invites everyone to worship with us this Sunday as we celebrate Youth Sunday during the 10:30 service. The entire worship service will be conducted by our Youth Group. We will be enjoying special prayers and music and the message will be brought by Tara Hensle.
We have two morning services, the 8:30 meditative service and the 10:30 traditional service. The Youth Group meets at 10 a.m. in the Upper Room at First Church. Children’s Sunday School is at 10:45, after the Children’s Sermon.
Members are encouraged to attend the called Congregational Meeting on July 12 after the 10:30 service. The membership will be voting on the recommendation of the Pulpit Committee to issue a call to Rev. Dawn Carlson to serve as minister of the church, beginning January 1.
Members and guests are encouraged to support “With One Can We Can Make a Difference,” our ongoing food drive, bringing non-perishable canned and boxed foods to support the area food banks. The Missions Ministry is also collecting empty prescription bottles, old prescription eye glasses and unused cell phones.
First Congregational Church is a member of the National and Midwest Associations of Congregational Christian Churches, founded on the principles of “Faith, Freedom & Fellowship.” Join us in worship at Terre Haute’s longest-worshipping congregation, celebrating 175 years of worship and service. There’s a place here for you.
You can find us on the web at www.firstchurchth.org or call (812) 232-8880.
Memorial United Methodist
Every Sunday at 8 a.m. 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.
8:45: We invite you to join us for our traditional service. This week is United Methodist Men’s Sunday. The men will do the entire service. The speaker will be Hal Johnston. His sermon will be‚ James, Brother of Jesus.
9:45 a.m.: Fellowship and coffee/refreshments time.
10:00 a.m.: Sunday school begins for all ages. Children’s lesson this week is Timothy Helps Paul‚ Acts 16: 1-5
11 a.m.: Please join us for “PRAYZ!, our second Sunday service. This is a family friendly atmosphere. Experience worship and praise God through music, drama, prayer and videos as well as scripture and preaching. Come and experience God in new and exciting ways at Memorial’s Casual Worship service.
Central Christian Church — Disciples of Christ
Our worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. A “Children’s Moment” will be led by the Rev. Rebecca. Communion is served every Sunday, and all believers are invited to partake. Nursery care is provided during worship and Sunday School.
Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Rebecca is leading our adult Cornerstone Class in a series “Living The Questions.” This series will include video presentations, handouts, and discussions. Children’s Sunday School classes have finished for the school year. They will resume with the new school year. An exciting Vacation Bible School for the children will be held July 12-16. This year we will travel to the bayou where fearless kids shine God’s light. Please join us at 4950 E. Wabash Ave. The church office or our minister, Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, can be reached at (812) 877-9959. Our church web site is www.cccthdisciples.org.
“God calls Central Christian Church to be a welcoming and open faith community where Christian love, action, and discipleship unite.”
(Vision Statement of Central Christian Church, D.O.C., Terre Haute, IN.) Central Christian Church is an Open and Affirming Congregation.
First Baptist
A Traditional service is at 9 a.m. and an informal service is at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Ron Riggs will be serving as interim pastor during the next three months while our senior pastor is on sabbatical leave. His sermon topic for this Sunday will be “Reaching All the Bases” with scripture text from Hebrews 10. Special music will be presented at both services by vocal soloist Jim Tucker and violin soloist Nathan Dugger. Children’s Church is held during the first service for grades k-3 and a children’s story is included at both services. Sunday School, with classes for all ages, is at 10:15 a.m. There are no evening programs during June and July. First Baptist Church is an American Baptist congregation located at 4701 E. Poplar Drive. Pastors are Bernie Jackson and Steve Newman. Further information is available at the Web site www.thfbc.org.
St. George’s Episcopal
Sunday will be the annual St. George’s summer picnic at the North Cabin on St. Mary-of-the-Woods campus. The Rev. Chuck Ellestad of Frankfort, Ky., will be celebrant for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, which begins at 10 a.m. in the cabin. The Ann B. Hayes Memorial Scholarships will be presented to Kristen Hammonds and Keaton O’Laughlin during the service.
The picnic will begin after the service. There will be no Christian Education this Sunday nor will there be any services at the church. Picnic goers are asked to bring a dish to share, utensils, drink and a chair or blanket to sit on. After the picnic those who wish may participate in games or just sit and enjoy the fellowship.

Ellestad retired in 2006 as rector of the Church of the Ascension in Frankfort after serving more than 16 years there. Even though retired from the Church of the Ascension, Ellestad continues to be active in the ministry, serving as priest-in-charge of St. Joseph’s mission, a nursing home ministry in Lawrenceburg, Ky. He also is employed by Hospice of the Bluegrass as a stipendiary chaplain from the Frankfort office. In addition, Ellestad serves as priest “pro tempore” (when he’s not at St. George’s) of St. Hubert’s Episcopal Church in Clark County, Ky., diocese of Lexington.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, “the friendly little church on the hill,” is located 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.
Northside Community United Methodist
Sunday School is at 9 a.m. and Celebration of Worship is at 10 a.m.
Pastor Frank will be out of town for the next four Sundays, but Mark Wehr, a local lay speaker out of Mt. Pleasant UMC will be at Northside Community UMC this week. On July 5 Northside Community will have The Crystal Valley Quartet performing. Then on July 12 Gary Flora, a local lay speaker from Mt. Pleasant UMC will be bringing the message. Pastor Frank’s Sunday Sermons are also available online every Tuesday. Our mission at Northside Community is a Mission of Compassion and Hope as we intentionally “Reach the lost, Renew the Church and Reveal the Love of Christ” with compassion, hope and community. If you are looking for a warm, friendly environment; a safe place for your kids, passionate worship, and radical hospitality, Northside Community UMC is the church family for you. We are located on the corners of Maple and Fruitridge Avenues. We look forward to seeing you Sunday!
Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 10 a.m. Come join us as we take a walk through the Minor Prophets.This study is open to anyone in the community.
Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Group – If you are an adult child (male or female) of an alcoholic parent or parents we invite you to join Pastor Frank and others to discuss the characteristics and behaviors of adult children affected by alcoholism. Pastor Frank meets on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Northside Community UMC and is working through The Twelve Steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics. Northside Community UMC is located on the corner of Fruitridge and Maple Aves. There may be times when the meeting is cancelled or moved, so please call the church office if you are interested or for more information at (812) 232-2478.
Wednesday Evening Life Group will not meet during the summer.
We have several activities and small groups taking place. For the calendar of events and or the Mosaic Newsletter please go to our web site www.northsidecommunityumc.org.
We would like to thank Michelle Earley for coordinating our 2009 VBS and to all those who participated and helped out during our Vacation Bible School this past week. Special thanks to the Stepping Stones Daycare and their kitchen staff for helping us with the lunch. We would like to thank the parents for allowing us the privilege of ministering to your children, and to the kids for helping all of us have a fun time. Fun was definitely had by all involved. Our prayer is that all the kids will take what they have learned in fun, and apply it to their spiritual development.
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Terre Haute
Sunday: 9:15 a.m.: “Changing Religious Populations, Demographics, Statistics and Patterns” will be the topic of the Rationalist Free Thinkers Discussion Group which meets in the church library.
Also at 9:15 a.m.: The Wisdom Circle meets in the educational wing. Sacred space is created for sharing and inviting the spirit of joy and discovery into our lives. Rotating leadership provides a surprise topic each week.
10:30 a.m.: “Making Unitarian Universalism Sticky” – Will and Leslie Barratt Service Associate, Leslie Barratt
Will and Leslie Barratt are long time members of the congregation. They have both served on the board of trustees and both are active on committees. They both teach at ISU.
The church is at 1875 Fruitridge; www.terrehauteuu.org; (812) 232-1193.
United Methodist Temple
Join us: Traditional Worship begins at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m., Contemporary Worship at 11 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Chambers will be preaching from the books of 1 Acts 16:6-10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Titled “Making the Most of Life”
This week Jill Kuckewich will present the children’s message.
Kids Own Worship is a worship program for children age 4 through 3rd grade. Children will be dismissed from the Sanctuary following 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 the14th and Chestnut Community Center. All donations may be dropped off in the Narthex in the barrels.
If you need a ride to church please call the church office Monday – Friday 8:30 – 2:30 (812) 299-1898 extension No. 10 and leave a message.
Join our youth fellowship on Sunday evenings at 5:30 for youth in Middle –High School. We have many activities schedule for this time. For more information see the church web site: www.terrehauteumtemple.org, e-mail: thumt@verizon.net or call (812) 299-1898.