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Church briefs: July 26, 2008

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal

Services Sunday in the historic church at 217 N. Seventh St. includes Eucharists at 8 and 10 a.m. The children’s nursery opens at 9:45. Children’s Sunday school is out for the summer.

After both services, there will be coffee and conversation in the great hall.

For more details, visit www.st-stephens-th.org or call (812) 232-5165 Tuesday through Friday.

All should note that the summer picnic has been rescheduled for Aug. 24 in Fowler Park.

Faith Outreach Family

The “Faith Lab Children’s Ministry Team” of the church presents “Power Lab Vacation Bible School” in August.

Classes are 6:15-8:30 p.m. Aug. 6-8 with registration from 5:45-6:15; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9.

Games, food, prizes and fun for preschool, ages 4 and 5; and elementary, first through fifth grades.

Parents are invited to the Aug. 9 grand finale.

To register in advance, call (812) 232-4454. For more details, visit www.fofchurch.org or Pastor Guinn Shingleton at the church at 3001 Wallace Ave.

The church also offers Angel Food Ministries. Once a month, anyone can purchase boxes of fresh meats, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, and staple items at the extremely low price of $30. There are no applications to fill out, no qualifications to meet, and no limit on quantity purchased.

The last chance to place an order is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 11. Payment in full is required at the time you place your order. No phone orders accepted. Food distribution day is Aug. 23. Any food left unclaimed will be donated to others. On pickup day, bring an empty box to exchange for each regular box ordered.

Orders may be placed at the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday; also open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 8. Cash, money orders, checks or food stamp cards only. For more details, call (812) 232-4454.

St. George’s Episcopal

Sunday’s Christian Education topic will be “The Seven Little Letters from the Bible: The Letters from James and Jude,” led by the Rev. Michael Stichweh from Indianapolis. Adult Christian Education is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. in Taylor Hall. Sunday’s Letters from the Bible theme will carry through three visits from Stichweh.

Stichweh also will be celebrant for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, which begins at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.

The church is at 1337 N. Smith Place (on Ferguson Hill) in West Terre Haute. For more details, visit www.stgeorgeswth.indydio.org or contact Kelly Hammonds, bishop’s warden, at kellyjo829@yahoo.com or (217) 826-5439.

Stichweh, who served most of his ministry as a parish priest and headmaster in New York City, retired to downtown Indianapolis in 2005 after “semi-retirement” in Florida.

Stichweh moved to Winter Park, Fla., in 1995 and became part-time priest-in-charge at St. Matthias Church in Clermont, Fla. The church increased in size and a larger building was needed, as was a full-time priest. Stichweh then fully retired and moved to downtown Indianapolis.

Coffee hour with food and fellowship follows the service.

Berean Baptist

The 9:30 a.m. Bible study time on Sunday features Lauren Lopez teaching the lesson for the junior class in the church, the teen class leaving the church at 9:20 for their class in Burger King, and the Rev. Dick Triestram teaching the adult class in the church. Triestram’s lesson will be a further exposition of the book of Proverbs.

At 10:30 the Rev. Larry Lilly will speak on “The Biggest False God.” He will name this false god and tell why this false god is the one mentioned most in the Scripture and also is mentioned by lesser false gods. Lilly will show the antidote to the traps and torment of this raging false god and how a knowledge of the one true God, by faith in Christ, will help all who want freedom from the false god to break the chains of torture and walk tall along the path of life. Just in case you are wondering, Satan is not the biggest false god.

Dick and Judy Triestram will present a special illustrated lesson for the Integrated Family Worship Time. The Sounds of Victory and Charlie Davis will present special music. John Lopez will lead the congregational singing.

The 6 p.m. service will feature a special sermon by Wes Gates. His sermon of comfort for these trying times is titled “Saints In God’s Hands.” Gates has traveled extensively preaching and teaching the Word of God. Having pastored several churches and conducted revival meetings in many states he is a capable preacher and a compassionate man of God.

Heather Lopez will provide special music.

The church is at 6770 N. Clinton St.

Unity Presbyterian

Worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the church at 1207 E. Springhill Drive. Unity will host a member of Presbytery to preach in the pulpit and receive into membership two new members. Also, the congregation will welcome back pastor Linda Peters, who has been on vacation for two weeks. Pastor Peters will serve as liturgist for the guest preacher. Special music by Tanya Letfullina will be “Prelude in C major” by J.S. Bach on the piano. Every Thursday, the church offers Praise and Potluck: Praise at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30.

For more details, visit www.unityth.com or call the church office at (812) 299-2206.

Central Christian-Disciples of Christ

Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. in the church at 4950 E. Wabash Ave. and includes a “children’s moment” with the Rev. Rebecca Zelensky. Children (and adults) of all ages may participate. Communion is served every Sunday. The church will gather and dedicate a special offering for Heartbeats of Faith, a campaign to help cover medical costs and insurance for Disciples of Christ pastors and their families. Worship will be followed by a fellowship time with drinks and doughnuts.

Sunday school will begin at 11 am. Rev. 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.

The church office or Rev. Zelensky can be reached at (812) 877-9959. The church Web site is www.cccthdisciples.org.

First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Terre Haute

“Are We Making Much Progress in America in Overcoming Our Racism and Male Chauvinism?” will be the topic of the Rationalist Free Thinking Discussion Group at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the church at 1875 Fruitridge Ave.

The Wisdom Circle will meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the educational wing.

The Rev. Amy Kindred will speak on “Little Red Riding Hood and the Reusable Bag” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

If Little Red Riding Hood were depicted in a modern day illustration, we might be peering at a picture of a young girl in a red hoodie, or hooded sweatshirt, skipping across a parking lot swinging a plastic bag filled with a package of bread and a commercially produced jar of jam. It would likely be very different than the basket of goods covered with a checkered napkin as represented in books of old. In view of current concerns for the environment, perhaps the old ways are indeed the best. Bring your favorite reusable bag or basket and join us for a parade of fashionable environmentally-sustaining shopping accessories.

After the service there will be a congregational meeting. All are invited to attend but only members will be allowed to vote.

For details, visit www.terrehauteuu.org or call (812) 232-1193.

Farmers Chapel Community

The church will have a revival from Aug. 3-10.

Services on Sunday begin at 10 a.m., with Sunday school, followed by worship services at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services are at 6 p.m. Weekdays, the program will begin at 7 p.m. with no services on Aug. 9.

Aug. 3

11 a.m. — The Rev. Jim Evans from Community Christian Counseling of the Wabash Valley. Music program by Tom and Carla Eversole.

6 p.m. — The Rev. Rick Swan from Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. Music program by The Crystal Valley Quartet.

Aug. 4

7 p.m. — The Rev. Ray Leach from New Covenant Fellowship. Music program by Joyful Noise.

Aug. 5

7 p.m. — The Rev. Butch Leek from The Kings Harvest Foursquare Church. Music program by The Kings Harvest Foursquare Church.

Aug. 6

7 p.m. — The Rev. Fred Harrison from Oregon Baptist Church. Music program by Heartcry.

Aug. 7

7 p.m. — The Rev. Tom Simmons from Salt of the Earth Worship Centre. Music program by Cross Tabernacle Choir.

Aug. 8 — Youth Night

7 p.m. — The folks from the House of Hope of Brazil. Music program by Epitome. There will be refreshments after the service.

Aug. 10

10 a.m. — music program by Homegrown Talent

11 a.m. — The Revs. Harold Throckmartin, Terry Whitlock and Tom Norris.

There will be a carry-in dinner after the service on Aug. 10. The church will provide the meat and beverages. Bring a covered dish to share.

Music program by Destined to Praise will follow the dinner.

For more information or directions to the church call (812) 898-1227.

Emmanuel United Methodist

Sunday school begins at 9:15 and worship at 10:30. The Rev. Karen Bray will preach on “People with a Mission.”

Emmanuel is a host site for Angel Food Ministries; the deadline for ordering a unit in August is Aug. 10. The delivery date is Aug. 23. For questions or placing an order, call the church office.

First Baptist

A traditional worship service is at 9 a.m. and an informal service is at 11:15. Dr. Marc Kirchoff will speak on “Are We Relevant?” with Scripture text from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Special music will be presented by guest musicians Kevin and Michelle McCrae. A children’s story is included at both the traditional and informal services and children’s church for kindergarten through third grade is provided during the 9 a.m. service. Sunday school begins at 10:15 a.m. and preschool Sunday school and child care is available throughout the morning. There are no Sunday evening programs planned for remainder of July.

On Wednesday, the church will host a concert by “Heart of Praise,” the worship and praise team from the Culpeper Baptist Church in Culpeper, Va. This group is on its annual mission tour and the concert is free. An ice cream fellowship will follow the service.

The church is at 4701 E. Poplar Drive and more details are available at www.thfbc.org.

Maple Avenue United Methodist

Worship services will begin at 8:30and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Monty Barker will speak on “Have You Understood All This?”, based on scripture from Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. Favorite hymns as well as contemporary praise choruses will be sung. At the 10:30 a.m. service the children’s sermon will be given and special music will be provided. The adult Sunday school fellowship begins at 9:30 a.m. and the children’s Sunday school will meet during the 10:30 service. Nursery care also is provided in the nursery during the 10:30 service. After the worship service, during the Vacation Bible School closing ceremony the kids will perform several songs learned throughout the week. Finger foods will be served as well.

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

Memorial United Methodist

Partners in Prayer meet at 8:00 a.m. Sunday in the chapel with the pastors to pray for their work with the church and for their personal and professional needs.

Traditional service begins at 8:45 a.m. and the casual service at 11 in the church at 2701 Poplar St.

Scripture this week will be Matthew 13:44-53 and Romans 8:31-39. The Rev. Scott Johnson’s sermon will be “The Kingdom of Heaven is Like … .” Life is full of treasurers and odd prizes that represent accomplishments. People dedicate their lives, their work, their hopes, their dreams and all their effort to attain one of these prizes. Surprisingly, Jesus teaches that the greatest treasure or prize of life looks at different accomplishments, commitments and desire. In these will the Kingdom of God be found. Fellowship and coffee time are from 9:45 to 10 a.m.

Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The children’s lesson this week will be “The Seven Helpers,” from Acts 6: 1-7. Casual worshop service begins at 11.

United Methodist Temple

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

The UMT Mission/Outreach Committee will host a Flood Relief Catfish Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 2. The menu will include one catfish sandwich, green or baked beans, cole slaw, apple sauce and a drink. Cost: adults, $7; children, $3. Tickets are available by calling the church at (812) 299-1898.

The Rev. Phil Edwards will preach on “Believer Behavior,” from James 2:14-26.

This week Merry Methodist from “Sowers of the Word” puppet ministries will present the children’s message.

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

Child care will be provided in the nursery for both worship services and Sunday school.

Food is begin collected to assist the families of the14th and Chestnut Community Center. All donations many be dropped off in the barrels in the Narthex.

For a ride to church call the church office from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and leave a message on extension 10.

For more details, visit www.terrehauteumtemple.org or call (812) 299-1898.

Trinity Lutheran

The church at 2620 Ohio Blvd. worships with a summer single service at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. John’s message will be “Seek FIRST His Kingdom …” A Penny Power Project offering will be received to feed hungry children in the world. On Aug. 10, our new pastoral candidate will preach and a congregational meeting is scheduled.

First Congregational

The Rev. Donald C. Mullen, senior minister at the church, will preach Sunday on “The Vision Continues,” a sermon to talk about the history of congregationalism and the impact and future of First Congregational Church in Terre Haute. The history of this community and the history of First Congregational Church are inextricably linked as both have grown and shared so many good and challenging times. As the church spends Saturday with their Share the Dream/Craft the Vision workshop, they will chart the course for the 2009 175th Year Celebration and the next 25+ years.

The church is at 630 Ohio St. Services are 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Visit www.FirstChurchTH.org for more details.

Central Presbyterian

The church at 125 N. Seventh St. will gather Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Davis’ sermon, “Investment Prospectus,” will be based on Matthew 13:31-33,44-52, parables of Jesus about the kingdom of God. While the overall structure of worship will remain traditional, the hymns and other music this week will have a “folksy” theme. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30. A time of light refreshment and conversation follows the worship service, downstairs in the fellowship hall. Nursery care is provided. For more details, visit www.thcpc.org or call the church office at (812) 232-5049.

Northside Community UMC

Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. Sunday with Celebration of Worship at 10 in the church at Maple and Fruitridge avenues.

Special guest will be Pastor Frank, JR Mason and Robert Rost back from their mission trip to the Crow Creek Reservation in Fr. Thompson, S.D.. We look forward to hearing about the trip and the difference Christ made on the Reservation and in their lives within this short time. Starting in August, Pastor Frank will begin a five-week sermon series based upon the book, “Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations” by Bishop Robert Schnase.

Tuesday Bible study begins at 10 a.m. with focus on the Gospel of Matthew.

An Evening Small Group has started up once again on at 7 on Wednesdays. This session studies Philip Yancey’s book, “What’s So Amazing About Grace.” To participate call the office at (812) 232-2478. For more details about the study, call the church and select extension 11. Child care is provided.

There is a chapel service for Stepping Stones Child Development Center every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The H.E.A.T.T. (Highly Energized Anointed Teens & Tweens) Youth Group has taken the summer off and looks forward to starting back up on Aug. 24 with a cookout and pool party. Starting in September it will once again meet the first, second and third Sundays of each month at 4:30 p.m. The first Sunday it meets in the church for a group lesson with snacks. The group visits the Light House Mission on the second Sunday of each month to serve the residents dinner. On the third Sunday, something fun as a group is planned. Call (812) 232-2478 for more details.

        

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