Published: August 14, 2008 08:37 pm            

Church briefs: Aug. 16, 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. Sunday school is out for the summer but fall signup is coming soon.

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

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

A reminder, the summer picnic has been rescheduled for Aug. 24 at Fowler Park in Shelter B.

Unity Presbyterian

Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Dr. is 10:30 a.m. All are welcome! Pastor Linda Peters sermon, “Words Do Have Power.” Jesus says words come from the heart and if the speaker’s intentions are evil what they say pollutes them. Jesus’ words healed! Special Music will be a Korean song and dance of “How Great Thou Art” and “I Love Jesus.” Organist is Andrea Marlow.

Every Thursday evening we invite you to our Praise and Potluck: Praise at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Church office (812) 299-2206, our Web site: www.unityth.com

If you or someone you know needs food please call the Salvation Army or the church office.

St. George’s Episcopal

Sunday’s (Aug. 17) Christian Education topic will be “The Seven Little Letters from the Bible” 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.

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.

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. All are welcome to attend all services.

Berean Baptist

The 9:30 Bible Study Hour features Lauren Lopez teaching the Junior Class with a series of captivating lessons based on the Bible. Lauren is an outstanding teacher and is loved by her students. The Teen Class leaves the church at 9:20 bound for Burger King where they are engaged in challenging teaching, questions and answers from God’s word as it relates to their everyday life. The Adult Bible Class meets in the auditorium of the church, though there is a move afoot to relocate this class to Arby’s in order to make room for another class. The adults are willing to sacrifice for this to happen.

The 10:30 worship service features a sermon by Pastor Larry Lilly titled, “America’s Deadliest Disease: Affluenza.” This biblical message will identify the disease and also the cure that is by and large rejected. The disease which was given an official name by Judith Warner in her New York Times column “Camp Codependence” dealing at length with the symptoms of this rampaging sickness that according to her, and I might add the Bible, is pervasive and no one is immune. This modern disease is far more devastating than the Influenza Epidemic of 1919 and kills far more people. Larry will share the biblical antidote and just how you can apply this cure.

Charlie Davis and Betty Sontag will present special music.

At 6 Pastor Lilly will preach on the subject, “Getting A Hair Cut In The Devil’s Barbershop.” Yes, this sermon is about Samson and Delilah and the lessons we can learn to keep from falling into the tender traps the Devil sets out along the path of our life. There were several seldom mentioned factors in Samson’s background that pretty much demanded the mess he made of a gifted life. Larry will point these out and how to overcome these and other background factors in your life.

Ron Fivecoat and the Quartet will present special music.

The church is at 6770 N. Clinton St., Terre Haute, IN

Marshall Federated

The church, 105 N. Main, Marshall, Ind., along with the Parke County Cowboy Church Band invites everyone to Cowboy Church on Sunday at 6 p.m. Besides the Cowboy Band playing, special guests will be Heaven’s Jubilee, from Terre Haute. There is no admission charge, however a love offering will be received. Please enter through the west doors of the building. For information, please call (765) 597-2209 or (765) 597-2497.

Memorial United Methodist

The church is located at 2701 Poplar Street in Terre Haute.

Sunday 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 a.m. — The traditional service begins. We would like to welcome you to join us for a service of Dedication and Prayer.

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

10 a.m. — Sunday School for all ages. Children’s lesson will be: “Ask, Search, Knock”. The Scripture will be: Matthew 7: 7-11.

11 a.m. — Casual worship service. If you missed the first service, please join us for this one.

Central Christian Disciples of Christ

Our worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and include a “Children’s Moment” led by Rev. Rebecca. Children (and adults) of all ages are invited to participate. Communion is served every Sunday, and all believers are invited to partake. Please join us Sunday at 4950 E. Wabash Ave. Worship will be followed by a fellowship time with drinks and donuts.

Sunday School will begin at 11am. Rev. Rebecca 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.

The General Board of the church will meet today at noon to discuss business and programs for the church.

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

Maple Avenue United Methodist

Worship services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Rev. Monty Barker invites you to hear this week’s sermon titled “God’s Gift Is Free” with Scripture lessons Genesis 45:1-15 & Matthew 15:21-28. 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 is at 9:30 a.m. and the Children’s Sunday School will meet during the 10:30 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided during the 10:30 a.m. service in our beautiful nursery. We hope you will join us for an inspirational worship service this Sunday!

“Jesus Christ Superstar” Dinner Theatre Tickets are on sale now! Maple Avenue United Methodist Church will be performing the production “Jesus Christ Superstar” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The Dinner Theatre production dates Sept. 5 and 6 with doors opening at 6 p.m., dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. and the show will follow dinner. A matinee (performance only) is Sept. 7 at 2:30 p.m. This outstanding cast made up of community members and church members are under the direction of Dan Rodriguez, Josh Hoffman, and Cozette Miller. Jared Hancock will be playing the role of Jesus, Doug Short will be playing the role of Judas, and Ashley Wolfe will be playing the role of Mary. Join this outstanding cast in this amazing production! For tickets, simply call Maple Avenue United Methodist Church at (812) 232-7263.

For more information on Maple Avenue United Methodist Church and its programs, please visit us on the Web site at www.gbgm-umc.org/maple_ave_umc/ or call us at (812) 232-7263.

First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Terre Haute

Sunday at 9:15 a.m. — Separation of Religion & Politics a la Stephanie Salter (Not Just Church & State) 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.

At 9:15 a.m. — The Wisdom Circle will meet in the educational wing.

At 10:30 a.m. — “Is the Rainbow Still Enough?: Diversity in American Literature” – Richard House. Richard House is a member of our congregation. He is Associate Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He is husband to Traci, and father to Sophia, and occasional quiz show contestant.

On the Web at www.terrehauteuu.org, or call (812) 232-1193

Blessed Hope Baptist

The church is on Route 1 in Jasonville. For details, call (812) 665-3282.

Family, Friends, and Neighbors of Blessed Hope Baptist Church! Blessed Hope is proud to announce the completion of our new school building! There will be a dedication service for the new building on Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. The Service will be conducted in the fellowship hall of the new building. Blessed Hope would like to invite you to come and check out the new school building and join us as we praise the Lord for what He has accomplished! Blessed Hope is located on State Road 59 South of Jasonville.

Emmanuel United Methodist

Sunday will be our Picnic Basket Auction beginning at 4:30 p.m. Come and bid on a basket and then stay for the Ice Cream Social beginning at 5:30.

Ladies Aid will meet on Wednesday at 10:30am. Come join the ladies for lunch, fellowship and devotion.

First Congregational

The church, 630 Ohio St., invites you to join us in worship services this Sunday. The 8:30 service is a meditative service and the 10:30 service is a traditional service. Choir practice is at 9:15. Children’s service is at 10:45 with Sunday school immediately following.

The Rev. Donald C. Mullen will be preaching on “Prayer — What Is It?” Through our individual prayer lives, each of us builds a relationship with God that is as unique and personal as each participant. Come and share Rev. Mullen’s thoughts on the distinct act of prayer.

First Congregational is planning the second workgroup of their “Share the Dream/Create the Vision” project, a community wide activity of strategic planning for the next generation of worship within our congregation. The preliminary report is available on our Web site. If you are interested in participating in the Sept. 6 follow-up workshop, please notify the church using the link on our Web site.

First Congregational Church, Terre Haute’s oldest continuously worshipping congregation, invites you to share in our dedication to faith, freedom and fellowship.

For more information, visit www.FirstChurchTH.org.

Smith Park United Methodist

The congregation along with Pastor Ed Gladish invite you to worship with them at 9 a.m. Sunday. The message will be based on Matthew 15:21-28, where Jesus met a woman of great faith from Canaan. Traditional hymns and praise choruses will create a joyful worship experience. The “church that cares” is located at 1512 N. Smith Place, north of West Terre Haute on Ferguson Hill.

Prince of Peace Church

The church is celebrating our annual picnic, back to school, Family, Friends, Fun, Food, Fellowship Day today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a musical from 4 to 6 p.m.

On Sunday, the ushers will celebrate their 12-year anniversary with sister Cynthia Starks and Expressions of Praise in concert at 4 p.m. Come, let’s praise the Lord together.

For more information call (812) 232-0582.

Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist

Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating their annual “Home Coming” on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Michael Russell and congregation of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will be our guests. The public is invited.

First Baptist

A traditional service is at 9 a.m. and an informal service is at 11:15 a.m. This Sunday, the Rev. Bernie Jackson will continue a summer sermon series on The Lord’s Prayer and the topic for this week is “Deliver Us from Evil.” Soloist David Doles will provide special music at both services. A children’s story is included at both services and children’s church for grades K-3 is provided during the 9 service. Sunday School, with classes for all ages, is at 10:15 a.m. and this Sunday is promotion day for the pre-school, children’s and youth classes.

The 6 p.m. will be a service with prayers for a new school year and will include the annual blessing of the backpacks. Prayers will be offered for students, teachers, and schools. Students may bring their backpacks to receive a Christian symbol which may be placed on it as a reminder of the continuing prayers of the congregation.

The Wednesday evening fall program will resume this Wednesday with a churchwide fellowship dinner at 6 p.m., followed by Bible study, rehearsals, and other programming for all ages. Dinner reservations must be made with the church office by noon Tuesday.

First Baptist Church is at 4701 E Poplar Drive and further information is available at www.thfbc.org.

        

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