Published: October 16, 2009 09:08 pm         

Church Briefs: Oct. 17, 2009

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St. Stephen’s

Episcopal

Services Sunday in the historic church at 217 N. Seventh St. include Eucharists at 8 and 10 a.m. Afterward, join the camaraderie, coffee and conversation in the Great Hall.

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.

Maple Avenue United Methodist

Pastor David Rockhill welcomes you to hear the sermon titled “Changing the Rules” Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. This week’s sermon theme will take a deep look at scriptures Mark 10:35-45 and raises the idea that Jesus doesn’t dismiss the human desire to achieve greatness, but he redefines greatness as service to others. 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

Harvest Days have come to Blessed Hope Baptist Church. There is a special Sunday planned every week for the month of October. Oct. 18 is “B-I-B-L-E” Sunday. For this Sunday our Sunday School theme song becomes the theme for the day, reminding us of the importance and power of God’s Word. Every visitor at Blessed Hope will receive a new Bible and each new family attending will receive a family Bible. It is just the opportunity you have been looking for to visit Blessed Hope Baptist Church.

Blessed Hope Baptist Church is south of Jasonville on Indiana 59. Times of services are Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning preaching at 10:30, and Sunday and Wednesday evening worship at 7. If you have any questions feel free to call the church office at (812) 665-3282.

Rio Grande Baptist

Rio Grande Baptist Church at 4411 E. Rio Grande will be handing out treats for Halloween on Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m., Worship service is at 10:30 a.m., and Bible Study is on Wednesday evenings at 7.

Union Christian

A Craft/Bazaar Sale is planned from 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 31 in the Family Life Center at the Church, 5350 E. Hulman Drive.

Everything is for donation only. The funds will be used for our mission team to go to Haiti in February 2010. Lots to choose from. Bring your friends, invite your family.

For information call (812) 877-1187 or e-mail micnkim@hotmail.com.

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.

Pastor Alan Rumble will be preaching from the book of Heb. 21:5, Luke 12:15, Ecc. 2:10-11 titled “Cultivating Contentment.”

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 through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at (812) 299-1898 ext. 10 and leave a message.

Join our youth fellowship on Sunday evenings at 5:30 for youth in middle to high school.

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

Centenary United Methodist

The congregation of Centenary at 301 N. Seventh St. in Terre Haute’s Arts Corridor and adjacent to Indiana State University, welcomes you to our beautiful 144 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 the Rev. Paul Wagner preach on “Centenary’s Mission Statement: Sharing the Love of God in Terre Haute — Part 2” and listen to Bill Cain’s organ mastery and to the Chancel Choir, directed by Dr. Scott Buchanan, sing “Because He Lives” (G. Gaither and W.J. Gaither).

Refreshments and fellowship time follow the worship service, from 10:30 to 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, Keith Youngen will teach and lead discussion on “Begging to Get In” (Mark 7: 24-30). The Pastor’s Class is continuing their study of “Growing a Heart for God” (1st and 2nd Samuel). The College Class, under the leadership of Steve Hardin and the Rev. Phyllis Peters, is discussing “Where the Bible Came From.” The Sojourners’ Class is continuing their study of Adam Hamilton’s book, “Conflicts and Controversies.”

The Church’s Seventh Street entrance is handicapped accessible, child care is provided, and ample parking is located behind the church. Also, please consider participating in our “Prayer and Meditation Time,” led by Lay Preacher Tom Barnett, on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. On Wednesday at noon, Dr. Brian Steensland from the Dept. of Sociology at IU will speak on “Perspectives on Poverty in Mainline Protestantism” next door, at the United Campus Ministries Center; on Wednesday evening, from 6:30 to 7:30, Rev. Wagner will continue his discussion (with a powerpoint presentation) on “The Dead Sea Scrolls.”

If you have interest in Centenary’s special music events, including singing in the Chancel Choir (choir rehearsals at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings); playing in the Handbell Choir; or participating in Sunday School, youth activities (directed by Noah Coley), or in our very active women’s ministries, please call the Church Office, any day, at (812) 232-2319.

Second Missionary Baptist

Members of the church at 545 Jackson St. in Brazil are hosting their annual Women Day Servise on Sunday. The service will begin at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Sister Donna Russell from the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Terre Haute. The Shiloh MB Church will also provide the music for this event. A light meal will be served. Everyone is invited to come to worship and praise God on this special occasion.

Northside Community United Methodist

Faith Building Hour is 9 a.m. and Celebration of Worship is at 10:00 a.m.

This week Pastor Frank will be preaching about “Antidote for Spiritual Infection” based upon Psalm 118:1-9. We live in a busy time. We often get so busy that we don’t take time to “smell the roses.” Followers of Jesus Christ, can often times fall into times of doubt due to certain circumstances and experiences. However, the psalmist provides an antidote for this “spiritual infection.” The antidote is called “Praise.” Come and learn why we should praise God, when we should praise God and what happens when we praise God. We invite you to come and hear more about how God can and will use you in this community and in His kingdom. 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. We are located on the corners of Maple Ave & Fruitridge Ave. We look forward to seeing you Sunday.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study is at 10. We have begun our new study on the Book of Job. 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. The Group meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Northside Community UMC and is working through The Twelve Steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics. Please check our Web site for time and date: www.northsidecommunityumc.org. If you are interested in joining us please call (812) 232-2478.

Wednesday Evening Life Group meets at 7. The Life-study will focus on Experiencing God in our lives and ministry as we study Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God. If you are interested, please call (812) 232-2478 for location of study.

We have several activities and small groups taking place. For the calendar of events and our Newsletter, The Mosaic, please go to our Web site at www.northsidecommunityumc.org.

Unity Presbyterian

Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Dr. is 10:30 a.m. Pastor Linda Peters message “New Love: New Mercy,” based on Matthew 12:1-8 and Lamentations 3:21-24 . This Sunday Stewardship begins. The theme this year comes from Lamentations: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end.”

Sunday School for the adults and older youth is at 9:30 a.m., the youngest children during worship. Child care is available. Fellowship follows the worship service. For the month of October, Unity will pray for the Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur Georgia. This week we are asked to pray for Caledonia Presbyterian Church, Vevay and Franklin Elementary School.

Sunday is CROP Walk. Meet at First Congregational Church at 1:30 p.m.

On Oct. 30, Unity will hosts a Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m.

Come explore our outdoor sanctuary behind the office building for a time of rest and quiet.

Join us for Potluck and Praise each Thursday evening at 6. Church office: (812) 299-2206.

Central Christian

— Disciples of Christ

Today is our annual Jonah Fish Fry. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $4 for children 4-11. This includes all you can eat of fish, bread, drink, and choice of side dishes. Carryout will be available. This year we are also having a Fall Festival with bingo, games, cake walk, bake sale, bouncy houses, face painting, music and other fun activities. These events will be from 1 to 7 p.m., and are open to the community. Proceeds will benefit the Koinonia ministries of Central Christian Church. 10 percent of the profits will be donated to the United Campus Ministries.

One of the ministries supported by our church is Wabash Valley PATH, a non-profit agency doing comprehensive HIV prevention, education, and offering free HIV testing in six area counties, (Vigo, Clay, Vermillion, Parke, Sullivan and Putnam). To raise funds for their program, PATH is sponsoring the “Win A Victory” raffle. Tickets are for a chance to win a 2009 Victory Vegas motorcycle valued at $18,500. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Fish Fry. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets will be available at the Fish Fry. For more information on WV PATH or a photo of the bike see www.wvpath.org or www.winavictory.com.

Our worship service Sunday will begin at 9:30 a.m. We continue our focus on sharing our faith and deepening our relationship with God through our Unbinding the Gospel E-vent. A “Children’s Moment” will be led by Rev. Rebecca. Communion is served every Sunday, and all believers are invited to partake. Nursery care is provided during worship and Sunday School.

St. Francis of Assissi is a saint of the church universal who is remembered as a lover of animals and all of creation. Every October we remember the witness and ministry of St. Francis as we observe a Blessing of the Animals service. Immediately after worship we will gather in our parking lot to ask God’s blessing upon our pets. You are invited to bring your pet(s), a photo of your pet, or a stuffed animal to this service. If your pet has died within the past year, please contact Rev. Rebecca and she will include your pet’s name in a special part of the service.

Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m. Classes are offered for children of all ages as well as two adult classes. One of our adult classes studies books of the Bible while the other adult class is focusing on sharing our faith and how we can strengthen our relationship with God.

Our General Board will meet at noon Sunday for a time of prayer and conducting the business of the church.

We encourage people to attend worship at 5 p.m. Sunday at United Campus Ministries. United Campus Ministries is one of the ministries which Central Christian Church supports.

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.

Seelyville United Methodist

Seelyville United Methodist Church is a Christian community of Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors. We are at U.S. 40 and Second Street in Seelyville, one block east of the stoplight.

Please join us for 9:30 Sunday morning worship when, like Job, we struggle with whether God is listening — or do we know it? A time of fellowship follows worship with Sunday School for all ages beginning at 10:45 a.m. Nursery care is provided beginning at 9:15 a.m.

October Share Food orders can be picked up from 9 to 10:30 Oct. 24.

For more information, visit www.seelyvilleumc.org, e-mail seelyvilleumc@verizon.net, or call (812) 877-1868.

Berean Baptist

The Bible Study Hour at 9:30 will feature Adult, Teen and Junior Classes using the Bible as the text for life and eternity. Dave Thomas will lead the adult class; Pelo and Heather Lopez lead the teen class and Vicki Aguilar the junior class.

The 10:30 Worship Hour will feature a biblical message featuring Larry Lilly’s sermon, “Christians In Their Mid-Night Hour.” This week’s case delves into the rock solid faith of the Apostle John who wrote the book of revelation. Larry will point out that during John’s time of imprisonment on Patmos, he was more solid than the rock which he quarried.

Dick and Judy Triestram will present a special illustrated gospel truth for Integrated Family Worship Time.

The Junior Singers and the Ladies Trio will present special music.

At 6 p.m. Larry Lilly will speak on the subject “The Christian Soldier’s Full Armor;” this first in the series sermon deals with the proper attitude and battle gear of Christian soldiers in any era. This series of sermons will be very helpful in these troubled times.

Carol Rathnau will present special music.

Berean Baptist Church is at 6770 N. Clinton St.

For more information call (812) 466-4506.

Trinity Lutheran

Please come and join us during our September through May worship times at 8:15 am and 10:45 am each Sunday morning at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 2620 Ohio Blvd. here in Terre Haute. Sunday School for all ages is also offered for one hour each Sunday morning at 9:30 am. After each worship service there is time set aside for Coffee and Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall.

We are excited this coming Sunday about the opportunity we have to host a Visiting Nurses Association Flu Clinic that is available for everyone in the community this Sunday from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall area. The cost is $25 for persons age 9 and up and Medicare/Medicaid recipients are covered (please be sure to bring your card).

Coming up on the last Sunday of October, we will be celebrating Reformation Sunday and the children in our congregation will be collecting Pennies for their Penny Power ministry during both services to help feed hungry children around the world through the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) World Hunger Organization.

For more details concerning Trinity Lutheran Church or our ministries, please call (812) 232-7628.

The Church is also the home of Small World Day Care. For more information about the Small World Day Care please call (812) 235-3228.

First Unitarian

Universalist

Congregation of Terre Haute

At 9:15 a.m. Sunday — “Could We Come Up with Our Own Health Care Program? Principle Ingredients?” will be the topic of the Rationalist Free Thinkers Group which meets in the 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.

At 10:30 a.m. — Issues on Classism — Rev. Don Mullen. As the minister of First Congregational Church, located in the downtown area of Terre Haute, the Rev. Don Mullen has gathered many stories to tell regarding the challenges that classism presents to all people of faith. Join us as we ponder what we as Unitarian Universalists can do to ease the growing incidents of classism within our society.

Thursday at 7 p.m. — PFLAG Meeting.

Oct. 24 — Camp out day and night at Hawthorne Park. This month’s Double Circle Dinner will be held at the campground. Please attend the daytime events and come to the Dinner even if you don’t plan to camp overnight.

The church is at 1875 Fruitridge. Call (812) 232-1193.

Marshall Federated

Marshall Federated Church, 105 N. Main, Marshall, Ind., and The Parke County Cowboy Church Band invites everyone to Cowboy Church on Sunday at 6 p.m. (Indiana time). Special guest will be Upward Journey, a bluegrass gospel group from Greencastle. There is no ad-mission charge, however a love offering will be received. For information, call John Cornell at (765) 597-2209 or the church at (765) 597-2497. Please enter the building through the west doors.

Central Presbyterian

Central Presbyterian Church (125 N. Seventh St.) will gather Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Davis’ sermon, “Boxing with God,” will be based on 38:1-18, 40:1-5, in which the Lord answers Job’s complaints with marvelous images of creation’s vastness and wonder. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided. Korean worship begins at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday in the church sanctuary, followed by a communal meal downstairs in Fellowship Hall. After worship on Sunday the combined youth of Central and Centenary Methodist Church plan to sponsor a joint picnic for the two churches in Centenary’s basement hall (check for final details on Sunday), after which the youth will participate in the CROP Walk. On Wednesday at 4 p.m. a Korean praise and prayer service will take place at the church, followed by homework help. The Ladies Night Out Holiday Dinner will be held at A Bit of Britain Tea Room (10 N. Sixth St.) on Thursday at 6 p.m.; participants are asked to bring a wrapped ornament to exchange. For more details, call the church office (812) 232-5049 or visit us online: www.thcpc.org.

Saints Home Church of God in Christ

The church family invites the public to join us in celebrating our Pastor and Wifes’ Pastoral Anniversay Service on Sunday. The service will be in honor of Bishop Mark H. and Mother Dorothy Blade for their 48 years of service in the ministry and will begin at 3 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Superintendent Frank Patton from Evansville.

A freewill offering will be taken.

The church is at 2210 North 13th St. For more information, you may contact the church at (812) 232-3283.

St. George’s

Episcopal

There will be a church carry-in after the 10 a.m. service Sunday (Oct. 18) as St. George’s welcomes a new member to its “Parade of Priests.” The Rev. Canon Bruce Gray, canon to the ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, will lead both Christian Education and Holy Eucharist Rite II. The congregation is asked to bring a dish to share.

Christian Education is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. in Taylor Hall and Holy Eucharist begins at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Gray joined the diocesan staff in February of this year as Canon to the Ordinary, replacing the Rev. Canon Peder Berdahl. Before joining the Indianapolis diocese as canon to the ordinary, Gray spent 24 years as a parish priest, including the last 12 yeas as rector of St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Whittier, Cal., diocese of Los Angeles. No stranger to small churches, Gray was vicar of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, Ind., in the 1980s.

Coffee hour with food and fellowship follows the service. All are welcome to attend all services.

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, at (217) 826-5439; kellyjo829@yahoo.com or go to www.stgeorgeswth.indydio.org.

Memorial United Methodist

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.

At 8:45 a.m. traditional worship service begins. Scripture: Job 38:1-7, 34-41 and Mark 10:35-45. Rev. Scott Johnson’s sermon will be “If God Asks …” All too many times we are more than willing to give God our good, sound advice. We are quick to judge, quick to complain, quick to find a solution to every problem, and we are quick to offer our opinion on what God needs to do to fix the world. But, has God asked? Do we really want God to ask?

9:45 a.m. — Fellowship and coffee/refreshments time.

10 a.m. — Sunday school begins for all ages. Children’s lesson this week will be “Lwt My People Go” Exodus 13:17 -14:22

11 a.m. — Please join us for our casual worship service, “PRAYZ!” You will enjoy an opportunity to Worship God in new and exciting ways, during our family friendly service.

Smith Park United Methodist

Open Hearts, open minds, open doors is a term that expresses the invitation of United Methodist churches. The Smith Park United Methodist Church invites you to experience this spirit of openness as we celebrate and worship together tomorrow at 9 a.m. Favorite hymns, newer choruses and Scripture from Mark 10:35-45 will blend into a joyful worship experience. Pastor Ed Gladish will deliver the sermon, “A Ransom for Many” using three points; the person, the purpose and the plan. Bible Study will follow the worship service at 10 a.m. On Wednesday afternoon at 4 children grades K-6 gather for ASK (After School Kids) which is supervised by 6 to 8 adults. “The church that cares” is located north of West Terre Haute on Ferguson Hill at Woodland Avenue and North Smith Place. New comers are always welcome. For information please call (812) 234-0961.

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. This Sunday Pastor Karen Bray will continue with her sermon series on “Your Church Experiencing God Together: The Spirit-Empowered Body.”

The church is at 6076 U.S. 150 in West Terre Haute. Call (812) 535-4218 or visit www.eumc.homestead.com.

First Congregational

First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio, invites everyone to worship with us this Sunday as Rev. Dawn Carlson preaches on the “The Least of These.” Christ charges us to love and care for each other and supporting those whose lives are characterized by hunger, lack of housing, lack of clothing. As Christians, we are to be Christ’s hands and feet in this world and to see each other as the Face of Christ. Join us for this sermon that speaks to today’s situation.

We have two morning services, the 8:30 meditative service and the 10:30 traditional service. Children’s Sunday School is at 10:45, after the Children’s Sermon.

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. Members and guests are also encouraged to bring a cap or gloves/mittens to add to the “Caps and Mittens” tree, gathering items to share with area youth to help them stay warm through the winter.

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.

First Baptist

A traditional service is at 9 a.m. and an informal/reflective service is at 11:15 a.m. Rev. Bernie Jackson will continue a sermon series on the parables of Jesus and the topic for this Sunday is “Producing A Harvest” with scripture text from Matthew 25:14-30 & 13:4-9. At the first service The Sanctuary Choir will present the anthem “Let All the World In Every Corner Sing” arranged by Paul Oakley and music will be provided at both services by The Youth Bell Choir. The 9 a.m. service will include the annual Golden Age Recognition as we honor those persons who have been been members of First Baptist for 50 or more years. A brunch in their honor will also be provided at 11 a.m. Children’s Church, for grades k-3, is held during the 9 a.m. service and a children’s story is provided at both the traditional and informal services. Sunday School, with classes for all ages, is at 10:15 a.m. The First Baptist Music Ministry will present “Organ Plus” on Sunday evening at 6. Susan Sneddon and Steve Newman will serve as the organists and other instrumentalists will include Julie Dugger-oboe, Jackie Reeves & Jessica Morgan-flutes, Michael Keathley-trumpet, Allen Keathley-cello, John Penry-clarinet, Susan Pittman-piano & Chuck Dugger-baritone. The instrumentalists will be presented in solo and ensemble performances and the music will be familiar classical selections or hymn arrangements.

First Baptist Church is an American Baptist congregation at 4701 E. Poplar Drive. We offer traditional and informal styles of worship; a strong program of Christian education, a comprehensive music ministry, a beautiful facility with a well equipped and staffed nursery, Wednesday evening dinner and programming, and a balanced ministry for people of all ages with very active children’s and youth programs. We invite you to join us in hopes that you will experience God’s presence within a caring community of faith. Further information is available at our Web site at www.thfbc.org.