The Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE
December 12, 2008 08:54 pm
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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. Church school starts at 9 a.m. After both services, 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.
n Join us Sunday for Terre Haute’s annual holiday service of Lessons & Carols featuring the Farrington Grove Chorale beginning at 4 p.m. The service features community leaders reading familiar Advent and Christmas Scripture passages.
The Farrington Grove Chorale will sing anthems and carols. Hymns will be sung by the congregation and choir. Soprano soloist, Shirley Martin, will sing “Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion” from Handel’s “Messiah.” Readers include Mayor Duke Bennett, representing the city of Terre Haute; Elizabeth Wagley, representing the youth of the community; Gail Nattkemper, representing St. Stephen’s; Bart Colwell, president of Terre Haute Savings Bank, representing the business community; Rev. Lant Davis, Central Presbyterian Church pastor, representing clergy of the community; Maj. Keith Bailey, Salvation Army, representing the community of faith, and Rev. Honnalora Hubbard, Executive Director of Terre Haute Ministries. The Rev. Joseph Chillington, rector of St. Stephen’s, will be the officiant.
The Farrington Grove Chorale is a 16-voice chamber choir directed by Ramon E. Meyer. Organist for the chorale is Betty Meyer. Dennis Dieken, organist at St. Stephen’s, will present the prelude and postlude.
Following the service, a reception will be hosted by members of the parish. There is no charge for admission and a nursery will be provided for small children.
United Methodist Temple
Join us for Traditional Worship, which begins at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m., Contemporary Worship at 11 a.m.
Special Advent Services & Events:
Sunday, at 10 a.m.: children’s Christmas program, “Fumbling Bumbling Angel.”
Sunday, 5:30 to 8 p.m.: Live Nativity and Marketplace. Join us and experience an evening of family fun as we journey back to the marketplace in Bethlehem when the time of our Savior’s birth is upon the little town. Enjoy the craftsmanship of the people, hear the Rabbi in the Synagogue, and listen to the town’s people as they tell about the strange happenings around town. There will be crafts, music, refreshments and fun!
Tuesday, Christmas Cantata, 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Dec. 21, Christmas Cantata 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Pastor Alan Rumble will be preaching from the book of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Titled “Controlling Other People”
This week Merry Methodist 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 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (812) 299-1898 Ext. 10 and leave a message.
Join our youth fellowship on Sunday evenings at 5:30 for youth in middle and high school. We have many activities schedule for this time.
For more information, see the church Web site:
www.terrehauteumtemple.org, email: thumt@verizon.net or call (812) 299-1898.
St. George’s
Episcopal
The Rev. Jack Brockman, retired priest from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Plainfield, will be Sunday’s Christian Education leader as well as celebrant for Holy Eucharist, Rite II. Brockman’s topic for Adult Christian Education is “Reflecting on the Advent Prophecies of Zephaniah, 2 Samuel and Micah.”
Adult Christian education is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. in Taylor Hall.
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.
Brockman attended the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass., and was received into the Diocese of New Hampshire by Bishop Douglas Theurner. He has served at St. John’s, Portsmouth, N. H.; St. Mark’s, Perryville, Md.; and St. John’s, Crawfordsville, before retiring this June.
Coffee hour with food and fellowship follows the service. All are welcome to attend all services.
Christ United Methodist
The church at 221 S. Sixth St., West Terre Haute will again bring Christmas in God’s House to all area children. Today, from 2 to 4 p.m., all parents are invited to brings their kids to the church where the kids will have the opportunity to hear the Christmas story, complete a craft, have a free picture taken with Santa and most of all buy presents for their family and friends for just 50 cents each. While waiting on their children, adults can enjoy the cookies and punch and check out the candy store. At the candy store, handmade crafts can be purchased along with homemade fudge and candy.
Shiloh Missionary Baptist
The church, located at 2401 Seventh Ave., will be celebrating Pastor T. Michael Russell and First Lady Sister Donna Russell’s second pastoral anniversary Sunday. The 11 a.m. service guests will be Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Christopher Graham. The 3:30 p.m. service guests will be Second Missionary Baptist Church of Brazil and Pastor Johnnie White. The public is invited. Come, let’s have a joyous time in the Lord.
Berean Baptist
The 9:30 Bible Teaching Time features the junior class taught by Lauren Lopez, the teen class leaving the church at 9:20 for McDonalds and Dick Triestram teaching the adult class in the auditorium.
The 10:30 Worship Hour will feature Larry Lilly’s sermon titled, “A Merciful Minded Man.” This sermon emphasizes the many benefits of having thoughts of mercy toward those who have apparently abused our trust. Joseph had every human reason to believe that Mary had betrayed him, yet in spite of this evidence he thought of how to deal with this in mercy. When he thought the thoughts of mercy, the Lord told him what was really going on; Joseph accepted this truth and walked a divine path rather than acting in bitterness.
Judy Marsh and John Lopez will present special music. Dick and Judy Triestram will present a special gospel magic illustration for Integrated Family Worship Time.
At 6 the combined music and drama and Children’s groups will present the Christmas Pageant “Come Let Us Worship The King” directed by Betty Sontag. Seating is free on first come first served basis.
The church is at 6770 N. Clinton St.
Maple Avenue United Methodist
Worship services will be 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Monty Barker invites you to hear this week’s sermon titled “Surrounded by Miracles” with scripture lessons John 1:6-8, 26-38 & 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Favorite hymns as well as contemporary praise choruses will be sung creating a beautifully blended worship style. At the 10:30 a.m. service the children’s sermon will be given and an anthem will be sung by the Maple Avenue Chancel Choir. 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.
The annual “Breakfast with Santa” will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 20. Everyone is invited to have a free pancake breakfast with Santa, take a free picture with Santa to remember this special time with the man in the big red suit. We hope to see you at this free event.
Mark your calendar for the popular annual Christmas Cantata at Maple Avenue featuring the Chancel Choir, the Van Duyn Elementary School Choir, Soloists, and Chamber Orchestra. There will be two performances of the Christmas Cantata on Dec. 21 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited, so arrive early. The Chancel Choir is under the direction of Dan Rodriguez and the Van Duyn choir is under the direction of Maria Sellers.
For more information on Maple Avenue United Methodist Church and its programs, please visit us on the Web at www.gbgm-umc.org/maple_ave_umc/ or call us at (812) 232-7263.
Central Christian Disciples of Christ
Sunday the Christian Women’s Fellowship of the church will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast prior to the Worship Service. A love offering will be accepted. Proceeds from the breakfast will go to a designated ministry of the church, and expenses to attend the Disciples Women Quadrennial Assembly.
On the third Sunday of the Advent Season worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and include special Advent readings and the lightning of the Advent Candle. A “Children’s Moment” will be led by the Rev. Rebecca. Children will present the annual Christmas Pageant entitled “Esther’s Top.” The pageant is being led by the Youth Group under the leadership of Phil Ewoldsen, and will include children of all ages. Communion is served every Sunday, and all believers are invited to partake. A special Christmas offering will be received to support the Disciples of Christ regional ministries. Worship will be followed by a fellowship time with drinks and donuts. Please join us at 4950 E. Wabash Ave.
Sunday School will begin at 11a.m. Classes are offered for all ages. Rev. Rebecca is leading the adult Cornerstone Class in a new series “Living The Questions.” This series will include video presentations, handouts, and discussions. Nursery care is provided during worship and Sunday School.
During the month of December we are collecting hats, mittens, and gloves for elementary school students. We are also collecting trial/travel size toiletry items for CODA.
The church office or our minister can be reached at (812)877-9959. The church Web site is www.cccthdisciples.org.
Northside Community UMC
Sunday School is 9 a.m. and Celebration of Worship at 10 a.m.
Christmas Eve Schedule: 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. worship services
This week Pastor Frank continues the Advent season (Advent means coming) with a sermon on the Goodness of God based upon Isaiah’s prophecy found in Isaiah 61:1-11. As we continue to prepare our hearts, minds, and lives for Christ’s Return each Sunday of Advent has a theme. Last week the theme was “Peace.” This week the theme is “Joy.” We find joy in the goodness of God through the good news God offers. This Good News is of God’s provisions for this life and the life everlasting. We find the goodness of God in the comfort, the peace, the joy, the hope, the love and the gift of eternal life that God offers to each and every one of us. The first Advent was the very first Christmas when Christ, the infant came. Now we are awaiting the Second Advent — Christ’s triumphant return as prophesied in the Bible. If you are curious about what Scripture says about God’s goodness and Jesus’ return, you won’t want to miss this sermon. Pastor Frank’s Sunday Sermons are also available online every Tuesday. You will need Media Player or equivalent to listen. The Web site is www.northsidecommunityumc.org and you will need to click on the link “sermons.” Our mission at Northside Community is a Mission of Compassion as we “Reach the lost, Renew the Church and Reveal the Love of Christ” with compassion, hope and community. The church is at Maple and Fruitridge avenues.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study is at 10 a.m. We continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew. This study is open to anyone in the community.
Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Group — If you are an adult child 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 will meet on the last Wednesday of the month. The group will not meet in December. The next meeting will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 28. There may be times when the meeting is cancelled or moved, so please call the church office if you are interested.
Join us on Wednesday evenings for two opportunities for Intentional Faith Development. First, at 6 p.m., join us in the chapel for a time of personal prayer. This is not a group led prayer time, but a time for individuals to speak with God. There will be resources available to guide you along in that prayer time. Then if you would like to stay, we invite you to join our Study Group at 7 p.m. This session will study Philip Yancey’s book “What’s So Amazing About Grace.” If interested in participating, please call the church. Childcare is provided.
A Women’s share group called Heart Friends meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
The H.E.A.T.T. (Highly Energized Anointed Teen & Tweens) invites all youth to join them. The next meeting is 4:30 p.m. Sunday. This will be the only meeting in December.
Coming February 11th — A Small Group study on Dr. Gary Chapman’s book
“The Five Love Languages” will be available. The group will begin meeting at 7 p.m. Call the church office if childcare is needed. The study is open to anyone with the desire of strengthening their relationship with their spouse, parent, or friend. You can purchase the book almost anywhere, but if you order it through the church it will cost $10.
Call the church office at (812) 232-2478.
Centenary United Methodist
The congregation of Centenary, at 301 North Seventh St. in Terre Haute’s Arts Corridor and adjacent to Indiana State University, welcomes you to our 134 year old church. We invite you to worship with us in our “Prayer and Praise Time” at 9 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., hear Rev. Paul Wagner preach on “The Nativity Story” (Luke 2: 1-5) and listen to Bill Cain’s organ mastery and the Chancel Choir, directed by Dr. Scott Buchanan, singing “A Little Child Will Come to Lead Us” (arr. by Don Besig). 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., the Children’s Christmas Program, presented by pre-school to 12th grade students, will take place in the Fellowship Hall. The Friendship Class, College Age Class, Sojourners’ Class, and the Pastor’s Class will not meet this week. They will join parents, relatives, guests, and others in hearing children praise God in their own special way.
The church’s Seventh Street entrance is handicapped accessible and ample parking is available behind the church. Also, please consider joining the “Prayer and Meditation Time” 11 a.m. to noon on Thursdays.
Chancel Choir rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. and Handbell Choir rehearsals, directed by Jennifer Schuck, follow at 7:30 p.m. If you have interest in participating in rehearsals for the Christmas Cantata, other special music events, or Sunday School activities, please call the Church office any day, at (812) 232-2319. Join us Dec. 21 for the annual Christmas Cantata at 9:30 a.m. The Cantata replaces the regular Sunday worship service. Come help celebrate the miracle that took place in Bethlehem and rejoice in God’s plan to bring His son into our world.
Unity Presbyterian
Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Drive is 10:30 a.m. Linda Peters is the pastor. This is the third Sunday of Advent with lighting of the Advent wreath. “Let Him Enlarge Your Soul” is the sermon with scriptures, Psalm 126 and Luke 1:26-38.
This Sunday, a Brass Quartet will play as a special Christmas gift to the congregation given by the Pastor and other church teachers.
Child care is available during Sunday school and worship. Sunday school for adults and elementary grades 3 and up meet at 9:30 a.m. Kindergarten through second grade have class after “A Moment with the Children.” This week the church will pray for Terre Town Elementary School and for the month of December the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky.
Amie Ellison is our choir director, Andrea Marlow is our organist. Choir rehearsal is each at 7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Sundays.
Every Thursday evening the church stages a Praise and Potluck: Praise at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Call the church office (812) 299-2206, or visit the Web site at www.unityth.com.
If you or someone you know needs food, please call the Salvation Army or the church office.
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 St. in Seelyville, one block east of the stoplight.
Please join us at 9:30 A.M. for the Third Sunday of Advent worship service. Pastor Steve Bahrt will help us understand that, even as we sing our praises to God, not everyone will find joy in our music.
A time of fellowship follows the worship service with Church School for all ages beginning at 10:45. Nursery care is provided.
Share food orders can be picked up 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 20.
A Longest Night service for anyone grieving the loss of loved ones this holiday season will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 21.
For more information, visit www.seelyvilleumc.org, e-mail seelyvilleumc@verizon@verizon.net, or call (812) 877-1868.
First Unitarian
Universalist
Congregation of Terre Haute
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Terre Haute is at 1875 Fruitridge Ave.
Sunday at 9:15 a.m. “Edward Cayce, American Spititualism” 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.
Also, at 9:15 a.m., The Wisdom Circle will meet in the educational wing.
This week the topic of services is Meaningful Gifts: Presence and Peace by the Rev. Amy Kindred. What constitutes a gift? Of all the gifts we give and receive, which ones are most valuable? Like a child peering at a department store catalog, we’ll circle the gifts we desire the most.
This Sunday is Soup/Salad day. Bring your favorite bread/soup/salad. Enjoy food and fellowship with your friends after the service.
For more information visit www.terrehauteuu.org, call (812) 232-1193 or e-mail uuputer@yahoo.com.
Memorial United Methodist Church
The church is at 2701 Poplar in Terre Haute.
Sunday at 8 a.m. Partners in Prayer will meet in the chapel with the pastors to pray for their work with the church and for their personal and professional needs.
There will be only one service today.
Sunday School for all ages is at 9 a.m. Children’s lesson this week will be: “An Angel visits Joseph.” Scripture: Matthew 1: 18-24.
Worship is at 10:15 with the children’s Christmas Program. The children’s Sunday School will present “A Living Christmas Card.” Watch the card open and “come alive” with the voices and faces of children who will remind us of the wonder and meaning of Christmas.
Christmas Dinner is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Christian Science
“The Divine Mind(God) that made man maintains His own image and likeness.” This sentence from “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” by Mary Baker Eddy, is proven by the many healings and protective actions found in the Bible. It is key to our Sunday service titled, “God, The Preserver of Man.” The service, at 10:30 a.m., will present examples of God’s loving care for all His creation. All services are at the church, 329 S. 6th St. Sunday school for young people is at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday services are at 7:30 p.m. This week’s subject is “Peace on Earth.”
Everyone is warmly invited to our services and to use our Reading Room which is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
To learn more about Christian Science visit the following Web sites: www.firstchurchofchristscientist.org and www.spiritualiaty.com.
Central Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church (125 N. Seventh St.) will gather Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. The young people of the church will be presenting their Christmas pageant and music. Pastor Davis’ sermon, “A People Whom the Lord Has Blessed,” will be based on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, in which the prophet brings good news to those who have suffered much. 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. Korean worship begins at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, followed by a communal meal. On Wednesday at 7 p.m. Korean praise and prayer service will take place at the church, followed by homework help. For more details, call the church office (812) 232-5049 or visit www.thcpc.org.
Emmanuel United Methodist
Join us this Sunday for Sunday school at 9:15 and worship at 10:30 a.m. This Sunday Pastor Karen Bray will continue her sermon series titled “Jesus, There’s Just Something About That Name,” Ever Lasting Father using scripture from Isaiah 9:2-7.
Join us on Dec. 24 at 11 p.m. for the Christmas Eve Service. It will be a worshipful way to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Blessed Hope Baptist Church
Blessed Hope Baptist Church would like to extend an invitation to join them Sunday for Sword Sunday. Dr. Shelton Smith, the editor of the Sword of the Lord newspaper, will be at the church. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, and at 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Blessed Hope Baptist Church is 1/4 mile south of Jasonville on Indiana 59. For any questions you might have, please feel free to call the church office (812) 665-3282.
First Baptist Church
The Season of Advent continues this Sunday and the worship theme throughout the Advent and Christmas season is “Christmas Voices.” The theme for this Sunday will be “The Voice of Joy” with a traditional service at 9 a.m. and an informal service at 11:15 a.m. Music will be presented at the first service by The Sanctuary Choir, orchestra and pre-school musicians. Music at the 11:15 service will be presented by soloist, Brittany Jackson and drummer, Ryan Rogerson, presenting “The Little Drummer Boy.”
A children’s story is included as a part of both services and children in grades K-3 are dismissed from the first service for Children’s Church. Sunday school, with classes for all ages, is at 10:15 a.m. and pre-school activities are provided throughout the morning.
On Sunday evening at 6 p.m. the First Baptist Senior Singers will present the cantata “Christmas Is A Birthday” arranged by Paul Ferrin. This is the latest senior adult choir musical from Lillenas Publishing Company. The creative handling of familiar carols as well as the original melodies make this work very singable and highly enjoyable.
First Baptist Church is located at 4701 E. Poplar Drive and further information regarding all of our Christmas services is available at the church Web site: www.thfbc.org
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio St., invites you to a special service as we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent — The Sunday of Joy.
The children and youth program at First Church will be an integral part of the 10:30 a.m. worship service as they share “Joy to the World.” Rev. Donald Mullen will be sharing the history of this favorite Christmas Carol and the Rev. Dawn Carlson will be lighting the Advent wreath.
First Congregational Church has two morning worship services. The 8:30 service is a prayer and meditation service. The 10:30 service is a traditional service. The youth meet at 10. There is a staffed nursery during the 10:30 service.
The public is invited to the Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve. The wassail bowl will be at 6 p.m. and the service will be at 7 p.m.
As Terre Haute’s oldest church, First Congregational invites you to join us and see how we put faith, freedom and fellowship into practice. For more information, check our Web site, www.firstchurchth.org.
Greater Kingdom International
Greater Kingdom International will be hosting “A Gift From Christ” free toy giveaway for our Terre Haute youth. There will be a party, games, and other prizes given away as well. More than 170 children are expected to participate. Local businesses, civic leaders and organizations have donated monetary gifts, toys and food to help brighten the lives of youngsters hit hard during these difficult economic times. The event starts at 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at Greater Kingdom International Ministries is at 1100 South 17th St. where Bishop Tino W. Smith is the senior pastor.
Christ United Methodist Church
Christ United Methodist Church at 221 S. 6th St., West Terre Haute will again bring Christmas in God’s House to all area children. From 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, all parents are invited to bring their kids to the church where the kids will have the opportunity to hear the Christmas story, complete a craft, have a free picture taken with Santa and most of all, buy presents for their family and friends for just 50 cents each. While waiting on their children, adults can enjoy the cookies and punch and check out the candy store. At the candy store, handmade crafts can be purchased along with homemade fudge and candy.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Please come and join us for Worship at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 2620 Ohio Boulevard here in Terre Haute. Sunday school for all ages is also offered each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. After each worship service there is time set aside for coffee and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall.
On Sunday, between our two regularly scheduled worship services at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., a CODA (Council On Domestic Abuse) Brunch Fundraiser will be from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. to help people who have been affected by domestic violence.
After the CODA Brunch Fundraiser, the children’s Sunday school class will be sharing a Christmas program at 9:45 a.m.
On Dec. 24, the church will worship at two Christmas Eve services, 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. The service at 5 is especially oriented to children and will include a Penny Power Collection time as a gift to Jesus.
The Penny Power Collection will be used to help feed hungry children around the world through World Hunger. So far, the children have collected 87,141 pennies toward their goal of 100,000 for the year. Each penny collected represents at least one cup of milk for a hungry child. The 5 p.m. service will also include a birthday cake for Jesus which we will share at the conclusion of the service.
Our Trinity Women are continuing to sponsor the Angel Tree for Christmas.
Gifts such as clothing, games, puzzles, toys, school supplies, etc., may be purchased, and each gift is attached to an angel from the Angel Tree and is then given to CODA for distribution to children living in their safe house.
The Angel Tree is in the Fellowship Hall and all gifts need to be brought to Trinity by Dec. 21.
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, call (812) 235-3228.
Smith Park United Methodist Church
The congregation, along with Pastors Bart Colwell and Ed GIadish, invite the public to worship with them at 9 a.m. During the service, the third Advent candle will be lighted.
Pastor Colwell will deliver the sermon. At 6 p.m., the Christmas program, “A Night In Bethlehem” will be presented with the children forming a live Nativity scene.
Following the program, refreshments will be served along the street in Bethlehem where you will meet the Census Taker, Merchants and the Inn Keeper. The “church that cares” is north of West Terre Haute on Ferguson Hill at 1512 N. Smith Place. For more information, please call (812) 234-0961.
Christ Lutheran
Christ Lutheran, at 2331 Poplar St., will present a community Christmas program, 12 days of Christmas, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Performances will be by various members of congregations around the community.
The event is free, with seating as available. For more information call (812) 232-8654.
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