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St. Stephen’s Episcopal

Services Sunday in the historic church at 217 N. Seventh St. in Terre Haute include Eucharists at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday school and middle/high school youth group meet at 9 a.m. Afterward, join the camaraderie, coffee and conversation in the Great Hall.

There also is a noon Thursday service in the chapel.

For more details, visit www.ststephensth.indydio.org/ or call (812) 232-5165 Tuesday through Friday.

St. George’s Episcopal

This Sunday, the Rev. Harold Smith will present Christian Education. Adult Christian Education is from 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. in the parish hall.

Smith also will be celebrant for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, which begins at 10 a.m. in the church. All are invited to stay for coffee, conversation and refreshments in the parish hall after the service.

 Smith is a native of Muncie and served churches in Nebraska and Wyoming before returning to Indiana in 1995, where he served as vicar of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lebanon and parttime as priest-in-charge at Trinity Church, Connersville. He resides in Indianapolis.

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.

Reformed Presbyterian

Here is another new year challenge. The Bible exhorts, “Discipline yourself for the purpose of Godliness,” (1 Timothy 4:7). Does this seem strange? It shouldn’t. The word discipline in our English Bibles is the word from which we derive “gymnasium” and “gymnastics.” Gymnasts must do their routines over and over again. The same goes for those involved in skating, skiing, tennis, golf, or active in team sports like football or basketball. Practice, practice, practice. That’s the name of the game.

Christianity is no different. Discipline yourself. Do you have a problem getting into the Bible? Work at it. Set aside a time each day and get in the habit of reading your Bible. It takes discipline. The same goes for prayer. Practice prayer. Discipline yourself and pray regularly. Keep a written prayer list and check off God’s answers to your prayers. Does a bad habit often trip you? Discipline yourself. “Flee youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace” (2 Timothy 2:22). Turn away from the temptation. Work on forming new habits. Discipline yourself.

Here is the catch. You don’t do this alone. Christianity differs from pep talks from coaches and exhortations from teachers. The Bible says the gospel is “the power of God” (Romans 1:16). Think about it. Christianity is the power of God at work in you to enable you to discipline yourself.

Please join us for worship this Sunday. The Rev. Eric Cosens will be preaching. The Terre Haute Reformed Presbyterian Church meets in the Church building at the South-East corner of 6th and Washington (1400 S. Sixth St.). Sunday School, for children and adults, begins at 9:30 a.m. and Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. A nursery for children 3 and under is available during the worship service. After Worship a meal will be provided and all are welcome to stay for food and fellowship.

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 145 year old church. We invite you to worship with us at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning. Hear the Rev. Paul Wagner’s sermon, “Predictions for Jesus # 2: Many Will Rise” (Luke 2: 25-34), and listen to Bill Cain’s organ mastery and the Chancel Choir, directed by Erich Kendall, singing an anthem stressing the fall of the mighty and the rise of the lowly.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the Worship Service, from 10:30-10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes are offered to all age groups and nursery care is provided. At 10:45 a.m., in the Friendship Class (Bible Study), Tom Barnett will teach and lead discussion on “God Preserves a Remnant” (Genesis 45: 3-15). The Pastor’s Class is studying “Men and Women of the Bible: Profiles.” The College Age Class meets after the “Worship Alive” Evening Service, from 7 to 8 p.m. with supper provided. he Sunday Evening Contemporary “Worship Alive” team welcomes everyone to come and worship God in a new way and in a cafe setting, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Church’s Seventh Street entrance is handicapped accessible, and ample parking is located behind the church. Consider participating in our “Prayer and Meditation Time,” led by Lay Preacher Tom Barnett on Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Our Wednesday Evening Bible Study, meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. is led by Pastor Wagner.

If you have interest in Centenary’s music programs, such as the Chancel Choir, please let us know. Our choir rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m., prior to the church service. Also our Handbell Choir is directed by Debbie Thompson. If you would like to participate in Sunday School, in youth activities, directed by Amanda Tramel, and in our very active women’s ministries, please call the Church Office, any day, at (812) 232-2319. Please note that Jan. 16, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, the church office will be closed.

Berean Baptist

The 9:30 Bible Study Hour features Dave Thomas who will again bring spiritual treasure from the book of Daniel designed to encourage the people of the Lord as we face the daily struggles of life and do it in a victorious manner.

The 10:30 Worship Hour includes enthusiastic congregational singing, a special by the Sounds of Victory ensemble, an illustrated children’s lesson by Dick Triestram plus a solo by Betty Sontag and Pastor Larry Lilly’s sermon titled, The Comforter vs The Predator. The text for this sermon is from the lips and heart of Jesus as He sent his sheep to labor among the wolves of the world. Larry will emphasize that as Christ was with them He is with us as we follow Him.

At 6 another great time of congregational singing is planned, with testimonies of how Christ has worked in our life in the past week, a special song by Janet Rose and Pastor Lilly’s sermon, Overcoming Intimate Enemies. Larry will show the formula used by Jesus to overcome the negative influence and often terrifying opposition of those who are nearest and dearest.

Berean Baptist Church is located at 6770 N. Clinton Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805. Attn. Larry Lilly (812) 240-5842.

St. Benedict

The St. Benedict parish community celebrates Mass on Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. St. Benedict Church is at 111 S. Ninth St. All are welcome to join us.

The Quick Bible Timeline Bible Study series, sponsored by St. Benedict parish Faith Formation committee, was completed before Thanksgiving. Those attending have requested to continue their journey through the Bible. Session began Thursday in Hellmann Hall from 7-8:30 p.m. “The Bible Timeline” makes reading the Bible not only easy but exciting. In this study, you will learn the major people, places, events and themes of the Bible — getting to know the “big picture” of salvation history. This then makes your Bible reading and even the Sunday Mass readings come alive like never before.

The Faith Formation Committee will also sponsor an evening during Lent in which Pastor Father Ed Goldbach will speak on what our Catholic faith teaches us about heaven. During that evening we will also discuss the book Heaven Is for Real by Todd Burpo. For further information, please call the parish office at (812) 232-8421.

St. Joseph University Parish

St. Joseph University Parish, 113 S. Fifth St., invites you to celebrate Mass with them this weekend. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Saturday and at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday.

A Week of Prayer in Christian Unity will be celebrated in Terre Haute the week of Jan. 18-25, 2012. Unite your prayer with all Terre Haute area churches on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. for the kick-off of our evening vigil to the Most High God. Join us at First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio St. For more information call St. Joseph University Parish at (812) 232-7011.

St. Margaret Mary

The St. Margaret Mary parish community invites you to join us for weekend Mass on Saturday at 4 p.m. or Sunday at 11 a.m. Our parish also celebrates a Spanish Mass each Sunday at 2 p.m. We are located at 2405 S. Seventh St.

Our Bible study sessions are held on Sunday mornings and Monday evenings. On Sunday morning at 9:15-10:45 a.m., EPIC: A Journey Through Church History. Monday evening Bible Study will continue at 7-8:30 p.m., Revelation with Jeff Cavins. For more information call the parish office at (812) 232-3512.

St. Mary-of-the-Woods Village

St. Mary-of -the-Woods Village Church invites you to join us for liturgy on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.

St. Patrick

St. Patrick parish community invites you to join us for weekend liturgy on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. or Sunday at 9 a.m.

St. Patrick is also the home of The Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy. Many of us keep our minds continually tied up with I-phones, texting, television, computers, so much that we take no time for prayer. The mind and heart need a time of silence and rest and our chapel is the perfect place to find both of these. Along with this peace, one can find a good book from our library to increase our appreciation of our Catholic faith and to enhance our prayer life in this busy world. Adoration is a greater necessity than having an economic upturn because it will help our country to have a moral upturn. We are located at 1807 Poplar St. For further information call the parish office at (812) 232-8518.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sacred Heart of Jesus parish invites you to join us for Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m. or Sunday morning at 9 am. Religious education classes for preschool through grade 5 are held on Sunday. To register, contact the parish office (812) 466-1231.

St. Ann

The small, vibrant Community of St. Ann Parish invites you to join us for our Sunday Eucharist at 11 a.m. at 1440 Locust St.

Mount Pleasant North Campus United Methodist

Join us for our Worship Opportunities as we celebrate the Living Christ in our daily lives. Mount Pleasant North Campus United Methodist Church (formerly known as Northside Community United Methodist Church) invites you to join us as we provide more opportunities for you to worship the living Lord. We are located at 1075 North Fruitridge in Terre Haute. We are blessed to have two pastors. Pastor Aaron Wheaton is our senior pastor, and Pastor Rick Swan is our campus pastor.

This Weekend’s Sermon will be given by Pastor Rick Swan. We have begun a sermon series titled “The Building Blocks To A Great life.” This week’s message will stress “Prayer” as a building block in our Christian Life.

Join us on Sunday Mornings for Sunday School at 9 a.m. followed by the intergenerational Worship Service at 10 a.m.

Communion service is the first Sunday of every month.

We invite you to join us each Tuesday for Bible Study at 10 a.m. as we strive to find God’s message for us today.

If you wish to worship at our South Campus, it is at 3050 East Davis Drive in Terre Haute. Worship Services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. See their listing on this page for more opportunities for worship.

For more information, call our office at (812) 232-2478. Office is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Unity Presbyterian

Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Drive is 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Our Pastor is Linda Peters. Her sermon: “You are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” based on scriptures Psalm 139:1-14 and 1 Corinthians 6:11-20. Adult Bible Study, 9:30 AM, Young Children’s Sunday School follows the Children’s Moment.

For the month of January, we are praying for Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. This week, we are praying for the First Presbyterian Church in Bedford. We also, will pray for Chauncey Rose Middle School. Join us for a Praise Service each Thursday 6 p.m., with dinner following the service. Church office (812) 299-2206.

A variety of wild life make their home on our site. You are welcome to come and explore. Our outdoor sanctuary is behind the office building enjoy a time of rest and quiet.

Northwest Church

of Christ

The Northwest Church of Christ is at 625 Florida Ave., in Terre Haute, on the West Side of U.S 41 North at Florida Avenue. Sunday Bible Classes at 9:30 a.m. with worship services at 10:30 a.m. Worship and Bible Classes are also at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information about what to expect at Northwest Church of Christ, you may visit graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com. You also will find information about opportunities at the Northwest congregation, and an archive of daily devotionals. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Philippians 4:23

First Unitarian

Universalist

Congregation

The church is at 1875 Fruitridge Ave., Terre Haute.

Sunday at 10:30 a.m. - Founding a Christian Nation? Religion, the First Presidents, and the Early U. S. – Sam Martland – What exactly did the people who wrote the constitution and set up the United States government think about religion? What did they mean by banning congress from making laws about religion, but implicitly letting states support churches? (Massachusetts supported Unitarian churches until 1833!) Why should we care what these “framers” thought about church and state? Sam Martland, looks at the Rev. Forrest Church’s books on the topic and adds his own suggestions from the perspective of a Bostonian, a former member of the First Congregational Society of Jamaica Plain (Unitarian), and a historian of government in Latin America. SA: Rich House.

Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Our Adult Education Group, The Rationalist Free Thinkers Discussion Group, led by Dr. Ed Warner will meet in the library. This week their topic of discussion will be: How Should We Evaluate the Strength, or Weaknesses, Successes or Failures of the UUA, Locally? Nationally? Or Globally?

Children’s Religious Education begins at 10:50 - There are two groups, youth ages 5 to 9 and Tweens, ages 10 and up. Childcare for younger children is provided for the entire service.

We welcome everyone to Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Our regular service is each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. We have disabled access, and can provide large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices if needed. We also provide childcare for young children. We can be reached at (812) 232-1193 or visit www.terehauteuu.org.

St. Paul Missionary

Baptist

1000 S. 15TH St.

Terre Haute, IN 47807

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2341

Terre Haute,47802

The congregations from St. Paul Missionary Baptist and First Baptist Church will meet in joint fellowship to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. Pastor Bernie Jackson from First Baptist will deliver the message, and the Sanctuary Choir from First Baptist will provide special music. Repast will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. The public is invited. If there are any questions, please contact the St. Paul church at (812) 232-7790.

Memorial United Methodist Church

Memorial United Methodist Church, at 2701 Poplar St., Terre Haute, 47803, invites you to worship with us each Sunday. Parking is available in our large lot behind the church on Oak Street.

Please join us on Sunday for one of the following services.

At 8:45 a.m. we have our Traditional Worhsip Service. If you like to sing traditional hyms, hear a choir anthem by our Chancel Choir and hear multiple scripture readings in a more formal setting then this is the service for you.

Rev. Jill Howard’s sermon will be “Come and See.” How many times have we been excited about something and our only response to someone who asks about it is to tell them to “come and see.” This is exactly the response of those who first encountered Jesus as the “Lamb of God” in John’s Gospel. To “come and see” is an invitation to encounter Jesus, but also an invitation to experience the life changing love and relationship with God. So, “come and see” for yourself what Christ is calling us to do. Scripture: John 1:43-51

At 9:45 a.m. please join us for our Fellowship and Refreshment Time. At 10 a.m. please join us for Sunday School. We have many to choose from and for all ages. At 11 a.m. we have our second service PRAYZ!. Our casual family type worship, with the wonderful PRAYZ band. If you like to wear jeans to church, sing along with the praise team to praise music, see film and media used in worship, and you like a more laid back and casual service then this is the service for you.

The Traditional and Prazy! worship services both contain a children’s message, scripture readings, music, pastoral prayer, and the sermon. Children may stay in the service with their family or they may attend Children’s Church following the Children’s Message.

Tai Chi with Rebecca Graves meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. Now offering a “gentler” form of Tai Chi for Arthritis. Everyone is welcome.

The Sewing Stitches Circle meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The Knit Wits yarn ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. If you like to knit or crochet or would like to learn, please join us.

For more information call our church office at (812) 234-0776, fax us at (812) 235-3574 or visit www.umcmemorial.com.

Central Presbyterian

Central Presbyterian Church (125 N. Seventh St.) will gather Sunday for traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Lant Davis’s sermon, “Being Known,” will be based on Psalm 139. A time for conversation and fellowship follows the 10:30 worship service, downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Nursery care is provided. Korean-language worship begins noon, followed by a communal meal downstairs in Fellowship Hall. The church office will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday. On Friday at 4 p.m. Korean students meet at the church for Bible study and supper. For more details, call the church office (812) 232-5049 or visit www.thcpc.org.

Maple Avenue United Methodist

 Maple Avenue United Methodist Church welcomes all to worship with us this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Pastor David Rockhill will give a sermon titled “Without Deceit” which will incorporate scripture John 1:43-51. At the 10:30 a.m. service, the chancel choir will sing an anthem and the children’s sermon will be given. Sunday School classes for all ages will meet at 9:30 a.m. During the 10:30 a.m. service, children are invited to stay in the ongoing worship service or attend Junior Church in the Education Center. We hope you will join us for this inspirational worship service!

Maple Avenue UMC Music Ministry welcomes all to a benefit Concert for Christopher “Topper” Nail on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Topper will be traveling to Germany for 18 days to learn about the culture and do some touring. The Concert is free and open to the public with a love offering collection. Topper Nail attends Maple Avenue UMC and performs with the Terre Haute North High School Bands. Other performers will include Rich Nail, Jake Nail, Dan Rodriguez, Kurt Perry, Jordan Gameon, and other local talent. Please join us as we help raise funds for one of our local youth!

Maple Avenue is offers many programs for adults and children alike. Programs available to all include: GED Classes, Adult Basic Education Classes, After School Tutoring (Grades 1-5), After School Open Gym, (Grades 1-5), Daycare, Preschool. Music Programs Include: The Chancel Choir, Summer Dinner Theatre Productions, Spring Cabaret, Christmas and Easter Cantatas with Orchestra and Children’s Choir. Missions and service opportunities include: Prayer Chain, Operation Classroom, Penny Drive for Lebanon Children’s Home, United Campus Ministries, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, Habitat for Humanity, and 14th & Chestnut Community Center. There is something for everyone at Maple Avenue UMC and we hope you will join us for an inspirational worship service. For more information, check us out on the web at www.gbgm-umc.org/maple_ave_umc/ or call us at (812) 232-7263.





Central Christian — Disciples of Christ

Our Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. We will celebrate the witness and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A children’s moment will be held. Nursery Care is provided during the service. After the service we will gather for a fellowship time with donuts and drinks.

Sunday school for all ages will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. An adult Bible study is held Monday mornings at 9 with Rev. Zelensky. This group meets at the church.

The General Board of the church will meet at noon Sunday. This is a time of fellowship, prayer, and business.

As part of our Outreach Ministry we have Fair Trade coffee, tea, and chocolate bars for sale.

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 website is www.cccthdisciples.org.

God calls Central Christian Church to be a welcoming and open faith community where Christian love, action, and discipleship unite.”



United Methodist Temple

United Methodist Temple worships the God of amazing grace at 5301 U.S. 41 South. At 8:45 a.m., we come together for traditional worship including hymns and scriptural liturgy, and our choir will be singing as well. At 11 a.m., we meet for a more informal and contemporary praise service, with hymns of praise. All are invited to join us for the Welcome Café at 10 a.m. every Sunday, and to come to the Gathering in our fellowship hall, or join one of the 6 adult classes that are meeting at that time. This coming Sunday we will enjoy the vocal solo of Ann Valentine, singing You Raise Me Up, a song made popular by Josh Grogan, in both services. All are welcome to our worship! God’s grace is over all God’s Creation. He alone is the one to be worshipped and adored!

Our whole membership is praying and preparing for our Wisdom Weekend which will occur on Jan. 20-22. Through interviews, focus sessions, worship, and meetings with the congregation, our consultants will be indicating our five strengths, our five growing edges, and making five prescriptions for the future. Please keep us in prayer as we go through this important wisdom process. All our members are expected to be present for worship, and any of the other events in the weekend that they can attend.

This Sunday we will be celebrating Human Relations Day. The Scripture this week comes from Proverbs 11:14 and John 1:43-51. Pastor Steve will be bringing a message entitled “Come and See The Future.” When Jesus called Peter, Andrew, and Phillip, and Phillip called Nathanael, a process of advertising that is the most successful in the world was implemented: word of mouth. This is the cheapest yet the most effective. Each one of us has the potential to reach someone who is waiting for an invitation to know God in Christ. Even if that is just an invitation to church, a quick prayer, a hug, or a serious conversation and more significant help, what we do we do because of a Living Jesus Christ. Valuing who we are in Christ, putting that relationship above all others, knowing that we have a heavenly home awaiting us, our faith grows and we thrive.

When we live in intimate connection with our God, we have access to God the Father through Christ, and we share news of the Messiah, the Anointed One, our Savior, with others. Though hardship, darkness, difficulty come, we extend the SHALOM of God as an act of worship We serve others, and in serving look for opportunities to speak a work of loving invitation to those we meet. We invite all to get to know the Lord whose love permeates the Cosmos. We work for a boss who is never too hard on us, always equipping us for any task he assigns, and always offering the rest that we need.

At UM Temple, we celebrate the beginning of a new ministry. Every Monday from 12:15 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. we offer a 2 hour Celebrate Recovery meeting for those who wish to deal with their habits, hurts, and hang-ups. We will be creating two addiction groups (male and female) and two codependency groups (male and female.) Come at 12:15 p.m. every Monday, and get a bowl of soup, and join us as we work the steps of recovery . Or call in the office at (812) 299-1898 and get on the list for a call back. Those who are leading are: Karla Clayton, Gene Finley, Jill Kuckewich, Debbie Wence, Judy Clayton, and Rev. Steve Cain. All are welcome. Our weekly schedule includes: Piecemakers Thursday at 10 a.m., Bell practice Thursday at 6 p.m., Choir practice, Thursday at 7:15 p.m. On Fridays we have Christian yoga at 10:30 a.m., with a new hour starting soon on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (please call in to get on this schedule). Also starting soon, Jan. 24 and 26 at 6 p.m., we will be holding Zumba for women 13 and up. Call in if you are interested. This is all a part of our Health is Happening Here emphasis.

Margaret Fulsom is our church secretary. Jill Kuckewich is the director of Kids Hope International and Music Director. Janet Friedrich is director of the Temple PreSchool. Karla Clayton is our leader for Celebrate Recovery. Rev. Steve Cain is pastor (revscain@yahoo.com) and all can be reached through our regular number (812) 299-1898. God is making us alive in Christ through the power of His Spirit. Come and check us out!

Seelyville United Methodist Church

Pastor Jack Diel and the Seelyville UMC Family wish you a very happy New Year and invite you to worship with us at 9:30 a.m. followed by a coffee hour and Sunday School classes for all ages at 10:45 a.m. We welcome Pastor Jack back from directing a two week service and mission project in the village of San Juan de Dios, Mexico, with the Maya Cultural Exchange in order to construct a concrete community building.

The Sunday sermon is titled “Come and See!” as we find and share faith through invitation and experience. Scripture passages include Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 and John 1:43-51. The choir under the direction of Cathleen Flynn will rehearse at 8:30 a.m. and present an anthem accompanied by organist/pianist Jane Linville. New members are always welcome. A Human Relations Day offering will be taken.

Agape Circle meets at 2:30 p.m. on Monday in the home of Edith Tucker with Webelos at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Scouting programs continue on Tuesday for Webelos, Bears, Tigers, and Wolves. Financial Peace University, a program on Christian financial principles, will once again begin on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Contact the church for the beginning date. Membership classes will begin in February. Contact Pastor Jack at (812) 877-1868 if you are interested.

Seelyville United Methodist Church is on the corner of U.S. 40 and Second Street in Seelyville. The church office phone number is: (812) 877-1868 with the email address seelyvilleumc@frontier.com. “We are a caring family making disciples for Jesus Christ.”

Church of Christ at Terre Haute

The church of Christ at Terre Haute invites you to be with them Sundays at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The church assembles in the meeting room of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Exit 11 (I-70 and Indiana 46) behind McDonald’s. If you have a Bible question, desire a home Bible study or need a ride to the services, call (812) 320-4450. You can visit the website of the church at www.churchofchristatterrehaute.com and find them on Facebook at Church of Christ at Terre Haute.

Peniel United Methodist Church

Kennedy Crossing Road, Brazil

We are starting to get a couple more minutes of daylight each day! Last week was like spring, but I’m sure we will wake up to reallity soon. In the meantime, join us for Sunday School at 9:45 and Church Services at 10:45 on Sunday morning. This being the 3rd Sunday of the month, you are invited to the Fellowship Hall for pastries, beverages, and good conversation between Sunday School and Church, approximately10:30 a.m.

Our scripture this Sunday is from St. John 3:1-10.

Pastor Pippin’s message is “A New Perspective” and for the children: “Ouchies and Broken Hearts.”

The Co-Workers/Fidelis Class meeting is 6 p.m. on Jan. 19 with a pot luck dinner.

Canned fruits and vegetables are listed for the Food Pantry in Brazil.

For more information contact Pastor Pippin at (812) 443-8489.

Rosedale Baptist Church

Rosedale Baptist Church

Depot and Middle Street

Rosedale, In (765) 548-2857

Pastor: Randy McPike

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Eve Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m.

Sunday come and join us for our “New Youth Group Program.” At 11:30 there will be music and a skit for the kids , followed by lunch and a lesson. Then we will be going to Lucky Strike to go bowling. Please bring a permission slip to go bowling with us. We will return to the church at 4 p.m.

Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church

Pastors Aaron Wheaton and Rick Swan along with the entire Mount Pleasant family invite you to join us by attending a worship service or other activity at one of our church campuses.

At Mount Pleasant South Campus, 3050 East Davis Drive, Sunday worship services are held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school classes for all ages at 10 a.m. Communion is held the first Sunday of each month.

Following are the opportunities that Mount Pleasant South Campus has to offer:

A Sunday evening service called “6:35” that is held on the second Sunday of each month beginning at 6:35 p.m. It is an intergenerational worship experience featuring praise, prayer and a message while incorporating elements of drama, dance and art.

Lifeline, our ministry for youth grades 6th through seniors, meets Sundays at 9:50 a.m.-10:40 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. X-Treme Tweenz is a group for all fifth graders that meets at 4:30 p.m. every other Sunday.

To start the work week, every Monday the church holds a prayer meeting at 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Boost, our midweek gathering, starts with dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Center and classes for all ages at 6:30 p.m. We host sessions twice a year. Our next session will begin Spring 2012.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program from hurts, habits and hang-ups, meets every Friday evening beginning at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Center. If you want to grow in Christ and in your Christian faith you might want to try one of our small groups or various Bible studies available throughout the week.

Music and arts opportunities at our church include the praise band, choir, hand bell choir and drama team. Other groups include the Lunch Bunch (women), Yarn Spinners and our Men’s Fellowship Group.

We also offer the Upward basketball, cheerleading and soccer programs during the fall and winter. Upward participants are children in kindergarten through eighth grade. We have a Special Needs league, too. Basketball and cheerleading are underway and soccer season will follow.

For more information about us, visit our website at www.mountpleasantfamily.org or call (812) 232-4808. We are connecting families and individuals with God and God’s family through Jesus Christ.

First Baptist

Sunday School, with classes for all ages, is at 9 a.m. and the worship service is at 10:15 a.m. This Sunday Pastor Bernie Jackson’s sermon will be “An Attitude of Christ” with scripture text from Philippians 2:1-11. Music will be provided by The Sanctuary Choir as they sing an arrangement by James Koerts of the contemporary Christian song “Offering.” Special music will also be presented by soloist Tim Pittman. A children’s story is always included in our worship services presented by our children’s minister Jill Kirchoff. After the children’s story, those in gra