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Mount Pleasant United Methodist

 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 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school classes for all ages at 10 a.m. Communion is 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 to 10:40 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 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 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 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 mountpleasantfamily.org or call (812) 232-4808. We are connecting families and individuals with God and God’s family through Jesus Christ.

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 “The Quest” which will incorporate scripture Mark 1:14-20. This week’s theme reminds us how Jesus always invites us to follow him, and to make a difference in the world. 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 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 and 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.

Terre Haute Reformed Presbyterian

The Word for the Week:

Once upon a time, folks assumed they followed the Ten Commandments. When you talked to them about sin, they said, “I’m not so bad. I keep the Ten Commandments.” Now there is aversion to the Ten Commandments. Churches stand against God’s law. They often misapply the Bible with Romans 6:14, “You are not under law but under grace.” Others declare they don’t want to push the Ten Commandments on impressionable youngsters. Posting these moral precepts on the walls of schoolrooms is anathema.

The Bible says, “the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good” (Romans 7:12). The Ten Commandments are precepts to follow. They also are a life to live. First, the Ten Commandments outline the holiness of God. Second, the Ten Commandments therefore define deviations from His holiness and righteousness. The Ten Commandments show our need to return to God through faith in Christ. “The Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ” (Galatians 3:24). Third, because the Ten Commandments show us the character of God and deviations from His holiness, they also set the parameters for godly living. God says, “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy” (Leviticus 19:2).

The new year challenge is to return to God through faith in Christ and live out the Ten Commandments with His power and grace.

Join us for worship this Sunday. Pastor Bill Robert will begin a new series and his sermon title is, “Knowing God.” The Terre Haute Reformed Presbyterian Church meets in the Church building at the South-East corner of 6th and Washington (1400 South 6th 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 three 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, located at 301 N. Seventh St., in Terre Haute’s Arts Corridor and adjacent to Indiana State University, welcomes you to our beautiful 146 year old church. We invite you to worship with us at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning. Hear the Rev. Paul Wagner’s sermon, “Simeon’s Predictions for Jesus No. 3: Much Opposition” (Luke 2: 25-34), and listen to Bill Cain’s organ mastery and the Chancel Choir, directed by Erich Kendall, singing “Come Lift Up Your Voice” (by Stan Pethel).

Refreshments and fellowship follow the worship service, from 10:30 to 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), Caroline Dando will teach and lead discussion on “Joseph Transmits Abraham’s Promise” (Genesis 50: 15-26). 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. The 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 noon. Our Wednesday Evening Bible Study, meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 and led by Pastor Wagner, is discussing “Old Testament and New Testament Parallels and Connections.”

On Monday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m., join us in good conversation at the Prayer Shawl Ministry gathering and work with others to make items that will be given to elevate the spirits of those who need uplifting.

If you have interest in Centenary’s music programs, such as the Chancel Choir, let us know. Our choir rehearsals are 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, call the Church Office, any day, at (812) 232-2319.

Riley Bible

The entire Riley Bible family invites you to join us at our church for any of our services. We are located two doors down from the Dollar General in Riley Square, Riley; right off of Highway 46. Sunday morning services include Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m .and a family worship service at 11 a.m. Wednesday night Prayer and Bible Study starts at 6:45 p.m. with a time of fellowship and the regular prayer and Bible study time starting at 7 p.m.

Riley Bible Church is a fellowship of Christians dedicated to studying the Bible in order to grow spiritually and tell others of His salvation. We believe the principle goal of the church is God’s glory, and invite you to join us.

For directions or more information call us at (812) 230-6053, go to our website at rileybiblechurch.com, or check us out on facebook.

St. Mark United Church of Christ

Come worship with us at St. Mark United Church of Christ Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at 475 S. Fruitridge Ave. The Rev. Teresa Higus will be delivering the morning message.

We are a mainline protestant church from the reformed tradition that believes in God’s steadfast love and forgiveness for all. Sunday School will follow at 10:45 a.m. No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

On Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. you are invited to join our Bible Study group that studies the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the following Sunday. Tuesday afternoon our “Merry Stitchers” will resume knitting and crocheting prayer shawls from 1 to 3 p.m. in the church lounge. All are welcome to sit in with us.

On Wednesday our Sewing Gals meet from 9-2. All are welcome to join any of these events-membership not required.

On Thursday evening our music groups rehearse: bell choir from 6:45-7:15 and choir from 7:15 to 8.

Call the church office is you have any questions. (812) 232-8000, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

St. Ann Catholic

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.

St. Benedict Catholic

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 located at 111 S. 9th 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, January 12 in Hellmann Hall from 7 to 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.

Religious Education classes are Sunday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Youth Ministry and Confirmation classes are Sunday evening from 5-6:45 p.m. For further information, call the parish office at (812) 232-8421.

St. Joseph University Parish

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

Preschool thru 8th grade Religious Education classes are offered each year beginning in September and ending in May. Classes meet Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for Preschool through 5th grade and twice a month Sunday evenings from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. for 6th through 8th grade.

St. Joseph University Parish serves Indiana State University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and also welcomes students from Ivy Tech and St. Mary-of-the-Woods College. As student parishioners, you are full members of our parish and welcomed warmly by the whole community. This year, Campus Ministry plans to participate in a Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge for our Winter/Spring Service Trips. RHIT Winter Break Trip: Feb. 26 - March 3, Tupelo, Miss., and ISU Spring Break Trip: March 4 - 10, Oklahoma City, Okla. No building experience necessary - You will learn on the job. For more information call St. Joseph University Parish at (812) 232-7011.

A Week of Prayer in Christian Unity continues this week through Jan. 25. Each day we will be praying for a specific area of need in our community. Unite your prayer with all Terre Haute area churches. If you cannot join us for prayer, use the following to guide your private prayer. Further reflection for each day can be found at sites.google.com/site/terrehauteprayers/.

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. 7th St.

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

Religious Education classes for grades Preschool through Grade 8 are Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. High school Youth Ministry and Confirmation classes are Sunday evening. For information on Youth Ministry schedule contact our Youth Minister, Marcia Lane-McGee at the parish office: (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 Catholic

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.

Religious Education classes for Preschool to 8th grade meet in the school building August through May from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. High School youth meet in Moran Family Life Center on select Sunday evenings September through May. Contact our Youth Minister Marcia Lane-McGee for the schedule details at jummp.youthminister@hotmail.com.

Deanery Pastoral Center

“Spirituality and Earth” — an enrichment series contemplating our unique place in the universe will be offered at the Deanery Center on 3 Tuesdays of Jan. (17, 24 and 31) at 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sr. Mary Montgomery will facilitate this series using prayer, media presentation, meditation and discussion. You are invited to participate in one or all sessions. The Deanery Center is at 1801 Poplar St. For more information or to register call the Deanery Center at (812) 232-8400 or email director@thdeanery.org.

Oregon Baptist

The church is located at 11200 S. Carlisle St., Terre Haute. Phone (812) 299-2112. We welcome everyone and invite you to join us as we worship God.

Sunday School starts each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. the Rev. Fred Harrison leads us in morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Youth groups for ages three years through High School meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study meets during the school year on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Unity Presbyterian

Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Drive is 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Our Pastor is Linda Peters. Her sermon: “Get-up and Go!” based on scriptures Psalm 62 and Mark 1:14-20. Adult Bible Study is lead by Dr. Roland Kohr, 9:30 a.m. with Children’s Sunday School following A Moment with the Children. Today, Unity will Ordain and Install Officers of the church. Fellowship follows the worship service.

Amie Ellison is our choir director, Andrea Marlow is our organist. Choir rehearsal is each Thursday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.

For the month of January, we are praying for Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. This week, we are praying for First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, Ind. We also, will pray for Otter Creek 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 wildlife 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.

Berean Baptist

The 9:30 Adult Bible Study features life lessons from Daniel as taught by David Thomas. A man who is well versed in the Bible remarked, “You just don’t get Bible teaching of this caliber in most churches anymore. This teacher knows the Lord and His Word and communicates the truth in an excellent manner.”

The 10:30 Worship Hour features appropriate hymns and gospel songs with an illustrated lesson for the children by Dick Triestram and a special solo by Becky Hill. Pastor Larry Lilly’s message is titled, Be Wise In Tough Times. Larry will point that while John the Baptist was in Herod’s prison he was also taken prisoner by doubt and despair. Pastor Lilly will point out what John did that settled his fear and drove away his despair. The same principle has worked for multitudes and it may be a great help to you.

At 6 the congregation at Berean will again sing songs of comfort and joy accompanied by heart stirring testimonies from several people. Charlie Davis will present a special song and Pastor Lilly will preach a sermon “Christ Affirms John Baptist.”

Christ’s glowing affirmation of John in spite of John’s down time emotionally is one of the greatest passages in the Bible to visit when you are down for one reason or another. Knowing Christ loves you at all times means we can and should overcome any situation because Christ did not forsake John nor will He forsake you.

Berean Baptist Church is at 6770 N. Clinton St. Terre Haute.

 Seelyville United Methodist

Pastor Jack Diel and Seelyville UMC Family invite you to worship with us at 9:30 a.m. followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments. Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:45 a.m. The sermon topic for Jan. 22 is “The Call of God” based on scriptures from Mark 1:14 - 20 and 1 Corinthians 7:27 - 31. We will examine our willingness to be called by God, no matter what the cost. The choir under the direction of Cathleen Flynn will rehearse at 8:30 a.m. and present an anthem. New members are always welcome. Congregational hymns include “God of Grace and God of Glory,” “The Fishermen,” and “Would I Have Answered When You Called?” A week of prayer for Christian Unity concludes on Jan. 25.

Agape Circle meets at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 in the home of Edith Tucker with Webelos at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The Prayer and Bible Study Group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 and scouting groups assemble at 6:10 p.m. The Worship Team will also meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

A new session of Financial Peace University will convene Thursday, January 26 at 7 p.m. at the church. FPU is led by Diane and Jim Hanson and Steve and Patty Jones. All interested persons are cordially invited to attend. Pastor Jack is offering Membership Classes for new members or for renewal beginning in February. Contact the church office for additional information on FPU or Membership Classes at (812) 877-1868.

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

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sacred Heart of Jesus parish invites you to join us for Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m. or Sunday at 9 a.m. Religious education classes for preschool through grade 5 are Sunday. For further information contact the parish office (812) 466-1231.

Northwest Church of Christ

The Northwest Church of Christ is at 625 Florida Ave., in Terre Haute, 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, visit graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com. You will also find information about opportunities at 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 Jim Edwards will present: Children in the Wabash Valley Who Are Homeless or live in Poverty, and the Services That Help Them – There are many children living in the Wabash Valley who are hidden from society. These children live in poverty and are often times homeless. Jim Edwards will discuss some specific problems these children face in life as well as ways to offer help. Jim Edwards has directed Ryves Youth Center at Etling Hall for over twenty-nine years. He has lived in Terre Haute a majority of his life and was a police officer at Indiana State University when he joined a group to begin a youth center to help children living in poverty and teenage runaways. Jim has a BS degree in Criminology and a Graduate Certification focusing on Resource Development. He is a Certified Prevention Professional and has been married to his wife Diana for over twenty-seven years. Jim is the current chair of the Vigo County CARE Council and the co-chair of the Wabash Valley Planning Council on Homelessness for Region 7.

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: The UUA Aspires to Foster Sexual/Gender Equality, Sexual Enlightenment, and Education How Well Are We Doing?

Children’s Religious Education begins at 10:50 — There are two groups, youth ages 5 to 9 and Tweens, ages 10 and up. Child care 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.

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, “Many Fish Bites if Ya Got Good Bait,” will be based on Mark 1:14-20, in which Jesus preaches repentance and calls his first disciples. A time for conversation and fellowship follows the 10:30 worship service, downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Nursery care is provided. Korean-language worship begins at 12 p.m., followed by a communal meal downstairs in Fellowship Hall. On Tuesday at 10 a.m. the Seekers and Searchers Bible Study will meet. 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 us online: www.thcpc.org.

Missionary Baptist Association

The SW District Missionary Baptist Association will be hosting its monthly forth (4) Sunday Night Worship and Fellowship Services at Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church located at 1935 Tippecanoe Street in Terre Haute. The Service will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is invited.

Breden Memorial United Methodist

The law of the day in Jesus’ time was “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But Jesus introduced grace and mercy and forgiveness. Remember how they critized Him: “Wait a minute. Only God can forgive.”

But Jesus said, “No, you can forgive! All of us can forgive! In fact, we ought to forgive; we ought to imitate the forgiving spirit of God in our dealings!” And Jesus was right!

If you ever wonder, Should I forgive? remember the picture of Jesus on the Cross, saying, “Father, forgive them. They know not what they are doing.” That is our measuring stick for forgiveness.

Then Jesus came saying, “You can forgive. It’s O.K. to forgive. Indeed, it’s beautiful to forgive.” But the powers in control at that time didn’t want the door opened, so they began to plot to silence Him.

Our Sunday Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastor’s message will be “The Sin of Hostility.” Scripture lesson is Matthew 11:7-19. Sunday School follows worship at 10:50.

AA meets Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Ladies’ Prayer Group meets Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

The Church of Christ at Terre Haute

The church assembles in the meeting room of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Exit 11, I-70 and Indiana 46. Assembling times are Sundays at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. You are invited to attend. The church of Christ at Terre Haute pledges to teach the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Find the church on Facebook at Church of Christ at Terre Haute and on the web at churchofchristatterrehaute.com. Join their mailing list on their website to receive The Terre Haute Speaker, a weekly teaching bulletin dedicated to speaking as the oracles of God. The church invites you to take part in a free home Bible study. Call (812) 320-4450 today.

Memorial United Methodist

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

Please join us 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.

The Rev. Scott Johnson’s sermon will be “The Sign of Jonah.” People look for all kinds of signs so they can predict, know, or interpret the future. In Jesus’ day, they wanted him to give them a sign. What he gave them was the “sign of Jonah.” It is a pretty good sign for us today, too. Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10 and Luke 11:29-32

At 9:45 a.m. join us for our Fellowship and Refreshment Time.

At 10 a.m. 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 first and third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. If you like to knit or crochet or would like to learn, join us.

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

Rosedale Baptist

The church is at Depot and Middle Street.

Call Pastor Randy McPike at (765) 548-2857.

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.

Every third Sunday of the month come and join us for our “New Youth Group Program”

At 11:30 a.m. there will be music and a skit for the kids, followed by lunch and a lesson. There will be something new and different every month.

Central Christian

- Disciples of Christ

Our Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. We continue celebrating the season after Epiphany by focusing on the early ministry of Jesus according to the gospel of Mark. A children’s moment will take place. Nursery Care is provided during the service. After the service we will gather for a fellowship time with doughnuts and drinks.

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

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

Join us at 4950 E. Wabash Ave. The church office or our minister, the Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, can be reached at (812) 877-9959. Our church website is cccthdisciples.org

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

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 “Living Up to Our Calling” with scripture text from Philippians 3:7-16. Music will be provided by The Sanctuary Choir as they sing an arrangement by Lloyd Larson of “Speak, O Lord.” Special music will also be presented by soloist Jim Tucker. 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 grades k-3 are dismissed to their own age appropriate programming. Pre-School Sunday School and extended care is available throughout the morning. The First Link Hospitality Room is available every Sunday morning from 8:45 until 10:15 to provide a place where members and guests can share a cup of freshly brewed Rex coffee, light refreshments and conversation.

On Sunday evening at 6 p.m. our youth are hosting a game night in Esken Hall. Join us inside for miniature golf, a bounce house, and board games. There will also be an all you can eat hot dog bar. The event is a fundraiser for our coming summer trips/conferences. Everyone is invited to join us for this time of food, fellowship and fun. First Baptist Church is an American Baptist congregation at 4701 E. Poplar Drive. Further information is available at www.thfbc.org.

First Congregational

First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio in Terre Haute, invites you to join us this Sunday as Rev. Dawn Carlson shares the sermon, “Drop Everything?”

When Jesus called His disciples, He called them to drop everything and follow. Join us on Sunday morning as we discuss what it means to 21st century Christians to drop everything and follow.

Church services are at 8:30 (meditative) and 10:30 (traditional) each Sunday morning. Children’s Church is part of the 10:30 service and then children are invited to attend Sunday School downstairs. There is a staffed nursery during the 10:30 service.

On Sunday evening, we will be having our monthly Dialogue at St. Arbucks at 6 p.m. at 25th and Wabash. We will continue the discussion of discipleship for today at this casual gathering.

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 at Terre Haute’s longest continuously worshipping congregation, now marking our 178th year of worship and service. There’s a place here for you. For more informatio