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St. Stephen’s

Episcopal

Services Sunday in the historic church at 217 N. Seventh St., include Christmas Day Eucharists at 10 a.m.

Tonight’s Christmas Eve candlelight service is at 9 p.m.

On Sunday’s, 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.

Oregon Baptist

Join us as we celebrate Christ’s birth. Christmas Eve services will be at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Day we will have morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School. We are located at 11200 S. Carlisle St. Office number is (812) 299-2112

Maple Avenue

United Methodist

Maple Avenue United Methodist Church welcomes all to worship with us at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Pastor David Rockhill will give a sermon titled “Go And See” which will incorporate scriptures Luke 2:1-20 this Sunday.

During the 10:30 a.m. service, children are welcome to go to Junior Church in the education center or remain in the ongoing worship service with their families.

During the 10:30 a.m. worship, the Children’s sermon will be given and Chancel Choir will sing an anthem. Maple Avenue UMC also will host Christmas Eve service at 9 p.m. Join us for special music provided by the Maple Avenue UMC Music Ministry team featuring Maddie Riley, Bert Evans, Tom Layman and Dan Rodriguez.

Maple Avenue 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.

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 our church. Sunday worship services are at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school classes for all ages at 10 a.m. Communion is the first Sunday of each month.

Christmas Eve services will be 4 p.m. at our North Campus (formerly Northside Community at 1075 N. Fruitridge) and at 7 p.m. at our South Campus (3050 E. Davis Road). Pastor Aaron Wheaton will be leading both of these services. Christmas Day worship includes a 9 a.m. Worship service at our South Campus, and 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Worship Service at our North Campus.

Mount Pleasant offers a Sunday evening service called “6:35” that is 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 in grades 6th through seniors, meets Sundays at 9:50-10:40 a.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6-8 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 under way and soccer season will follow.

Mark your calendars now for our New Year’s Celebration that begins at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. It’s a night filled with food, fellowship and fun. Families can stay as long they like or stay the night. On Jan. 1, we will share breakfast together and attend Sunday morning worship service.

Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, South Campus is located at 3050 E. Davis Drive in Terre Haute. 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.

North Side

Christian

The church at 2525 E. Hasselburger Ave., Terre Haute, invites you and your family to our annual Christmas Eve service titled, Through Their Eyes. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at 9 p.m., we will see and feel the nativity scene through the eyes of those who were witnesses to the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. followed by morning worship at 10:30 a.m. What better way to focus on the true meaning of the season by participating in these services as families.

North Side Christian Church welcomes our entire community to Celebrate the Birth of our Savior.

For more information, you may call the church office at (812) 466-7949 or visit www.

facebook.com/nsccth.

St. George’s

Episcopal

There will be no church service on Sunday, Christmas day.

The Reverend Jack Brockman will be celebrant for the Christmas Eve service on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend.

The retired priest, who lives in Brazil, serves as St. George’s “pastoral care giver” and will administer prayers for healing during Eucharist for those who would like to receive a healing prayer. Brockman also works with Hospice of the Wabash Valley as a chaplain.

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 from St. Mark’s in June 2008.

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.

Church of the Immaculate

Conception

The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods have announced a schedule of Christmas Season liturgies and services to celebrate and honor the birth of Jesus. All services are open to the public and to people of all faith traditions. All gatherings are in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

The Christmas Vigil will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. Sisters of Providence and the wider community will gather for a reflective prayer service that includes scripture readings, prayer, instrumental carols, singing of carols and candle lighting. Eucharistic Liturgy will be at 11:30 a.m. that day.

Christmas Day will be celebrated with Eucharistic Liturgy at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25. A prelude of instrumental carols and singing will begin at 10:45 a.m.

The Feast of the Holy Family will be celebrated Friday, Dec. 30, with Eucharistic Liturgy at 11:30 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Eucharistic Liturgy will be at 11:30 a.m.

The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God, will be celebrated with Eucharistic Liturgy at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Christmas Season Vespers will take place at 4:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Liturgy for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Christmas Season Vespers again will be offered at 4:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Liturgy for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9.

Terre Haute Reformed

Presbyterian

The Word for the Week:

Mary was pregnant. A distressed Joseph thought about severing the relationship. “But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit’” (Matthew 1:20).

The angel gave further information and direction. “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).  The name Jesus is a New Testament form of Joshua meaning, “Jehovah saves.”

Jesus saves. Salvation has to do with sins. Sins are violations of God’s standard for our lives. God gives us His standard in the Ten Commandments. One of them requires truth and being true (Exodus 20:16). Lying and deceit are violations of God’s standard. Lies undercut life.

Jesus saves from sins. Jesus separates people from evil conduct, such a lying, in two ways. He bears the penalty for their conduct. He died as a sacrifice for their sins. He provides new life through the Holy Spirit. He arose from the grave to do so.

Jesus saves His people. He has a focused mission. His people are those who believe in Him and trust in Him. This is the reason for the season.   

Join us for worship this Sunday. The title of Pastor Bill Roberts sermon on Revelation is: “God’s Final Words Until.” The Terre Haute Reformed Presbyterian Church meets in the Church building at the southeast 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 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 North 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 attend the Traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of lessons and carols on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m., and a Festive Christmas Day Worship and Carol Song Fest on Sunday, Dec. 25, at 9:30 a.m. that includes Bill Cain’s organ mastery and Deborah Thompson, playing a Christmas cello anthem praising God. You are provided opportunities to step away from the hectic schedule of holiday parties and spend some meditation and celebratory time with God.

All Sunday School classes and Youth Group activities will not meet on Christmas Day. The College Age Class that usually meets after the “Worship Alive” Evening Service and the Sunday evening “Worship Alive” service are cancelled on Christmas Day.

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, from 6:30-7:30, led by Pastor Wagner, will not meet until after the Holiday Season.

If you have interest in Centenary’s music programs, such as the Chancel Choir, let us know. 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, call the church office, any day, at (812) 232-2319.

St. Ann Catholic

The small, vibrant Community of St. Ann Parish, 1440 Locust St., invites you to join us on Christmas Eve for Carols at 5:30 p.m. and Christmas Eve Mass at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

St. Benedict Catholic

The St. Benedict parish community will celebrate Christmas Eve with Family Liturgy at 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at 8 p.m., Caroling at 11 p.m. and Midnight Mass. Christmas Day Mass will be at 11 a.m. St. Benedict Church is located at 111 S. 9th St. All are welcome to join us.

St. Joseph

University Parish

St. Joseph University Parish, 113 S 5th St., invites you to celebrate with them Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. Mass, 8 p.m. Mass, Lessons and Carols at 11:30 p.m. and Mass at Midnight. Christmas Mass on Christmas Day will be at 10 a.m. Join us.

St. Margaret

Mary Catholic

The St. Margaret Mary parish community invites you to join us for Christmas. Family Liturgy will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. We are located at 2405 S. 7th St.

St. Mary-of-the-Woods Village

St. Mary-of -the-Woods Village Church invites you to join us for liturgy on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. Christmas Day Mass will be at 9 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic

St. Patrick parish community invites you to join us to celebrate Christmas. Children’s Christmas Liturgy will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24, Vigil will begin at 11:20 p.m. followed by Midnight Mass. St. Patrick Church is at 1807 Poplar St.

Sacred Heart

of Jesus

Sacred Heart of Jesus parish, 2322 N. 13 1/2 St., invites you to join us for Mass on Christmas. Mass will be celebrated on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. Please join us.

St. Mark United Church of Christ

Come worship with us tonight at 7 p.m. in the church at 475 S. Fruitridge Ave. We will be having a service of lessons and carols, with Holy Communion and candlelight.  

On Christmas Day, we will be having worship at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Rebecca Zelensiky of Central Christian Disciples of Christ Church preaching. Come and celebrate the birth of Christ with the combined congregations of St. Mark UCC and Central Christian (DOC). Call the church office if you have any questions. (812) 232-8000, Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to noon.

Berean Baptist

Berean Baptist will celebrate Christmas morning with one combined service at 10:30 a.m. singing several Christmas Carols, special prayer, several special songs by Becky Hill, Dawn and Brittan Buchanan, a Gospel Illustration by Dick and Judy Triestram and Pastor Larry Lilly’s sermon titled, “An Invitation to Outcasts.” Larry will share the beauty and of the angelic announcements by angels to the shepherds. The truth of why this invitation was given can be life changing if accepted personally. The service will be one hour long and may be the most moving service of the year. Dress will be casual as some of the children may still be in their pajamas.

The evening service will be held in homes. Berean Baptist Church is located at 6770 N. Clinton St., in Terre Haute.

First Church

of the Nazarene

www.thnaz.org

801 Fort Harrison Road

(812) 466-5817

“Connecting in Christ to love, grow, and serve others!”

Traditional worship at 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School at 10 a.m

Contemporary worship at 11:15 a.m.

Terre Haute First Church of the Nazarene is ready to begin a New Year and we want you to be a part of our church family if you are not regularly worshiping elsewhere.

Pastor Mark Fleschner invites you and your family to experience God with our family of believers. Worship times listed above are for Sunday - for all other events, visit our website or call the church office. Also, nurseries are provided from infants to toddlers for worship and class times.

If you choose to come to our 8:45 a.m. worship service, you will experience worship in a blend of traditional formats, with piano and organ as the key instruments.  Choose our 11:15 a.m. service, and you will experience contemporary worship with the Praise Band and Worship Team.

Children, Teens, and families are an important part of the make-up of our church. You will find a ministry that is suited to your needs. Pastor Jason Riggle leads our teen worship…which meets every Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Teens are challenged to develop an authentic, vibrant, and personal relationship with God.

Wednesday night is an exciting night for the kids. Children, teens and adults present a live skit to display the virtues of God. Parents bring your kids at 6 p.m. for KidStuf, a worship experience geared for kids and parents. Adults, you are welcome to join us for our weekly prayer meeting that convenes at 5:30 p.m. Our prayer group addresses the prayer needs of individuals and the church for the moment and the upcoming days. In addition to the ministries described, First Church is engaged in making an impact on our community through various outreach events.

We invite you and your family to come, worship, and connect with the First Church Family.

Central Christian

Disciples of Christ

This evening we celebrate our Candle Light and Communion Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. This is a child-friendly, all generations celebrating together service. All are invited to attend.

The congregation of Central Christian Church (DOC) will gather at St. Mark United Church of Christ to celebrate Christmas morning worship at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Rebecca Zelensky from Central Christian Church will be preaching.

As part of our Outreach Ministry we have Fair Trade coffee and tea for sale. We also continue our Food Drive for Booker T. Washington Center, and encourage our members and friends to bring non-perishable items to the church. We also are collecting gloves, mittens, and hats for our Fuqua Elementary School Mitten Tree.

Please 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 web site is www.cccthdisciples.org

God calls Central Christian Church to be a welcoming and open faith community where Christian love, action, and discipleship unite. (Vision Statement of Central Christian Church, D.O.C., Terre Haute) Central Christian Church is an Open and Affirming Congregation.

Northwest Church of Christ

You are cordially invited to worship on Christmas morning at 10:30 a.m. The lesson will be entitled, “Mary had a little lamb.” The normal evening worship services will not meet at 6 p.m. that day. The Northwest Church of Christ is located at 625 Florida Ave., in Terre Haute, on the West Side of U.S 41 North at Florida Ave. 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. on Wednesday. For information about what to expect at the Northwest Church of Christ, you may visit graceforyourspirit.blogspot.com. You will also 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. Merry Christmas.

Church of Christ

at Terre Haute

Does one really need to be baptized? Many religious groups would have us believe baptism is really unnecessary, but what does the Bible say? Come be with us Sunday, Dec. 25, as we discuss, Why You Need to Be Baptized. The Bible is our only guide, and we give book, chapter and verse for everything we teach and practice. The church of Christ at Terre Haute assembles in the meeting room of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites located at 2645 S Joe Fox ST (Exit 11, I-70 & SR 46).

Services are Sundays at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Find us on Facebook at Church of Christ at Terre Haute and on the web at www.churchofchristatterrehaute.com. Call (812) 320-4450 for a free home Bible study.

Memorial United Methodist

There will be one worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 with the Rev. Jill Howard preaching

Sermon Title: “Christmas People”

Scripture: John 1: 1-14

Around Easter time, people of faith sometimes hear that we should live as “Easter people,” celebrating and being an example of the Risen Christ. But what about Christmas People? What would that look like? The famous beginning of the Gospel of John gives us some hints: “We have seen his glory!” Christmas people have the advantage of knowing the whole story of the Gospel- so how should we respond?  Come join us as we worship and celebrate the birth of our Savior on Christmas morning.

Central

Presbyterian

Central Presbyterian Church (125 N. Seventh St.) will gather tonight for a Christmas Eve candlelight service of lessons and carols. The service begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be preceded by a vocal and organ concert beginning at 7 p.m.

After the service, worshippers are invited downstairs to the Fellowship Hall for Christmas cookies and punch. Services will continue on Christmas Day (Sunday) with traditional worship at the normal time—10:30 a.m.

In order to give families more time together, Sunday school will not be held on Christmas morning. Pastor Lant Davis’s sermon, “The Reflection of God’s Glory,” will be based on Hebrews 1:1-12. “High Ground,” Central’s men’s a capella singing ensemble, will provide music for the service.

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 noon, followed by a communal meal downstairs in Fellowship Hall. The church office will be closed on Monday.

On Friday at 4 p.m. Korean students meet at the church for Bible study and supper. Next Saturday, New Year’s Eve, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham will lead a service of worship that combines the church’s English- and Korean-language worship congregations.

This service of reflection and rejoicing will be based on the theme, “Gifts of the Magi.”  The evening will also include traditional Korean New Year’s games. Participants are encouraged to bring an appetizer or dessert to share after the service. For more details, call the church office (812) 232-5049 or visit us online: www.thcpc.org.

Seelyville United Methodist

Pastor Jack Diel and the Seelyville UMC Family invite you to join us on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. for a Service of Lessons and Carols. Special music will include “O Holy Night” sung by Michelle McCrea and Sam Glover as well as traditional carols and poetry.

Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Jack’s sermon “And the Word Became Flesh.” The focus of the message questions our acceptance of God’s love through Jesus living among us to show what love looks like. Scripture readings are from Isaiah 52: 7-10 and John 1: 1-14. Special music will be sung by Kevin and Michelle McCrea, and the congregation will join in singing favorite carols “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice,” and “Joy to the World” accompanied by organist Jane Linville. Sunday School classes will be at 10:45 a.m. There will be no choir rehearsal, anthem, or coffee hour on Christmas Sunday.

Agape Circle will meet Monday, Dec. 26 in the home of Edith Tucker. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, the Prayer and Bible Study group will gather at 10 a.m. in the church library. We are grateful for the many members of our congregation who have given so generously to the 14th & Chestnut Community Center as well as to other community efforts throughout the holiday season. Come join our caring church family this week as we “Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere, that Jesus Christ is born!”

Seelyville United Methodist Church is located on the corner of US 40 and 2nd St. in Seelyville. The church office phone number is (812) 877-1868 with email addresses of seelyvilleumc@frontier.com or www.seelyvilleumc.org. “We are a caring family making disciples for Jesus Christ.”

Peniel United Methodist

Kennedy Crossing Road, Brazil

Dec. 25 has arrived!  We hope everyone has enjoyed the special services and music connected with this Holy Season. There will be Family Communion on Christmas Eve between 3 and 5 p.m. for all who wish to partake. Sunday School will begin at 9:45 a.m. followed by Church at 10:45 a.m. on Christmas Day.

The scripture for this Sunday is St. John 4:1-14.

Pastor Pippin will as usual have a special message for the children which also delights the more mature! This one is titled: “Turn on the Lights!” His sermon for the Church Service is “The Light Shine in the Darkness!”

The food pantry would appreciate canned fruits for the donation this week.

For more information concerning the church and activities, contact Pastor Pippin at

(812) 443-8489.

A blessed and Merry Christmas to all!

First Baptist

Our Christmas Eve Service will be held on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. with the theme “Waiting for Confirmation” with scripture text from Matthew 1:18-25. This traditional style service will include carols, children’s story, special music and sermon by Pastor Bernie Jackson. It will conclude with the traditional lighting of candles and singing of "Silent Night" by the congregation. Nursery and pre-school childcare will be provided.

On Christmas Day we will have a casual, family-oriented service at 10:15 a.m. We will celebrate the arrival of the Christ Child with carols, special music and a conversational style sermon by our pastors and staff. There will be no Sunday School on Dec. 25. However, our nursery will be open and Children’s Church will be as usual including a birthday party for Jesus.

First Baptist Church is an American Baptist congregation located at 4701 E. Poplar Drive. Further information is available on our website at www.thfbc.org.

Grace Community

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service in Grace Community Church of Terre Haute is at 9:30 p.m. It is designed for all people. Dress casual and celebrate the meaning of Christmas. Receive the peace God wants you to have. We invite you to celebrate faith in God with us.  

Our Sunday celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Grace is a safe place to experience and interact with God. Children are very important at Grace. Here they meet God as their friend. They learn about His love.  

Each Sunday we start with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. for people of all ages. Our Children’s Sunday School is something your children will love. Our Youth Sunday School is a great time of encouragement and learning. Our adults enjoy good fellowship, discussion and teaching. All this is in an environment of love and respect.  

Our worship is a contemporary/traditional mix and lead by top notch musicians whose love for God and people are expressed in clear and comfortable ways. We often get comments of how people enjoy hearing the people around them sing.

The message is always Bible based and helps lift our eyes to Jesus Christ. Mike Pringle is our pastor. He has a way of making the truths of God practical and helpful.  

You will find warm and friendly people here. They are the kind of people who will be happy to meet you and sit with you. Nobody at Grace is perfect. Nobody pretends to be either. We love God and we love the people God loves. That means you.

If you feel drawn to God in any way, Grace is a good place to be. If you are tired of trying to live your faith by yourself, then you don't have to be alone.  

We meet in the Gospel Assembly Church fellowship hall at 401 W. Springhill Dr in Terre Haute. It is just west of DeBaun’s Funeral home on the north side of the street.  Come in the east door where all the cars are. You will be glad you did. We look forward to meeting you.  n life there are many trials. At Grace you will find the love and help of God.  

For more information visit our website, www.gccth.org or call (812) 307-4422.

Rosedale Baptist

Rosedale Baptist Church is at Depot and Middle Street in Rosedale; call (765) 548-2857.

Pastor: Randy McPike

Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 am

Sunday Eve Service: 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study :7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24, at 10 p.m. will be our Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, Dec. 25, at 9:30 a.m. Morning service will be the Children'’s Recitations

We will have Combined Services this morning.

Sunday Dec. 25, at 7 p.m. We will have our Evening Service.

Come and Celebrate Our Savior’s Birth With Us. God Bless You and Merry Christmas.

West Side

Community

Smart Choice food is a place where people can buy a box of food with many items inside it for a very large reduction in price. It is all high quality food. We at West Side Community Church believes that in this very hard times that most families are in that this is a great way to help stretch your food cost out. I have attached the menu for January for you to look over and see what is included in the boxes. If someone would like a copy of the menu they can call me at (812) 241-2005 or they can pick up a copy of the menu at the church in West Terre Haute, where we have a box hanging on the outside of the Church with the menus in them. The January order time line is all orders are due no later than Jan. 8, 2012, and delivery date is Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at the church.

Trinity Lutheran

Please come and join us during our worship time at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 2620 Ohio Blvd., here in Terre Haute. Sunday School for all ages is also offered each Sunday morning at 9 a.m.

Come and share the joy of the Christmas season by joining us for worship, especially  for our two traditional Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Dec. 24. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. At both of these services the children in our congregation will be collecting Pennies for their Penny Power ministry to help feed hungry children around the world through the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) World Hunger Organization. They children will also be collecting Pennies for their Penny Power ministry at our Christmas morning Worship Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 as well.

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

Breden Memorial United Methodist

Pastor Deal’s Christmas day message will be “Why There Must Be a Christmas.”

There are many scriptures in the Bible that substantiate the reason for Christmas to happen. Prophecies were given about Jesus. God had to be true to His Word. The Bible is a book of truth. Our God would be unknown. Since God has been unseen by human eyes Jesus had to come so we could know what God is like.

Come and worship with us this Christmas Sunday and experience the joy of the Birth of Jesus.

Our worship experience begins at 9:30 a.m. Special music will be given by two different persons; Sharon Clark and Jay Hendricks. Both persons are great singers. No Sunday School today.

 AA meets on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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