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Oregon Baptist Church

December at Oregon Baptist Church will be a month of celebrating our Lord and Savior. Pastor Fred Harrison will be preaching a series of sermons on the Christmas Season.

On Sunday, Dec. 18 the children will receive treats from a special guest.

The Annual Christmas Eve Service will be Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, Dec. 25. Worship Service on Dec. 25 will be at 10:30 a.m. at Family Life Center.

Maple Avenue United Methodist Church

Maple Avenue United Methodist Church welcomes all to worship with us at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Pastor David Rockhill invites you to hear Maple Avenue United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, Orchestra, Soloists, and Dancers perform “Journey of Hope” by Tom Fettke. 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 the Chancel Choir will sing an anthem.

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.

Christ United Methodist Church

Christ United Methodist Church at 221 South Sixth St., West Terre Haute will again have their annual Christmas in God’s House today, Saturday, Dec. 10 between 2 to 4 p.m. Children up to age 12 will start the adventure with a Christmas story.

They will complete a craft, shop for presents that only cost fifty cents each and then wrap the presents. They will end the adventure by having a free picture taken with Santa and enjoying cookies and punch. Parents are not allowed in the buying room, since it is a “secret” room. But, they can enjoy cookies and punch in the fellowship hall where homemade candy will be available for purchase at $3 per pound.

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 worship with us at 9:30 a.m. Hear the Rev. Paul Wagner’s sermon, “Third Advent: Jeroboam, the Shepherd,” and listen to Bill Cain’s organ mastery and the Chancel Choir, directed by Erich Kendall, singing a beautiful Christmas Cantata, “The Night the Angels Sang” (by John W. Peterson).

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, Debra Considine will teach and lead discussion on “A Promise to Abraham” (Genesis 15: 1-6, 12-18). The Pastor’s Class is studying “Parallels and Connections: Bridging the Hebrew and Christian Testaments.”

The College Age Class meets after the “Worship Alive” Evening Service, from 7 to 8 p.m. with supper provided. They are reading and discussing C. S. Lewis’s book, “Screwtape.” The Sunday evening new casual 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. You are invited to our Wednesday Evening Bible Study, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., led by Pastor Wagner. Our new theme is “Hymns of Scripture.” We sing favorite hymns, learn their biblical backgrounds, and thus enrich our worship experience.

Children who wish to participate in the “Children’s Christmas Program” Sunday, Dec. 18 should contact Gail Hayes at the church. Also on Dec. 18, at 4 p.m., a community service in lessons and carols, entitled “Lessons in Carols,” will be presented at Centenary by the Farrington Grove Chorale. Everyone is welcome to attend this Christmas season event.

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

St. George’s Episcopal Church, West Terre Haute

This Sunday (Dec. 11) the Reverend Harold Smith will present Christian Education. Adult Christian Education is from 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. in the parish hall.

Reverend 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 part-time 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.

St. Ann Church

The small, vibrant Community of St. Ann Parish, 1440 Locust St., invites you to join us for our Sunday Eucharist at 11 a.m. There will be a Deanery Advent Reconciliation Service at St. Ann Church on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.

St. Benedict Church

The St. Benedict parish community celebrates Mass on Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday morning at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation with Jeff Cavins will begin in January. All are welcome to join us. For more information please call the parish office: (812) 232-8421.

St. Joseph University Parish

St. Joseph University Parish invites you to celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 7 p.m. There will be a Deanery Advent Reconciliation Service at St. Joseph University Parish Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join us.

St. Margaret Mary Church

The St. Margaret Mary parish community invites you to join us for weekend Mass on Saturday at 4 p.m. or Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Our parish also celebrates a Spanish Mass each Sunday at 2 p.m. The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 12 with the singing of Mañanitas at 7 p.m. followed by mass at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday morning Bible Study, EPIC: A Journey Through Church History is from 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Monday night Bible Study, Revelation with Jeff Cavins, is from 7 - 8:30 p.m. St. Margaret Mary Church is located at 2405 S. 7th St. For more information, call the parish office: (812) 232-3512.

St. Mary-of-the-Woods

Village Church

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

St. Patrick Church

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 Church is the location of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy. Eucharistic adoration is an extension of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Please visit and pray this worthy devotion. Roman Missal instructional Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. During the instructional Mass, celebrated by Fr. Rick Ginther, information and explanation of the new translation of the Roman Missal will be provided.

Bible study, First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community, is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 7 p.m. St. Patrick Church is at 1807 Poplar St. For further information, call the parish office at (812) 232-8518.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

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

Terre Haute Reformed

Presbyterian

Please join us for worship this Sunday. The title of Pastor Bill Roberts sermon on Revelation is: “The New Jerusalem.” 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 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.

Northside Community UMC

Join us for our Worship Opportunities as we celebrate the Living Christ in our daily lives. Northside will soon be known as Mount Pleasant North Campus as we give you more opportunities for worship at either our North or South Campus.

This Weekend’s Sermon will be given by Pastor Rick Swan. The sermon topic will be “There’s Still Room.” The question is ‘Is there room for Jesus? What are the things that prevent us from giving Him room.’

This Sunday we will celebrating the Third Sunday in Advent with the lighting of the Advent Candle.

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

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.

Our Christmas Eve service at the North Campus will be at 4 p.m. or South Campus at 7 p.m.

Christmas Worship will be at 10 a.m. at the North Campus or 9 a.m. at South Campus

We are located on the corner of Maple Ave. and Fruitridge Ave. We look forward to seeing you and have a Blessed Day.

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

St. Mark United

Church of Christ

Come worship with us on Sunday at 9:30 a.m in the church at 475 S. Fruitridge Ave. 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. No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

On Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11 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 1-3 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 p.m. and choir from 7:15 to 8 p.m. Call the church office is you have any questions. (812) 232-8000, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

First Church of the Nazarene

The church is at 801 Fort Harrison Road; visit www.thnaz.org; call (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. 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.

Our traditional worship, led by Worship Pastor Heath Thompson, is our praise to God rooted in the hymns, followed by God’s word as delivered by one of our pastors.

The Small Group, Sunday School and discipleship ministries are growing at First Church and we are excited to see people studying God’s Word. Our goal is that you will find a place to “connect” with Christ and others. We invite you - whether you attend our traditional or contemporary service - make attending a discipleship group part of your worship experience with us.

Our contemporary worship, led by our Worship Arts Team, will encourage worship through contemporary Christian music, centering on the relationship between God and His people. Pastor Mark will bring a message that is relevant and designed to help you move from where you are to where God wants you.

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.

The Advent Season is here. First Church will be having a special musical presentation on Sunday, Dec. 18 in both of our morning services. Christmas Eve Communion Service will be on Dec. 24 from 6-7p.m., and on Christmas Day, our worship service will be at 10 a.m. We hope you will choose to worship with us at one of our special services.

First Church is experiencing some of their most exciting days, as God’s Holy Spirit is present in our worship services, challenging God’s people to live a committed life for Him. We invite you and your family to come, worship, and connect with the First Church Family.

Berean Baptist Church

Terre Haute

The Adult Bible Teaching Hour at meeting at 9:30 will feature an in depth study of the book of Daniel presented in such a way that ordinary people can understand the deep life changing truth in this ancient book. The account of Daniel faithfully serving God in spite of being a prisoner of Babylon is one of the great sagas of all history. David Thomas will lead this study.

The 10:30 Worship Hour features the enthusiastic congregational singing of Christmas Carols and a special number by the Ladies Trio. Dick and Judy Triestram will have a special gospel illustration for the children. Pastor Larry Lilly will speak on the subject Skeletons in The Family Tree. Larry will point out some of the ancestors of Christ and their flaws in hopes of encouraging many with the truth that in spite of interesting ancestors God can and will use us due to a personal relationship with Christ.

The 6 p.m. service features more singing of Christmas Carols by the congregation, a solo by Betty Sontag and Pastor Lilly will continue the thought of the morning service with his sermon titled, More Skeletons. Berean Baptist Church is located at 6770 N. Clinton St., Terre Haute.

Seelyville United Methodist Church

Pastor Jack Diel and the Seelyville UMC Family invite you to join us for Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Coffee Hour and Sunday School Classes for all ages at 10:45 a.m.

On Dec. 11, the third Sunday of the Advent Season, we will light the Advent candle and hear Pastor Jack’s sermon on “Lord of Love and Justice,” with the focus on our covenant with God which calls us to practice love and justice. Scripture readings are from Isaiah 61 and John 1.

The choir under the direction of Cathleen Flynn will present special music and new members are always welcome to join the choir which rehearses at 8:30 a.m. each Sunday morning.

The annual Christmas Carry-In Dinner will take place on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Special musical entertainment will be presented by South High School students Samantha Hayes and Andrew Keiser. Come join us for a very special evening for members, families and guests. A jolly man with a white beard just might arrive for the pleasure of the young and young at heart.

Agape Circle meets at 2:30 p.m. in the home of Edith Tucker on Monday, Dec. 12, followed by Webelos I at the church at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Prayer and Bible Study group meets at 10 a.m. and Webelos 2 meets at 6:10 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The “Book Banter Buffet,” SUMC’s book group, meets on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the home of Donna Crowley for lunch and discussion of The Christmas Secret by Donna VanLiere. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of book discussions on the second Wednesday of each month.

Come join us during the Advent Season at SUMC 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.”

Shiloh Missionary Baptist

Pastor and Sister Terrance M. Russell’s Fifth Pastoral Anniversary Celebration

11 a.m. service, Messenger Rev. Gerald Russell of Highland M.B. Church, Pastor Jahavich Henderson

4 p.m. Service, Puritan M.B. Church of Indianapolis

Bishop Larry D. Grinstead Pastor.

Unitarian Universalist

Congregation

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

Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 – In the Spirit of the Season: Engaging Love and Compassion – Jean Kristeller - A universal aspect of religion is valuing our capacity for extending compassion, selfless love, and caring to others.

Opening our hearts, giving to others, letting go of pain we may have received - and extending compassion to ourselves, are timeless qualities but particularly important to reflect on during this Christmas season. Compassion is increasingly being explored from a psychological and spiritual perspective, and this presentation will consider some of the many ways compassion can carry meaning in our daily lives.

Jean Kristeller is a psychologist who was a founding director of the ISU Center for the Study of Health, Religion, and Spirituality, and has been active as a clinical, teacher, and researcher in the areas of spirituality, well-being and meditation. She has also written extensively on the psychology of religion and on Buddhist psychology.

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 by Phone: (812) 232-1193 or visit our Website: www.terehauteuu.org.

Central Christian Church

- Disciples of Christ

Our annual holiday progressive dinner will be held this evening beginning at 4 p.m. This fellowship event provides a wonderful opportunity to join in the spirit of the season by spending a great evening enjoying delicious food and conversation with your Christian family. We will progress to four different homes delighting on appetizers at the first house, salads at the second, main course at the third, and desserts at the final home.

Our worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. We will celebrate the third Sunday of Advent through music, candle lighting, and special readings as we focus on the theme of restoration for ourselves and our world. A children’s moment for the Young Church will be led by Rev. Rebecca. Communion is served every Sunday, and all believers are invited to partake. Nursery care is provided during worship and Sunday School.

A time of fellowship with drinks and donuts is held immediately following worship.

Sunday school for adults will meet at 11 a.m. Our youth and children will continue to practice for our annual Christmas pageant to be Dec. 18 during worship. An adult Bible study group meets on Monday at 9 a.m. This group meets at the church with Rev. Zelensky.

The Christian Kids Club for elementary aged children will meet at noon Sunday for their Christmas party. This will be a time of pizza, holiday treats, crafts, and holiday cheer.

On Thursday, Dec. 15 the evening group of the Christian Women’s Fellowship will have their Christmas dinner at Stella’s Cafe (formerly Bit of Britain Tea Room). The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. All interested ladies are invited to attend. Please sign up and prepay by Dec. 11. A $5 gift exchange will be held for anyone who wishes to participate.

As part of our Outreach Ministry we have Fair Trade coffee and tea for sale. We also begin our Food Drive for Booker T. Washington Center and encourage our members and friends to bring non-perishable items to the church. We are also collecting gloves, mittens, and hats for our Fuqua Elementary School Mitten Tree. If anyone would like to give a special gift to those in need, please see the list of Angel Tree items available at the church.

Please join us at 4950 E. Wabash Ave. The church office or our minister, Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, can be reached at (812) 877-9959. Our church web site is www.cccthdisciples.org.

Central Presbyterian Church

Central Presbyterian Church (125 N. Seventh St.) will gather Sunday for traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Lant Davis’s sermon, “Advent Advice,” will be based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, in which the Apostle Paul encourages Christians to “rejoice always.”

As a part of the service the choir and instrumentalists will present a musical offering, a Christmas cantata entitled A Candlelight Christmas, by Benjamin Harlan. A time for conversation and fellowship follows the 10:30 a.m. worship service, downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Nursery care is provided. Korean-language worship, including baptism and the Lord’s Supper, begins at 12 p.m., followed by a communal meal downstairs in Fellowship Hall. On Tuesday at 10 a.m. the Seekers and Searchers Women’s Bible Study will meet.

Also on Tuesday, at 1 p.m., the Celebrating Life group will gather for a program and refreshments. For more details, call the church office (812) 232-5049 or visit us online: www.thcpc.org.







Peniel United Methodist Church

Kennedy Crossing Road in Brazil

This is the third Sunday of Advent. We invite all to join us during this special month. Everyone enjoys those familiar Christmas Carols - so many memories. Our Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and church services at 10:45 a.m.

The choir will continue practice Wednesday, Dec. 14, for the Christmas Cantata. Next Sunday evening on the Dec. 18 will be the Children’s Christmas program. Time is 7 p.m.

Our Christmas tree is loaded with hats, mittens, gloves etc. Elementary schools in Clay County will benefit from these donations.

The scripture for this Sunday is St. John 1:6-8; 19-28.

Pastor Pippin’s Children’s Moment is titled: “70 x 7”! For Church service his message is “A Cure for the Messiah Complex”

Canned fruits and vegetables are needed by the Food Pantry.

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

Church of Christ at Terre Haute

Christ said, “I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18). How, when, and where did the church of Christ begin? What did folks in Bible days do to have their sins forgiven and become members of the Lord’s church? What was the early church like? What did Christians in the first century do? How did the church grow and spread? The book of Acts provides answers to these questions as it gives the history of the early church. Come be with us as we study The Early Church from the book of Acts. The church of Christ at Terre Haute assembles in the meeting room of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2645 S Joe Fox St., Terre Haute, (Exit 11, I-70 & SR 46) Sunday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Bible is our only textbook, and we defend everything we teach and practice. If you need a ride to services, have a Bible question or desire a home Bible study, please call (812) 320-4450 or send an e-mail to mail@churchofchristatterrehaute.com.

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 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. Wednesday. For information about what to expect at Northwest Church of Christ, you may 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

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

The church will dedicate the remodeled sanctuary Sunday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. The Sarah Hemenway altar has been moved and the sanctuary floor tiled in memory of Alice and Robert Hillis by their son Robert Hillis.

Join us as we prepare for Christmas this Advent with celebrations of the Holy Eucharist on Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. and Thursdays at noon in the chapel. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion at these services.

Morning prayer is read in the chapel Tuesday through Friday at 8 a.m.

The parish office is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Phone (812) 232-5165. Web: www.ststephensth.indydio.org.

Rosedale Baptist Church

Depot and Middle Street in Rosedale, (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, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. - Choir Presentation

The Orchestra will also be playing Sunday, Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. we will be having Youth Group we will have Puppets , a lesson and lunch will be served. we will be staying at the church to put together gifts for the senior citizens in the area. We will deliver them and do some caroling at the same time. We will return to the church and have kids ready for pick up at 4 p.m.

Dec. 18: Sunday at 7 p.m. we will have Drama Night with the Adult and Teens.

Dec. 24: Sunday At 10 p.m. will be our Christmas Eve Service.

Dec. 25: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Morning Service will be the Childrens Recitations.

We will have Combined Services this morning.

Dec. 25: Sunday at 7 p.m. We will have our evening service.

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 held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school classes for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Communion is held the first Sunday of each month. A Newcomer Connection will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 11.

Christmas Eve services will be held at 4:00 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 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 6:00 p.m. -8:00 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 6:00 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 7:00p.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.

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

Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church - South Campus is located at 3050 East 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.

First Baptist

The advent season continues this week with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:15 a.m. Our Advent/Christmas theme is “Worth Waiting For” and this Sunday Pastor Bernie Jackson will speak on the topic “Waiting for Fulfillment” with scripture text from John 1:1-18. Music will be provided by The Sanctuary Choir as they sing “A Celtic Gloria” by Joseph Martin. Special music will also be presented by The Children’s Choir and The Sanctuary Bell Choir. Instrumental music will be provided by Julie Dugger, playing an arrangement of “The Coventry Carol” for solo oboe and piano. The third candle on the advent wreath - the candle of joy - will be lit by the children of the church. Children’s Church is provided during the month of December for all children in grades k-5 and pre-school Sunday School and extended care is available throughout the morning. Members and guests are invited to enjoy a cup of fresh Rex coffee and light refreshments in the First Link Hospitality Room from 8:45 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.

 A Christmas Vesper Service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon with Lessons and Carols provided by The First Baptist Senior Singers. This service is based on traditional Christmas Eve Service that has held each year since 1918 at the Kings College in Cambridge, England. Following the service there will be a soup and sandwich buffet supper served in Esken Hall hosted by the church social committee. Other upcoming events include: the Sanctuary Choir cantata “Tapestry of Light” presented on Sunday morning, Dec. 18 at 10:15 a.m., the Candlelight Service Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. and a casual, family oriented service on Christmas Day at 10:15 a.m.

 First Baptist Church is an American Baptist congregation located at 4701 E. Poplar Drive. Further information regarding our church and ministries can be found on the website at www.thfbc.org.

United Methodist Temple

United Methodist Temple celebrates 19