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Terre Haute St. Stephen’s Episcopal

Services Sunday in the historic church at 217 N. Seventh St. include Eucharists at 8 and 10 a.m. Afterward, join the camaraderie, coffee and conversation in the Great Hall.

There is also a noon Thursday service in the chapel.

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



Maple Avenue United Methodist

Pastor David Rockhill invites you to worship with us this Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at Maple Avenue United Methodist Church. Pastor David will deliver the message titled “Cruisin’ For a Bruisin’” which will incorporate Scriptures Luke 13:31-35 which tells us that Jesus loved the people of Jerusalem, and the world, and because of that love, he was willing to suffer and die. The Adult Sunday School Fellowship and all Children’s Sunday School classes meet at 9:30 a.m. and Junior Church will meet during the 10:30 a.m. worship service so kids have the option of attending Junior Church or staying in the on going worship service. Also at the 10:30 a.m. service, the Chancel Choir will sing an anthem and the children’s sermon will be given. We hope you will join us for an inspirational worship service this Sunday morning.

For more information, visit us on the Web at www.gbgm-umc.org/maple_ave_umc or call us at (812) 232-7263.



Northside Community United Methodist

Faith Building Hour is at 9 .m.

Celebration of Worship is at 10 a.m.

Life Groups are Wednesday at 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. — Fellowship Meal)

The Family of Northside Community UMC would like to invite you to join us this Sunday for a time of Passionate Worship. Last week Pastor Frank preached on 1 John 1:1-4 in regards to our new 2010 Statement of Purpose. Our new statement of purpose is simple — C.P.R. (Celebrating Jesus; Proclaiming the Good News; Reaching the World). Pastor Frank looked at the importance of owning the statement of purpose, but more importantly fulfilling it. Ways in which we can become a C.P.R. Certified Congregation were discussed and a challenge was made to the congregation. This week Pastor Frank will be participating in the Cross Roads Cluster Pulpit Exchange. Pastor Frank will be preaching at Maple Ave. UMC and Rev. Scott Johnson from Memorial UMC will be preaching at Northside Community. We invite you to come and experience passionate worship, intentional faith development and radical hospitality. Pastor Frank’s Sunday Sermons are also available online every Tuesday. Our 2010 mission at Northside Community is a Mission of Compassion and Hope as we intentionally “Celebrate Jesus, Proclaim the Good News and Reach the World.”. We are located on the corners of Maple Ave & Fruitridge Ave. We look forward to seeing you Sunday!

Tuesday Morning Bible Study is at 10 a.m. Our journey will take us through the Book of Esther. This study is open to anyone in the community.

Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Group —The Group meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Northside Community UMC. If you are interested in joining us please call (812) 232-2478. We have currently suspended the group and will pick back up on March 2.

Wednesday Evening Life Group is at 7 p.m. We have two wonderful opportunities for Intentional Faith Development. Pastor Frank is leading a group based upon Dr. Steve Harper’s book “Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition.

Mr. David Hall is teaching a Bible Study class on the Book of Romans based upon Max Lucado’s study guide. There is no cost to this group. If you are interested in one the new studies, please call (812) 232-2478 for more information.

We have several activities and small groups taking place. For the calendar of events and our Newsletter, The Mosaic, please go to www.northsidecommunityumc.org.



Rio Grande Baptist Church

You are invited to the Rio Grande Baptist Church this Sunday. Our Sunday school hour begins at 9:30 a.m. and Worship is at 10:30 a.m.

This week our message is entitled, “Invite-A-Friend” from John 1:35-42.

Jim Tucker will provide our special music.

In the afternoon, Pastor Riggs continues his Lenten series at 4 p.m., “The Model Church.”

Rio Grande Baptist Church is located at 4411 E. Rio Grande Avenue in Terre Haute.

We are an American Baptist congregation. You may call us at (812) 466-1110.



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 144 year old church. We invite you to worship with us in our “Prayer and Praise Time” at 9 a.m. Then at 9:30 a.m., hear the Rev. Paul Wagner preach on “Lenten Sermon Series: Jesus, Son of Man,” and listen to Bill Cain’s organ mastery and the Chancel Choir sing.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the Worship Service, from 10:30-10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes are offered for all age groups and nursery care is provided. At 10:45 a.m., in the Friendship Class, Brian Royer will teach and lead discussion on “Anointed by a Woman in Bethany” (Matthew 26: 6-13). The Pastor’s Class, together with the Sojourners and College classes, is studying “John Wesley: History, Theology, and Activism.”

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, 11 a.m. to noon, and in our Evening Lenten Study at 6:30 p.m., preceded by Soup and Sandwich Supper at 6 p.m. Join us at Centenary for the United Methodist Community Lenten Evening Service, on Feb. 28, at 5 p.m. West District Superintendent Judy Purvis will bring us the message, “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”

If you have interest in Centenary’s special music events, including singing in the Chancel Choir (directed by Dr. Scott Buchanan, with choir rehearsals at 8:30 a.m., Sunday mornings); playing in the Hand Bell Choir (directed by Debbie Thompson); or participating in Sunday School, youth activities (directed by Noah Coley), and in our very active women’s ministries, please call the Church Office, any day, at (812) 232-2319.



Central Christian Church-Disciples of Christ

Tonight our Youth Group will have an overnight at the church starting at 7 p.m. They will be fasting as part of a fundraiser to raise money and awareness of hunger.

On the second Sunday of Lent, our worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. We will continue our Homeward Bound focus. We will gather and dedicate our Week of Compassion offering. A “Children’s Moment” 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.

Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m. Classes are offered for children of all ages as well as two adult classes. One of our adult classes studies books of the Bible while the other adult class is focusing on sharing our faith and how we can strengthen our relationship with God.

Our Lenten Food Drive for the Booker T. Washington Center continues with Benevolent Bean Sunday. Please bring any type of drive or canned beans.

On, Monday, March 1, Rev. Rebecca Zelensky and Student Associate Minister Allissa Williams will be serving communion to the residents and staff of Bethesda Gardens at 10:30 a.m. and Wyndmoor at 11 a.m.

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.



Unity Presbyterian Church

Worship service at 1207 E. Springhill Dr. is 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Our Pastor is Linda Peters. This week’s sermon, “Speaking to Power” is based on scriptures Psalm 27, and Luke 13:23-35. Feb. 25 - March 18, on Thursdays Unity and Central Presbyterian Churches will have a joint Lenten series. Meal, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Praise Service, 6 to 6:15 p.m. and study for children and adults 6:25 to 7 p.m. On March 25, Central will host the Lenten series following the same schedule.

Adult Bible Study and older youth, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for the primary aged children during worship. Child care is available. Fellowship follows the worship service. For the month of February we will pray for Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, Penn. This week we are asked to pray for First Presbyterian, Brazil, Indiana and North Vigo High School.

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

Come explore our outdoor sanctuary behind the office building for a time of rest and quiet, it is beautiful in the snow.

Join us for Potluck and Praise each Thursday evening 6:00 PM. Church office (812) 299-2206.



West Terre Haute Christ United Methodist

Spaghetti Dinner is 5 p.m. today in the Church at 224 S. Sixth St. in West Terre Haute. A dinner to benefit the church’s United Methodist Church camp Fund. Meal includes all you care to eat Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, drink and dessert. A love offering will be accepted as payment. Serving will continue until food is gone.

Contact the church at (812) 533-3224 if you have any questions.



Immanuel Southern Baptist

Olympic Game Day is planned for today from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church on U.S. 36 at Midway. Kids from grades 1-6 are welcome. Games, crafts, snacks, and more. Admission: Free



St. Mark United Church of Christ

You are invited to join us this Sunday in the church at 475 S. Fruitridge Ave. for a worship service of Word at 9:30 a.m. with guest minister Rev. Warren Bryant, preaching. Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:45.

We offer a book study class on Tuesday morning at 9:30 where we are studying

The Last Week by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. This week’s discussion will be on Monday of the last week of Jesus’ life on earth. If you have questions, call Rev. Teresa Higus at (812) 232-8000.

On Wednesdays we have a dinner at 6 p.m. followed by our mid-week Lenten service at 7 p.m. where we are following the final words of Christ.

Zumba Fitness is offered Mon., Tues., & Wed. at 6 p.m. and Fri. at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark UCC.



Seelyville United Methodist

Seelyville United Methodist Church is a Christian community of Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors.

We located at U.S. 40 and Second Street in Seelyville, one block east of the stoplight.

Please join us for 9:30 Sunday morning worship. Our relationship with Christ and one another must be deep to persevere in our mission to transform the world. A time of fellowship follows worship with Sunday school for all ages beginning at 10:45. Nursery care is provided beginning at 9:15.

February Share Food orders can be picked 8:30-10:30 this morning (27th) in Fellowship Hall on the lower level of the church.

For more information, visit www.seelyvilleumc.org, e-mail seelyvilleumc@verizon.net, or call (812) 877-1868.



First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Terre Haute

The church is at 1875 Fruitridge Ave.

Sunday, February 28 at 9:15 a.m. — Discussion of Dan Brown’s more Recent Book Lost Symbol (Symbolic Historical Architecture of Washington, D.C.) (Former Books: “Angels & Demons,” “The Da Vinci Code” will be the topic of the Rationalist Free Thinkers Group which meets in the library.

Sunday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m. Please join us for our traditional Sunday service. Rev. Bill Breeden will present: The Ghost of Reinhold Niebuhr-The Fantasy and Fallacy of Christian Realism. Exploring the question: Is “Just War” just war? Service Associate: Miren Beristain.

Children’s RE begins at 10:50. There are two groups, youth ages 5 to 9 and Tweens, ages 10 and up. Child care for nursery age children is provided for the entire service.

Visit: www.terrehauteuu.org.



Wabash Valley Friends

Wabash Valley Friends Meeting (Quakers) meets every Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation building at 1875 S. Fruitridge.

Our worship is unprogrammed — a silent worship during which we practice expectant waiting for Divine guidance. Sometimes those present may feel led to share a short, plain spoken message. For more information call Charles or Barbara at (812) 894-3571, visit thquakers.wordpress.com, or e-mail thquakers@gmail.com.



Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist

The SW District Missionary Baptist Association will be hosting its monthly Fourth Sunday Night Service at the Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church at 1935 Tippecanoe Street in Terre Haute. The service will begin at 7 p.m. following a brief SW District meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.



Central Presbyterian

Central Presbyterian Church (125 N. Seventh St.) will gather Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Davis’ sermon, “You were not willing,” will be based on Luke 13:31-35, in which Jesus insists on taking the dangerous course and mourns over Jerusalem. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. During worship newly elected church officers will be ordained and installed. Nursery care is provided. Korean worship begins at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday in the church sanctuary, followed by a communal meal downstairs in Fellowship Hall. On Thursday the joint Lenten supper and program series will continue at Unity Presbyterian Church; supper begins at 5:15 p.m. For more details, call the church office (812) 232-5049 or visit us online: www.thcpc.org.



Memorial United Methodist

The church is at 2701 Poplar St.

Sunday:

8 a.m.: Partners in Prayer meet in the chapel with the pastors to pray for their work with the church and for their personal and professional needs.

8:45 a.m.: The traditional service begins. This week is the Pulpit Exchange for the Crossroads Cluster. Rev. Jack Diel will leading the worship at Memorial. Rev. Scott Johnson will be preaching at Northside Community.

9:45 a.m.: Coffee/refreshments and fellowship time.

10 a.m.: Sunday School begins for all ages. Children’s lesson this week is “Jesus Heals Ten Men,” Luke 17: 11-19.

11 a.m.: “PRAYZ!” Memorial’s Casual Worship service. Come and enjoy a new and exciting worship service.

We provide wheelchair seating, hearing assistance devices, large print bulletins, nametag, nursery and childcare areas if you need them. Just ask an usher. Childcare is provided from 8:30 until noon for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. During the 8:45 worship service children may remain with their adult(s) through the Children’s sermon. They are then invited to Children’s Church, a time of Bible stories and crafts. During the 11:00 Casual Worship Service children are encouraged to remain in the Sanctuary. Nursery for infants is provided. Located on the east side of the education wing, infant nursery, toddlers, and pre-school classes are available.

There is now a prayer shawl ministry at Memorial. All are welcome to come and knit and/or crochet. If you do not know how to knit or crochet, someone will teach you. We have patterns and some limited supplies to get you started. Meeting times are first and third Thursday of the month – noon to 2 p.m. Second and fourth Thursday of the month 5 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Naomi Miller (812) 235-0688, Marsha McCool at (812) 232-2004 or Pat Friday at (812) 877-1062.



Christian Science

Healing of disease and injury has been a major aspect of Christian Science for more than 140 years, with thousands of well documented occurences. But more important, is its ability to change lives from hopelessness to joy and the glorification of God. Sunday, our sermon will be on “Christ Jesus” and his healing works. It will show that these healings were a demonstration of God’s power to overcome all forms of inharmony. The public is invited to the service which is at 10:30 a.m. They will hear how to apply the truths which Jesus taught in every situation. The church is at 329 S. Sixth St.

Sunday School is at the same time and welcomes young people up to age of 20 to learn the basics of love for God and the Christ.

Wednesday service is at 7:30 p.m. The subject will be, “The Divine Principle.” The lesson will explain the Principle of God’s love for his creation which is the basis for all goodness and healing. After the lesson, the congregation shares testimonies of healings accomplished through the use of prayer.

We welcome th public to visit the Christian Science Reading Room, located in the church. It is a bookstore for those seeking a better understanding of God. It is open Wed., Thurs., and Fri. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You will find the Christian Science Monitor, Sentinel, and “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” by Mary Baker Eddy, in this quiet sanctuary.

You can visit the following sites to learn more about healing through prayer as taught in Christian Science: www.spirituality.com, www.mybiblelesson.com, www.tmcyouth.com, www.christianscienceindiana.org, www.churchofchristscientist.org.



St. George’s Episcopal Church, West Terre Haute

This Sunday the Rev. Chuck Ellestad will present the second Lenten series session on “Our Five Baptismal Promises, I will with God’s help.” Adult Christian Education is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. in the parish hall.

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

Ellestad retired in 2006 as rector of the Church of the Ascension in Frankfort after serving more than 16 years there. Even though retired from the Church of the Ascension, Ellestad continues to be active in the ministry, serving as priest-in-charge of St. Joseph’s mission, a nursing home ministry in Lawrenceburg, Ky. He also is employed by Hospice of the Bluegrass as a stipendiary chaplain from the Frankfort office. In addition, Ellestad serves as priest “pro tempore” of St. Hubert’s Episcopal Church in Clark County, Ky., diocese of Lexington, coming to St. George’s on the last Sunday of the month.

St. George’s Episcopal Church, “the friendly little church on the hill,” is 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.



Grace Temple

Black History Celebration 2010 will be hosted by Grace Temple on Sunday at 4 p.m. Pastor David Fleetwood and the Grace Temple church family invite everyone to come and be a part of this exciting celebration. Several churches in the community will be represented with special presentations to include music, choreography and special songs by different church choirs and choruses.

The special speaker will be Pastor Anthony Thompson, from Lighthouse Community Church in Bloomington, Ind. Pastor Thompson is a Terre Haute native, a former Terre Haute North football star, and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

Please come and be a part of this exciting evening. Refreshments will immediately follow the service.

Grace Temple is located at 2226 Maple Avenue in Terre Haute, Indiana. For further information, please call Ms. Jeri Russell at (812) 235-6751.



Celestial Christian

Dare To Be A Good Man. What Women Want to Hear & What Men Need to Hear — February 28 — is Men’s Day — Come Fellowship & Worship With Us. Sunday Service is at 3:30 p.m.

Join Us for Sunday Worship! Sunday Service is at 3:30 p.m. (Best Western Inn, 3053 U.S. 41 S./3rd St.)

Community Bible Study hosted by CCC is every Tuesday at The VCPL main branch at Seventh and Poplar.

Praise & Worship and Prayer is at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study is at 7 p.m.

An applicable & instructional study of the Bible for all ages, expounding on God’s Word in order to support and sustain discipleship. For more information, call (812) 917-4410 or visit www.celestialchristianchurch.org.



First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio, invites everyone to worship with us this Sunday, February 28, as Rev. Dawn Carlson continues the Lenten Sermon Series: Making the Journey. This Sunday, the second Sunday in Lent, the message is “When the GPS Fails.” More often than we like to think, the plans we expect to move along smoothly get thrown off course. At times like that, a good, old fashioned map might be our best bet. Join us as we continue to chart the course for our Lenten Journey.

There are two services every Sunday morning, an 8:30 meditative service and a 10:30 traditional service.

Members and friends are invited to participate in Mission Sunday as we continue to contribute to the “With ONE Can, We Can” food barrel, supporting area food banks. We also invite everyone to contribute yarn to support the “Hats and Hands for Hope” project, making caps and scarves for area children. Join us, too, as we celebrate February’s Mission Sunday.

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 176th year of worship and service. There’s a place here for you.

You can find us on the Web at www.FirstChurchTH.org or call (812) 232-8880.



First Baptist Church

The traditional service, which features choir, organ and primarily traditional style hymns is at 9 a.m. The informal service, which includes piano, keyboard and guitar, blended music style and an emphasis on personal and reflective prayer is at 11:15 a.m. For the Second Sunday of Lent, Rev. Bernie Jackson’s sermon topic will be “Jesus and Bartimaeus” with scripture text from Mark 10:46-52. Music will be presented at the first service by the Sanctuary Choir as they sing a Joel Raney arrangement of “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us.” The First Baptist orchestra will also provide music for the 9 a.m. service and violinist Nathan Dugger will play at both services. Chad & Jennifer White will present a vocal duet at the 11:15 service. Children’s Church for grades k-3 is provided during the 9 a.m. service and a children’s story is included in both services. Sunday School, with classes for everyone, is at 10:15 a.m.

The Winter Learning Series continues on Sunday evening, providing spiritual enrichment and learning opportunities for all ages. Learning options for adults include: (1) Parenting: The Early Years: An Interactive Video Series by Les & Leslie Parrott (2) Becoming A Blessed Church — a study of the book by Graham Standish (3) Lectio Divino Scripture Study (4) The Model Church — looking at the church Biblically, viewing our call analytically, and diagnosing our situations experimentally. The first three options are provided at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Option #4 is offered at our partner church, Rio Grande Baptist Church at 4 p.m. Middle and high schoolers are invited to participate in the American Baptist Youth Gathering at 6 p.m. and Children’s Choir is provided for elementary age children.

First Baptist Church is at 4701 E. Poplar Drive. Further information is available at www.thfbc.org.



United Methodist Temple

Join us: Traditional Worship begins at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m., Contemporary Worship at 11 a.m.

Special events:

Lenten Lessons of Life goes through March 21 at 5:30 p.m. Fellowship, 6:15 p.m. Lenten Study: “24 Hours That Changed the World” by Adam Hamilton.

Concert Higher Calling to perform a benefit concert this Sunday from 4 to 5:15 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit a mission team to Haiti.

Puppet Theater “Sowers of the Word” Puppet Company to minister during both services March 7.

Rev. Alan Rumble, will be preaching from the book of Philippians 3:17-4:1 Titled “Quick Little Test.”

Kids Own Worship is a worship program for children age 4 through third grade. Children will be dismissed from the sanctuary following the Children’s Message to attend Kids Own Worship.

For your convenience child care will be provided for both worship services and Sunday School in the Nursery.

We are collecting food to assist the families, of the14th and Chestnut Community Center. All donations may be dropped off in the Narthex in the barrels.

If you need a ride to church please call the church office Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at (812) 299-1898 ext. 10 and leave a message.

For more information see the church Web site: www.terrehauteumtemple.org, e-mail: thumt@verizon.net.



Greater Kingdom International

The church at 1100 S. 17th St. on Sunday will be having a black history celebration by honoring the following people in our community: Flossie Davis, Bessie Ross, Zetta Dickerson, Ruby Cornelous, Archie Smith Jr. and Mel Burks. The service is at noon. Following the service a “Soul Food Dinner” will be served. Please come and help us congratulate and celebrate with the “GKI 2010 Achievement Award” recipients.