March 17, 2024 Bulletin

March 16, 2024 Brazil Nazarene

Welcome

Welcome to Brazil Naz. It is our sincere hope that you feel God's presence in our services and Christ's love in our people.

Information about the church, our ministries, upcoming events, and more can be found at brazilnaz.com.

We’d also love the opportunity to get to know you better. Whether you are new to the faith or have been a Christian your whole life, we want to be by your side along your spiritual journey. Please complete a Connection Form so we can keep in touch.

For our families with children

If you have children, we have several offerings depending upon age.

On Sunday mornings, volunteers are available in the nursery for children up to age 3. A room is available for nursing mothers, too. Both rooms are located next to the Sanctuary near the west entrance.

Children age 3-5 who are potty-trained can attend Wee Worship in the northeast classroom. Wee Worship offers playtime and learning activities.

Children in school up to age 12 can attend Children's Church. Children's Church offers lessons that reinforce Biblical values and principles. Children's Church is in the Fellowship Hall.

Weekly Events

Sunday, March 17

8:30 am: Breakfast

9:00 am: Sunday School – all ages

10:00 am: Worship Service

Monday, March 18

6:00 pm: Children’s Ministries Meeting

Tuesday, March 19

10:00 am: Ladies’ Prayer Group

Wednesday, March 20

6:30 pm: Sanctuary open for prayer

Thursday, March 21

6:00 pm: Teen Bible Study/Quiz Practice

Saturday, March 23

9:00 am: Men’s Prayer Group

Wednesday Evening Prayer

Pastor is opening the sanctuary building on Wednesday evenings for prayer during the Lent season at 6:30pm. Come and pray when you can and stay as long as you want. Come alone, come with your family, or come with your friends and talk to Jesus!

Wedding celebration for Trent & Alisha Tofte

Join us in the fellowship room next Sunday evening, March 24th at 5pm for cake and punch. Let’s get to know them a little better and help them celebrate their new life together.

There are still a few items left on their wedding registry. It can be found at: Alisha Stetler and Trent Tofte's Wedding Website - The Knot.

Egg Hunt Donations Needed

Easter is coming soon. The church will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt (plus other activities) on March 30th. Take the flier in the bulletin and invite any children in your lives. More fliers can be found at the welcome center.

The children’s department already has plenty of plastic eggs, but they need some candy to fill the eggs. You can help us with this need by bringing small candy/prizes to help us fill our eggs. A donation basket is in the foyer. Donations should be delivered by next Sunday.

Easter Activities

March 29, 2024

7:00 PM: Good Friday Service

March 30, 2024

1:00 - 3:00 PM: Egg Hunt for children

March 31, 2024

7:30 AM: Sonrise service

8:15 AM: Easter Breakfast

biscuits/gravy, heavenly cinnamon rolls, potato/bacon/egg/cheese casserole, red fruit salad, coffee/milk/juice

9:00 AM: Sunday School

10:00 AM: Worship

Celebrating Easter with a special offering for Nazarene World Missions is a way for us to help spread the message of our risen Savior around the world. Those who participate in Faith Promise, and those who do not, are invited to provide an extra gift of love for missions at this time of the year. Mark your check/envelope "Easter Offering” and thank you for continuing to support our church's heart for World Missions!!

Alabster Offering Update

Our church raised about $232 in the Alabaster Offering in the month of February. This money will be used for mission buildings and property around the world. Thank you for giving!

Chili Cookoff

Our Chili Cookoff to raise money for SWID Camps this summer will be April 14 after morning worship. The sign-up sheet for donating a crock pot of chili is now out on the church bulletin board. Please write your name and the name of your chili. If you are not bringing chili, you can sign up to bring cookies/bars for dessert. If you would like to be considered for being a “judge,” please see Cindy Stearns.

Sermon Notes

"The Answer to Sin"

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18

9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin.

10 As it is written:

"There is none righteous, no, not one;

11 There is none who understands;

There is none who seeks after God.

12 They have all turned aside;

They have together become unprofitable;

There is none who does good, no, not one."

13 "Their throat is an open tomb;

With their tongues they have practiced deceit";

"The poison of asps is under their lips";

14 "Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness."

15 "Their feet are swift to shed blood;

16 Destruction and misery are in their ways;

17 And the way of peace they have not known."

18 "There is no fear of God before their eyes."

Sermon Notes:

1. The issue of Jew and Gentile ____________

2. The problem of the ________________________

3. We need _________________ through faith in Jesus

Announcements

Upcoming Special Events

See this gallery in the original post

Upcoming District Events

April 29: SWID Primetime Banquet at Cory Church of the Nazarene

June 30-July 3: SWID Kid’s Camp

July 1-5: SWID Teen Camp

Church T-Shirts

We are putting in an order for some church T-shirts. Would you like to have one as well?

Depending on the size, the shirts will start at $15. Order forms are located at the Welcome Center.

Orders and money must be turned in by March 17.

You can also fill out an online form at https://www.brazilnaz.com/tshirt-order-form. Cash or check is preferred, but online payments are accepted. Select “T-Shirts March 2024” from the funds. Because we are selling these at-cost, please consider selecting the option to “add $#.## to cover processing costs.”

T-Shirt preview

Prayer Chain Ministry

Prayer Chain Ministry: Text requests to Tom Jackson: 812- 239-2730 or call Margaret Hyde: 812-448-3249 (this is a landline, no texting).

How to Donate

In Person

Our offering is collected in the offering boxes on each side of the foyer. Donation envelopes can be found at the welcome center.

Electronically / Online

Online giving is also available. Online giving is safe, secure, and convenient! Simply click the link below, complete the simple registration, and submit. You can give for Tithes and Offering, Building Fund, Faith Promise, Compassionate Ministries, and more!

Mailing Address

You can mail personal checks (please do not send cash) to our mailing address. You may also drop off your donation at the church office at the same address.

Brazil Church of the Nazarene
1002 E National Ave
Brazil, IN 47834

Today’s Volunteers

Nursery: Deanna Draper

Wee Worship: Staci & Kevin Schafer

Children’s Church: Missions with Mary Sue

Next Week: March 24