March 10, 2024 Bulletin

March 9, 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

Today, Sunday, March 10

8:30 am: Breakfast

9:00 am: Sunday School – all ages

10:00 am: Worship Service

1:00 PM: Church Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 12

10:00 am: Ladies’ Prayer Group

Wednesday, March 13

6:30 pm: Sanctuary open for prayer

Thursday, March 14

6:00 pm: Teen Bible Study/Quiz Practice

Saturday, March 16

9:00 am: Men’s Prayer Group

SWID Ladies’ Day @ Nashville Parkview Church of the Nazarene

Announcements

Crisis Care Kits need to be returned to the church ASAP. Thank you for helping with this ministry!

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!

Sermon Notes

"Giving Our Lives"

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

54 When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. 55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, 56 and said, "Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"

57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; 58 and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." 60 Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Sermon Notes:

1. The first ____________

2. Martyrdom through a _______________ lens

Upcoming Special Events

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Upcoming District Events

March 9: SWID Children’s Quizzing at Brazil Church of the Nazarene

March 9: SWID Men’s Breakout @ Zion Community Church of the Nazarene

March 16: SWID Ladies Day @ Nashville Parkview Church of the Nazarene

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

Changes to Children’s Church

Children’s Church is going through some changes. Children will sit with their parents in the sanctuary for the beginning worship songs. Then, they will be dismissed to children’s church - which will be held in the room at the end of the coat racks. They will join us again for the last couple of worship songs after family altar time. The children’s leaders are trying to instill Christlike love and Biblical values into our children in an age-appropriate way. We appreciate all they do!! Let’s remember them and our children in prayer.

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: Shannon Heffner/Ethan Pund

Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Wendy Crafton

Next Week: March 17