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 3

8:30 am: Breakfast

9:00 am: Sunday School – all ages

10:00 am: Worship Service - Communion Sunday

Tuesday, March 5

10:00 am: Ladies’ Prayer Group

Wednesday, March 6

6:30 pm: Sanctuary open for prayer

Thursday, March 7

6:00 pm: Teen Bible Study/Quiz Practice

Saturday, March 9

9:00 am: Men’s Prayer Group

10:00 am: Children’s Quizzing at Brazil Church of the Nazarene

Teen Quizzing at Mackey Church of the Nazarene

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

Announcements

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 His Life for Sheep"

Scripture: John 10:11-18

11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12 But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. 13 The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. 15 As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. 16 And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.

17 "Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. 18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father."

Sermon Notes:

1. The ____________ Shepherd

2. The problem with _______________

3. ____________________ for the sheep

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Upcoming Special Events

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.”

Mission Moment: Argentina

Argentina is a nation of immigrants. The vast majority of its people are mainly of Spanish and Italian descent and mestizo – a mixture of European and Amer-Indian. Nine out of ten say they are Christians, but most admit to not living their faith. Nazarenes began work in Argentina in 1919. We now have 21,314 members, 233 fully organized churches, 179 ordained ministers, and 12 districts. Pray for the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Argentina whose 220 teachers and 54 extension centers are educating 1,250 students and serving 4 countries. Thank You for praying for Argentina.

Bambi Street will be attending The Walk to Emmaus this week as a pilgrim. Let’s remember her in prayer as she goes through this wonderful discipleship experience.

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: Shelly & Rob Nance

Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Lisa Walls

Next Week: March 3

Nursery: Deanna Draper

Wee Worship: Shannon Heffner/Ethan Pund

Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Wendy Crafton

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