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 for all ages.
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 ages 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 room next to the Library.
Once a month, we have a Family Sunday when children stay in the sanctuary with their family.
Weekly Events
Sunday, September 8
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School – all ages
10:00 AM: Worship Service
5:00 PM: Africa Presentation from the Schafers
Tuesday, September 10
10:00 AM: Ladies’ Prayer Group
Thursday, September 12
6:00 PM: Teen Bible Study & Quizzing
6:00 PM: Ladies’ Bible Study
Saturday, September 14
9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group
10:00 AM: Teen Quiz at Brazil Naz!
Africa is coming to Brazil!
On Sunday, September 8, at 5:00pm, here in our Family Center, Steve and Rhonda Schafer will be bringing a presentation in pictures and stories to their recent trip to three countries in Africa – South Africa, Mozambique and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). There will be snacks to munch on while we enjoy the Schafer’s special time of sharing what Nazarene Missions looks like in these three African nations. Also, we will see and hear how our World Evangelism giving is at work! Join us in the Family center next Sunday at 5:00pm.
Teen Bible Quizzing
This Saturday – SWID Teen Quizzing will be held at Brazil Naz. We have several talented quizzers from our Congregation. Come to the church at 10:00am and watch the competition!
Alabaster Offering
September is Alabaster month. This offering helps needy congregations to purchase or repair buildings and property of church facilities in the Church of the Nazarene across the globe. The “church” offering container will be on the welcome center in the foyer starting next Sunday.
Dr. Tim Crump
DS to Speak on September 15
Our District Superintendent, Dr. Tim Crump, will be coming our church next Sunday morning. He will speak in the morning service. Afterwards he will meet with the church board to conduct Pastor Betts’ 10-year pastoral review.
Agnes and Albino Banda
Special Speaker Albino Banda, September 29
Albino Banda, coordinator for all the work of the Church of the Nazarene in Mozambique, Africa, will be the special speaker during our morning worship service on September 29. Albino’s wife Agnes is also a minister in the Church of the Nazarene (she will not be in our service).
Sermon Notes
"Preparing to Serve"
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10
1 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, that I took the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had never been sad in his presence before. 2 Therefore the king said to me, "Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This is nothing but sorrow of heart."
So I became dreadfully afraid, 3 and said to the king, "May the king live forever! Why should my face not be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers'' tombs, lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire?"
4 Then the king said to me, "What do you request?"
So I prayed to the God of heaven. 5 And I said to the king, "If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers'' tombs, that I may rebuild it."
6 Then the king said to me (the queen also sitting beside him), "How long will your journey be? And when will you return?" So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.
7 Furthermore I said to the king, "If it pleases the king, let letters be given to me for the governors of the region beyond the River, that they must permit me to pass through till I come to Judah, 8 and a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king''s forest, that he must give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel which pertains to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house that I will occupy." And the king granted them to me according to the good hand of my God upon me.
9 Then I went to the governors in the region beyond the River, and gave them the king''s letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me. 10 When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard of it, they were deeply disturbed that a man had come to seek the well-being of the children of Israel.
Sermon Notes:
1. Getting the king’s _______________
2. Getting the necessary ______________
3. Getting ready for ________________
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Announcements
Upcoming Special Events
Upcoming Events at Brazil Naz
September 14: Teen Quiz at Brazil
September 15: DS Tim Crump speaking - Pastoral recall after 10 yrs.
Upcoming Local Events
September 25: See You At the Pole
September 26-29: Men’s Emmaus
October 3-6: Women’s Emmaus
Upcoming District/Regional Events
September 28: SWID Missional Golf Scramble
October 18-20: Laymen’s Retreat at Country Lake
November 2: SWID EQUIP
November 6: Missionary Tour @ Greencastle 7:00 PM
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: Shelly & Shelby Greene
Next Week: September 15
Nursery: Deanna Draper
Wee Worship: Staci & Kevin Schafer
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns & Lisa Walls
