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, April 6
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School – all ages
10:00 AM: Worship Service
1:00 PM: Church Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 8
10:00 AM: Ladies’ Prayer Group
Thursday, April 10
6:00 PM: Teen Bible Study & Quizzing
6:00 PM: Ladies’ Bible Study
Friday, April 11
7:00-9:00 PM: Family Game Night
Saturday, April 12
9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group
Church Camp Fundraiser
As of last Sunday, we have raised $1370 for SWID camps this summer. Thanks for supporting the future leaders of the church.
Kid’s Camp registration should be turned in by May 12 (or sooner). If you need a camp registration form, ask the office or go online at swidnazarene.org.
Lent Sermon Series for 2025: My Cup Runneth Over
Easter Offering
Whether you participate in Faith Promise giving for world missions, be encouraged to give something extra at Easter time. The World Evangelism Fund was largely supported in the past by major offerings at Easter and Thanksgiving. The plan for Faith Promise giving has changed that emphasis somewhat, but we can give an added boost to Nazarene Missions by still participating at those two special times of the year. Thanks for your giving to missions!
Ladies’ Bible Study resumes April 10
Our Ladies’ Bible Study is getting ready to start again and YOU are invited to join us. We will begin this Thursday at 6pm in the church library. If you would like to purchase a book, they are $7.64 on Amazon. The book is titled, “Max Lucado: Life Lessons from 1 2 3 John & Jude.” Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-John-Jude-Lucado/dp/0310086647
Prayer Cards
If you still have prayer cards for children/teens, please return them ASAP. We have about 16 cards still out.
Easter Egg Hunt: April 19
Invite any children you know to our event: Use the flyer inserted in the bulletin. If you need extra copies, there are more on the Welcome Center. All candy donations should be brought to the church by next Sunday.
Shareable Facebook and Instagram posts will be available soon. @brazilnaz
KAIROS, Ministry to Prisoners
The ministry of KAIROS (My special time with God) is a worldwide outreach in both men’s and women’s prisons. Mary Sue Jackson is joining a group of 31 other ladies to bring Christ’s love to 42 inmates at the Rockville Correctional Facility—a state prison for female offenders. The weekend will be May 1 through 4. Should you want to contribute to the ministry, please know that every dollar goes directly to KAIROS—not to the ladies serving on the team as volunteers. A monetary gift of any amount is so greatly appreciated. If you have questions or contributions, see Mary Sue.
Family Game Night: Friday at 7:00 PM
Bring your favorite game and someone who will be eager to play as well. Let’s meet together, get to know each other a little better, and have some fun competition as well. We are not offering a meal, but you can bring a favorite snack to share with others as we play.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
We will be having a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, April 18, at 8pm. This is the service of darkness reflecting on the last words of Christ on the Cross. If you would like to have a speaking part in this service, see Pastor Betts. He will be meeting with participants after morning worship next Sunday to assign parts. There will be one more additional practice during the week.
Crisis Care Kit Update
Rhonda Schafer packed up 6 banana boxes with 30 Crisis Care Kits from our church! She wanted to thank everyone who participated in this mission project. Everything we do for others is a blessing!
This Weeks’ Message
"The Way of Suffering"
Scripture: Matthew 27:22-31
22 Pilate said to them, "What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?"
They all said to him, "Let Him be crucified!"
23 Then the governor said, "Why, what evil has He done?"
But they cried out all the more, saying, "Let Him be crucified!"
24 When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it."
25 And all the people answered and said, "His blood be on us and on our children."
26 Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified.
27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. 28 And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. 29 When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" 30 Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head. 31 And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified.
Sermon Notes:
1. The crowd ____________ against Jesus
2. Jesus was __________________
3. Jesus ________________
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Announcements
Upcoming Church Events
April 11, 2025 - 7:00 PM: Family Game Night
April 18, 2025 - 8:00 PM: Tenebrae Service
April 19, 2025 - 1:00-3:00 PM: Community Easter Egg Hunt
June 16-19, 2025: True North VBS
Upcoming District/Regional Events
May 3, 2025: Equip to Engage Training Day. “RESILIENT Child Discipleship. www.swidnazarene.org/engage.
June 9-12: 2025 Kids Summer Camp at Shiloh Park. Register at www.swidnazarene.org
June 30 - July 4: 2025 Youth Camp at Shiloh Park. Register at www.swidnazarene.org
September 19-21: Men’s Fall Campout at Rockville Lake
October 25: SWID Equip (more details later)
Teen Quizzing
May 8-10, 2025: Regional Celebrate Life at Olivet
Children’s Quizzing
May 30-31, 2025: Regional Quizzing at Olivet Nazarene University
SWID Conventions at Terre Haute Convention Center
July 20: NYI Convention
July 21: NDI Convention, NMI Convention, Vision Service
July 22: District Assembly
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 Give
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/Greenes
Next Week: April 13 (Palm Sunday)
Nursery: Deanna Draper
Wee Worship: Debbie Betts/Lisa Walls
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Greenes
