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 13
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School – all ages
10:00 AM: Worship Service
Tuesday, April 15
10:00 AM: Ladies’ Prayer Group
Thursday, April 17
6:00 PM: Teen Bible Study & Quizzing
6:00 PM: Ladies’ Bible Study
Friday, April 18
8:00 PM: Tenebrae Service
Saturday, April 19
9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group
1:00 PM: Easter Egg Hunt
Good Friday Tenebrae Service
We will be having a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, this week, 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, meet at the back of the sanctuary (grand piano side) after morning worship.
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!
Easter Services and Activities
7:30 AM: “Sonrise” Service
8:15 AM: Easter Breakfast (biscuits & gravy, breakfast sliders with egg, cheese & ham or bacon, sunshine fruit salad, juice, milk & coffee)
9:00 AM: Sunday School
10:00 AM: Morning Worship (we are preparing a stick drama!)
Easter Egg Hunt: April 19
Invite any children you know to our event: Use the flyer at the welcome Center.
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Equip to Engage
Staci Schafer will be attending this conference and would be open to carpooling if you would like to ride with her.
Summer Church Camps
Kid’s Camp (June 9-12) registration should be turned in by May 12
Teen Camp (June 30-July 4) registration is due June 1.
If you need a camp registration form, ask the office or register online.
Kid’s Camp: https://churchteams.com/m/Register.asp?a=bWZTVXRRL01KNlU9
Teen Camp: https://churchteams.com/m/Register.asp?a=RVRoUWRYbWR3L3c9
This Weeks’ Message
"The Seven Last Words"
Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, 39-46, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:25-30
Luke 23:33-34
33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."
And they divided His garments and cast lots.
Luke 23:39-46
39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us."
40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong." 42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."
43 And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."
44 Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. 46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, ''into Your hands I commit My spirit.'' " Having said this, He breathed His last.
Matthew 27:45-46
45 Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
John 19:25-30
25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother''s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, "Woman, behold your son!" 27 Then He said to the disciple, "Behold your mother!" And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.
28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I thirst!" 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
Sermon Notes:
1. Father, _______ them, for they do not know what they do.
2. Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with me in ____________.
3. Woman, behold your Son. Behold your _____________.
4. My God, my God, why have you ________________ me?
5. I ___________!
6. It is _______________!
7. Father, into your hands I commit my ____________.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Announcements
Upcoming Church Events
April 18, 2025 - 8:00 PM: Tenebrae Service
April 19, 2025 - 1:00-3:00 PM: Community Easter Egg Hunt
May 18, 2025: Church dinner and elections
June 16-19, 2025: True North VBS (More info)
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
Registration: https://churchteams.com/m/Register.asp?a=bWZTVXRRL01KNlU9
June 30 - July 4: 2025 Youth Camp at Shiloh Park. Register at www.swidnazarene.org
Registration: https://churchteams.com/m/Register.asp?a=RVRoUWRYbWR3L3c9
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: Debbie Betts/Lisa Walls
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Greenes
Next Week: April 20 (Easter Sunday)
Nursery: Deanna Draper
Wee Worship: Shelly & Rob Nance
Children’s Church: family Sunday
