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, December 22

8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School – all ages
10:00 AM: 2024 Christmas Program

Tuesday, December 24

CANCELLED: Ladies’ Prayer Group

Thursday, December 25

Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 26

CANCELLED: Teen Bible Study & Quizzing
CANCELLED: Ladies’ Bible Study

Saturday, December 21

9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group

Advent Readings

It’s Advent season! Jon and Faith Tofte will be leading us in lighting the advent candles.

Christmas Card Table

Send greetings to your church family members and contribute to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries!! Place the dollar amount you would have spent on stamps in the decorated can on the table. Be sure to send cards to those who are present on Sundays so that they are certain to be delivered. Please place all cards in the special mailbox on the table, and we will distribute them. Thank you for using this Christmas “tradition” to give to Compassionate Ministries and wish others a “Merry Christmas.”

Please stop by to see if you have any cards to pick up.

Family Game Night: January 3, 2025, 7:00-9:00 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.

Today:

Church Christmas Program

“The Sweetest Things” is a Christmas program based on episodes of a baking show. The host and her young helpers partner up with an unlikely Christmas celebrity to reveal the sweetness in the story of Jesus’ birth.

Because families want to watch their other family members, Wee Worship will not be staffed this Sunday during the Christmas program.

Cast

Show host: Staci Schafer

Young helpers:

Bethany Schafer

Harrison Bechtel

Scrooge: Brad Butts

Ghost: Ron Hofmann

Narrator: David Bryant

Director: Debbie Betts

Program Music:

Children’s Candy Cane Song: Oh What A Glorious Night

“I know that Love has come, sing it out! Jesus Christ is born!”

Harrison Bechtel, Aubrey & Carter Fagg, MyKenzie Fournier, Emma Heffner, Bethany Schafer, Gibson & Symphony Lathrop

Soloist- Lori Smith: Welcome to Our World

“Rob our sin and make us holy, perfect Son of God. Welcome to our world!”

Mary and baby Jesus: Stacey & Paxton Singh

Duet- Ellissa & Ian Hartsook: Manger Throne

“You chose meekness over majesty. Wrapped Your power in humanity.

My life, my praise, everything I own - to Jesus, King on a manger throne.”

Stick Drama: Let There Be Light

Wendy Crafton; Martin Franz; Lucas, Noah & Shannon Heffner; Christeena Parksey; Audrey, Caroline & Kevin Schafer; Gryphon & Lisa Walls

“We who are His have this calling, to praise Him and make His Name known; so one day the presence of Jesus shines in every heart and every home!”

Announcements

Upcoming Church Events

December 22: Church Christmas Program

January 3: Friday Family Fun Game Night

Upcoming District/Regional Events

January 25, 2025: Men’s Wild Game Supper at Brownstown Church of the Nazarene

March 22, 2025: Ladies’ Day w/ Rev. Sabrina Jones at Nashville Parkview Church of the Nazarene

Teen Quizzing

January 11: Point Township
February 8: Brazil Church of the Nazarene
March 14-15: Mackey Church of the Nazarene

Children’s Quizzing

February 1: Terre Haute First Church of the Nazarene
March 1: Brazil Church of the Nazarene
April 5: Zion Community

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: Christmas Program
Children’s Church: Christmas Program

Next Week: December 29

Nursery: Deanna Draper
Wee Worship: Lisa Walls/Ethan Pund
Children’s Church:

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