Brazil Church of the Nazarene

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October 27, 2024 Bulletin

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, October 27

8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School – all ages
10:00 AM: Worship Service

Tuesday, October 29

10:00 AM: Ladies’ Prayer Group

Thursday, October 31

5:00 PM: Community Trick or Treat on National Ave
6:00 PM: —CANCELLED— Teen Bible Study & Quizzing
6:00 PM: —CANCELLED—Ladies’ Bible Study

Saturday, November 2

9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group
SWID EQUIP at Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene
Daylight Saving Time Clock Change: Fall back one hour

Next Sunday, November 3rd, we will have college students from Olivet Nazarene University in our services. This year some of the same students who visited with us last year will be coming again. Caleb Jones, preaching ambassador and Sage Myers, music ambassador, will be participating in our worship. Others may be coming as well. Let’s remember to pray for them and be encouraging as they minister to us.

Debbie will be making some “take home” bags for the students. If you would like to contribute something small, please text her (318-557-4331). We will ask the Ambassadors to give a bag to our Phoenix as well.

Community Trick or Treat

The Community Trick or Treat on National Avenue is this Thursday. We plan to set up in front of French’s Funeral Home. If you have a church shirt, wear it for advertising.

Come with a smile on your face and let’s shine a positive attitude to our community.

Thank you for all the candy donations!!

Kid’s Fall Party

Calling all kids!! We are having a Fall Party during children’s church today. It will take place in the fellowship room. There will be a lesson, craft and several games.

SWID Equip Training Day

A complete list of “breakout” classes can be found online at swidnazarene.org. Look for EQUIP under the event tab. Registration must be completed online.

Church T-Shirt Pickup

If you ordered a church shirt, it should is available for pick up at the Welcome Center

This Weeks’ Message

"Overcoming the Enemy"

Nehemiah 4:1-10

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-10

4 But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews. 2 And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they fortify themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Will they revive the stones from the heaps of rubbish—stones that are burned?"

3 Now Tobiah the Ammonite was beside him, and he said, "Whatever they build, if even a fox goes up on it, he will break down their stone wall."

4 Hear, O our God, for we are despised; turn their reproach on their own heads, and give them as plunder to a land of captivity! 5 Do not cover their iniquity, and do not let their sin be blotted out from before You; for they have provoked You to anger before the builders.

6 So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

7 Now it happened, when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Jerusalem were being restored and the gaps were beginning to be closed, that they became very angry, 8 and all of them conspired together to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion. 9 Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night.

10 Then Judah said, "The strength of the laborers is failing, and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall."

Sermon Notes:

1. The _______________ of the enemy

2. The answers which brought _______________

3. _____________ the rubbish

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

Announcements

Upcoming Special Events

October 27: Fall Fun Games in Children’s Church
November 3: ONU Ambassadors during our service

Upcoming Local Events

October 31: Downtown Trick-or-Treat along US 40
November 29: Christmas in the Park Parade

Upcoming District/Regional Events

November 2: SWID EQUIP at Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene
November 6: Missionary Tour @ Greencastle 7:00 PM
November 9: Youth Quiz at Mackey
November 15: SWID Teen Lock-in
November 16: Children’s Bible Quizzing at Columbus First

December 14: Youth Quiz at Columbus First

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: Kids’ Fall Party
Children’s Church: Kids’ Fall Party

Next Week: November 3

Nursery: Deanna Draper
Wee Worship: Shelly & Rob Nance
Children’s Church: Family Sunday

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