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, January 5
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School – all ages
10:00 AM: Worship Service
Tuesday, January 7
10:00 AM: Ladies’ Prayer Group
Thursday, January 9
6:00 PM: Teen Bible Study & Quizzing
Saturday, January 11
9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group
Christmas Card Table
We raised about $286 for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries via our “postage” donation. Thank you for your participation!!
Last chance - Please stop by the table to see if you have any cards to pick up.
Ladies’ Bible Study Winter Break
The Thursday night Ladies’ Bible Study will be taking a break for the winter season after completing their study, “Walk As Jesus Walked.” An announcement will be given in the bulletin when the Bible Study will resume.
SWID Men’s Event
Register online by January 19
Church Board Meeting
The church board will be meeting on January 12 at 1pm in the pastor’s office.
Communion Sunday
We will participate in communion during the morning worship service. Please remember to pick up some disposable elements in the foyer so you can participate
This Weeks’ Message
"Thinking About Epiphany"
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him."
3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:
6 ''But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
Are not the least among the rulers of Judah;
For out of you shall come a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.'' "
7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also."
9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
12 Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.
Sermon Notes:
1. Thoughts about ____________
2. Lessons from the _________
3. Warnings from ___________
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Announcements
Upcoming Church Events
January 12, 2025: Church Board Meeting:
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: Shelly & Rob Nance
Children’s Church: Family Sunday
Next Week: January 12
Nursery: Deanna Draper
Wee Worship: Debbie Betts/Ethan Pund
Children’s Church: Kelly Sparks/Greene’s
