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, March 9
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School – all ages
10:00 AM: Worship Service
Tuesday, March 11
10:00 AM: Ladies’ Prayer Group
Thursday, March 13
6:00 PM: Teen Bible Study & Quizzing
Saturday, March 15
9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group
Final Teen Quiz at Mackey Church of the Nazarene
Lent Sermon Series for 2025: My Cup Runneth Over
If you are planning to attend these events, you must register this week.
Prayer Cards
There are 2 more weeks to help pray for our church kiddos! Pick up or return your prayer cards in the basket at the Welcome Center. Bring the card back next week and swap for another card. Let’s keep these cards circulating!
Easter Egg Hunt: April 19
The annual Community Easter-Egg Hunt is coming soon: April 19th. We need to collect some candy to fill our 1000 eggs! If you would like to help out, please purchase wrapped candy or small “prizes” that will fit into a plastic egg. (We have plenty of plastic eggs.) Place your donations in the container in the foyer.
Crisis Care Kits
Crisis Care kits should be returned by next Sunday.
Rhonda Schafer is helping us to collect items for Crisis Care Kits. The list of required items has been updated since last year. Each kit must contain EXACTLY what is listed in the requirements or it will be denied. You may purchase the items yourself from the enclosed list, or you can make a donation, and Rhonda will purchase the items and assemble the kits for you. Each kit costs a little over $20 to make. Rhonda will provide the required Ziplock bag in the foyer.
At our church, we know the importance of sending kids to church camp. This experience can help someone come to Chirst or enrich their spiritual life in a powerful way. Each year we have a fundraiser to provide an opportunity for everyone to donate to our camp fund. We use these funds to try to cover half of the fee required to attend camp. This year we are having a TACO BAR on March 30. Mark your calendar and pray about what you might be able to contribute.
This Weeks’ Message
"The Call to Discipleship"
Scripture: Luke 9:18-26
18 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"
19 So they answered and said, "John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again."
20 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
21 And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22 saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day."
23 Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross [a]daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? 26 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father''s, and of the holy angels.
Sermon Notes:
1. Deny _________ and take up your _________ daily
2. ___________ or losing your life
3. Being _____________ of Jesus
4. Something ________ to think about
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Announcements
Upcoming Church Events
March 30, 2025: Taco Bar fundraiser lunch for Church Camp
Upcoming District/Regional Events
March 22, 2025: Ladies’ Day w/ Rev. Sabrina Jones at Nashville Parkview Church of the Nazarene
Teen Quizzing
March 14-15: Mackey Church of the Nazarene
Children’s Quizzing
April 5: Spencer Church of the Nazarene (moved from 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: Staci & Kevin Schafer
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Greenes
Next Week: March 16
Nursery: Deanna Draper
Wee Worship: Shannon Heffner/Faith Tofte
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Greenes
