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 30
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School – all ages
10:00 AM: Worship Service
Taco Bar Camp Fundraiser
Tuesday, April 1
10:00 AM: Ladies’ Prayer Group
Thursday, April 3
6:00 PM: Teen Bible Study & Quizzing
6:00 PM: Children’s Ministries Meeting
Thursday, April 3
10:30 AM: Visitation for Carol Brown
1:00 PM: Funeral for Carol Brown
Saturday, April 5
9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group
10:00 AM: District Children’s Quiz
Church Camp Fundraiser today after service
Going to camp can be a powerful spiritual influence on a young, moldable life. We want to support this discipleship tool! Come and enjoy a taco bar after service. We are asking for donations for our camp fund. If you cannot attend the meal, you can still contribute after service in the offering box. Please mark your donation for “camp fund.” Children’s camp is $220 and Youth Camp is $250. We try to help each camper with half of the camp fees, if we raise enough money. Thanks for supporting the future leaders of the church.
Lent Sermon Series for 2025: My Cup Runneth Over
Ladies’ Bible Study resumes April 10
Our Ladies’ Bible Study is getting ready to start again and YOU are invited to join us. We will begin on Thursday, April 10th at 6pm in the church library. We will begin a study on 1st 2nd & 3rd John and Jude. If you would like to purchase a book, they are $7.64 on Amazon. The book is titled, “Max Lucado: Life Lessons from 1 2 3 John & Jude.” If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Stearns (812-691-1924).
Prayer Cards
If you still have prayer cards for children/teens, please return them ASAP. We have about 16 cards still out.
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 green container in the foyer.
Invite any children you know to our event: April 19, 1:00pm.
Carol Brown
We are praying for the Brown family as they grieve over our beloved Carol. Her funeral will be this Friday at 1pm. We will be preparing dinner for the family after the graveside. If you would like to contribute, please contact Cindy Stearns.
This Weeks’ Message
"Facing Failure"
Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Luke 22:54-62
Mark 14:27-31
27 Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written:
''I will strike the Shepherd,
And the sheep will be scattered.''
28 "But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee."
29 Peter said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble, yet I will not be."
30 Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times."
31 But he spoke more vehemently, "If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!"
And they all said likewise.
Luke 22:54-62
54 Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest''s house. But Peter followed at a distance. 55 Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. 56 And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, "This man was also with Him."
57 But he denied Him, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him."
58 And after a little while another saw him and said, "You also are of them."
But Peter said, "Man, I am not!"
59 Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, "Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean."
60 But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying!"
Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." 62 So Peter went out and wept bitterly.
Sermon Notes:
1. The reality of human ____________
2. The importance of ______________
3. The blessing of a ______ __________
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
April 11, 2025: Family Game Night at 7:00 PM
April 19, 2025: Community Easter Egg Hunt
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
June 30 - July 4: 2025 Youth Camp at Shiloh Park. Register at www.swidnazarene.org
September 19-21: Men’s Fall Campout at Rockville Lake
October 25: SWID Equip (more details later)
Teen Quizzing
Regional Celebrate Life at Olivet: May 8-10, 2025
Children’s Quizzing
April 5: Spencer Church of the Nazarene (moved from Zion Community)
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: Shannon Heffner/
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Greenes
Next Week: April 6
Nursery: Deanna Draper
Wee Worship: Shannon Heffner/Ethan Pund
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Greenes
Family Sunday will be on Easter (April 20)
