Rushville Republican

June 19, 2009

church briefs 062009


First Baptist Church

Andrew Phipps, inspirational speaker, will present "Faith, Family, and Freedom," about getting back to the Christian values and principles upon which our country was founded. Mr. Phipps will present his program at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, 1431 West U.S. 52, Rushville.



Plum Creek Christian Church

“Worship or Worry”

Worry is one of Satan’s most powerful tools to keep us from truly living for God! We have a choice, even chronic worriers have a choice, to worship or worry. When we are tempted to worry, we must always remember God is in control. He spoke the earth into existence. He formed the dry land, gathered the water and gave it its boundaries. He causes the sun to shine and the rain to fall. When we are tempted to worry, we must remember we belong to God. This same God who created the heaven and the earth knows us by name! He has even numbered the hairs on our head. When a sparrow falls to the ground he knows, and he tells us how much more valued we are to him than a bird. When we are tempted to worry it saddens God. When we choose to worry and not worship, we disconnect from our Creator. We need to walk with God. We need to get our perspective right. We need to take our eyes off the problem and lift our eyes to the problem solver! The next time you are tempted to worry which will you choose, worship or worry?



Rushville Church of Christ

Sunday

The message at the 9:25 a.m. service will be about a famous father in the Bible — David. He is one of the outstanding heroes of the Bible, and the things that made him, “A man after God’s own heart” are lessons for us.

Jr. Church and Wee Worship will meet the same hour.

Sunday Bible classes will meet at 10:45 a.m.

The Christian churches of Rush county will again have a booth at the county fair. You are invited to come by and get acquainted with some of the members of these congregations from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday of fair week.

June 27

June Angel Food distribution, 8 to 10 a.m. at the church building. Orders for the July menu may also be made at this time.



St. Mary Catholic Church

Music Ministers, Lectors, Servers and Eucharistic Ministers, if you do not want to be scheduled on a particular weekend in July and August due to vacation, etc., please contact the parish office. We are always more than happy to work around your schedule.

Is God calling you to be a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Music Minister, Server and/or Usher? We have openings available at all Masses. Training is available. Call the parish office or speak with Father Turner.

COURAGE is a spiritual support group for persons with same-sex attraction who desire to lead a chaste life in accord with authentic Catholic Church teaching. Please e-mail IndyCourage@yahoo.com to receive more information. Confidentiality and anonymity assured.

Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Vicar General fair booth: Be sure and stop by the St. Mary’s booth, located inside the RushShelby Energy Community Building at the Rush County Fair. Information and surprises for all ages!

God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way.

Happy Father’s Day from St. Mary Catholic Church!



Zion United Church of Christ

Zion United Church of Christ’s annual fried chicken dinner will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. July 12. Menu includes fried chicken, green beans, salad bar, dessert and drink. Cost is $8 for adults; children under 12, $6. For more information call (765) 525-4570.



Editors note:

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Kevin Green

Mg Editor

Rushville Republican