Zion United Church of Christ
Family Fun Sunday at 9:15 a.m. this Sunday.
Cemetery Board meeting after worship.
Feb. 6 Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Bev's Country Diner at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 6.
Communion with 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7 worship service followed by Youth Fellowship's "Souper Bowl" Dinner after worship.
Rushville Church of Christ
The sermon at the worship time Sunday will be preached by Matt Hatfield of the Clarksburg Christian Church. His message will serve to let us know about the importance of prayer, and challenge us to be involved in the “40 Days of Prayer.” Matt Hatfield has been serving God’s Kingdom as a preacher of the Gospel for seven years. He graduated from Cincinnati Christian University in 2007 and served at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky., teaching junior high students. Matt, his wife Anna, and their six-month-old son Gabriel have been serving at Clarksburg Christian Church as associate pastor for the past three years. He is a dynamic preacher who is able to bring everyday application to the principals that God has set forth in his word. Using everyday language and humor Hatfield brings a passion and excitement to following Christ in the 21st century.
Jr. Church will meet at the same hour. Sunday Bible classes will meet. Pitch-in fellowship dinner will be at 11:45 a.m.
Youth meetings for first through sixth grades will be at 4 p.m. For junior and senior high it will be at 5 p.m.
Meal Fellowship at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Ladies Dorcas Circle at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Group discussion for “40 Days of Prayer” at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Begin personal devotions following the book schedule in “Love to Pray” by Alvin Vandergriend on Thursday.
February Angel Food order dates are from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 9, 11 and 17 at the church building. Menus are available at the church building and the Rushville Public Library. Phone the church office for more information at 932-2489.
Plum Creek Christian Church
"Scared To Death"
Each of us in this world has one thing in common. We will eventually die. What makes people view death differently? Those who have peace about death are the ones who know Jesus Christ. Some influential people love to tell the world that Christians are narrow minded by claiming that Jesus is the only way to heaven. Actually these are not our words, but rather the Word of God. When compared to every other world religion each of their leaders’ bones can be found in the grave. Only Jesus Christ the Son of God rose from the grave. Jesus appeared to many witnesses after his death before he ascended into heaven. Who will you believe? John 14:1-3 tells us what Jesus said to the believers, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." We do not have to fear death because Jesus has overcome death for each person who believes in him. Join this Sunday for our continuing series on FEARLESS.
St. Mary Catholic Church
Blessing of Throats will take place after all Masses this Saturday and Sunday. Pictorial directory sign-ups will take place this Saturday and Sunday after all Masses in the back of church or you may go online anytime at www.signup.olanmills.com or call 1-800-866-2263 from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. No sign-ups will be done through the parish office.
All 2010 graduating seniors who are St. Mary School alumni will be honored at the “Green and White Gala” alumni event March 6. Call the school at 932-3639 to make your reservation. Cost is $40/person or $75/couple.
First Communion is at 1 p.m. May 2.
The youth group will meet Feb. 7 to put together favors for its Valentine’s Day visit to the nursing homes. We will meet at 1 p.m. in the school multipurpose room. The youth group will get together Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. to deliver treats to the nursing homes. Please plan to attend one or both of these events, as this is a great service to others.
The next outing for the youth group is scheduled for Feb. 21. The group will be going to Pan Am Plaza for ice skating. Please let us know by Feb. 14 if you plan to attend. Contact Lori Hoeing at 561-3185 or 932-3037 or Debbie Banks at 317-402-8108 or 932-5958.
Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 31 through Feb. 6. Theme is “Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life.” Visit St. Mary School by calling 932-3639 to set up a time to tour the school.
Changing Hearts
We are the human agents through which revival is possible. Are you in the place where God can trust you with revival? Are you ready? He is sovereign. He is supernatural. But He comes down. In his sovereign purpose and wise economy He has placed this treasure in earthen vessels, us. Are you one the He can use? Are you in intimate fellowship with God?
Pray with Pastor Layton and Changing Hearts for revival. Join us this Sunday for a strong prayer and great fellowship to prepare us as Christians for revival to break out soon.
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Rushville Republican
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