Services and studies
Dayspring Church Apostolic — Worship begins at 11:15 a.m. at the church, 2127 Doctors Park Drive, Columbus. On Sunday, the church will be inspired by, “Redemption of The Lost.” This is taken from Luke 15:4 where, “…and go after that which is lost, until he find it?” is the action taken by the jailer. Every visitor will receive a free gift.
The Sunday Education Session starts at 10 a.m. and covers Forgiveness, Faith, and Service as shared in Luke 17:1-10.
Bible Study is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and is a group session sponsored by Heart Changers International, LLC on Depression, Perfection and Grief with hand out questions. These help build our Personal Empowerment and walk.
Our Prayer of Power starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and is preceded with requests and instructions on prayer. The Celebrate Recovery Group session starts at 6:30 p.m. for about an hour.
Ignite is the Youth Growth Session that happens every third Friday.
For more information please call (812) 372- 9336, or email [email protected].
East Columbus United Methodist — Sunday events begin at 9 a.m. at East Columbus United Methodist Church at 2439 Indiana Ave. in Columbus, with fellowship time in the foyer with beverages and snacks. Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School begins at 10:40 a.m. for all ages and Bible interests.
Faith Lutheran — Pastor Todd Riordan will be preaching on Sunday at the 9 a.m. service, with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible study on Romans at Lincoln Square restaurant on State Road 46 West, 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Women’s Bible study on Romans at Faith Lutheran from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Game night is Sunday, Feb. 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Faith.
Choir meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Preschool enrollment is open now and after school care is also offered, call 812-342-3587.
The church is located at 6000 W. State Road 46, Columbus.
First Presbyterian — The final Sunday before the beginning of Lent is Transfiguration Sunday, when we reflect on that mysterious moment on the mountain top (Mark 8:27 — 9:8). The sermon will be titled “Turning Point.”
Worship begins at 9:30 a.m., 512 Seventh St. in Columbus. Infant and toddler care is available 9:15 a.m. to noon. The men’s and women’s support groups meet on Fridays at 7 a.m., and a second men’s support group (working age men) meets every Monday at 6:15 a.m.
People in the community in need of a meal are invited to our hot meals offered Friday at 5 p.m. (please enter through the glass doors on Franklin). We are an LGBTQ-friendly church. Open and affirming to all.
Information: fpccolumbus.org
First United Methodist — On Sunday, Feb. 23, at the 9 a.m. Traditional Service and 11 a.m. The Table, the Rev. Sarah Campbell will deliver the message, “Mountaintop Views: Transfiguration Sunday” at the church, 618 Eighth St. The scripture will be Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9.
Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:10 a.m. Child care is available during the service.
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the church will have an Ash Wednesday Worship Service at 7 p.m. This service marks a season of repentance and reflection leading to the joy of Easter morning.
Every Wednesday at noon from Feb. 26 to Apr. 8 there will be a Lenten organ recital at various churches throughout Columbus. Feb. 26 will feature Erik Matson at First United Methodist Church.
Information: 812-372-2851 or fumccolumbus.org.
Flintwood Wesleyan — The church is located at 5300 E. 25th St.
Sunday services are Amplify (non-traditional) at 9 a.m. and The Well (traditional) at 11 a.m. Both Amplify and The Well are in the main sanctuary and led by the Rev. Wes Jones, senior pastor. Sunday School classes meet in their regular rooms at 10 a.m.
The Prayer Team meets at 8 a.m. Adult Choir Practice is 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday evening’s Celebrate Recovery begins with a meal at 5:25 p.m. in The Friendship Center and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. upstairs in Curry Hall.
Connections, a ladies study group, is led by Pastor Teri Jones. The group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in The Friendship Center.
In the Beginning, a small group Bible study, meets Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. They are now meeting in the basement of the church in the young adult classroom. They are studying the book of Genesis. You can start at any point so new members are welcome to join.
Wednesday activities begin with a meal at 5:30 p.m. The program, iKids (Ignite Kids) On Fire For Jesus! starts at 6:15 p.m. This program is for kids in Pre-K through the sixth grade. The Prayer Team meets at 6:15 p.m. in the Prayer Room and youth meets at 6:30 p.m. downstairs in the church. Bible study is at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
On Thursday, Cub Scout Pack #588 will meet at 7 p.m.
Small group “Cover to Cover” is a Christian book club that meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. to select a new book and discuss the book they just read. Group meets in The Friendship Center. If interested contact Kim Rutan at 812-343-2217 (call or text) or via email at [email protected].
March 8 is Baptism Sunday. If you wish to be baptized, please get in touch with Pastor Wes.
For further information, call 812-379-4287 or email [email protected]. Church office hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our website is flintwood.org.
Garden City Church of Christ — On Sunday, at the 10 a.m. service, Garden City Church of Christ will continue the four-week sermon series called “Mission: Possible (His Mission. Your World.).”
This sermon series will offer clear Bible teaching designed to empower you to share your faith with people right in your own neighborhood. Discover God’s mission for your life, how to connect with people, how serving others can open hearts to the gospel, and how paying attention to your own spiritual growth can strengthen your witness.
Garden City Church of Christ is located at 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus.
For more information, visit gardencitychurch.com or call 812-372-1766.
Grace Lutheran — The Rev. John Armstrong will preach on Sunday. Worship is at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
“Alpha, an introduction to the Bible” continues Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the topic “Where is God when it hurts?”
“Searching Scripture” continues Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the topic “The Apostles’ Creed.”
The church is located at 3201 Central Ave., Columbus.
Old Union United Church of Christ — Scriptures for the 10 a.m. Sunday service will include Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, and Matthew 17:1-9. The message will be “Lessons from the Mountaintop.”
Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. with fellowship at 9:40 a.m.
The church is located at 12703 N. County Road 50W, Edinburgh.
Petersville United Methodist Church — Guest speaker, Jonathan Ooms, Clay Township Fire Department fire chief, will bring the message at the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday morning at the church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus.
The congregation will celebrate and commit to their 2020 Faith Promise program of extra mile giving for missions. Lector Bill Pershing will lead the congregation in scripture and Teresa Covert will present the children’s message.
Monday at 6:30 p.m., the Baker’s Dozen Bible Study group meets at the Larry & Connie Nolting home and Journey Bible Study meets at the home of Chris Kimerling. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. is choir led by Kathy Bush. Bible Study and Prayer group meets Thursday at 10 a.m. with Barb Hedrick leader. United Methodist Men’s next meeting is Sunday, March 1 at 7:15 a.m. New members are always welcome.
Information: 812-447-9357 or 574-780-2379
St. Paul Lutheran — Transfiguration Sunday will be celebrated at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., with Pastor Doug Bauman’s sermon entitled “A Lamp Shining in a Dark Place” based on II Peter 1:16-21 at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services.
Children will process with Alleluia Banners that mark the beginning of the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday.
The Spanish Worship Service begins at 10:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Room led by Vicar Fickenscher.
The theme for the 6:45 p.m. Ash Wednesday Communion service will be based on Chief of Sinners Though I Be with Pastor Bauman’s sermon entitled “Sin is Missing the Mark.” Imposition of Ashes will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Room from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a freewill offering.
Open enrollment for the 2020-2021 preschool and kindergarten registration continues. Classes are for children who are 3-, 4- or 5-years old by Aug. 1. Information: 812-376-6504 or stpaulcolumbus.org.
Financial Peace University classes continue at 6 p.m. at the church. Classes teach how to beat debt and make a plan for the future together. Information: [email protected]
Information: 812-376-6504.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — On Sunday at 10 a.m., “Will You Harbor Me?” will be presented by the Rev. Nic Cable and Lori Swanson. As a caring community, we are faced with the continued question of how we remain present to one another within our community and to those beyond our walls. What would it look like for UUCCI to be a harbor for any and all people looking for a place to feel loved and supported?
The church is at 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus.
Information: 812-342-6230.
Westside Community — Pastor Dennis Aud will lead the service this Sunday at 10 a.m. at the church at the corner of State Road 46 West and Tipton Lakes Blvd. This Sunday’s sermon will be the second in a series titled, “The Malicious 7: Anger.”
The children’s program for birth through sixth grade meets at the same time as the 10 a.m. worship service.
For more information on studies or small groups that meet throughout the week, contact the church office at 812-342-8464.
Music
North Christian Church — The church is looking for singers to join their Chancel Choir. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus.
For more information, contact the Music Director, Travis Whaley, at [email protected].
Events
Community Church of Columbus — An eight-week parenting course entitled “Parenting with Love and Logic” is designed for parents of children ages 6 and under. The course will be offered at Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N. Marr Road, as part of the Tuesday Connection series. Dinner is also available each week at 5:30 p.m. along with child care at no cost.
Eckankar of Southern Indiana — The meetings focus on an aspect of Eckankar and will feature readings from the books of Eckankar with group discussions of the spiritual principles at work in our lives. Please join others to bring more spiritual insight and divine love into our daily lives.
The Spiritual Discussion group meets the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Fellowship and light refreshments will follow. The meeting is at 7850 W. Goeller Blvd. Columbus located in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus building.
For more information about Eckankar please see eckankar.org
Information about this meeting: 812-418-8392.
Flintwood Wesleyan — Our Heart of Ministries auction and dinner will be March 6 stating at 5:30 p.m. Lots of great items up for auction plus the best desserts in town. The dinner is free and all proceeds goes to fund local, regional, and global ministries.
First United Methodist — Tuesday evenings through Feb. 25, the church will host a grief support group. Meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. The group will explore grief using Julie Yarbrough’s book “Beyond the Broken Heart: A Journey Through Grief.” It will take place in the Blue Room (Room 216) at the church, and is open to anyone. To register, or for more information, call the church office at 812-372-2851.
On Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., FUMC will have its second Life Planning Seminar. This session will focus on “Help On Legal Decisions for Healthcare,” with Heather Means from Hospice leading the discussion. The session is free and open to anyone in the community. Call Rob Heathcote at 812-344-8437 with any questions.
Jonesville Christian Church — The church will host the South Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship (SCICMF) on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
A meal of fried chicken with all the trimmings, desserts, and drinks will be from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The program lead by Steve Gommel, retired from Driftwood Christian Church, will follow at 7:15 p.m.
The church is at 609 Commerce St., Jonesville.
North Christian Church — The Centering Prayer Group that meets in the North Christian Prayer Chapel, Lower Level #6, on Friday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is a drop-in prayer group, meaning that you can come as your schedule allows. Familiarity with Centering Prayer and its spiritual practices is not necessary. For more information, consult the Centering Prayer page at northchristianchurch.com.
The church is hosting the senior project of a Columbus North High School student who is collecting items for children who are in the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. The CASA program helps children who have been the victims of abuse and neglect. Items being collected include things to help comfort the kids like stuffed animals, blankets, etc., and hygiene items like toothbrushes, shampoo, lotions, etc. Donations should be brought to North Christian Church 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
Petersville United Methodist Church — Coming up Feb. 25 will be a “Fat Tuesday” meal at the church to raise funds for the Clay Township Fire Department. Serving will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
St. Paul Lutheran — An eight-week grief support Bible study entitled, “Hope When Your Heart Breaks” continues on Monday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. in the church’s Conference Room. Those learning to live without a loved one are welcome.
