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Services and studies
Dayspring Church Apostolic — Worship begins at 11:15 a.m. at the church, 2127 Doctors Park Drive, Columbus.
Every visitor will receive a free gift.
Bible study will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and takes a deep dive on the message from the previous Sunday.
Prayer of Power starts at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and takes a deep dive on the message from the previous Sunday. The Celebrate Recovery session starts at 6:30 p.m. for about an hour.
Ignite is the Youth Growth Session that happens every third Friday.
Information: 812-372-9336; [email protected].
Fairlawn Presbyterian — Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. led by the Rev. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, followed by fellowship time.
Child care is available during Sunday services and second hour studies.
A men’s breakfast is 7:30 a.m. the second Saturday of every month for men of all ages.
The Last Friday’s Bluegrass event is 7:30 p.m. the last Friday of every month. All are welcome to bring an instrument and play along or simply enjoy the music.
The church is located at 2611 Fairlawn Drive in Columbus.
To contact the church or for more information: 812-372-3882 or [email protected].
First Presbyterian — On Sunday, the third and final sermon on Psalms will take place. The church will reflect on Psalm 40, with a message titled, “Trusting in God.” The sacrament of communion will be offered as well. Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian, 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).
First Presbyterian is an LGBTQ-friendly church that is open and affirming to all.
Information: fpccolumbus.org
First United Methodist — On Sunday, at the 9 a.m. Traditional Service and the 11 a.m. Celebration Service, Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message, “Why, Why, Why? Why Worship?” at the church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. The scripture will be Psalm 122.
Child care is available during both services.
On Sunday, August 4, FUMC will have one unified service at 10 a.m., and then will have their annual picnic at Donner Park at 11:30 a.m.
Information: 812-372-2851.
Flintwood Wesleyan — The 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday service will be led by the Rev. Wes Jones, senior pastor, at the church, 5300 E. 25th St., Columbus.
On Thursdays, Cub Scout Pack 588 will meet when events are scheduled and Boy Scout Troop 588 will meet at 7 p.m.
The Prayer Team meets at 8 a.m. Sunday school classes meet in their regular rooms. Choir practice is at 5 p.m.
Celebrate Recovery begins with a meal at 5:25 p.m. in the Friendship Center and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. in the main sanctuary. The public is invited to attend.
Wednesday activities for the summer begin with the Prayer Team meeting at 6 p.m. in the Prayer Room. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. in The Friendship Center. Parents can still come to Bible study even though GLOW has ended. There will be activities for children pre-school through the 4th grade in the basement of Curry Hall.
The monthly SAM luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11 in The Friendship Center.
Information: 812-379-4287; [email protected]; flintwood.org.
Garden City Church of Christ — Pastor Brian Gilroy is the lead minister and Pastor Brian Graves is the family life minister.
The church is located at 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus.
Information: 812-372-1766.
Grace Lutheran — At the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services the Rev. John Armstrong will be will bringing the message based on Luke 8:26-39.
Adult Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m.
A special all-ages Sunday school will 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Light refreshments will be served.
Women’s Bible Study resumes at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The church is located at 3201 Central Ave., Columbus.
Memorial Baptist — Worship begins at 9:30 a.m., at 2320 Seventh St., Columbus.
During the summer the church will be going through the book of Acts and looking at the beginning of the Church and the boldness of the apostles and followers of Jesus.
Information: 812-376-6800.
Old Union United Church of Christ — Sunday service is at 10 a.m.; it is the fourth Sunday after Pentecost and communion Sunday. Sunday school is at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship at 9:40 a.m. Pastor Kirby Rupp will deliver the message, “Shaping Lives Through Forgiveness,” with readings from 2 Kings 5:1-14; Galatians 6:1-16; and Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.
Wednesday Bible study is on a summer hiatus.
The church is located at 12703 N. County Road 50W, Edinburgh.
Information: Old Union United Church of Christ on Facebook.
Petersville United Methodist — At the 9 a.m. worship service, the Rev. Stormy Scherer-Berry will deliver the message “Loyal Ruth, Part 4.” Scriptures will be given from Ruth 1:16-18 by Karen Mize, at the church, located at 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. Teresa Covert will give the children’s sermon. Holy Communion will be served during worship. A special time of prayer will be held for Pastors Stormy and Ed Scherer-Berry who will be traveling to Uganda to train pastors there. A time of fellowship will follow the service.
Thursday morning Prayer Time, led by Barb Hedrick, will begin at 10 a.m. at the church.
The United Methodist Men’s group will meet at 7:15 a.m. on July 7 preceding the worship service; president Don Harris will conduct the business meeting, and discussion will center on the serving of meals at Camp Moneto on July 14. Larry Nolting will lead the study.
Information: 812-546-4438 or 574-780-2379.
St. Paul Lutheran — At the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services, Pastor Doug Bauman will be delivering the message at the church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus.
Information: 812-376-6504.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation — At the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Anita Naanes will give the message, “Discovering Life’s Mysteries through Music,” at the church, 7850 W. Goeller Blvd, Columbus.
Anita will be speaking of her spiritual life path of discovery through the mysteries and the arts, emphasizing the importance of the thread of music throughout her journey. Anita was born and raised in Seymour. She has a BS and Master’s degrees in Education and taught 38 years. She is an ordained minister and teacher with the American Coptic Association. She holds certifications in several healing modalities.
Information: 812-342-6230.
Westside Community — At 10 a.m. Sunday, Pastor Dennis Aud will lead the service at the church, at State Road 46 West and Tipton Lakes Boulevard, Columbus. The children’s program for children of all ages through sixth grade begins at the same time.
WCC will be hosting a blood drive from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 11. Blood supplies are often depleted in the summer months. Please consider signing up online at donorpoint.org/ donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/127791.
Information: 812-342-8464.
Wilson Chapel Christian Union — Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jon Merrifield will continue the sermon series on the Book of Luke. This week the message will be “The Parable of the Sower.”
Sunday School classes will meet at 10:30 a.m. Adult class will continue their study of Ecclesiastes. Teen class will study “What Did Jesus Do?”
Praise Team practice is at 6 p.m. on Monday night.
Faith In Action, a community outreach program, meets at the Family Life Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evenings for a time of prayer before going into the local community to share God’s love.
Wilson Chapel Christian Union church is located on State Road 7, one mile south of the Bartholomew-Jennings county line.
Information: 812-579-5317.
Music
Lowell General Baptist — There will be a hymn sing at 7 p.m. July 6. The featured singers will be The Trinity Gospel Aires.
The church is at 2102 Southline Drive, Columbus.
Information: 812-546-4363.
First United Methodist — First United Methodist Church, as part of its Saturday Night Showcase Series, will present a concert at 7 p.m. July 27. This “Sing for Their Supper” concert, which benefits Love Chapel, will feature local artists, and is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged.
Information: call 812-372-2851 or visit fumccolumbus.org.
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East Columbus Christian — The church presents Fuel on Wednesday nights, which includes a free meal and Bible study from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It is located at 3170 Indiana Ave., next to Columbus East High School.
Flat Rock Christian — From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 7 to 12, the church will host its 2019 VBS, “The Incredible Race,” for ages 4 through Grade 6. There will be a light meal each evening at 6 p.m.
The church is located at 2854 West Pope St., Flat Rock.
Information: 812-587-5573.
Flintwood Wesleyan — The open market will be the first Saturday of each month through October, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Local artisans will be set up, plus food booths and produce booths. If you are interested in renting a booth contact Kim Rutan in the church office.
Family Camp at the Orleans Campground is July 14-21. Evangelists are Dr. Tom Hermiz and Rev. Mark Wilson. Worship Leaders are Adams Voice and the Youth Rally speaker at 6 p.m. for July 14 is Pastor Jose Rivera. The closing concert is 4:30 p.m. on July 21 and will be Jonathan White & Sacred Calling.
The church is at 5300 E. 25th St., Columbus.
For more information, call 812-379-4287 or visit flintwood.org.
First Lutheran — The church will host an Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The group will be led by Mary Ellen Wyman, the former executive director of the local Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and will be open to the public. It is a peer-led group of caregivers who are providing support for those living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. This is not a group for individuals or patients diagnosed with dementia.
The church is at 3600 25th St., Columbus.
Heritage Baptist Church — There will be Financial Peace University classes beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday. The church is located at 1075 Second St., Columbus.
Information and registration: fpu.com.
South Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship — Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7:15 p.m. on July 23, at the First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St. Columbus. The meal will be chopped steak, mushrooms, onions and trimmings. The speaker will be the Rev. Don Demas of First Christian.
Information: 812-526-2071.
Memorial Baptist — VBS will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, for preschool through 5th grades. All are welcome to join us. The theme is “YEEHAW: Celebrating God’s greatest gift!”
Old Union United Church of Christ — At 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, the church will present Groves in Concert.
