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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. On Sunday, the church will be inspired by “Great Is Our God 2,” taken from Matthew 12:41, where, “…one greater than Jonah is here…”
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The Sunday education session starts at 10 a.m. and covers “A Test of Faith,” as shared in Genesis 22:1-14.
Bible study will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and builds on the message from the previous Sunday with handout questions.
Prayer of Power starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and is preceded with requests and instructions on prayer. 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; dayspringchurch@att.net.
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 office@fairlawnpc.net.
First Presbyterian — 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 Hot Meals offered at 5 p.m. Friday (enter through the glass doors on Franklin Street).
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, Pastor Sarah Campbell will deliver the message, “Why, Why, Why? Why Serve?” at the church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Scripture will be Matthew 25:34-40.
Child care is available during both services.
On Aug. 4, FUMC will have one unified service at 10 a.m., and then will host the annual picnic at Donner Park at 11:30 a.m.
Information: 812-372-2851.
Flintwood Wesleyan — The 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services 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.
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 in preschool through the fourth grade in the basement of Curry Hall.
Cub Scout Pack 588 will meet when events are scheduled and Boy Scout Troop 588 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays.
The next monthly SAM luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 8 in The Friendship Center.
Information: 812-379-4287; flintwoodoffice@gmail.com; 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 deliver the message based on Luke 11:1-13.
Adult Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m.
A special Evangelism Class, “Ever One His Witness” will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Women’s Bible Study resumes at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, and Men’s Bible Study is at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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 seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday school is at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship at 9:40 a.m. The message will be “Prayerful Disciples,” with readings from Genesis 18:20-32; Colossians 2:6-19; and Luke 11:1-13.
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 give the message, “Hedge Prayer.” Scriptures from Hosea 2:6-8 will be read by the liturgist. Teresa Covert will give the children’s sermon. A time of fellowship will follow the service.
During July, August and September, each Sunday’s loose change offering will be directed to “Operation Classroom.”
Prayer Time, led by Barb Hedrick, will be at 10 a.m. at the church on Thursday. The United Methodist Men’s Group will meet at 7:15 a.m. Aug. 4 at the church fellowship hall.
Information: 812-546-4438 or 574-780-2379.
St. Paul Lutheran — At the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services, Pastor Doug Bauman will deliver the message, “Motivated to Pray,” based on Genesis 18:20-33 at the church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus.
During the Christian Education Hour at 9:30 a.m., Pastor Bauman will lead the Together As Church Family by discussing the meaning and symbolism of the stained glass windows in the sanctuary.
The Spanish worship service led by Vicar Daniel Fickenscher will begin in the church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with Christian education classes following at 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment continues for St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry for the 2019-20 school year. The school is a Christ-centered, accredited program that offers preschool classes for children who are 3 and 4 years of age and a half-day Kindergarten program. Minds in Motion and weekly music classes are a part of the curriculum. Extended care is also available. Visit stpaulcolumbus.org for more information.
Information: 812-376-6504.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation — At the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Cate Hyatt will deliver the message, “Wanderings with Friends: Finding my Spiritual Home,” at the church, 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus.
She will share how special relationships have helped her find her spiritual home at the congregation. Hyatt is the incoming board of trustees president for the congregation.
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 offers a number of Bible studies and small groups.
Information: 812-342-8464.
Wilson Chapel Christian Union — Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. The pastor is Jon Merrifield.
Sunday School classes meet at 10:30 a.m.
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. Aug. 3. The featured singers will be New Journey Quartet.
The church is located 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. today. 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.
Events
Burnsville Christian Church — The church’s summer cookout will be 5-7 p.m. today at the church, 2891 S. County Road 900E, Columbus. Food offerings will include hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, sides, desserts and drinks. A freewill offering will be taken.
Westside Community — The church will host a golf scramble at Shadowood Golf Course Aug. 25. Contact the church, 812-342-8464, for additional details or to sign up.
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.
Flintwood Wesleyan — The open market will be the first Saturday of each month through October, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This upcoming market will be Aug. 3. 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.
A new kids program, iKids (Ignite Kids) On Fire For Jesus, starts Aug. 14. This program is for kids in pre-K through the sixth grade. Online registration is open at flintwood.org. If you are interested in being a helper you can sign up in the church foyer. All staff must pass a background check.
Aug. 24 is the church’s Building Hope 5K Event. More information is coming soon.
The church is located 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.
{strong}Heritage Baptist Church — The church is located at 1075 Second St., Columbus.
Information and registration: fpu.com.
Old Union United Church of Christ — At 5 p.m. today, the church will present Groves in Concert.
