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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.
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; [email protected].
Eckankar of Southern Indiana — 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 in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus building, 7850 W Goeller Blvd., Columbus.
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 daily life.
Information: 812-418-8392.
East Columbus United Methodist — Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at the church, 2439 Indiana Ave. Communion will be served. Morning fellowship time begins at 9 a.m. in the foyer with beverages and light snacks.
Children can receive their own message at Children’s Church. A staffed nursery/toddler room is available during the morning service.
Sunday school will begin at 10:40 a.m. for all ages and Bible interests.
Pastor Thomas will deliver the message at the 6 p.m. evening chapel service.
Tuesday afternoon Bible study begins at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Wednesday evening Bible study begins at 7 p.m. in the chapel.
All are welcome to join any of the Bible study classes.
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 — Worship begins at 9:30 a.m., at 512 Seventh St., Columbus. On Sunday, the sermon will be “Wrestling” which is based on the story of Jacob wrestling with God.
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. Fridays (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, the Rev. Howard Boles will deliver the message, “The Values by which We Live: Humility,” at the church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus.
The scripture will be Luke 15:1-10. Sunday School begins at 10:10 a.m. Child care is available during both services. Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:10 a.m.
Information: 812-372-2851.
Flintwood Wesleyan — On Sunday, the Amplify (non-traditional) service begins at at 9 a.m. with Sunday School classes at 10 a.m. in the regular rooms. The Well (traditional) service starts at 11 a.m. Both services are in the the main sanctuary and led by the Rev. Wes Jones, senior pastor.
The Prayer Team meets at 8 a.m.
Sunday evenings 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.
Connections, a ladies’ study group, led by Pastor Teri Jones, will start Monday and Sept. 23 and will meet at 10 a.m. in the Friendship Center. Beginning in October, it will meet the second and fourth Mondays at 10 a.m.
In the Beginning, a small group Bible Study, will resume at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Study will be on the book of Genesis and will meet in The Friendship Center. Meetings will continue on Tuesdays. New members are welcome to join.
Wednesday activities begins 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. If your child needs transportation, call the church office. The bus will run on Wednesday nights. The prayer team meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Prayer Room. Youth meets at 6:30 p.m. downstairs in the church. Bible study is at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Thursday: Cub Scout Pack 588 will meet when events are scheduled and Boy Scout Troop 588 will meet at 7 p.m.
Information: 812-379-4287; [email protected]; flintwood.org.
Grace Lutheran — The Rev. John Armstrong will bring the message on the theme of precious things being found once more, based on Luke 15:1-10. Worship is at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.
“Alpha, an introduction to Christianity” continues at 6 p.m. Tuesday with the topic “How Did We Get the Bible?”
Searching Scripture class continues at 6 p.m. Tuesday with the topic “The Ten Commandments.”
IFC Conversation Group will gather to discuss the topic topic “Hometown History” at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20 at the church.
The church is located at 3201 Central Ave., Columbus.
Information: gracecolumbus.org; 812-372-4859.
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.
Heritage Baptist Church — The church is located at 1075 Second St., Columbus.
Information and registration: fpu.com.
Memorial Baptist — Worship begins at 9:30 a.m., at 2320 Seventh St., Columbus.
Information: 812-376-6800.
Old Union United Church of Christ — Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school is at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship at 9:40 a.m.
Scriptures for Sunday include Exodus 32:7-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; and Luke 15:1-10. The message is “Growing in God’s Love.”
The church is located at 12703 N. County Road 50W, Edinburgh.
On Oct. 5, the church will host the Thankful Hearts in concert.
Information: Old Union United Church of Christ on Facebook.
Petersville United Methodist — The Rev. Stormy Scherer-Berry will present her sermon, “We Do, We Live,” at the 9 a.m. worship service Sunday. Scriptures from Luke 22 will be shared by the liturgist Deb Loper. The theme for the day will be “When Our Purpose Joins with Our Doing, Then We have Found Our Calling.” Teresa Covert will give the children’s sermon and special music will be shared by the choir.
Fellowship will follow the service.
Both Bible Study classes meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the home of the Noltings and at the home of Chris Kimerling. New members are always welcome. The Sit and Stitch group will begin meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Connie Nolting and new members may join at any time.
Choir practice will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Prayer Time, led by Barb Hedrick, meets at 10 a.m. at the church each Thursday morning. The United Methodist Men’s meeting will be at 7:15 a.m. Sunday in the church fellowship hall.
The United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at the home of Patsy Harris in Hope.
The church is at 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus.
Information: 812-546-4438 or 574-780-2379.
St. Paul Lutheran — Pastor Doug Bauman will deliver the message “The Lord is My Shepherd” based on Ezekiel 34:11-24 at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus.
Christian education classes for all ages begin at 9:30 a.m. Vicar Daniel Fickenscher will lead worship at the 2:30 p.m. Spanish service with Spanish/English Sunday School following at 3:30 p.m.
Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scout troops meet weekly at the Church. To learn more about Girl Scouts, contact Crista Burbrink at 812-216-1982; to learn more about Boy Scouts, contact Jamie Richardson at 812-603-0266; to learn more about Cub Scouts, contact Jeff Tobias at 812-343-9804.
Information: 812-376-6504 or stpaulcolumbus.org.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — The message at the 10 a.m. service Sunday will be “Why Do We Call It Worship?” by the Rev. Nic Cable. Cable will discuss how identity is shaped with words and how they can define Unitarian Universalism tradition.
The church is located at 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus.
Information: 812-342-6230
Westside Community — Pastor Robert Vester will lead the service at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church at the corner of 46 West and Tipton Lakes Boulevard. The children’s program for birth through sixth grade meets at the same time as the 10 a.m. worship service.
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
First United Methodist — The church will host a free concert in the sanctuary as part of its Fridays@First series at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert will feature Arkady Orlovsky on the cello, and Tamara Orlovsky on piano. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and donations are appreciated.
The church is located at 618 Eighth St., Columbus.
Lowell General Baptist — The church will host a hymn sing at 7 p.m. today. Jerry Caudill and Boys will be the featured singers.
Events
Community Church of Columbus — DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Teens and DivorceCare for Kids will be offered for 12 weeks beginning Sept. 24. The sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. The divorce ministry is part of the Tuesday Connection series.
The church is located at 522 Seventh St., Columbus.
To register or for more information, call 812-348-6257 or visit cccolumbus.org.
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.
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.
First United Methodist — On Sept. 25, Learning Tree Preschool will host World Fest in the First United Methodist Church parking lot, 618 Eighth St., Columbus.
All are welcome to celebrate the rich heritage and cultures of families and friends who attend LTP through music, food, dancing, arts and crafts, games and more. This free event for all ages begins at 5:30 p.m. Rain location will be Fellowship Hall inside the church.
Flintwood Wesleyan — On Tuesday, the church will host a fundraiser at Chicago Pizza. Eat in or take out; if you mention Flintwood Wesleyan Church, the church gets a percentage of receipts 5-8 p.m.
On Sept. 21, the Youth will have a Kiss the Critter — Outlaw Edition fundraiser. In-law pairs will compete.The one with the most money collected will have to kiss the surprise critter. Voting will take place up to right before the critter is revealed. Other activities will be happening throughout the day.
The last Open Market for the season will be 8:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 5. Local artisans will be set up as well as vendors selling food and produce.
The annual Harold Carr Memorial Golf Scramble will be Oct. 19. If you want to sign up early, contact Gary Carter through the church office. More details will be announced.
On Oct. 31, the church will host Trunk or Treat during the time established by the city of Columbus for trick-or-treating.
The church is located at 5300 E. 25th St., Columbus.
For more information, call 812-379-4287 or visit flintwood.org.
Petersville United Methodist — On Sept. 15, the United Methodist Men will host their annual hot dog roast and ice cream social at 5:30 p.m. They will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream. Those attending are invited to bring a salad or dessert and they should bring their lawn chairs and gather on the east side of the church property.
The church is at 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus.
Information: 812-546-4438; 574-780-2379
{strong}St. Paul Lutheran — The church’s early childhood ministry will host the 13th annual golf scramble Sept. 21 at Shadowood Golf Course, 333. N. Sandy Creek Drive, Seymour.
Sign-in will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $240 per foursome or $60 per individual and includes continental breakfast, practice balls, green fees with cart, lunch and prizes.
Call 812-376-6504 to check availability.
{strong}South Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship — 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at United Christian Church, 7810 W. State Road 250, Paris Crossing. Dinner 6 p.m., followed by 7 p.m. meeting. Meal: fried chicken and trimmings, cheesy potatoes. Johnny Johnson will be the speaker. Women invited to attend this meeting.
