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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, “Transformation or Desecration?” This is taken from Daniel 12:11, “…the abomination that maketh desolate set up …”
Every visitor will receive a free gift. The Sunday education session starts at 10 a.m. and covers Moses at the burning bush, as shared in Exodus 3:1-10.
Bible Study is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and is a group empowerment study sponsored by Heart Changers International on depression, stress and grief with handout questions. These help build personal empowerment.
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].
East Columbus United Methodist — Morning fellowship time begins at 9 a.m. in the foyer with beverages and light snacks. Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at the church, 2439 Indiana Ave. Pastor Ann Thomas will bring the message from Luke 16.
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. The group is studying Philippians.
Wednesday evening Bible study begins at 7 p.m. in the chapel. The group is studying 1 Corinthians.
All are welcome to join any of the Bible study classes.
J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) elementary-age (K-6) youth group will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday in the youth center.
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. The church welcomes Abby Mohoupt as guest preacher on Sunday. Her expertise and passion about justice and care for the earth will inform her sermon on the story of creation found in Genesis 2:4b-25. She will lead a special Sunday School class after worship.
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: Mercy,” at the church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus.
The scripture will be Luke 16:1-13. 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 are in 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 will meet at 10 a.m. in the Friendship Center. Beginning in October, the group will meet the second and fourth Mondays at 10 a.m.
In the Beginning meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday in The Friendship Center. 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 message on Sunday is “Men, Women, and the Order of Creation,” based on 1 Timothy 2:1-15. Worship is at 8 and 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
A “School Days” themed church potluck is set for noon Sunday. All are welcome.
“Alpha, an introduction to the Bible” continues 6-8 p.m. Tuesday with the topic “Why and How Should I Read the Bible?”
The Searching Scripture class continues 6-8 p.m. Tuesday with the topic “The Ten Commandments.”
Men’s Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The church is located at 3201 Central Ave., Columbus.
Information: gracecolumbus.org; 812-372-4859.
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 Amos 8:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and Luke 16:1-13. The message is “Living Prayerfully.”
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, “Generations of Love: Blessing,” at the 9 a.m. worship service Sunday. Scriptures from John 1:16 will be shared by the liturgist Deb Loper.
The emphasis will center on blessing one another so believers can answer “Yes” to the question, “Have I helped them to be fully alive?”
Teresa Covert will give the children’s sermon and special music will be shared by the choir. Fellowship will follow the service.
The Monday night Bible study classes meet at 6:30 p.m. Baker’s Dozen meets at the home of Larry and Connie Nolting, and Journey meets at the home of Chris Kimerling.
The Sit and Stitch group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Nolting home.
Choir practice is held at 6:30 p.m. at the church Wednesday.
Prayer Time, led by Barb Hedrick, will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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 “Sunday versus Monday” based on Amos 8:4-7 at the 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.
A celebration of St. Michael and all angels will be held during regular worship services on Sept. 29 with short meditations on a festival of hymns depicting angels during the church year.
Information: 812-376-6504 or stpaulcolumbus.org.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus — The message at the 10 a.m. service Sunday will be “We Believe…What?” by the Rev. Seth Carrier-Ladd, who will discuss the varied individual beliefs in the Unitarian Universalism church.
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.
St. Paul Lutheran — An organ concert by assistant organ professor Stephen C. Price, of Ball State University, will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St. at 7 p.m. Oct. 4. All are cordially invited to attend.
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 info: 812-348-6257, 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 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 — Today, 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.
St. Paul Lutheran — The church’s early childhood ministry will host the 13th annual golf scramble today 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.
St. Paul Lutheran Church’s annual Harvest Fest will start at 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Schroer Ranch, 9846 E. County Road 50N. Activities for the afternoon include apple bobbing, hayride and volleyball. A hymn sing and youth-led devotions will precede the 5:30 p.m. pitch-in meal (meat, hot dogs, drinks, table service will be provided). All are invited to attend.
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.
