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, “Brought Out Without A Doubt”. This is taken from Acts 16:30 where, “…And brought them out…” 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 Losing and Gaining, as shared in Luke 9:18 — 27.
Bible Study is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and is a Group Session sponsored by Heart Changers International, LLC on Depression, Stress and Grief. 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.
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.
First Presbyterian — The church continues their journey through the Gospel of Mark. On the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, the church will focus on the healing stories paired in Mark 5:21-43. The sermon will be titled “Healing Touch.” All are invited to celebrate the sacrament of communion. The Sanctuary Choir will lead us in worship.
Worship begins at 9:30 a.m., 512 Seventh Street 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). This is an LGBTQ-friendly church. Open and affirming to ALL.
Information: fpccolumbus.org
First United Methodist — On Sunday, February 2, at the 9 a.m. Traditional Service and 11 a.m. The Table, Reverend Howard Boles will deliver the message, “Responding to God” at the church, 618 Eighth Street. The scripture will be Micah 6:1-8.
Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:10 a.m. Childcare is available during the service.
It is also Scouting Sunday, so stop by for a pancake breakfast fundraiser after first service until 12:30 p.m.
On Friday, February 14, FUMC will have an opportunity for you to renew your vows. Stop by the church chapel from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a brief ceremony with one of our pastors. The event is free, but donations are encouraged for Love-a-Child, Learning Tree Preschool’s Scholarship Fund.
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 in the main sanctuary and led by Rev. Wes Jones, Senior Pastor. Sunday School classes at 10 a.m. in their regular room.
The Prayer Team meets at 8 a.m. Adult Choir Practice is 5 to 6 p.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. upstairs in Curry Hall. The public is invited to attend.
Connections, a ladies’ study group, 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 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. The Prayer Team meets at 6:15 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.
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. The group meets in The Friendship Center. If interested contact Kim Rutan at 812-343-2217 (call or text) or via email at [email protected].
For further information, call 812-379-4287 or email [email protected]. Church office hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our website is www.flintwood.org.
Garden City Church of Christ — On Sunday at the 10 a.m. service, Garden City Church of Christ will finish the four-week sermon series called “Reset.” The topics of the series include “Reset My Heart,” “Reset My Mind,” “Reset My Voice” and “Reset My Hands.” Everyone in the community is invited to attend.
Beginning Feb. 9 at the 10 a.m. service, Garden City Church of Christ will start the four-week sermon series called “Mission: Possible (His Mission. Your World.).” Everyone in the community is invited to attend.
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 about the church, visit gardencitychurch.com or call 812-372-1766.
Grace Lutheran — Rev. John Armstrong will preach on Sunday. Worship is at 8 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. 4, 6-8 p.m. with the topic “How did we get the Bible?”
“Searching Scripture” begins Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m. with the topic “The Ten Commandments.”
The International Friendship Center at Grace meets Friday, February 7, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
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 Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and Matthew 5:1-12. The message will be “Trial and Error, or Grace.”
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 — The Rev. Stormy Scherer-Berry will deliver her message, “Embody Beatitude Living,” at the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday at the church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus.
Scriptures from Matthew 5 will be given by the liturgist, and the emphasis for the day will center on the question, “What difference would it make to embody a love for justice and kindness in our everyday lives?” Teresa Covert will present the children’s sermon. Holy Communion will be offered during the service.
The loose change offering for the coming six months will be given to the Love Chapel Food Bank. The goal for the Hope Food Bank is 2020 items for the year. A time of fellowship will follow the worship service.
At 7:15 a.m. Sunday, the United Methodist Men’s group will meet in the fellowship hall. Don Harris will conduct the business meeting and Larry Nolting will lead the book study.
The Monday night Bible study groups will meet at 6:30 p.m. with Baker’s Dozen meeting at the home of Larry and Connie Nolting, and The Journey meeting at the home of Chris Kimerling. The “Sit and Stitch” will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night, also at the Nolting home.
Prayer Time, led by Barb Hedrick, will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning at the church.
Choir practice is Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. at the church with Kathy Bush directing. Prayer Time is Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall led by Barb Hedrick.
Information: 812-546-4438; 574-780-2379
Sandy Hook United Methodist — The church will be having a Bible study on the book of Ruth for six winter Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 8 through Feb. 19 (there will be no study January 29). This video-based study is part of the “Epic of Eden” Bible studies.
Please contact the church office at 812-372-8495 or [email protected] if interested in participating (so books can be ordered).
The church is located at 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus.
St. Paul Lutheran — Candlemas will be celebrated Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 East State Street, at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services with a Candlemas liturgy and will conclude with a candlelight ceremony. Candlemas celebrates 40 days after Christmas when the Christ Child was presented at the temple and Simeon declared that Christ would be the light of the world. Candlelight services and candle processions became associated with this day as well as the American folklore tradition that associates the weather on this date determining the remainder of the winter season — thus evolved Groundhog Day as we know it today.
Pastor Doug Bauman will present the message, “Light and Glory” based on Luke 2:22-38.
Together As Family Day will begin at 9:30 a.m. to further explain the history and customs of Candlemas. The Early Childhood Ministry classes will sing at the 10:45 a.m. service followed by a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon in the Fellowship Room.
Beginning Sunday, February 9 the 2:30 p.m. Spanish Worship Service will meet in the Fellowship Room at 10:45 a.m. led by Vicar Daniel Fickenscher. The Spanish/English Sunday School will follow at 3:30 p.m.
Open enrollment for the 2020-2021 preschool and kindergarten registration continues. Classes are for children who are 3, 4 or 5 by Aug. 1. Information: 812-376-6504 or stpaulcolumbus.org.
Financial Peace University classes continue, 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., “Reflections on Kitale” will be presented by the Kitale Team and Pam Lee. Listen to UUs reflect on the trip recently taken to Kenya to support the Kitale Children’s Home. Hear stories of the contrasts in an unfamiliar and beautiful country, of the delight of the children, and of the work that was done. Travelers will share the experiences gained while visiting in a culture so unlike our own and where hearts were touched and minds expanded.
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 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.
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. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 18th at 6:30 p.m., 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.
First United Methodist — Tuesday evenings from Jan. 7 to 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 Friday, February 14, FUMC will have an opportunity for you to renew your vows. Stop by the church chapel from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a brief ceremony with one of our pastors. The event is free, but donations are encouraged for Love-a-Child, Learning Tree Preschool’s Scholarship Fund.
North Christian Church — The Centering Prayer Group that meets in the North Christian Prayer Chapel, Lower Level #6, on Friday mornings from 10:30 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.
St. Paul Lutheran — An eight-week grief support Bible study entitled, “Hope When Your Heart Breaks” continues on Monday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. in the church’s Conference Room. Those learning to live without a loved one are welcome.
Zion Lutheran Church — The church, at 1501 Gaiser Drive, Seymour, will hold its Annual Ham and Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings Sunday Feb. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is invited.
A freewill offering will be taken. Proceeds will go to mission projects. Carry-out will be available. Call the church office with questions at 812-522-1089.
