Welcome
Welcome to Brazil Naz. It is our sincere hope that you feel God's presence in our services and Christ's love in our people.
Information about the church, our ministries, upcoming events, and more can be found at brazilnaz.com.
We’d also love the opportunity to get to know you better. Whether you are new to the faith or have been a Christian your whole life, we want to be by your side along your spiritual journey. Please complete a Connection Form so we can keep in touch.
For our families with children
If you have children, we have several offerings for all ages.
On Sunday mornings, volunteers are available in the nursery for children up to age 3. A room is available for nursing mothers, too. Both rooms are located next to the Sanctuary near the west entrance.
Children ages 3-5 who are potty-trained can attend Wee Worship in the northeast classroom. Wee Worship offers playtime and learning activities.
Children in school up to age 12 can attend Children's Church. Children's Church offers lessons that reinforce Biblical values and principles. Children's Church is in the room next to the Library.
Once a month, we have a Family Sunday when children stay in the sanctuary with their family.
Weekly Events
Sunday, May 18
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Sunday School
10:00 AM: Worship Service
After Service: Church Dinner and Elections
Tuesday, May 20
10:00 AM: Ladies’ Prayer Group
Thursday, May 22
Last day of Clay Community Schools
6:00 PM: Teen Bible Study
6:00 PM: Ladies’ Bible Study
Saturday, May 24
9:00 AM: Men’s Prayer Group
East Side Staff Appreciation Luncheon
A big thanks goes to all who brought food for the East Side staff appreciation luncheon. Thanks also to all who came to serve as well.
Youth Group Marks Graves
This past week, the youth went around our area and put flags on the graves of veterans. What a great community project! Thank you Ethan Pund for organizing this.
See http://brazilnaz.com/news/2025/5/17/youth-group-marks-veterans-graves for more info and pictures
Church Fellowship Dinner and Church Elections
We will be having a church dinner and church board elections after service today. Everyone is encouraged to stay and eat!
There will be a table for official church members to obtain their ballots for voting. Ballots will only be available after service in the fellowship room before the dinner (after brief instructions from the pastor).
Baby Bottles can be found at the Welcome Center.
VBS: June 16-19 is just 4 weeks away!!
Invite!! Use the flyers on the Welcome Center.
Volunteer!! There’s something you can help with! We will have a meeting with all VBS workers after church on June 1st.
Donate!! Check out the donation board.
Decorate!! We will be decorating our church on June 7th and 14th starting at 9am.
Pray!! Use the rock we distributed to remind yourself to pray. We need God’s help and presence!
We will have a family picnic the Sunday after VBS, June 22, at Forest Park.
This Weeks’ Message
"Fragrant Ministry (Paul’s Ministry Metaphors)"
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. 15 For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 16 To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life. And who is sufficient for these things?
Sermon Notes:
1. The ________________ of Paul’s culture
2. God is using us to ___________ Christ
3. The ___________ to our ministry is mixed
4. God makes us ______________ to this task
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Memorial Moments
Today we will honor the life of Connie Airhart (mother of Jackie Pilkin). She was a faithful member of our church during her lifetime.
Announcements
Upcoming Church Events
May 18, 2025: Church dinner and elections
June 16-19, 2025: True North VBS (More info)
Upcoming District/Regional Events
June 9-12: 2025 Kids Summer Camp at Shiloh Park. Register at www.swidnazarene.org
Registration: https://churchteams.com/m/Register.asp?a=bWZTVXRRL01KNlU9
June 30 - July 4: 2025 Youth Camp at Shiloh Park. Register at www.swidnazarene.org
Registration: https://churchteams.com/m/Register.asp?a=RVRoUWRYbWR3L3c9
September 19-21: Men’s Fall Campout at Rockville Lake
October 25: SWID Equip (more details later)
Teen Quizzing
All done until August!
Children’s Quizzing
May 30-31, 2025: Regional Quizzing at Olivet Nazarene University
SWID Conventions at Terre Haute Convention Center
July 20: NYI Convention
July 21: NDI Convention, NMI Convention, Vision Service
July 22: District Assembly
Prayer Chain Ministry
Prayer Chain Ministry: Text requests to Tom Jackson: 812- 239-2730 or call Margaret Hyde: 812-448-3249 (this is a landline, no texting).
How to Give
In Person
Our offering is collected in the offering boxes on each side of the foyer. Donation envelopes can be found at the welcome center.
Electronically / Online
Online giving is also available. Online giving is safe, secure, and convenient! Simply click the link below, complete the simple registration, and submit. You can give for Tithes and Offering, Building Fund, Faith Promise, Compassionate Ministries, and more!
Mailing Address
You can mail personal checks (please do not send cash) to our mailing address. You may also drop off your donation at the church office at the same address.
Brazil Church of the Nazarene
1002 E National Ave
Brazil, IN 47834
Today’s Volunteers
Nursery:
Wee Worship: Shannon Heffner/Ethan Pund
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Greenes
Next Week: May 25
Nursery:
Wee Worship: Staci & Kevin Schafer
Children’s Church: Cindy Stearns/Greenes
