A cast at Burge Terrace Baptist Church will present an adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. today.
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‘Christmas Carol’ adaptation takes stage
INDIANAPOLIS — “A Christmas Carol” is a beloved story of the season. An area church’s adaptation is familiar in its characters yet different in its message.
“Scrooge needs more than an outward change,” according to a press release from Burge Terrace Baptist Church. “He needs a true transformation of the heart that will make an eternal difference.”
The production opened Friday, and another performance is set for 7 p.m. today at the church, 9345 Brookville Road. Doors open at 6:30, and admission is free.
Information: burgeterrace.org
Shiloh Christian has new pastor
GREENFIELD — Shiloh Christian Church has welcomed a new minister, David “Marty” Biggs.
He comes from Sullivan, Illinois, where he was the senior pastor at Tree of Life Christian Church for 12 years.
He received his bachelor of arts in general ministry and master of arts in counseling from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary.
While at Tree of Life, Biggs led Sunday morning services and developed children’s church, a youth program and community outreach/evangelism program. He also supported a variety of small groups. “His Sunday night services were highly attended,” according to a press release from Shiloh.
Biggs’ wife, Lori, and youngest son, Trai, accompanied him to Indiana. The couple has two other adult sons.
Community choir to sing at Bradley
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community Choir will be in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St. Cookies and punch will be served afterward.
McCordsville bazaar is today
McCORDSVILLE — Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 9) at McCordsville United Methodist Church, 6247 W. Broadway.
Thirty-three vendor booths feature wares such as RADA knives, gifts, home decor, jewelry, candles, pet toys, Kelly’s Jellies, candles, aprons and more.
A handmade quilt drawing takes place at 2 p.m. Each ticket for the drawing is $10.
A warm lunch will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Information: www.mccordsvilleumc.org/things-to-do
Presbyterian Women selling cookbooks
McCORDSVILLE — The Presbyterian Women of Christ Presbyterian Church are selling cookbooks.
Each book is $5. Books are available at the church, 7879 N. Carroll Road, McCordsville. Learn more by emailing [email protected].
Handbell choirs to perform
NEW PALESTINE — It’s an invitational for handbell choirs: Each year, Cross of Grace Lutheran Church invites other local handbell choirs to be part of a concert. The choirs ring and share the music they’ve prepared for the Christmas season.
This will be the 18th annual Christmas Ring and Share Handbell Invitational. It’s set for 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, 3519 S. County Road 600W, New Palestine.
Information: www.crossofgrace.org/events, 317-861-0977
Free dinner is Dec. 21
CUMBERLAND — St. John United Church of Christ will serve a free community meal from 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The church is located at 11910 E. Prospect St. Everyone is welcome.
Information: 317-894-7958, www.stjucc.com
Services offer support amid heartache, struggle
Several churches offer support groups or services to help people experiencing loss to navigate the holiday season. These services are open to the community. Two such services are still coming up:
–Blue Christmas Worship, 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. County Road 600W, New Palestine. Those who go are also invited to a meal at 6 p.m. Information: 317-861-0977; crossofgrace.org/events (scroll down to Dec. 20 Blue Christmas Worship)
–The Longest Night, 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Mt. Comfort Church’s Mt. Comfort campus, 3179 N. County Road 600W. Information: 317-894-8965, mtcomfortchurch.com/christmas-at-mcc
Seasonal concerts, other events continue
Area churches’ concerts and other programs continue this week:
Sunday
Children’s Christmas Program: “We Three Spies,” during service at 10 a.m. at Fortville Church of the Nazarene, 701 S. Maple St., Fortville. Information: fortvillenazarene.org
Handbell Ring and Share, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. County Road 600W, New Palestine (more information in The Bulletin).
Information: www.crossofgrace.org/events, 317-861-0977
Christmas Concert, 6 p.m. at Mt. Comfort Church’s Mt. Comfort campus, 3179 N. CR 600W. The concert features the church’s festival choirs, worship band and special guests. There’ll be classic carols, and children from the church’s Joyful Days childcare and preschool ministries will perform. Refreshments will follow.
Kids Kingdom Preschool Christmas Program at Wilkinson Church of Christ, 7293 N. State Road 109, Wilkinson. Information: 765-781-2585, wccin.org
Dec. 13
Advent Service and Meal at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. County Road 600S, New Palestine. Service at 5 p.m. is designed for families with younger children and includes a craft, a devotion and some music. Dinner is at 6 p.m., hosted by different families each week. Those with younger children can stay for the next service or go home for bedtime. Service at 7 uses the liturgy of Holden Evening Prayer. Information: crossofgrace.org/events
Advent Prayer Service, 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 200 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield.
Dec. 16
Cookie Walk, 10 a.m. at Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St. Buy treats from a selection of homemade cookies, candies, and breads. Proceeds benefit mission projects. Information: bradleyumc.org/event-calendar
Dec. 17
Christmas Cantata: “Rhapsody in Bluegrass,” 9:45 a.m. at Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St. The church’s Chancel Choir will present this cantata by Joseph Martin. It’s “based on American folk songs, spirituals, bluegrass-styled carols and original gospel songs,” according to the church website. Information: bradleyumc.org/event-calendar
Christmas Pajama Party, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Mt. Comfort Church’s Mt. Comfort Campus, 3179 N. County Road 600W, Greenfield. Features breakfast for dinner, balloon artists, holiday crafts, the Christmas story, cookie decorating and more. Information: mtcomfortchurch.com
Gospel sing feature The Jones Family and The Rochesters, 6 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 1610 S. State St., Greenfield. Information: bethelbcg.org
Christmas Cantata: “How Great Our Joy,” 6:30 p.m. at McCordsville United Methodist Church, 6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville, presented by the church choir. Information: mccordsvilleumc.org
