Revival services start Sunday at Charlottesville Friends Church.
Revival services start Sunday
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Charlottesville Friends Church will have revival services Sunday through Wednesday at the church.
The Rev. Bill Kierce will be the evangelist speaking. He is president of the Francis Asbury Institute.
Gary Jones is the pastor of the church.
Fred Powers will be song leader. Janet Shutt will play the organ, and Rowena Holliday will play the piano.
Sunday’s services are at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Services continue at 7 p.m. daily Monday through Wednesday.
New Palestine church to mark 60 years
NEW PALESTINE — Community Christian Church, 3123 S. CR 500W, will celebrate 60 years of ministry Sept. 21-22.
A meet-and-greet with activities runs from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 21, followed by a dinner at 5 and dessert auction at 6. Music Hour begins at 7.
Worship at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22 will include a guest speaker. A pitch-in dinner follows at noon.
Upward Basketball expands in New Palestine
NEW PALESTINE — New Palestine United Methodist Church is partnering with Zion Lutheran Church to expand Upward Basketball opportunities for youth in the community.
NPUMC will continue to offer games for younger grades (K-4), running two half-court games simultaneously in its season schedule.
A seventh- and eighth-grade league is being added. Players in Grades 5-8 will practice, and play their full-court games, at Zion Lutheran Church.
Information: https://registration.upward.org/UPW87077
Wrestling Theology presents ‘Heroes’
FORTVILLE — The wrestling ring is full of ‘Heroes’ as Wrestling Theology Fellowship returns to Fortville.
‘Heroes’ is a pro-wrestling-style event set for Sept. 14 at Mercy Road Church Northeast, 611 Vitality Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. with bell at 6.
Information: wrestlingtheology.com
Fountaintown church offers festival
FOUNTAINTOWN — The Fountain plans a free Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 14.
It will feature a Dan’s Fish Fry meal, ice cream, bingo, Dessert Dash, bumper ball, a Foam Happy party, yard games, bounce house/obstacle course, an air brush artist, a kindness coloring page and raffles. A 3 on 3 basketball tournament is also planned.
Local non-profit Kindness Delivered is partnering with the church on this event.
Between now and the festival, the church is gathering new toy donations for God’s Open Arms Ministry and food for Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen. Both community partners will be respresented at the festival.
Information: yourfountain.org, kindnessdelivered.org
Craft, vendor fair is Sept. 21
NEW PALESTINE — The United Women in Faith group will sponsor a Craft and Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at New Palestine United Methodist Church, 3565 S. CR 500W, New Palestine. It will feature art, jewelry, candles, greeting cards, women’s clothing, holiday items and more.
Food is also for sale, including a breakfast of biscuits and gravy with coffee. Lunch features a baked potato bar, hot dogs, coney dogs, popcorn, desserts and soft drinks.
Golf outing to aid Love INC
GREENFIELD — Axis Worship Center of New Palestine will sponsor a golf outing Sept. 20 to benefit Love INC.
It will take place at Arrowhead Golf Course, 3974 Clubhouse Drive. Check-in starts at 10 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11.
Cost is $60 per player, which includes 18 holes with cart and a Chick-fil-A meal.
Hole sponsorships are available for $100. Volunteers are needed for the event.
Information: 463-266-8028
Harvest of Talents helps hunger relief
FORTVILLE — Browse a bazaar and raise money for hunger relief during Harvest of Talents, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Fortville Christian Church, 9450 N. County Road 200W.
A bazaar features furniture, woodworking, jewelry, Christmas decor, crafts and other items. There’s also a bake sale and a silent auction (bids in by 2 p.m.) including gift cards from local businesses. A used treasures market features gently used items.
A classic car show is expected to draw 100 vehicles. Registration is $20 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
There’s also food. Biscuits and gravy, fruit and homemade cinnamon rolls will be available for purchase from 9-10:30 a.m. A lunch featuring chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and green beans will be sold from 11:30 a.m. until it sells out.
All proceeds will support feeding programs through International Disaster Emergency Service.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/366157409423258
Jazz concert coming to Greenfield Christian
GREENFIELD — Jazz for Jesus (and gospel too) is a concert set for 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Greenfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 23 N. East St.
Kenny Phelps of Kenny Phelps Productions and other accomplished musicians will play a free concert in the church’s sanctuary.
Refreshments will follow, along with a showing of artwork from the church’s Faith Formation art workshop, “Nearer to God Through Art.”
Information: greenfieldchristian.org
Group offers support for those grieving
MOHAWK — Griefshare offers support to those mourning the loss of a loved one. This free program will start meeting Sept. 11 and will meet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 4 at Mohawk United Methodist Church.
The church is located at 2045 W. CR 400N, Greenfield. For more information, call the church or send email to [email protected].
Mt. Comfort offers fish fry
MT. COMFORT — Mt. Comfort Church’s annual fish fry runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14.
Meals are $14 at the event. Order ahead with a form at mtcomfortchurch.org and save $2.
A car show runs from 1-3 p.m. Registration is $20, or $5 for a non-judged entry, and can also be completed online on the church website.
The church is located at 3179 N. CR 600W (Mt. Comfort Road), Greenfield.
Market to aid Hope Center
INDIANAPOLIS — Gather Hope Market features handmade items, sold to benefit Hope Center Indy’s work to fight human trafficking. The market is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at the center just outside New Palestine, located at 11850 Brookville Road.
Bazaar set for Sept. 7
GREENFIELD — Apostolic Pentecostal Church will have a bazaar at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 . It will feature games, prizes, a bounce house and food.
The church is located at 1202 E. Fifth St. For more details call Bishop Joseph R. Riggs, general superintendent, at 317-496-6845.
Lord’s Acre Festival coming
McCORDSVILLE — The 73rd annual Lord’s Acre Festival is set for 4-8 p.m. Sept. 13 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 14 at McCordsville United Methodist Church, 6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville.
The festival features a fish fry and also a includes vintage car show, vendor booths and live music. A chicken and noodles lunch that Saturday sells out each year.
For children, there’s face painting, bounce houses and the church playground. On Sept. 14, there’s also a Silly Safaris animal show and Touch a Truck with local first responders.
Learn more about the festival’s history in this video.
Winter clothing giveaway Sept. 14
GREENFIELD — Pick up free winter coats, hats, gloves and more in a giveaway event.
Coats of Many Colors is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Steak ‘N Shake, 2121 N. State St., Greenfield. The event is sponsored by Apostolic Pentecostal Church and includes items of all sizes, from infant to adult. Contact Pastor Joseph Riggs with questions at 317-496-6845.
Gathering meant for people over 50
WILKINSON — Senior Saints meets from 6-8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Wilkinson Church of Christ, 7293 N. State Road 109. According to the church website, it’s “a time for our over 50 crowd to meet and grow in their relationship with Jesus!”
Mt. Lebanon to serve pulled pork
GREENFIELD — Mt. Lebanon Community Church will serve a pulled pork dinner from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the church, 3447 S. State Road 9.
The menu will include pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, green beans, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and beverage.
A free-will offering will be accepted for missions and special projects.
