The Bulletin for Aug. 26

Jul 01, 2023

Phil Hunt checks the status of the main course at the 1994 Curry’s Chapel hog roast and craft event, which drew several hundred members and residents of the area.

Curry’s Chapel offers hog roast

GREENFIELD — Curry’s Chapel Church will serve its annual hog roast from 4-7 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 26) at the church, 3488 N. County Road 375E. Organizers expect to feed more than 400 people.

The event has a 40-year history. This year’s menu features roasted hog, potato salad, baked beans, green beans, cole slaw, assorted desserts and drinks.

There is no charge, but a free-will offering will be accepted. “The event is not intended to be a fund raiser,” according to a press release from the church, “rather the goal is to encourage the regular attendance of church.”

Information: 317-496-4901

Local teacher’s fund for school in Amazon grows

Mt. Comfort resident Susan Thomas has been raising money to build a school in Iranduba, Brazil.

The effort, featured in the July 15 edition of the Daily Reporter, has drawn more than $26,000 toward its $30,000 goal. You can learn more at https://justiceandmercy.reachapp.co/campaigns/iranduba-village-school.

Also, Thomas is willing to speak and show slides to churches or groups interested in supporting the school. She can be reached via email at [email protected].

Restoration Conference continues today

GREENFIELD — The annual Restoration Conference at Apostolic Pentecostal Church began Friday and continues Saturday (Aug. 26) at the church, 1202 E. Fifth St.

Jason Gallion, executive vice president of Indiana Bible College, spoke Friday evening.

Josh Rea, assistant national youth leader for the United Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, will speak in a service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Bobby Killmon, dean of biblical studies at Indiana Bible College, will speak at a youth service at 2:30 p.m.

A restoration project is set for 4:30 p.m., and/or when the youth service ends. Those participating are encouraged to wear their T-shirts from camp.

Joseph Riggs is pastor of the Greenfield church and general superintendent of the UAC of JC.

Information: 317-496-6845

Love INC gathers hygiene items

GREENFIELD — Love INC is conducting a product drive for the Household and Hygiene Outreach Gap Ministry at St. James Lutheran Church.

You can drop off any of the following items at the Love INC office located at 630 N. State St.: laundry soap, fabric softener or dryer sheets, trash bags, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, all-purpose cleaner, window cleaner, bathroom cleaner, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, different-size zip-lock bags, men’s and women’s deodorant, body lotion, hand soap, cotton balls, cotton swabs, shampoo/conditioner, body wash and toothpaste.

Former Brooks & Dunn backup sings Sunday

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) presents a free concert featuring Trez Gregory, who for seven years was a backup singer for country duo Brooks & Dunn.

Food trucks will be on site at the event, set for 4-7 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the church, 23 N. East St. Concertgoers are advised to bring lawn chairs.

The concert will feature all genres of music. If it rains, the concert will be moved indoors.

Information: www.greenfieldchristian.org, 317-462-6348

The plan: Read four books of the Bible within an hour

CUMBERLAND — The monthly community Bible read-aloud series continues at Heather Hills Baptist Church with the books of James, 1 John, 2 John and 3 John. These New Testament books are letters written by James, who grew up with Jesus as Mary and Joseph’s son; and by John, one of the 12 apostles. These letters were written to early churches.

Readings will take place at noon Monday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Past Bible read-alouds have typically lasted about an hour, but this one could be shorter. It takes about 15 minutes to read through James in one sitting, plus 16 minutes for 1 John, and 2 minutes each for 2 John and 3 John.

Church leaders say anyone is welcome to come join in the reading, or simply listen. The church is located at 1421 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis.

Information: heatherhills.org, 317-894-7474

Trinity Park offers dinner, movie

GREENFIELD — Dinner & a Movie is set for 6-8 p.m. Sept. 8 at Trinity Park Church, 207 W. Park Ave. It features a family movie with food and snacks.

Information: trinitypark.net

Harvest of Talents bazaar, car show coming Sept. 9

FORTVILLE — The seventh annual Harvest of Talents is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 at Fortville Christian Church, 9450 N. County Road 200W.

A bazaar features woodworking, crafts and other items. The event also includes a bake sale, used treasures market, classic car show, silent auction, and breakfast and lunch.

All proceeds will support feeding programs through International Disaster Emergency Service.

Comfort House offers tours Sept. 9

PHILADELPHIA — A community open house for the Comfort House is planned for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9 at 2265 W. U.S. 40, Greenfield, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:15 a.m. A free lunch from Smokin’ Barrel BBQ will be served, and there will be tours of the house.

Mt. Comfort Church has renovated a former parsonage at its Philadelphia campus into a duplex offering emergency housing for families following a fire, tornado or other disaster. You can learn more about the house and how to support the project at https://www.mtcomfortchurch.com/the-comfort-house/.

Zion Lutheran offers DivorceCare

NEW PALESTINE — DivorceCare is a weekly seminar/support group meant to share biblical principles for healing from a marriage breakup.

It will be offered from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, from Sept. 5-Nov. 28, in Conference Room B at Zion Lutheran Church, 6513 W. County Road 300S. You can learn more by sending email to [email protected].

Art exhibit continues through Friday

GREENFIELD — There is a summer art exhibit in the 23 East Gallery, housed in Greenfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 23 East St. in downtown Greenfield.

Twenty-four children have artwork displayed in the latest exhibit, “By Kids … For Kids.” The gallery is open Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Thursday.

The next callout for art includes textiles, fibers, handmade items and quilts. Contact Sandy Hall, [email protected], if you are interested in exhibiting. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 10.

Chicken sandwich drive-thru open

MT. COMFORT — Chick-fil-A lunches are available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays (or while supplies last) at Mt. Comfort Church’s Mt. Comfort Campus, 3179 N. County Road 600W, Greenfield.

Each lunch costs $10 and includes a Chick-fil-A sandwich, bag of chips, cookie and a drink.

All proceeds go to help support Our Lady of the Apostles Family Retreat Center (2884 N. County Road 700W, Greenfield) and Mt. Comfort Church.