Car show coming to Mt. Comfort
MT. COMFORT — The second annual Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church Car Show is set for noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at the church, 3179 N. County Road 600W (Mt. Comfort Road), Greenfield.
Car owners pay entry fees to compete in the show, and hotdogs and pulled pork meals with macaroni and cheese will be available for sale, but there’s no admission charge to stop by and look at the cars. Proceeds help fund church youth programs.
A band will play a mix of music, from religious to rock ‘n’ roll songs, including Elvis Presley music.
Information: 317-894-8965 or mcmethodist.com
Revival continues at Fortville Nazarene
FORTVILLE — Fortville Church of the Nazarene’s fall revival, services of spiritual renewal, continues Saturday (Sept. 8) with a service at 7 p.m.
Services on Sunday begin at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The special speaker is Dr. J.K. Warrick. Following nearly 38 years of pastoral ministry, Warrick was elected to the Board of General Superintendents by the 26th General Assembly that took place in Indianapolis in 2005.
Warrick was a general superintendent until his retirement in 2017, at which time the 29th General Assembly conferred on him the distinction of general superintendent emeritus.
Leading worship will be Justin Wells, the worship leader at Fortville Nazarene Church. Childcare will be provided through age 3.
The church is located at 701 S. Maple St., Fortville.
Information: 317-485-6443; fortvillenazarene.org
Touch a Truck set for Sept. 15
MT. COMFORT — The fifth annual Touch a Truck is set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 at Harvest Church, 6107 W. Airport Blvd.
There will be many trucks from the community, such as a fire truck, Hancock County SWAT truck, ambulance, the amazing Bubble Truck and more.
This free event also features snacks, crafts and music.
Lord’s Acre Festival going on today
McCORDSVILLE — The 67th annual Lord’s Acre Festival continues from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 8). It concludes with worship under a festival tent at 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside the church, 6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville.
The menu features fish sandwiches for $5, with tenderloin, chicken, hot dogs and sloppy Joes also available for sale, as well as various sides and desserts. Chicken and noodles will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. today until they run out.
More than 30 vendors have booths at the festival. A silent auction is also going on.
There is no charge for the children’s bounce house or face painting.
Today’s entertainment lineup:
-guitarist 4 p.m.
-Silly Safaris animal show 5 p.m.
-church praise band 6 p.m.
-Matt McClintock 6:45 p.m.
Sale to raise money to benefit hungry
FORTVILLE — The second annual Harvest of Talents is set for 9 to 4 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 8) at Fortville Christian Church, 9450 N. County Road 200W, Fortville.
Proceeds benefit International Disaster Emergency Service’s hunger relief programs.
Shoppers will find decorative items, such as painted signs, garden rocks, Christmas ornaments and more.
Themed gift baskets will be up for bids until 1:30 p.m. in a silent auction. Larger items such as furniture will be part of a live auction at 2:30 p.m.
The day also features food: biscuits and gravy at 9 a.m., walking tacos at 10:30 a.m. and pulled pork sandwiches at 11:30 a.m.
A new church cookbook with more than 500 recipes will also be for sale. Cookbook sale proceeds will not go to the Harvest but will support the church’s work in the Dominican Republic.
AWANA to start at Greenfield church
GREENFIELD — A new year of AWANA will begin Monday at Hancock Reformed Baptist Church, 944 E. Davis Road, Greenfield.
Sessions run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, from September through March, and include a Bible message, Scripture memorization, games and awards for each child’s achievements.
Children are encouraged to bring 50 cents a week to help pay for teaching material, and there are minimal costs for shirts or vests, but assistance is available.
For more information, call Director Matt Shifflett at 317-462-6722 or send email to [email protected].
Bluegrass group to perform at church
KNIGHTSTOWN — Russell Van Winkle and Friends will play bluegrass gospel music during the monthly gospel sing at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Knightstown Church of God, 405 North St., Knightstown.
For more information, call 317-936-5849 or 765-345-7442.
Curry’s Chapel plans Homecoming
GREENFIELD — Curry’s Chapel United Methodist Church will celebrate its annual Homecoming on Sept. 23. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m., and a pitch-in dinner follows.
Bazaar looks ahead to Christmas
NEW PALESTINE — The United Methodist Women at New Palestine United Methodist Church will have their annual 94 Days Until Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 at the church, 3565 S. County Road 500W (Gem Road).
Church after-school program starts Thursday
MT. COMFORT — Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church’s after-school program begins Thursday.
“SonShine Kids” meets on Thursdays when Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. is in session.
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will be offered enrichment classes including art, nature and drama.
The afternoon includes a snack, interactive exercise and homework assistance.
Applications are available at the front offices of Mt. Comfort Elementary School and the church. The church is located at 3179 N. County Road 600W.
For more details, call Herb Hale at 317-703-0495, Jo Sullivan at 317-519-8311 or the church at 317-894-8965.
