Honor Sunday recognizes first responders
GREENFIELD — Brandywine Community Church in Greenfield recognized all first responders in the community, active and retired, during an Honor Sunday in July.
All local department chiefs were invited, as well as Greenfield Mayor Chuck Fewell, a retired Indiana State Police officer.
Those attending were given a devotional book written for their particular profession.
Church is serving up Sundae’s on a Sunday
GREENFIELD — Otterbein United Methodist Church offers a free community ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at the church, 2901 W. County Road 200N.
It will feature Sundae’s Homemade Ice Cream, vanilla and chocolate, with a variety of toppings. Organizers say it’s a chance to meet the neighbors, share fellowship and enjoy some of the area’s best ice cream.
Information: 317-326-2274 (leave a message)
Family Fun Fest is Aug. 25
CUMBERLAND — Heather Hills Baptist Church offers a Family Fun Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at the church, 1421 N. German Church Road.
Information: www.heatherhills.org; 317-894-7474
‘Hello, Greenfield!’ to feature food, games
GREENFIELD — The second annual “Hello, Greenfield!” community event is set for noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at Evangel Christian Church, 1221 E. Main St.
This free event will feature food, games, prizes, vendor booths, bounce houses and more.
Information: evangel-cc.org
GriefShare classes start Aug. 28
GREENFIELD — GriefShare meetings run from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Aug. 28 and concluding Nov. 20, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1741 S. State St., Greenfield.
The group is led by people who have experienced grief and successfully rebuilt their lives. The program is nondenominational and features biblical concepts for healing from your grief.
Information: [email protected]; 317-402-5741
GriefShare starts Aug. 30 at Zion Lutheran
NEW PALESTINE — GriefShare at Zion Lutheran Church in New Palestine is scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays from Aug. 30 to Dec. 6.
Those in need can attend an orientation session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the church, 6513 W. County Road 300 S.
GriefShare is a weekly video seminar featuring renowned experts on grief recovery topics.
Each seminar is combined with a small group discussion time to allow participants to talk about the seminar and how they are dealing with the death of a loved one.
For more details or to register, contact the Rev. Jason Taylor at [email protected].
Fish fry meal coming to Methodist church
GREENFIELD — Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3447 S. State Road 9, will serve a fish fry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 18).
The menu will include fried fish, french fries, hush puppies, baked beans, slaw, desserts and beverages. Hot dogs and carry-out also will be available.
Donations will be accepted, with proceeds used for missions and special projects.
Information: 317-462-1313.
Breakfast set in McCordsville
McCORDSVILLE — McCordsville United Methodist Church’s next community breakfast is set for 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 18) at the church, 6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville.
The menu features biscuits and gravy. Donations will be accepted.
Information: mccordsvilleumc.org; 317-335-3705
Love INC plans 5K, church expo
GREENFIELD — The Love Runs Deep 5K Run/Walk is set for 9 a.m. Sept. 22 on the Pennsy Trail.
A Kids’ Dash for ages 12 and younger starts at 9:15. There is no cost to children to participate.
The 5K begins at 9:30. Registration is $25 per person or $100 for a team of five. A free T-shirt and sling bag will be available for participants 13 and older.
Register online at www.loveinc-ghc.org or by calling 317-468-6300.
The Hancock County Church Expo will be going on at the Hancock County Courthouse Plaza with information about local churches.
Gospel sing features Murray Family
KNIGHTSTOWN — The Murray Family will be featured at 6 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 18) during the monthly gospel sing at Knightstown Church of God, 405 E. North St., Knightstown.
Information: murrayfamilymusic.com
Local church offers Monday worship
CUMBERLAND — “Monday: The Bookend of the Weekend” is a summer worship service at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at St. John United Church of Christ, 11910 E. Prospect St.
It’s a weekday worship service for those who cannot attend Sunday or just want to attend an evening of worship and music. Ice cream will be served.
Information: stjucc.com; church Facebook page; 317-894-7958.
