Nivens joins Park Chapel as coordinator
GREENFIELD — Shauna Nivens joined the Park Chapel Christian Church staff earlier this month as the women’s ministry and guest services coordinator.
“Park Chapel has prayed and searched for quite some time,” the church said in a release, “for just the right person to work with ladies who want to be part of the growing community at the church.”
Nivens grew up in the Greenfield area “and met Jesus at a young age through some good people at Fountaintown Christian Church,” the release said. “Having led several ministry efforts over the years as well as homeschooling her four children, there isn’t much Shauna shies away from!”
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She attended Anderson University, where she met her husband, J.K., at church.
Women’s ministry at Park Chapel kicks off in September with opportunities to connect with Connect Groups, Women’s Events, MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and the Unraveled Club being among favorite activities for relationships.
Information: parkchapel.org
Frank to work with Brookville Road youth
NEW PALESTINE — Trey Frank recently joined the staff of Brookville Road Community Church as the intermediate and junior high student director.
Frank was born and raised in Marion. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in pastoral studies. He has been involved in student ministry leadership since 2013, holding positions such as youth pastor, camp counselor, coach and student mentor. He most recently served at a church in Mississippi.
“The energy and enthusiasm that Trey brings to his ministry will be a tremendous benefit to our youth and their families,” the church said in a press release.
Frank and his wife, Callie, have a son, Haddon, and are expecting their second child. In their free time, they enjoy spending time outdoors, playing basketball and other sports.
“I have a passion for sharing the love of Jesus with students and seeing families strengthened in Christ through the local church,” Frank said. “Few things bring me greater joy than loving on students and serving families.”
Information: brookvilleroad.cc
AWANA resumes Sept. 14 at Hancock Reformed Baptist
GREENFIELD — Hancock Reformed Baptist Church will resume its AWANA program for children on Sept. 14.
The groups will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the church, 944 E. Davis Road, Greenfield. Ages are 3 years through sixth grade.
Information: hrbchurch.org
Electronics recycling set at Mt. Lebanon UMC
GREENFIELD — Dispose of unwanted household electronics at a recycling event in September.
Technology Recyclers will accept items from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 19 at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3447 S. State Road 9.
CRT monitors, tube TVs, LED or LCD monitors, and LCD displays can be disposed of for $20 each.
For other items, the event is free, but donations will be accepted. Accepted items include computers, laptops, office copiers, small kitchen appliances, lawn equipment, speakers, VCRs, cables and wires, medical electronics, batteries, printers, fax machines, PDAs, DVD players, stereos, cell phones, lab equipment, microwaves, game systems and more.
Items that will not be accepted include clothing, furniture, paint, toxic chemicals, wood and tires.
For more information, call the church at 317-462-1313 and leave a message.
Information: 317-462-1313; 1-800-237-3887; www.tech-recyclers.com
Revival services continue virtually
FORTVILLE — Fortville Church of the Nazarene is having revival services online that began Friday and continue Saturday (Aug. 22) and Sunday.
Dr. Susie Shellenberger is the featured speaker. Worship music is led by Lindsay Huggins and Endless Highway.
Services at 7 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 22) and 6 p.m. Sunday will be online only. Services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday will take place onsite at 701 S. Maple St., Fortville, and will also be viewable online.
Stream from any device at fortvillenazarene.org or Facebook.
Women’s study explores ‘Nice’ book
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Christian Church is offering a book/Bible study from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 10 and ending Oct. 22.
The selected book for this study is “Nice — Why We Love to be Liked and How God Calls Us to More” by Sharon Hodde Miller. Its premise is that women have been socialized to be nice with comments like “that isn’t nice” or “be a nice girl.” In their desire to be liked, women often are nice, being silent, less than genuine, or even compromising themselves to be liked.
Nedra Everett, licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Carmel, will lead this study. In her 29 years of practice, she has seen the cost of this well-meaning message to “be nice” result in confusion about how to hold onto themselves and have a voice in their church, their marriage, their community, and their friendships. Building on the metaphor of a “better tree”, she will blend content, discussion, and creative activities to create space, common ground, for each woman to cultivate her own “better tree” wherever she is in her walk of faith.
This ministry is open to all women in the Greenfield area, particularly for women with young and elementary age children. Book, handouts, creative project materials will be provided at no cost. Registration by Sept. 3 will allow the church to have materials ready.
Call the office at 317.462.6346 or email [email protected] to register. Those with questions can contact Everett at 630-408-8382 or [email protected].
Bible institute offers classes
GREENFIELD — Evangel Bible Institute, part of Evangel Church in Greenfield, offers four eight-week terms per school year. Each term can lead to six credit hours if you should choose to earn a degree.
For more information, send email to [email protected] or call 317-679-4106.
