Religion & Belief

Pittsboro Christian Church To Dedicate New Organ May 2

On Sunday, May 2, during the 10a worship service, Pittsboro Christian Church will be dedicating a new organ. The organ was donated by Margaret Ann (Margo) Bart in memory of her mother, Elizabeth Dillon, an organist and lifelong member of the church.

MRS. ELIZABETH DILLION IN 1957

Mrs. Dillon was as a gifted musician, playing the piano and organ and giving lessons to many students. She is also fondly remembered by many formerstudents as their fourth grade teacher. She taught for 33 years, mostly in fourth and fifth grades.

The Dillons lived on a farm in Boone County for many years. After Morris’s death, Elizabeth lived in Houston, Texas and in northern California near her daughter and son-in-law. She passed away in 2003 at age 95.

Pittsboro Christian Church, 209 North Meridian Street, Pittsboro, invites you to celebrate the gift of the new organ and remember Mrs. Dillon. Margo Dillon Bart will be joining the the dedication and talented organist Lisa Wassner will be playing the organ.

IS THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE THE LORD’S CHOICE? Most folks have heard of the ten commandments. Moses had gone up the mountain to receive them from God, but in his absence the Israelites decided that there was a need for a tangible being to worship. A golden calf was made to appease them. All these years later, do we have golden calves that we turn to? Do we turn to pleasures, achievements, accumulating wealth or anything that we place first in our lives that become our tangible golden calf. Moses came down and the people paid a price. We will also be accountable on the day of judgment. Questions? Visit a Church of Christ near you. Thanks again. (Paid Advertisement)

Drive-Through Spud Dinner

The North Salem Christian Church will be hosting a drive-through Spud Dinner on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the church located on 6 North California Street in North Salem.

The drive-through will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Large-size potatoes with a variety of toppings will be offered along with your choice of cookies or brownies.

There is no charge for this event; only a free will offering will be accepted. The proceeds will go toward this year’s Church Camp for the children of the area to attend. This year’s Church Camp will be July 18-22, 2021.

The public is invited to attend.

Northview Clothes Closet Extends Hours

The Community Clothes Closet at Northview Christian Church, 623 N St. Rd. 29, Danville, announces new and extended hours beginning Saturday, May 1, 2021.

We are open the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m.

Our community has generously donated a lot of gently-used clothing - including newborn, 3-4X adult - and we want to share with those in need. We look forward to seeing everyone.

In case of emergency needs, contact the church office at 317-745-5990 and an appointment can be set up.

Faith is raising the sail of our little boat until it is caught up in the soft winds above and picks up speed, not from anything within itself, but from the vast resources of the universe around us.

~W. Ralph Ward

Avon High School Students Reflect on Observing Ramadan

By Krishna Latish

Halima Alloosh packs for school on April 12th, making sure she has her laptop, books, homework - and no lunch. This will be the first of 30 days she’ll undertake with no food or water until sundown.

From April to May, Muslims around the world observe Ramadan; they avoid food and water from dawn to dusk, breaking the fast at sundown with a communal meal known as Iftar. For many young Muslims, this means they must balance going to school, answering to non-Muslim peers, and observing the fast all at once – here’s what Ramadan looks like to Muslim students at Avon.

Yemeni sophomore Nesreen Mohamed associates Ramadan with summer and community.

“I usually associate Ramadan with summer because my entire life, Ramadan has been during the summertime. But with COVID, mosques were not open for congregational prayer during Ramadan and I’ve really missed going to the mosque, praying, listening to Quran recitations, hanging out and staying up the entire night with my friends at the mosque,” said Mohamed. To junior Abdur-Rahim Saleem, Ramadan means reflecting on gratitude. “To me, it means holding yourself accountable and being thankful for how blessed you are,” said Saleem.

But Ramadan occurs during the last few months of school, meaning these students must juggle religious commitments and prying peers; how can Avon High School’s Muslim community feel welcomed during lunch come April? Palestinian Ayah Mahariq has no pressing complaints, but sees spots for improvement. “Lunch of course is where it gets more tempting to eat. My peers are usually understanding,” said Mahariq. “Some can’t seem to grasp the idea of fasting for a whole day. I think peers should stop thinking of fasting as impossible and think of the bigger picture – numerous people don’t eat because they have no other choice.”

Junior Halima Alloosh wants her non-Muslim friends to know that curiosity, when respectful, is encouraged.

“I want my non-Muslim friends to know that asking questions is ok and encouraged! Muslims take pride in their religion and I, along with many other Muslims I know, want to open interfaith discussion to clear away any stereotypes,” said Alloosh. But like Christmas stockings and dreidel on Hanukkah, here’s what excites these students about celebrating Ramadan.

“Ironically, I associate Ramadan with really, really amazing food,” said Mohamad. “Many families make a ton of great food for Iftar, which is the meal at sunset when we break our fast.” Mahariq finds herself looking forward to baking. “I don’t really have a favorite food but a dessert my family makes every Eid is Ma’amoul, which are powdery cookies with dates inside,” said Mahariq. “Although I don’t enjoy this dessert too much, it’s so exciting to make since we bake them in big portions, days before Eid.”

But above all, Ramadan is a devotional journey; fasting, Alloosh says, is a means to a greater end.

“It’s a time of great spirituality,” said Alloosh. “By abstaining from food and water, we have sympathy for those who can’t afford food and don’t have clean access to water, which strengthens our compassion and charity. It also enables us to focus more on our Iman, or faith.”

Shared Blessing Food Pantry

Shared Blessings, located in the Danville United Methodist Church, 820 W. Mill Street, is open to serve on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00- noon. Distribution of food will be different due to COVID-19, so volunteers will bring a box or bag of food to your car.

Donations to Shared Blessings are very gratefully accepted. To Donate Online: Danvilleumc.org, click on the “Giving” tab. Shared Blessings is listed as a category for donations. To Donate by Check: Check payable to Shared Blessings, 820 W. Mill Street, Danville IN 46122.

Shared Blessings celebrates God’s faithfulness to serving our neighbors in need for 15 years. Approximately 70-80 families are assisted by Shared Blessings every single time the pantry is open.

Hendricks County Church Directory

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF AMO 4779 Pearl St., Amo (317) 539-6920 www.amo1stbaptist.org Sunday worship: 10:30 a..m.

BARTLETT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 4396 E. Main St., Avon, IN 46123 (317) 745-2504 • bartlettchapel.com Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

EL-BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 7183 E. CR 100 N, Avon (317) 272-2097 www.el-bethelbaptist.net Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.

HARVEST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4825 E. Main St., Avon IN 46123 Worship - 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m.

WHITE LICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2530 N CR 600 E, Avon. (317) 852-2840 www.whitelickpcusa.org. Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

THEWELL.COMMUNITY A Church of Christ 317-244-3974 554 Pitt Road, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m.

CARTERSBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Fellowship 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m.

CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5110 S SR 39, Clayton 317-539-4512 www.claytonchristian.org Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

CLAYTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Behind the Clayton Cafe 317-539-2036 www.claytonpres.org Sunday worship 9:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLAYTON 4797 Iowa St., Clayton, IN 46118 (317)539-6196 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

COATESVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8052 Hadley Street 765-386-7245 Church Services 10 a.m.

COATESVILLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5105 Milton St., Coatesville (317) 828-1832 Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

COATESVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4863 North Milton, Coatesville, IN 46121 www.gbgm-umc.org/coatesville Sunday Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

CALVARY CHAPEL OF DANVILLE 2165 E Main St, Danville, IN 317-745-7199 www.firmlyplanted.cc Services at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

DANVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 180 W. Main St. 317-745-2310 Sunday 10:30 Worship Service

DANVILLE FRIENDS CHURCH 45 N 200 E, Danville IN 46122 317-745-5348 danvillefriends.org Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m,

DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 820 W. Mill Street, Danville 317-745-4330 • www.danvilleumc.org Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1005 W. Main, Danville 317-745-4284 www.maryqueenofpeacedanville.org Sunday Masses at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

NORTHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 623 N. State Rd. 39, Danville 317-745-5990 www.northviewchristian.org Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 600 N. Washington Street, Danville, Ind. 317-745-2741 www.augies.indydio.org Sundays, 8 and 10 a.m., Holy Communion.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF HENDRICKS COUNTY 95 N. Jefferson St., Danville Service: 10 a.m. www.uucchc.org

WEST BRIDGE CHURCH 1521 S. CR 75 W, Danville, IN (317) 745-2266 www.westbridgedanville.com Sunday Service 9 and 10:30 a.m.

HADLEY FRIENDS CHURCH 2100 S Co Rd 450 W Coatesville. Worship at 10:30 a.m.

JAMESTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST 110 W. Mill Street, Jamestown Phone 765-676-6404 www.jamestowncoc.com Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m.

LIZTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 120 Brumfield Avenue, Lizton, IN 46149 317- 994-5363 www.liztonumc.org Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

LIZTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 202 N. Church, Lizton, Ind. 317-994-5239 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

NEW WINCHESTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH 53 S. State Road 75 Worship 10 a.m.

WHITESTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8045 West U.S. Hwy 36 (317) 539-6029. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8350 St. Rd. 236, North Salem, IN 46165 317-531-3013 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

NORTH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 219 Ladoga Ave, North Salem, IN. 46165 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

NORTH SALEM CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6 North California St., North Salem, IN 46165 765-676-6969 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

NORTH SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 West Pearl Street, North Salem, IN 46165 (765) 676-6501 Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m.

PITTSBORO CHRISTIAN CHURCH 209 N. Meridian, Pittsboro, IN 46167 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. 317-892-3245 www.pittsborochristian.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PLAINFIELD 1012 Stafford Road, Plainfield, IN 46168 317-839-8163 firstbaptistplainfield.org Sunday worship: 9 a.m & 10:30 a.m

LIVING CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 4800 South CR 600 E, Plainfield, In 46168 317-839-4800 www.livingchristplainfield.com Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 710 E. Buchanan Street, Plainfield, IN 46168 317-839-6730 www.stmarksweb.org Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

PLAINFIELD FRIENDS CHURCH 105 S. East Street, Plainfield 317-839-6490 - http://www.plainfieldfriends.org Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. (in person or online)

YOUR VENTURE CHURCH 7865 N CR 100 E, Lizton, IN 46149 317-362-5428 www.yourventurechruch.org Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

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