Church briefs – September 9

Grace Assembly of God, 6822 U.S. 31 North, New Whiteland, invites the public to the annual “At the Movies” Sunday morning series, starting today.

This four-week series will use the movies “We Are Marshall,” “Toy Story,” “Interstellar” and “Hidden Figures” to address themes like racism, family relationships and life and death. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m.

As guests arrive each Sunday they will be greeted by volunteers dressed in costumes from the films. Kids will have the chance to get their picture with the characters. The lobby of the church is decorated with sets from popular movies as well.

There will be a tailgate party with free hamburgers and hot dogs after each service today. Colts in Motion and National Guard representatives will be on hand.

Kids will enjoy a free kids carnival with bounce houses and games and a scavenger hunt following each service Sept. 17.

Christ Our Shepherd, Church of the Brethren, 857 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, will offer a free dinner and program for all military members, reservists, veterans, surviving spouses and family members starting at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Scott Emmett will be the guest speaker. Emmett was on active duty in the U.S. Army for 21-plus years. His wife served three years, and all three children are veterans.

No reservations are needed.

Call 317-416-7888 with questions.

Mount Auburn Christian Church, 3100 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, will host two fundraisers Sept. 23.

The church youth will host a car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the south church parking lot. Proceeds of the car wash will go toward their 30-Hour Famine Missions weekend to help prevent world hunger.

The same day, the church will offer a rummage sale in their northeast corner shelter house to raise funds for Team World Vision to bring clean water to Africa. The rummage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Honey Creek United Methodist Church, 2722 S. Honey Creek Road, Greenwood, will host a fundraiser Sept. 30.

From 4 to 7 p.m., the church will sell homemade tenderloins for $8, hamburgers for $7 or hotdogs for $6 in baskets with a choice of side, drink and dessert. All proceeds will benefit flood relief and other mission projects.