
Worship
We offer both traditional and contemporary worship services each Sunday morning. At both services you will hear a biblically based message and inspiring music. Nursery care for infants and toddlers is provided for both services. Preschoolers and elementary aged children are invited to attend “Children’s Church” after the children’s message during each service. We’d love to have you join us as we worship God and experience community at Brazil First UMC.
Our traditional service is at 9:00 am. It includes hymns, liturgy, children’s moment, and biblical teaching presented in a way to help you grow closer to God in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Our contemporary service is at 11:00 am. It includes modern worship music, children’s moment, and a message from scripture that can be applied to today’s life. It is a time to gather as a family and come to worship and know Jesus better.

What are you looking for in a church for your child? Do you want your child to ask to come back to church? Brazil First United Methodist provides creative and active learning, christian character building, bible based learning and fun activities for your child. If this is what you are looking for in a church then Brazil First United Methodist is for you! Let’s break it down to see what we have: Sunday School and Children’s Church– your child will participate in fun activities while learning about Jesus and God Children’s Moment– a time when your child will worship in the sanctuary during adult worship to learn about God and Jesus on their level



Open Hands Preschool was established as a ministry by First United Methodist Church in 2004. Open Hands serves the Clay County area to provide students with academic learning, Christian values, free tutoring, and hands on learning- all in a church setting. The Open Hands curriculum has been designed using Indiana State Standards and teachers collaborate with Clay Community Schools to plan the best learning program for the 3-5 year old student.
Chris Pestoff, a graduate of ISU, has been the director of Open Hands for 16 years and has 38 years of teaching experience. Charla graduated from Northview in 2004 and attended ISU, studying social work. She built and directed a non-profit children’s theater in LA, California, where she devoted her life to building a strong community for children and families. Charla has recently moved back home with her sweet and spunky 5 year old daughter, Lela Lynn. She enjoys working with students of all ages and is looking forward to working with the youth of Clay County. Charla continues working in the production industry and loves staying busy and involved in all things creative! Chris and Charla will provide a safe, loving, and creative preschool environment for your child.
Are you looking for a preschool to prepare your child for kindergarten?
We offer: Preschool -half day- ages 3-4 (Tues. and Thurs.)
Pre-Kindergarten- half day & full day- ages 4-5( Mon. Wed. Fri)
Classes begin on August 24th, 2020!
Call today to register for the 2020-2021 school year! off, Director- (812)-691-5303


The Brazil First United Methodist Chancel Choir is an integral part of the worship life of the congregation. The choir’s main purpose in the worship service is to spread the story of Christ through song, help prepare the congregation for worship prior to the Pastor’s message and allow the members to share their gift that God has given them. The Chancel Choir is a part of the Sunday Worship Service during September through June. The choir has a current membership is 19. Four members of the choir are members of other churches in the Brazil area. Membership is open to ALL. Choir rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 in the Pine room.





