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January 9, 2019

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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, Januar y 9, 2019 C- 3 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Presbyterian Wesleyan Independent LIVING BY GR ACE 511 S. Franklin St. Oakland City 812-677-2508 Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Keep on Praying Where ever you are, in any community, remember to pray for all of your area Churches. It's very easy to get into a routine of praying for your own, while often for- getting, there are many oth- ers who need prayer as well. It isn't as if the Lord doesn't know where every- one is and what is taking place; He does. But calling out the names of Churches, pastors, ministers and those you know is important. Praying is wonderful and needful, and is required if we are to stay in contact with Christ. He has given us this wonderful privilege to use and He expects His UNION COMMUNITY CHURCH 3082 N. CR 850 W., Union Pastor 812-664-5454 Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Both services are EDT; children's service every fifth Sunday— geared toward children. Everyone is welcome to the First Friday Fun, the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. There will be a Cricut avail- able, along with other craft- ing tools for use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie 812-664-5970 for more in- formation. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor nities in life. • Don't believe all the evil you hear. • Don't repeat gossip, even if it does interest a crowd. • Learn to hide your aches and pains under a pleasant smile. • Govern your life by the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Chad Searls, Pastor own to talk to Him. What is the Christian life without praying? God will bless you, your Church, your congregation, your work, and all you put your hand to when thought- ful consideration is given to others in prayer. Jesus wants to hear from you; not just what you want, but just to talk. Take time for Him to- day in prayer for others and for your own, and see what happens when He responds. Isn't it glorious, that He has given us prayer? God Bless You. Gene Burkhart, Pastor Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Jan. 13, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sun- day school and Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship, annual meeting, following worship. • Monday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. Church Council. • Wednesday, January 16, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. • Thursday, January 17, 1 p.m. Women of the ELCA Bible study. Sunday, January 20, 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m.; worship service at 10 :15 a.m., Church Council meet- ing; Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., WOW Bible study at the Fel- lowship Hall. Bible Verse for the week: "So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart" (Psalm 90 :12). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor a.m. worship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant Methodist Methodist ALGIERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Highway 356, Petersburg Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship service 10 a.m. You are always welcome to join our friendly church and worship God with us. Mike Atkins, Pastor GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 210 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City Church 812-749-3535 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10 :30 a.m.; youth group meetings the last Sunday of each month 6 - 7 p.m.; community luncheons the third Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.-noon CDT. The community of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to develop with- in us maturity of spirit, unity HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Thursday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. Senior balance exercise class. Sunday, Jan. 13, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :30 a.m. morning worship service. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class and 5:30 p.m. KIC. Keith Chanley, Pastor OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 146, 10041E. Washington Ave. Otwell 812-766-3344 Facebook: Otwell United PATOK A GROVE U.M. CHURCH 1135 W. C.R. 475 S. Winslow Pastor 812-749-4477 Sunday morning church service at 9:30 a.m. and Sun- day school 10 :30 a.m. If you are looking for a church, we would love for you to join us in the white church on the hill by Williams Cem- etery. Larry Stoops, Pastor PETERSBURG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg 812-354-6658 We are Christians following Christ and serving Christ with compassion Sunday morning wor- ship at 9:30 a.m. with Sun- day school following at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday evening Bi- ble study at 6 p.m.; Wednes- day evening choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Sermon Series: "Coaching for Missional Leadership." Sermon Title: "The Bibli- cal Basis." Scripture reading: James 1:19 -20. Theme Statement: Facing trials and getting through them successfully produc- es spiritual fruit in our lives. James gives some wise advise for all of us to apply to our indi- vidual situations. Indeed, for this coming new year the mes- PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 E. Walnut Street Pastor 812-354-6646 Normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m., with morning worship starting at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday night at 6 p.m., there is a casual Bible study; Wednesday eve- ning, the children and youth ministries meet at 6:30 p.m., during the school year. If you can't make it to church on Sunday, check out our live stream on Pe- tersburg Free Methodist Church Facebook page. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. The church is located south of Petersburg on State Road 57. Hope Barnett, Reporter SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Bi- ble study, Thursday at 1 p.m. "He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed" (I Peter 2:24 NIV ). Release the past pain, He carries it all. He will set us free. Jesus carries the bur- den of our sins, so He also gives the blessing of life. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 in Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday morning worship 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :15 a.m. We are exploring the words in Philippians 4:4-9 and how they can help us thrive in chaos. So many trials come in- to our lives and along with the business of life. These things can easily choke out the Life of God in us. But praise God, "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). What things will be add- ed? God's order back into our lives—a peace that pass- es all understanding—He is in control. Facebook: White River Chapel UMC, Jeff Pinney. Questions regarding church events, call 812-766 - 3344 or mail to: 3555 West State Road 56, Petersburg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Bible study—Monday, Jan. 14 at 6:19 p.m. and Tues- day, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6 p.m. EPIC. Keith Chanley, Pastor Methodist Church and Jeff Pinney. Otwell United Method- ist invites you to join us this Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. as we worship our Lord, Jesus Christ. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become ma- ture, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV ). Jeff Pinney, Pastor of faith, and knowledge of the Son of God, so that we may be prepared to share His love, mercy and grace through our words and actions, to a needy world. We extend an invitation to the public to come and wor- ship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Kay Bond, Minister sage today shows us how to do exactly that. There are three qualities re- quired to face life's trials. 1. Be quick to hear. 2. Be slow to speak. 3. Be slow to anger. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor Nazarene PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and children's church at 10 :30 a.m.; children's and teen ser- vice at 6 p.m.; evening wor- ship at 6 p.m. and Wednes- day prayer service at 6 p.m. We as Christians have ma- ny mountain peaks ahead in this new year. We know that God has given us ma- ny divine promises. We can dig and find them. Also, we have spiritual possibili- ties and Christian privileg- es. We can spend time with God in this new year. Last, we have challenging oppor- tunities and the Lord's re- turn to look forward to. Let's make the most of these new days of 2019. Upcoming activities and services • Church board meeting, Wednesday, January 9, at 6 p.m. • Women's Fellowship and Ministry Brunch, Thursday, January 10, at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Bring dishes to share. • Free Community Soup Supper, Wednesday, January 16, from 4:30 -6 p.m. • Bible Study, Wednesday, January 23 at 6 p.m. • Game night/Birthday and Anniversary Celebra- tion, Saturday, January 26, at 4 p.m. Bring your favorite dishes and games to share. Need a church home? Stop in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our church family. David Warren, Pastor Jeannine Smith, Reporter WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 915-490-8813 9 a.m. coffee and fellow- ship; 9:30 a.m. prayer; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 :30 a.m. worship celebration; 6 p.m. kids hour 1.5 and teen quiz practice. • Wednesday evening Bi- ble talk and teen quiz prac- tice at 6 p.m. • Monthly birthday and anniversary celebration, first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. • Women's Prayer, Mon- day from 10 -11 a.m. • Irene's Room Food Pan- try distributes food on the third Saturday of the month from 9 -10 :30 a.m. Use the door with the cross on the west side of the church. If you are looking for a church we would love to have you join us for our services at any time. We look forward to meeting you. God's Mission's call is for all. God calls card senders, e-mail encouragers, craft- ers, carpenters, mechanics and accountants. He needs people comfortable in pub- lic situations as well as the reserved who are more at home behind the scenes. No one is discounted nor is any God-surrendered inter- est unusable. He has just the right call for you. Will you say yes? This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. We look for- ward to seeing you at church. Have a blessed week. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er Pentecostal Pentecostal HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. Sunday morning worship service at 10 :15 a.m.; Sunday school at 11 a.m. We always have this incli- nation that life is forever, but one day the breath of life will leave our body. When this occurs in your life, do you know where you will spend eternity? The Word of God says either heaven or hell. I pray your life is right with God and you know where your eternal home will be. If not, ask God into your heart and life and live a Oakland City First Pentecost Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m. with children's Sunday school during the ministry of the Word; Sun- day and Wednesday eve- ning services at 6 p.m. All services are CST (Gibson Co. times). Sisters In The Lord, this blessed life. Remember to lift up your family, friends, and neigh- bors in prayer. Also remem- ber the sick in hospitals, those in nursing homes and finally pray for your Presi- dent and all of government. George Bruce, Pastor Saturday, January 12, at 1 p.m., with guest speaker, Rev. Beverly Richardson. Join us ladies, for praise, worship and prayer for our churches as well as our pas- tors. God's blessings this week and a new knowledge of His Word. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 1- 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage and number). MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m.; Youth group Monday evening at 6 p.m. Come vis- it us. Our doors are always open to you. "What can you do?" Paul Smith (1921-2007) dug deep to summon incred- ible gifts of creativity and perseverance. Born with se- vere cerebral palsy, he start- ed making art at age 11 on an old typewriter. Steady- ing one hand with the oth- er so he could use one fin- ger to make one deliberate keystroke at a time, he typed symbols, such as # and @, using a black or colored rib- bon. In this painstaking way, he "painted" stunningly de- tailed pictures. In a T V report from 2004 (search "Typewriter Artist" on YouTube), a friend says Smith found joy in being creative, and saw that as his life's purpose. When some- one would say, "I could nev- er do that," the artist would answer, "What can you do? " Whatever our challenges, God has given us all gifts to share with the world. Per- haps you can't "paint" pic- tures with a typewriter... but what can you do? Do it! Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary HUNTINGBURG HOLINESS CHURCH 813 N. Washington St. Huntingburg Pastor 812-354-4273 Sunday morning service and Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and praise 7 p.m. Everyone is always wel- come. For information or trans- portation, call the Pastor. Brent S. Myers, Pastor OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship service 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. • Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fellow- ship hall 10 a.m. Jesus Really Loves You Every Sunday afternoon, the Pastor and his 11-year- old son would go out in- to their town and hand out Gospel tracts. This particu- lar Sunday afternoon, it was very cold outside as well as pouring down rain, but the boy felt led to go. The boy walked the streets of the town, hand- ing everybody he met in the street a Gospel tract. One tract left, he went to one last home and rang the door bell, but nobody answered. He rang it again and again, but still no answered. Finally the door slowly opened and the little boy said, "I just want to tell you that Jesus really does love you and I came to PETERSBURG WESLEYAN CHURCH 9th and McCoy, Petersburg Pastor 812-632-0773 Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m. You are invited to worship with us. Richard Comer, Pastor give you my very last Gos- pel tract, which will tell you all about Jesus and His great love." The following Sunday morning during church, an elderly lady stood to her feet. She said, before last Sunday, I was not a Christian. My husband passed on some time ago, leaving me total- ly alone in this world. Last Sunday, being a particular- ly cold and rainy day, it was even more so in my heart as I came to the end of the line where I no longer had any hope or will to live. "I took a rope and a chair and fastened the rope se- curely to a rafter in the roof, then stood on the chair and fastened the other end of the rope around my neck and was about to leap off, when suddenly, the loud ringing of the doorbell startled me. I thought, 'I'll wait a min- ute, and whoever it is will go away.' I waited and wait- ed, but the ringing door- bell seemed to get more in- sistent. I loosened the rope from my neck and start- ed for the front door. When I opened the door, there on my front porch was the most radiant and angelic lit- tle boy I had ever seen in my life. He said, 'Ma'am, I just came to tell you that Jesus really does love you.' I came to church this morning to personally say, 'Thank you to God's little angel. There may be someone, reading this, who is also go- ing through a dark, cold and lonely time in your life. You may be a Christian, for we are not without problems, or you may not yet know the Lord. Whatever the case, and whatever the problem or situation you find yourself in, and no matter how dark it may seem, know that, "Jesus really does love you." We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter

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