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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, March 13, 2019 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Pentecostal Methodist Another of his topics was about partnering with other clubs and communi- cation with one another. Without communication you won't know who needs help or what is available as help. This communication goes far in our daily lives because we need to com- municate with one anoth- er for better relationships. Rhett's wife is one of the In- ternational Directors and she is a motivational speak- er who brings great points laced with humor which drives home her points. She was a blessing to listen to. We had another good lesson about the Holy Spir- it guiding and directing us from harm and to keep us from going wrong. We have to listen to the Spirit and of- ten when we fail to listen we stray from where we should be. The sermon was about not letting your past dic- tate your walk with Jesus. It is too easy to feel unwor- thy and give up. C.S. Lew- is said you can't go back to change your beginning, but you can start where you are now and change your fu- ture. Lots of people allow their past to make them feel unworthy when their sins have been forgotten by God after forgiveness. So we should move away from our pasts and develop our futures. Well enough preach- ing because it's time to go out into the world and love one another. See you next week. Independent GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER 245 S. Glezen Center St. 812-354-6738 or 812-582-9667 Sunday morning worship and children's church 10 :15 a.m.; see our Facebook for Youth Group Hearts on Fire meeting times. Come join us for Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Refresh and renew group will meet Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Be the Example "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an ex- ample for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12, NIV ). This scripture reminds us as Christians, whether we are new born or expe- rienced, that we must set the example for those who are lost. This is not always an easy task, because even though we are children of God, we are human just like everyone else. We need to remember that Jesus is with us every step of the way, giv- ing us strength to combat the flesh, so that we may be a shining example of what it means to be a child of God. God bless you and keep you. We welcome you to all services. Come and wor- ship Jesus with us. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail address: glezenrevivalcen- ter@yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9914 Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; AWANA clubs will meet Sunday's at 6:30 p.m., the children will learn from the Word of God and have fun doing it; Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Gospel Center invites you to worship the King of Kings with us every Sunday. You will hear sound biblical and applicable preaching each week. At the Gospel Center, you will find God-loving peo- ple who desire to serve and praise Good with their heart, soul, mind and strength. Come and Praise the King with us. We would be hon- ored to have you come and join us and see what God is doing here at the Gospel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pas- tor LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday services at 10 a.m. and youth service from 6 -7:30 p.m. What a person believes matters. Their belief (faith) will affect every area of their life. If a person chooses to believe the Word of God (Bible), they can be saved, healed, delivered, filled with the power of the Holy Spir- it, and see mighty moves of God in their life. If a per- son chooses not to believe what God says in His Word, then that person can receive nothing from God. "But without faith it is im- possible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6, NK JV ) • Prophetic worship, Wednesday, March 13 from 6 -7 p.m. (Every second and fourth Wednesday). • Young Adults LIFE Group (ages 19 -29). Game night, Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. • Prayer school on Wednesday, March 20 from 6 -7:30 p.m. (Every first and third Wednesday). • Men's LIFE Group Thursday, March 28 at 6 p.m. Check the website for lo- cation and time for upcom- ing events, www.livingfc. org. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN. More information at www.living- fc.org or call 812-809 -4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors Ian and Samantha Rose, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Report- er OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednes- day prayer and Bible study meeting 6:30 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor THE CHURCH ALIVE WORSHIP CENTER 506 N. 9th St. Petersburg Pastor 812-354-6897 Service times: Sunday morning praise and wor- ship 10 a.m.; children's Sun- day school 11 a.m.; Wednes- day night praise and worship and Bible study 7 p.m. I hope God will see you at church somewhere. Mark Davis, Pastor TWIN OAKS CHURCH 1911 E. Co. Rd. 650 N. Petersburg 812-354-6389 Sunday school, Junior church and youth class 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning prayer and praise ser- vice 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Samuel Kinnaman, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter Ephesians 6:10 says, "Fi- nally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the pow- er of His might." True strength is found within. We can't change what others think, say, do or don't do if we won't change ourselves. What kind of role models are we being, the kind that represent Jesus, or the kind that leads astray? Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com • Sunday, March 17, 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. Irish service. • Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. • Wednesday, March 20, 5:30 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. Lenten service and 7 p.m. Confirmation. • Friday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. Praise Team practice. • Sunday, March 24, 9 a.m. Sunday school, Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. wor- ship. Worship Team meeting following worship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Soup Supper and 7:30 p.m. midweek Lenten worship. Sunday school at 9 a.m.; worship service at 10 :15 a.m. Basket of Promise item for the week—toothbrushes. Bible verse for the week: "But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you" (I Pe- ter 3:15). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant 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 Method- ist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believ- ers, we pledge ourselves to al- low the Holy Spirit to develop within us maturity of spirit, unity 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 ac- tions, 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 HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Thursday, March 14, 2 p.m. Senior Balance exer- cise class. Sunday, March 17, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school class- es; 10 :30 a.m. morning wor- ship service; 5:30 p.m. Lent- en supper and study at Zoar. Monday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. exercise class. Tuesday, March 19, 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, March 20, 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 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 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 Wil- liams Cemetery. 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 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, following at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday night Bi- ble study at 6 p.m.; Wednes- day night choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Second Sunday of Lent. Sermon Series: "He Choose the Nails." Scripture Reading: Colos- sians 1:12-14. Sermon Title: "I will not Abandon You." Theme Statement: Much has been said about the cross itself, but what about the nails? Paul turns to grateful thanksgiving for the benefits which the Chris- tian has received in Christ. We can receive forgiveness for our sins today, because our sins have been trans- ferred on Christ. Three transferences hap- pen when we put our faith in Christ. 1. We are transferred from 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. The strength of the spir- it, Christ dwelling in our hearts and the love of Christ are gifts that a pastor can't give. They come from God through faith. 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, March 14, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, March 17, 9 a.m. morning worship service; 5:30 p.m. we will be hosting the Lenten supper and study. Monday, March 18, 6:19 p.m. Bible study. Tuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. Bible study. Wednesday, March 20, 6 p.m. EPIC. Keith Chanley, Pastor darkness to light. 2. We are transferred from condemnation to for- giveness. 3. We are transferred from the power of Satan to the power of God. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor Nazarene 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. In the Luke 9:51-62 pas- sage, Jesus was heading "resolutely" to Jerusalem. He went willingly; nothing 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 that was said or happened deterred Him from what was to come. Are we willing to follow God in this same way? When He calls us, we need to leave all and do His bid- ding. During this season of Lent, may we remember to focus on our Lord and what He wants us to be doing. Upcoming activities and services • Bible study, Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. • Women's Ministry Brunch, Thursday, March 14 at 10 a.m. Bring along break- fast items to share. All ladies welcome. • Lenten breakfast, Satur- day, March 16: Men's at Sts Peter and Paul at 8 a.m. and women's at Free Methodist at 9 a.m. • Free Community soup supper, Wednesday, March 20 from 4-5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. 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 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, mechan- ics 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 in- terest unusable. He has just the right call for you. Will you say yes? This is the day that the Lord has made. I will re- joice and be glad in it. We look forward to seeing you at church. Have a blessed week. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er 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 servic- es at 10 :15 a.m.; Praise and worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Minis- tering of the Word and Sun- day school at 11 a.m. If you don't have a church, come by and visit. We will welcome you with open arms and an open heart. Sunday morning service was different, but was led by the Spirit and thank God for obedient servants. We are living in a time the Bible said would come be- fore the coming of the Lord. Many are becoming compla- cent and just satisfied in self and nothing else. May reviv- al fire begin to burn in our churches again and the har- vest come in. Pastor Roger Tab in reviv- al Thursday, March 21-Fri- day, March 22 at 7 p.m. nightly. Also Sunday morn- ing, March 24 at 10 :15 a.m. Come and receive from the Lord. George Bruce, Pastor 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 CDT (Gibson Co. times). We thank the Lord for the refreshing this week with Gary and Jennifer. Wish you had been there to share the blessings. • Recovery Road every Saturday at 4 p.m. in the fel- lowship hall. • Dave Chisum will be with us Saturday, April 6 at 5 p.m. CDT (Gibson Co. time). Eagles are fascinating creatures and often used in the Bible to describe or explain something. There comes a time in the eagle family where father eagle circles the nest, as moth- er has decided it is time for her chicks to fly. She nudg- es them out and if they do not spread their wings, the father zooms in and catch- es them on his back. If they are reluctant to leave the nest, mother removes part of the padding so they are not so comfortable. But, as with all creatures, there is usually one that refuses to move. This nester sits with his wings folded. The sad part is eventually he is left behind while the rest soar with the father. Getting out of the nest is scary, but soaring with the Father is worth it. Besides, He'll catch you if He needs to. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 1- 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). Presbyterian 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. Lily The lily that blooms around Easter is a symbol of Christ's resurrection be- cause it rises from a seem- ingly lifeless bulb decay- ing in the ground. It is also used as a symbol of Christ himself. The lily, a symbol of purity, is often used to repre- sent the Virgin Mary. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY Continued on page 11