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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, November 27, 2019 C- 3 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Nazarene Lutheran Wesleyan Methodist 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- is doing here at the Gospel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pas- tor Independent day night praise and worship and Bible study 7 p.m. I hope God will see you at church somewhere. Mark Davis, Pastor ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. Christmas program prac- tice and 10 a.m. worship/ Holy Communion with Pas- tor Jane Rothman, worship leader. Sunday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. Christmas program prac- tice; Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship with Jerry Schnarr, worship leader; 6 p.m. Christmas program and fellowship following the program. Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Wednesday—Thanksgiv- ing Eve worship at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 :15 a.m. worship service with Holy Communion. Following the service, a lunch of soup and sandwiches, and decorating the church for Christmas. Bible verse for the week: "Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wick- ed, or take the path that sin- ners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night" (Psalm 1:1-2). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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 812-749-3525 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. Janet Shomate, Secretary HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Sunday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m. breakfast; 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship service and 4 p.m. Bible study. Monday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting; 6:30 p.m. Exercise class and 7 p.m. Administrative Coun- cil meeting. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. Christmas program practice. 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 Je- sus 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 PETERSBURG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg 812-354-6658 Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m., Hanging of the Greens. This Sunday, we celebrate the beginning of Advent. Ad- vent is the church's "New Year," a season of prepara- tion as we get ready for the coming of Jesus at Christ- mas. Like we decorate our homes, bake our cookies, plan our trips and buy our presents, this is also a time to prepare our spiritual lives to provide a place for Jesus to live within us throughout the entire year. On Sunday, our youth will lead the congregation in a traditional Hanging of the Greens service, as we deco- rate our church building to help us get ready for Jesus' birth. Each decoration has its own meaning and pur- pose, and the youth will re- mind us of that meaning. Join us for the service, and stay for some wonderful fel- lowship in the meal to follow. Michael (Mike) Punke, Pastor 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 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 Cell 812-202- 8903 or church office 812-922-8215 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible study at 1 p.m. Today's reading: Genesis 6:9 -18. "Noah walked faithfully with God" (Genesis 6:9). "When opportunities to serve God come our way, we may not feel qualified for the work. Thankfully, God is not necessarily concerned with our skill set. He prizes our character, love for Him, and willingness to trust Him. When these qualities are be- ing developed inside us by the Spirit, He can use us in big or small ways to accom- plish His will on earth"— Jennifer Benson Schuldt. What character qualities WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday morning worship ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Sunday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. morning worship service; 11 a.m. children's Christmas party and 2:30 p.m. nursing home ministry. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. EPIC. Keith Chanley, Pastor do you need God to develop in you? Ask Him. Dear God, give me a heart that's willing to serve You in any way. Equip me in the ar- eas where I lack experience and fill me with Your Spirit so I can honor you. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter 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 morning worship starting at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening the children and youth ministries meet at 6:30 p.m., during the school year; There is a casual Bible study Thursday evening at 7 p.m. 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 Methodist PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church at 10 :30 a.m.; children's and teen service at 6 p.m. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love en- dures forever" (Psalm 107:1). Happy Thanksgiving. Upcoming activities and services • Community Thanksgiv- ing service, Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Glezen Revival Center at 7 p.m. • Calling on shut-ins, Sun- day, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. • Church board meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. • Christmas Decorating at church, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. • Children's Christmas Party, Sunday, Dec. 15, dur- ing children's church. Need a church home? Stop in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our church family. 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 (ex- cept on the last Sunday of the month). •Saturdays: Men's Breakfast at 9 a.m. (first Saturday of the month). • Irene's Room Food Pantry distributes food on the third Saturday of the month from 9 -11 a.m. Use the door with the cross on the west side of the church. All services and activ- ities are open to the com- munity. Prayer requests: 915 - 490 -8812 or 915 -490 -8813. If you are looking for a church, we would love to have you join us for our ser- vices at any time. We look forward to meeting you. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor 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 servic- es at 10 :15 a.m.; Praise and worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Minis- tering of the Word and Sun- day school classes at 11 a.m. Second Thursday of each month, Bible study at 7 p.m. So many of God's chil- dren are suffering from op- pression (a broken spirit). The enemy of their lives is trying to bind them and hinder them from the call of God on their lives. If he can make them feel unwor- thy, that no one really cares, God really doesn't have work for them to do, and so ma- ny other things to halt them from completing God's work for their journey. Have a prayer life, fast and read the Word so the enemy can not bring you into op- pression. Stay strong and fight the good fight of faith. Be blessed this week. Pray for our great coun- try, our government and our president. Remember those in hospitals, nursing homes, your family and friends by your daily prayers. In God's Service. George Bruce Jr., Pastor OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m. with children's Sun- day school during the minis- try of the Word; Sunday and Wednesday evening services at 6 p.m.; Recovery Road has been cancelled for the season. All services are CST (Gibson Co. times). Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner will be this Sunday, Dec. 1, after the morning ser- vice. The Clines will be with us. If you are planning to at- tend, bring a covered dish. In this life, we go through three major tests: 1. The testing of youth; which is usually the different lusts of the flesh. 2. Marriage; these are usu- ally the cares of the natu- ral and the influences of our pride. 3. The weariness of age; mental, physical and emotion- al exhaustion. But, brothers and sisters, the Word warns us to not grow weary in well doing. Remem- ber you have a High Priest. You may call on Him and He will see you through these things of life, that you might graduate to a crown of Glory. Have a blessed week. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 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. We have a nursery for children up to the age of seven and we also have a van route in Petersburg to pick anyone up. Come vis- it us, our doors are always open to you. Our answer God is the origin of both need and supply, the fa- ther of our necessities, the abundant giver of the good things. Right gloriously he meets the claims of his child! The story of Jesus is the heart of [God's] an- swer, not primarily to the prayers, but to the divine necessities of the children he has sent out into his uni- verse. Office hours: 9 a.m.- noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary 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 women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. Thank you Lord "I thank you Lord for hearing me when I get on my knees to pray. I thank you Lord every day for life as I go from day to day. "I thank you Lord for your sacrifice, when you died on the cross for me. I once walked through life being blinded, but because of you I now can see. "I thank you Lord for the miracles you send, Your love, forgiveness and grace. I thank you Lord for carry- ing me, when I could no lon- ger set the pace. "I thank you Lord for lift- ing me, my spirit you lift so high. I thank you Lord when I'm feeling down 'cause you give me the will to try. "You gave me the path to eternal life and, only you my Lord know when, the day I can thank you face to face." In Jesus' name, Amen. Happy Thanksgiving. Count your blessings. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter