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C-2 Church Wednesday, December 4, 2019 The Press-Dispatch FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship service and the Lord's Sup- per at 10 :30 a.m. When I first moved to Pe- tersburg from Atlanta, I had to get used to a lot of new things. One of them was learning my destinations. I learned there weren't a lot of signs, especially on I-69, so I started paying attention to things that marked my route, to know where I was, to judge how far I was. This became especially handy on my way home. You see, it's easy when you drive for a while to just look ahead, and loose track. You start Continued from page 1 Baptist Continued on page 3 Continued in next column Continued in next column The greatest fear dogs know is to fear that you will not come back when you go out the door without them. This week, PAWS is fea- turing an agile young gal named Macy, who is a very slender and finely boned dog, may have some Grey- hound heritage, is very af- fectionate and playful, and would settle happily into a family routine. She has a short, smooth coat of tan fur, with a white beauty mark on her head and soul- ful brown eyes that convey warmth and gentleness, has all her shots, is spayed and anxiously awaiting to be adopted. Call 812-354- 9894 to adopt Macy. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the MACY Catholic ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m.; Business meeting third Sunday of the month, following wor- ship. Sunday, Dec. 8 will be our Holiday meal, follow- ing morning worship. Meat will be furnished. Bring a side, friend or relative and join us. Sunday, Dec. 15 will be the children's Christmas party, during morning wor- ship. Sunday Dec. 22 will be our Christmas program during the morning ser- vice. "We are praying, too, that you will be filled with his mighty, glorious strength so that you can keep going no matter what happens, always full of the joy of the Lord, and always thankful to the Father who has made us fit to share all the wonderful things that belong to those who live in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us out of the darkness and gloom of Satan's kingdom, and brought us into the king- dom of his dear Son, who bought our freedom with his blood and forgave us all our sins" (Colossians 1: 11-14, LB). We thank God for send- ing the glorious, saving gift of his son, Jesus, so we can live in the light of his glorious love. Pass it on. We invite you to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, meal at 5:30 p.m. and Bible study 6 p.m. All times are CST. Wednesday children activ- ities include lesson, and fun games. We will be finishing the setup for the Christmas toy giveaway this Wednesday, so our apologies, but there will be no Wednesday services this week, Wednesday De- cember 4. Perhaps you have already marked your calen- dar, but note that our annu- al Christmas toy giveaway is this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-noon. If you have ques- tions about the toy giveaway, call, or message the church and we'll get an answer to you as soon as we can. There are many exciting things happening in Decem- ber at Crossroads. A quick survey of the calendar in- cludes a Christmas dinner and fellowship on Sunday, December 15 (approximate- ly noon, after the morning service). That same day, De- cember 15 is Cornerstone Kids for grades K-7 (they will meet during the morning worship service). On Decem- ber 24 (Christmas Eve), will we have a community ser- vice to honor the birth of our King; it starts at 5 p.m. CST. Before closing this week, I want to express my apprecia- tion to everyone in the com- munity that helped with food (and serving) at the Commu- nity Thanksgiving Dinner. It was a huge success; we will be eager to have another community dinner next year at Thanksgiving again. As I always say, everything we do is because we love Je- sus and love people. If you have never visited Cross- roads before, then join us for our services. If you do not have a church home, we would love for you to choose Crossroads. As always, we encourage you to visit our website at www.crossroad- soc.org to get more informa- tion about upcoming events. Curt Beadle, Pastor GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school 9:30 ; Sun- day morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bi- ble study at 5 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@ evdio.org Mass (Latin for Mission- to spread the Gospel) sched- ule: Check Church bulletin for schedule of services. Thursday Mass 10 :30 a.m.; Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m. and Sunday Mass 11 a.m. All services EST. The Holy Rosary (a story of the life of Christ) is prayed before the weekend Masses. CCD and adult Bible study is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory basement. Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) 30 minutes before for each Mass. Readings for Mass: Dec. 7-8: First reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 ; Second reading Ro- mans 15:4-9 Gospel: Mat- thew 3:1-12 . Feast of Immac- ulate Conception to be Cele- brated December 9, Mass at 7 p.m. Sts. PP. Our church is open and available for visits 24/7, dai- ly. Reminders: Baptism and Sacrament of the sick-call parish office or Fr. Frank. Sacrament of Marriage: ar- rangements are to be made six months in advance of wedding date. Pray for an end to abortion and an end to violence. God bless America. God bless ev- eryone. Questions regarding the Catholic Faith and RCIA: Contact Fr. Frank Renner. We appreciated every- one for your support of the Catholic Parishes Campaign CPC and for your contribu- tion of time, talent and trea- sure to sustain the Life of our Church. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon Christian VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning wor- ship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m., studying Ephe- sians chapter 6. You are wel- come to take part in these services. Faithfulness "There is no substitute for faithfulness at worship. Good intentions by the Christian without regular- ity before God's altar are just as injurious to Christ's family as good intentions by husband and wife in a home without faithfulness to fam- ily duties would be." Nevertheless the Bible says, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works. Not WINSLOW CHRISTIAN CHURCH Corner of Lafayette and Walnut Pastor 812-753-3539 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, to the manner of some is, but ex- horting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10 :24-25). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister thinking about different things, what you need to do, the people you need to see, and if you aren't paying at- tention, you might just miss where you are going. A cou- ple of times, not paying at- tention I missed the Peters- burg exit, and I was halfway to Washington. But then, I started looking for things to judge where I was. The smokestacks became espe- cially helpful. When I saw the billows of smoke rising into the air, day or night, I knew Pike County was close, my Petersburg exit was approaching. The Psalmist writes this about God's word, that is scripture; "your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path" (119:105). We need a light for our path in this world, as the world seems darker, it's easy to lose fo- cus and miss our direction. We need to be watchful in our lives and we need to cul- tivate our relationship with the Lord through prayer and his word. Everyone welcome. DJ Bryant, Pastor Christian Church of Christ BRENTON CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 1194 E. CR 400 N. Prides Creek Road Petersburg Sunday morning Bible classes 10 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. and eve- ning worship at 6 p.m. Tony Sims, Elder Ross Williams, Elder Church of God FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday eve- ning service 6:30 p.m. December 1, Hanging of Greens at 4 p.m. December 8, Annual Christ- mas dinner starting at noon, business meeting to follow. "And the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabnei- ah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, She- baniah and Pethahiah—said: "Stand up and praise the Lord your God, who is from ever- lasting to everlasting[a]" (Ne- hemiah 9:5 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m.; children's Sun- day school at 10 a.m. A spe- cial Christmas dinner, fol- lowing the services; Bible study, Thursday at 5 p.m. "Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am" ( John 14:1- 3, NLT). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors Independent Independent CHRISTIAN HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Petersburg Located six miles be- tween Petersburg and Oak- land City junction. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Thursday prayer meeting 7 p.m. We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor 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, Decem- ber 10 at 6 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Verses to Ponder "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made per- fect in love" (1 John 4:18, NIV ). God bless you and keep you. We welcome you to all ser- vices. Come and worship Je- sus 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 Sundays 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 people who desire to serve and praise God with their heart, JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION 1415 N. Vincennes Ave. Petersburg 812-354-4424 or 812-582-0240 Sunday morning fellow- ship 10 a.m.; Church at 10 :30 a.m.; Bible studies: Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brian Eilert's house and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at church. "I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that You have done; I ponder the work of Your hands" (Psalm 143:5). During the coming days of last minute shopping and rushing to keep tight sched- ules, don't forget to take time to remember what the Lord has done and contin- ues to do for you. Remember that our blessings all come from Him. He's the One to LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 New location— 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg (Former- ly the Wesleyan Church). Sunday study 9 -9:35 a.m.; Sunday services at 10 a.m.; Wednesday evening service from 6:30 -8 p.m., this week; youth service Sunday from 6 -7:30 p.m. "God cares for you" (I Pe- ter 5:7). Prayer school. No Men's Ministry until January. New Youth Group night beginning Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Missionaries to Panama, Jeanne and Dennis Cook, will join us on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the 10 a.m. service. Women's Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Christmas by Candlelight on Sunday, Dec. 22. Check location and time PATOK A GROVE CHURCH 1135 W. C.R. 475 S. Winslow Pastor 812-239-6843 Sunday morning church service at 10 a.m. and Sun- day school 11 a.m. As is our usual custom, this is the time of year that we focus on our blessings and being thankful to the LORD who provided them. What we do with the bless- ings that God has given is of- ten a window of insight that reveals the true spirit and at- titude of our hearts. I remember talking to a friend many years ago who said he saw a man in church dumping handfuls of pock- et change into the offering plate. Then after the ush- er had already moved on to the next pew the man start- ed waving his arms excited- ly trying to get the usher's attention because he found one more penny to put in the plate. You might think that was an awful lot of fuss to make over one penny but it really comes into perspec- tive when you find out the PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340- 5500 (C) Parsonage 812- 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and spe- cial junior church service at 10 :30 a.m.; Jr. Church theme: "Christmas"; eve- ning worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Transportation available. Dec. 18. Christmas Carol- ing around town at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Church Christ- mas Supper at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Jr. Church Christ- mas Party at 11 a.m. Dec. 22. Christmas pro- gram in morning worship service. Candlelight service in the evening. "The hope which is laid up for you in heaven" (Co- lossians 1:5). Our hope in Christ for the future is the mainstay of our joy here. It will animate our hearts to think often of Heaven, for all that we can desire is promised there. Here we are weary and toil worn, but yonder is the land of rest where the sweat of la- bor shall no more cover the worker's brow, and fatigue shall be forever banished. To those who are weary and spent, the word "rest" is full of Heaven. We are al- ways in the field of battle; we are tempted within, and mo- lested by foes without that we have little peace. But in Heaven, the banner of victo- ry shall be waved aloft in tri- umph, and the sword shall be sheathed, and we shall hear our Captain say, "Well done, good and faithful ser- vant." Nevertheless, let it nev- er be said of us, that we are dreaming about the fu- ture and forgetting the pres- ent. Let the future sanctify the present to highest uses. The man who has the hope of Heaven in him goes about his work with vigor, for the joy of the Lord is his strength. He fights against tempta- tion with ardor, for the hope of the next world repels the fiery darts of the adversary. He can labor without present reward, for he looks for a re- ward in the world to come. Chad Searls, 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 look to at all times. His great gift is Himself, and there is none better. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter man is actually homeless. That very well could have been his last penny and to think he was so excited about giving it away. What about you? If God were to search every recess of your heart would he find such a generous spirit and grateful attitude? Perhaps it's time that we take a se- rious look within ourselves and see all the blessings that surround us. Maybe then we will spend less time and en- ergy concerned about what we don't have and become more thankful and generous with what we do have. Jason Hill, Pastor for upcoming 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, Reporter