The Press-Dispatch
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B-2 Wednesday, July 1, 2020 The Press-Dispatch PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the ASTER You can't change a dog's past, but you could rewrite his future! (shake paws. com). This week, PAWS is fea- turing a vigilant canine named Aster, who was found in the Otwell ar- ea, but no one has called to inquire about her. She was already spayed and was also heartworm neg- ative. She has been fear- ful since coming to live at PAWS and seems to be missing her former life. Aster seems to have Labrador heritage, with thick, black fur and white accents. To inquire about this adorable canine, call 812-354-9894. study. Studying Psalm 48 -52. Sunday, July 19, Senior Recognition Day. Sunday, July 26, fourth Sunday, morning worship of- fering to building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What two books in the Bi- ble have the census of all who returned from Bab- ylon? Answer: Ezra (chap- ter 2) and Nehemiah ( chap- ter 7). Q: The apostle who spoke to the Ethiopian eu- nuch? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter Baptist IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Website: www.immanuel- baptistchurch.weebly.com Sunday morning Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :40 a.m. Linger longer after Sunday morn- ing in the fellowship hall. Time to fellowship and visit. There will be no Sunday eve- ning, Wednesday and Thurs- day services. "He is despised and reject- ed of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was de- spised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sor- rows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted" (Isaiah 53:3-4). Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. in the Family Life Cen- ter. You are asked to wear a mask and honor the six foot social distancing guidelines. Use the main front door of the Life Center. There will be a drop box provided for tithes. Sunday school, childrens activities will be in session at a later date. Jr. High-Senior High youth group will meet in the Family Life Center Wednesdays from 6:30 -8 p.m. Go on-line if you are plan- ning to attend or phone the church, so we will know how many chairs to set up. Lunch with the pastor from noon-1 p.m., Tuesday and Fri- days will be on Facebook; Wednesday evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. will also be on Facebook. Join us live on Facebook for all services. Michael Miller, Pastor Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@ evdio.org Facebook: Sts. Peter and Paul and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Churches. Weekend Masses have returned, as per official let- ter from Bishop Joseph Sie- gel. For those who still do not feel safe returning to church, the Sunday Masses will continue to be recorded and uploaded on Facebook. Continued adherence to the guidelines from the office of Gov. Holcomb and Bish- op Siegel will be in place re- garding Church services. Visit their websites at www. coronavirus.in.gov for our State guidelines and Sts. Peter and Paul and Bless- ed Sacrament Churches on Facebook. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is extended until at least August 15, 2020. Read the full letter of Bishop Sie- gel posted on Facebook un- der Sts. Peter and Paul and Blessed Sacrament Church- es. Our church is open daily for visits and private prayers. Mass readings for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ju- ly 4-5: First reading: Zecha- riah 9:9 -10 ; second reading: Romans 8:9,11-13 Gospel: Matthew 11:25 -30. Check Facebook for the live stream Mass and bulletin announce- ments posted. Continue to pray for an end to the pandemic and for our government officials and everyone who serves in ev- ery capacity to sustain the life of our Nation. Pray also for those who have passed away from this illness and for the entire world, espe- cially the hungry, the lonely and isolated, for the healing of our nation, so many trage- dies taking place. Stay close to Jesus, stay away from the virus. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon Christian FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10 :30 a.m. Reflections of Psalm 8 What is the first thing that comes out of your mouth on a daily basis? I have been think- ing about this for a while now. I don't want to get stuck down VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m. We will be meeting in ac- cordance with social distanc- ing and will wear face masks. You are invited to worship with us. On July 4, we celebrate the birth of our nation. As you listen to the news, some claim not to be protest- ers, but that they want to de- stroy the present Constitution and laws of the United States. These individuals remind me of an enemy of Christ. Je- sus said, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly" ( John 10 :10). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister 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 a prosperity gospel rabbit hole, but I believe the first things we think about, reflect on, and speak in the morning will guide and determine our day. If the first thing out of our mouth is how horrible today will be, then today may be hor- rible. If the first thing we think about is the sin in our heart, we will spend the day captive by sin, instead of taking every thought captive. I love the Psalms, I love re- flecting on David and the oth- er Psalmists words to God. Sometimes the Psalms are a pendulum swing of emotion. But many of us can open the psalms and find one we can resonate with. What I love about Psalm 8 is it declares, poetically the glory of God as the writer looks over creation. I believe when we open our mouths from the time we wake up, to the time we lay down, to proclaim the glory of God, it would change the entire out- look of our days and our lives. DJ Bryant, Pastor 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 evening 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. On July 19 there will be a picnic at Hornady Park at the shelterhouse by the cabin. The church will provide the meat, drinks and tableware. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish, dessert and lawn chairs. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" ( John 8:32 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday school service at 9:30 a.m.; children's Sun-day school at 10 a.m. You may con- nect by calling 812-799 -9154. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth—He who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do" (Psalm 33:12-15, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pas- tors Independent CHRISTIAN HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Petersburg Located six miles between Petersburg and Oakland City junction. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Thurs- day prayer meeting 7 p.m. We extend a warm welcome to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor 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 do- ing 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, soul, mind and strength. Come and praise the King with us. We would be honored to have you come and join us and see what God is do- ing here at the Gospel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pastor 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 Ei- lert's house and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at church. In II Samuel 16:12, David says, "It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, and that the Lord will repay me with good for His cursing this day." Though being cursed and having thrown rocks at him, David is willing to let the in- cident go, believing that the Lord would repay him in some way that would out- weigh the bad behavior di- rected at him. Are we will- ing to exhibit the same atti- tude when someone says bad things to or about us? It can be done with the help of the Holy Spirit, if we are willing to ask for that help, and be willing to submit to His lead- ing. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday study 9 -9:35 a.m.; service at 10 a.m.; Wednes- day service from 6:30 -8 p.m. and youth group Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Join us for our online Sun- days at 10 a.m. and Wednes- days at 6:30 p.m. on Face- book live at Living Faith Church International page. • Prayer school/outreach Investment Opportunity this Wednesday evening from 6:30 -8 p.m. • Trail Life for boys begins this Wednesday, July 1, from 6:30 -8 p.m. and will continue the first and third Wednes- day of each month. • Youth group, Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. for sixth- 12th grades. • Young adults group Sun- day evening July 5 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. for ages 19 -29. • Outdoor movie night on Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. We will be showing "The Lego Movie 2." "You keep every prom- ise you've ever made to me. Since Your love for me is con- stant and endless, I ask you, Lord, to finish every good thing that You've begun in me" (Psalm 138:8 TP T). Check the website for lo- cation and time for upcom- ing events, www.livingfc.org. Location: 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN 47567. More information at www. livingfc.org or call 812-809 - 4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors Ian and Samantha Rose, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter 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 PATOK A GROVE CHURCH 1135 W. C.R. 475 S. Winslow Pastor 812-239-6843 Sunday morning church service at 10 a.m. and Sunday school 11 a.m. Jason Hill, Pastor PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340-5500 (C) Parsonage 812-354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and special junior church services 10 :30 a.m. ( Jr. Church theme: When Love Came In); evening wor- ship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. July 3, Bible study at 6:30 p.m. July 27-31—VBS. "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" ( John 8:36). I love America. Land of the free. But there is a price tag to freedom that needs to be rec- ognized. The crimson stripe in Old Glory symbolizes the blood that has been spilled at home and abroad to pur- chase freedom. Brave, young men set aside their hopes and dreams to stand in the ranks and fight for our liberties. How they would grieve if they could see how their sacrifices have been exploited: freedom to de- stroy personal property, free- dom to kneel as the anthem is being played, freedom to riot and pillage, etc. Even in the upcoming election, we are going to be choosing between freedom and bondage. Social- ism is the unspoken word be- hind the left. But however our American freedoms are manipulated by Godless politicians, there is a greater freedom that is un- touchable by any mortal man. That is the freedom from sin. This freedom, also, came with a great price. The sinless Son of God suffered, bled, and died on an old rugged cross to pur- chase this freedom for man- kind. There isn't a power on earth strong enough to bind up this freedom once it has been bestowed. We can have a clean slate, a pure heart, and a right relationship with God. We can be set free from the bondage and slavery of sin. No more bound to its practice. There is no fear of it ever be- ing legislated away. It is forev- er settled in heaven. Glorious freedom. Wonderful freedom. Chad Searls, Pastor PIKE COUNTY CENTER FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRIES Phone —812-582-8222 Office hours: Open Mon- day and Friday, 9 a.m. till noon; Thursday open from 6 - 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednes- day closed. Free peer coun- seling available, call 812-582- 1486 or 812-582-8222. Bible study called "Trust Worthy" by Lysa TerKeurst on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. To reserve a book, call 812-582-1486 or 812-582- 8222. New Bible study will begin June 15 at 9:30 a.m. on the Book of James. Bring your Bible. 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 evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. We sing "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and are content with five to ten minutes a day. We sing "Onward Christian Sol- diers" and wait to be drafted in- to His service.We sing "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" and don't use the one we have. We sing "There Shall Be Show- ers of Blessings" but do not come when it rains. "We sing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and let the least little offense sever it. We sing "Serve the Lord With Gladness" and gripe about all we have to do. We sing "I Love to Tell the Story" and never mention it at all. We sing "We're Marcing to Zion" but fail to march to wor- ship or Sunday school. We sing "Cast Thy Burden on the Lord" and worry ourselves into a ner- vous breaddown. We sing "The Whole Wide World for Jesus" and never invite our next-door neighbor. We sing "Throw Out the Lifeline" and content our- selves with throwing out a fish- ing line. Whom are we fooling? God Bless America. Clark Gray, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter 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; Iron Sharpens Iron Wednesday night service is now for men and women at 7 p.m. 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 available, along with other crafting tools for use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie at 812-664-5970 for more in- formation. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, 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. We will be providing hand sanitiz- er and practicing social distanc- ing. Until this is lifted, we will not be shaking hands or social- izing like we have in the past Sundays. Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7 p.m. on July 8. Women's Refresh and Re- new will be on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Also, there will be no Youth Devo. and Gym until social dis- tancing has been lifted, so that basketball and games can be played. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace, health and for one another. Verses to Ponder "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forev- er." (Psalms 73:26, NIV ). God bless you and keep you. We welcome you to all ser- vices. Come and worship Jesus with us. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail ad- dress: glezenrevivalcenter@ yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter Independent Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, July 5, 10 a.m. wor- ship. Sunday, July 12, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. wor- ship and quarterly meeting following worship. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday worship with Ho- ly Communion at 10 :15 a.m. Bible verse for the week: "The sum of your word is truth" (Psalm 199:160). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant