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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 28, 2020 C-3 MINUTES Continued from page 1 VIEWPOINT Continued from page 1 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Church Note Deadline 10 A.M. TUESDAY Methodist Lutheran Lutheran Independent Continued in next column Several soups, sandwiches, drinks and desserts to choose from. Several soups, sandwiches, drinks and desserts to choose from. Several soups, sandwiches, drinks and desserts to choose from. U C C Several soups, sandwiches, Several soups, sandwiches, U C C SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 58 (EST) • 47 CST Thanks in advance for your support! $ 5 A $ 10 F Money raised will go toward center improvements. 3082 North CR 850 W., Hazleton, IN 47640 Thanks in advance for your support! Thanks in advance for your support! Thanks in advance for your support! Thanks in advance for your support! Thanks in advance for your support! Thanks in advance for your support! Thanks in advance for your support! Thanks in advance for your support! 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So Please Vote Pro-Life! Ad Paid for by Daviess County Right to Life P.O. Box 41, Washington, IN 47501 To Vote Pro-Life means to vote for Candidates for elective office who not only say they are pro-life but are willing to put that meaning in every vote they make once they are elected. Once elected they can vote for party leadership positions that are pro-abortion and these people kill pro-life bills and the pro-life agenda. This is why endorsements are made by the Right to Life Political Action Committees that take into account the past voting records, public statements, response to questionnaires and history of the candidates. While they say they are Pro-Life, their actions may not reflect it. When you vote to support Candidates who either are pro-abortion and not willing to stand up for the Pro-Life Principles, You are voting to support abortion. You are working against everything the Right to Life Organization is trying to do in protecting the lives of the unborn. So remember, when you go to the polls, think Pro-Life and Vote for Candidates who not only say they are Pro-Life but are willing to put that into practice. There are many important issues to consider but none more important than the killing of unborn children. PLEASE VOTE PRO-LIFE! ligion of secularism and lib- eral theology is not derived from the Bible or Christian tradition. These forces of evil are at work everyday in the classroom and in the liber- al media. Those who share weak Christian faith are pushovers for secularism. A secular government and lib- eral church is a threat to any society. The elite media and cor- rupt politicians cannot be trusted. Hopefully, wise peo- ple will listen and read be- tween the lines and not be deceived or misled. Our nation, families and church are all under attack. Christians need to pray and pastors need to preach the truth. It is truth that sets us free and will keep us free. and pray that people really search their hearts and vote for the person who is best for all of the USA. I really hope that whoever is elected doesn't have problems work- ing with both sides because it will take us all to make Amer- ica return to any kind of nor- mality. I can't see us trust- ing after what we have been through with the emergence of the COVID virus. I almost forgot my shout- out this week and I would like to say hey to Tim Beck. Tim didn't have a nickname that I can remember, but he was a fun guy to work with. Tim and I worked together off and on when he was in mainte- nance. Tim was another guy who wasn't afraid of getting dirty or tearing into whatev- er we would be working on. I was happy to see Tim and his wife at Arthur General Baptist Church last Sunday. I pray God will send many blessings their way and that they will bless others. Another Sunday with- out having services at Vel- pen General Baptist and this time we backed away from because there aren't many churches willing to risk the health of others due to the virus potential. With the un- certainty of how this virus spreads and how soon an ex- posed person can pass it on we should never take chanc- es with it. So if you feel bad stay away from others or if you think there is a possibility you have had an exposure please don't take the chance to infect someone else. As it has been said before a church building is just a meeting place be- cause we are the church so we can worship always and not be in a church building. That last paragraph is a hard thing to say because preachers like to preach and teachers like to teach but real worship is found in your de- votion to God and His Son. You are called upon by God to be a helping caring Chris- tian as an extension of His al- mighty love for us, His cre- ation. Okay enough for now be- cause I don't want to wear you out with my ramblings. Go out next week and be a blessing. The old man (self ) is at en- mity against God. He hates God and the things of God and left to himself he will not seek God. The Scriptures, from beginning to end, speak with a unified voice that the old nature is rotten to the core (See Rom. 3:9 -18). Consequently, our old man (self ) has been cruci- fied with Christ. Paul made reference to this when he wrote to the Galatians, "I am crucified with Christ [i.e. his old man]: nevertheless I live [Paul's new nature]; yet NOT I [self], but Christ liveth in me." We are to put off the old nature and put on the new, which is created in holiness and righteousness (Eph. 4:22-24). It is futile to improve one's self- image, especially since God abhors any attempt to do so. Rather, we are to conform ourselves to the image of His dear Son. Thus, those of the household of faith are to live accordingly: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let us esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 2:3-5). Self takes great pleasure in acclaim, indulgence, approv- al and praise. It glories in all these things. But are we not robbing God when self is es- teemed more highly than His glory? "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: there- fore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's" (I Cor. 6:19,20). Shall we permit the "love of one's self" doctrine to overshadow the love of God in Christ Jesus? God forbid! May God help us to stand against this insidious teach- ing that essentially robs God of the glory that is rightfully due Him. Street service at church school at Drive-thru p.m. Ministries p.m. Spir- forbear- goodness, and such (Ga- Pastor 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 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 sanitizer and practicing social distancing. Until this is lifted, we will not be shaking hands or socializing like we have in the past Sundays. Bible Study will be every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Women's Refresh and Re- new will be on Tuesday, No- vember 3 at 6:30 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace, health and for one another. Keep the Faith "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be coura- geous; be strong." (1 Corin- thians 16:13, NIV ). In the times that we are all facing, remember this verse. Be on your guard. Put on the full armor of God, and let him guide you and protect you. Be not fooled by the devil's lies and the world's ways. Stand firm in the faith. Do not let anything shake your faith. Remember that your God is all powerful and walks beside you. Pray for those that mock you and those that do not be- lieve, that God may show mer- cy on them, for destruction awaits those that mock God. Be courageous and strong. Never forget, that as a child of God, your faith in him makes you stronger than the dev- il and worldly desire. Keep your faith in God and love all people, even the ones that hurt you. For God does and as he does, we should also. God bless you and keep you. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail ad- dress: glezenrevivalcenter@ 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 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 de- sire 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 fellowship 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 p.m. at church. We will be filling Christ- mas shoeboxes for the chil- dren, sponsored by Samari- tans Purse, on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m., followed by a wie- ner roast. All are welcome to come and fellowship. The Bible tells us that one day is like a thousand years to God. Hosea 6:1,2. In 2033, it will be two days (or 2,000 years) since Christ Jesus com- pleted the work of the Cross. Jesus tells us to watch, have patience and wait for the Lord. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor David Sattler, Reporter OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; wor- ship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday 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: "Keys to the Kingdom"); evening worship 6:30 p.m. Transpor- tation available. 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. sing "The Whole Wide World for Jesus" and never invite our next-door neighbor. We sing "Throw Out the Lifeline" and content ourselves with throw- ing out a fishing line. Whom are we fooling? God Bless America. Clark Gray, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter New Bible study at 9:30 a.m. on the Book of Revela- tion. Bring your Bible. ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. wor- ship team meeting and 10 a.m. worship—All Saints Sunday. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Nov. 8, 9:15 a.m. Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship and Holy Communion with Pastor Tim Holt, Worship ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 :15 worship with Holy Commu- nion. Bible verse for the week: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, Leader. Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant that by testing you may dis- cern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor ALFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1709 E. SR. 356 Petersburg Sunday school scheduled the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship each week at 10 :30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us. Shane Springer, 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.; 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 allow the Holy Spirit to devel- op within us maturity of spir- it, unity of faith and knowl- edge 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. Neal Scifres, 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 Methodist invites you to join us this Sun- day at 10 :30 a.m. as we wor- ship 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 PETERSBURG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg 812-354-6658 47567fumc@gmail.com Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world We are now having in-per- son worship service on Sun- days at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. Bible study, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruc- tion" (Proverbs 1:7). God Bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, Pas- tor 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.; Sun- day school 10 a.m.; Friday Bi- ble study at 1 p.m. When the things we con- sider to be sturdy and de- pendable are swept away, our disappointment can open the door to a new understanding of God's love for us. His af- fection is higher and deeper, and stronger and longer last- ing than anything on earth. Whatever we face, we face with Him beside us—holding us up, helping us along, and re- minding us that we're loved. WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sun- day school 10 :15 a.m. We are exploring the words in Philippians 4:4-9 and how they can help us thrive in cha- os. So many trials come into 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 King- dom of God, and His righteous- ness; 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 passes all understanding—He is in con- trol. 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 How can you be sure God will always love you? What's the outcome of God's love in your life? "Heavenly Father, thank you for comforting me with Your love during times of re- jection or loss. Help me to be- lieve I can depend on You to meet every need in my soul"— Amen. "The whole assembly be- came silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God has done" (Acts 15:12- 21). Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter LOUIE CAMPBELL Sales Professional lcampbell@patriotonline.com CALL OR TEXT 812-899-6267 @LouieYourCarGuy HWY. 64 W. • PRINCETON "Quite Simply, A Better Experience!" Looking for a Great Deal On Your Next Vehicle?