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January 20, 2021

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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Januar y 20, 2021 C-3 VIEWPOINT Continued from page 1 MINUTES Continued from page 1 Pentecostal Nazarene Presbyterian Wesleyan Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday most, Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. His first con- cern is the eternal part of man and then, when truly convert- ed out of a heart of love and concern, we give to help those in need. When you hear talk about social justice it is usual- ly a mixture of politics and re- ligion. We must keep our pri- orities straight and first pro- claim the Gospel message of salvation. "To him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that jus- tifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Rom. 4:5). How can all this be right? The answer is that the One who died in agony and dis- grace at Calvary was God Himself, manifested in the flesh. There, at Calvary, "God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not im- puting their trespasses unto them" (II Cor. 5:19). It was the Judge Himself, stepping down from the throne to the cross to represent the sinner and pay for him the full penal- ty of his sins. And who will say this is in- justice? Injustice? It is perfect justice and more. It is grace! Under the terms of the Law we find God "showing mercy unto thousands of them that love Me and keep My com- mandments" (Ex. 20 :6). But grace is infinitely more: it is the riches of God's mercy and love to "the children of disobedience…the children of wrath" (Eph. 2:2-7), pay- ing the penalty for their sins Himself in strictest accord with perfect and infinite righ- teousness! Methodist Methodist Lutheran Independent page 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 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 LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m. and Trail Life from 6:30 - 8 p.m.; youth group Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.; men's min- istry, Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 -8 p.m. Join us for our online Sun- days at 10 a.m. and Wednes- days at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook live Living Faith Church Inter- national page. ( Jesus talking to Philip) "Don't you believe Me when I OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 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.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Trans- portation available, call 617- 941-8131. Jan 29. Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Feb 25 -28. Youth Conven- tion. Evangelist: Rev. Joey Pyle. "In Ephesians 6:18, the tremendous importance of prayer is expressed with star- tling and overwhelming force: 'Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplica- tion for all saints.' When the perceptive child of God stops to weigh the meaning of these words then notes the connec- tion in which they are found, he or she is driven to say, 'I must pray, pray, pray. I must put all my energy and heart in- to prayer. Whatever else I do, I must pray'"—R.A. Torrey. Chad Searls, Pastor Allen Parks, Reporter 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. New Bible study at 9:30 a.m. on the Book of Revela- tion. 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.; morn- ing worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise ser- vice 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. God Bless America. Clark Gray, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter "They even sacrificed their sons and daughters to de- mons. And shed innocent blood of their sons and daugh- ters. Whom they sacrificed to idols of Cannan, and the land was polluted with blood" (Psalms 106:37, 38). Denny Wiscaver, Pastor David Sattler, Reporter say I abide in the Father and the Father dwells in Me? I'm not making this up as I go along. The Father has given Me these truths that I have been speaking to you, and He empowers all My actions. Accept these truths: I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me. If you have trouble be- lieving based on My words, be- lieve because of the things I have done. I tell you the truth: whoever believes in Me will be able to do what I have done, but they will do even greater things, because I will return to be with the Father" ( John 14:10 -12, Voice). Check the website for loca- tion and time for upcoming events, www.livingfc.org. Location: 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN 47567. More information at www.liv- ingfc.org or call 812-809 -4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors Ian and Samantha Rose, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, January 24, 9:15 a.m. praise team practice; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, January 31, 10 a.m. worship, fifth Sunday Special Offering with Augie Bauer, Worship Leader. Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school canceled, will resume on February 7; 10 :15 a.m. worship service. Annual meeting following worship service. Bible verse for the week: "For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. As many of you as were bap- tized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no longer Jew nor Greek, there is no longer slave nor free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus" (Gala- tians 3:26 -28, NIV ). 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 Meth- odist Church and Jeff Pinney. Otwell United Methodist in- vites 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 evan- gelists, 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 knowl- edge of the Son of God and be- come mature, 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 will continue to have in-per- son worship service on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us as we use social distanc- ing guidelines. We are also broadcasting our Sunday worship service live on Facebook at Petersburg First United Methodist Church. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9). God Bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, 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 Cell 812.202.8903 or church office 812-922-8215 Church service 9 a.m.; Fri- day Bible study at 1 p.m. When we look to Jesus for salvation and follow His teach- ing, we're restored in relation- ship with God, and He gives us new power and purpose. His transforming life and love—"the light of all man- kind" (1:4) —shines in us and through us and out to a dark and sometimes dangerous world. As believers in Jesus, we be- come "keepers of the light." May others see His light shine from us and discover the life and hope He alone can give. In what practical ways can you shine Jesus' light? Where is God calling you to be obedient to Him today? "Jesus, I praise You for Your light and love. Help me to shine for You"—Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday 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 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 Kingdom of God, and His righ- teousness; and all these things will be added unto you" (Mat- thew 6:33). What things will be added? God's order back into our lives—a peace that passes all understand- ing—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, Pe- tersburg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 E. Walnut Street Pastor 812-354-6646 Mike and Vicky Reynen, our missionaries to A frica, will be speaking this Sunday. A special offering will be tak- en on their behalf. We request that those at- tending wear masks until seated. We have the sanctu- ary spaced out for every oth- er pew, and ask that families sit together. Your safety is our concern during this pandemic. You can also see the Sunday morning message live on our Facebook page at petersburg- fmc starting at 10 :30 a.m. Pre- vious messages are also avail- able on the site anytime. Online giving is now avail- able at www.petersburgfmc. org for your convenience. Mark Schlechty, Pastor PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Service times: Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. Praise and Wor- ship service; Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bible study. Beginning Sunday, January 31, Bible study at 5 p.m. If you can't join us in person for Sunday morn- ing service, join us through the airwaves. We have a parking lot ser- WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 989-941-7190 Love, Care, Serve, Share Sunday morning service at 10 :30 a.m. Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are welcome to connect with our church either in per- son or online. Facebook: Winslow Church of the Nazarene. YouTube: Winslow Nazarene. Website: bit.ly/winslownaz. Irene's Food Pantry: Every third Saturday from 10 -11:30 a.m. Hope to see you soon. Joe Decker, Pastor 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 service 10 :15 a.m.; Children's Sunday school at 11 a.m.; Tuesday night at 6 p.m. prayer. Next prayer night will be January 26. This is the day that the Lord has made and I will be glad and I will rejoice in it. The world may seem to be going crazy, but God is still in control. Focus on Him and find a peace that passes un- derstanding. He says in His Word peace, my peace I leave with you. Pray for your president, con- gress, unsaved loved ones, those that are sick and hospitalized, nursing home residents, friends and neighbors. Also, pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May your week be peaceful and fulfilling, and be thankful for that which you do have. 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.; Song practice, sec- ond Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. All services are CST (Gibson Co. times). We praise the Lord for the presence of the Holy Spirit Sunday morning. In Hebrew 12:27, Paul speaks of removing those things that are shaken. Sure- ly we are in a time of shaking. People are drifting away from the Gospel instead of to it. Vs. 28: tell us the kingdom of God cannot be moved. It's unshake- able. Saints be sure this shak- ing does not remove you from the kingdom of God. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. What can you do? Paul Smith (1921-2007) dug deep to summon incred- ible gifts of creativity and perseverance. Born with se- vere cerebral palsy, he start- ed making art at age 11 on an old typewriter. Steadying one hand with the other so he could use one finger to make one deliberate keystroke at a time, he typed symbols, such as # and @, using a black or colored ribbon. In this pains- taking way, he "painted" stun- ningly detailed pictures. In a T V report from 2004 (search "Typewriter Artist" on YouTube), a friend says Smith found joy in being cre- ative, and saw that as his life's purpose. When someone would say, "I could never do that," the artist would answer, "What can you do? " Whatever our challenges, God has given us all gifts to share with the world. Perhaps you can't "paint" pictures with a typewriter … but what can you do? Do it! Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secretary OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Sunday eve- ning worship service. The Cab Ride by Kent Nerburn Twenty years ago, I drove a cab, and one night, I picked up a women from a quiet part of town. When I arrived, the build- ing was dark, except for a single light in a ground floor window. As I knocked on the door, I heard, "just a minute," from a frail, el- derly voice. A fter a long pause, the door opened. A small wom- an in her 80s stood before me. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the cab. "Could you drive through downtown? I'm in no hurry. I don't have any family left and the doctor says I don't have very long." I quiet- ly reached over and shut off the meter. "What route would you like me to take? " For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an ele- vator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture ware- house that had once been a ball- room where she had gone danc- ing as a girl. As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, "I'm tired. Let's go now." We drove in silence to the ad- dress she had given me. It was a low building, like a small con- valescent home. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up and put the woman in a wheelchair. "How much do I owe you? " she asked, reaching in- to her purse."Nothing," I said. Al- most without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. "You gave an old woman a little moment of joy," she said. I squeezed her hand and be- hind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life. If anyone has a need, you can call the pastor at 812-354-3028. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter vice as well on Sunday morn- ings. Pull in to the church parking lot and tune your ra- dio to 104.3FM and hear the service from the comfort of your car. "No pain no gain," the phrase stresses the idea that growth comes from painful hard work and sacrifice. In Romans, Paul admonishes be- lievers to "present their bodies as a living sacrifice." This hap- pens by renewal and Paul con- tinues in Chapter 12 by talking about unity among believers and the importance of show- ing love to everyone. Come and join us this Sun- day as Pastor Steve brings a message from Romans on how we are to reflect Jesus as we move through this season for change, on our path to being sanctified believers. Visit our website www.pe- tersburgnaz.com for addition- al information. If the church can be of assistance to you, contact us at pastor@peters- burgnaz.com. We hope you will join us Sunday as we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Steve Hamilton, Pastor 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?

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