The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 11, 2013 ★ Church news Continued from page 4 Winslow Church Of The Nazarene 106 W. Washington Street 789-2321 Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening Discussion Group at 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible Studies 7 p.m. September 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Irene's Clothing and Food Room will be open. September 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. is our Free Community dinner. Revival—October 13-16. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. Everyday life brings hard times to each of us like loss of a loved one, money troubles, problems at work, sickness, etc. These are examples of life's storms. But you must remember just because we are in a storm doesn't mean we have to let the storm get inside us. Too many times everyday situations disrupt our everyday peace we strive to have. Life is 10 percent of what happens to us and 90 percent of how we handle it. It's like the ocean. When it storms or the wind picks up, it changes the surface of the water. But deep inside the ocean the water never changes. Much like life. When things happen around us, it affects how we react on the surface. But this requires us putting on our spiritual armor everyday before we leave home. The enemy can not control your destiny, only God controls this. Regardless of how much pain, we can know peace, fulfillment, and genuine joy that are found only in God, When things go well, it is possible to live spiritually superficial lives. However, when sorrow comes, a person is driven to recognize and seek the deeper purposes in life and to accept strength from God. None of us want hurt, pain, or adversity in our lives, but unfortunately we have these daily. But if we turn to God, He will walk and comfort us through these times. "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven" (Matthew 5:16). The Lord sometimes takes us into troubled waters not to drown us, but to cleanse us. Garret Sloan, Pastor Wendy Helsley, Reporter first baptist church Petersburg (Near the Post Office) "Rejoice in the Lord! Again I say, rejoice in the Lord" (Philippians 4:4). Sunday school for all ages 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday summer "Kids Grub and Club" (up to fifth grade); adult Bible study and Teen Club 6th-8th grade at 7 p.m. Join us each Sunday. Each (previous) Sunday morning message is on WWBL 106.5 Sundays at 9 a.m. "God is good all the time!" Dr. C. Baxter, Pastor Otwell Wesleyan Church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; evening worship service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday morning women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. Youth group every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall. All area youth are invited to attend. Fun time with Margie will be 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month at the Otwell Senior Housing. A letter from God Good morning—As you got up, I watched and hoped you would talk to me. Just a few words, such as thanking me for something good in your life yesterday or last week, would do. But I noticed you were busy selecting the right clothes for work. I waited again to hear from you. When you ran around the house collecting papers, I knew there would be a few minutes to stop and say hello, but you never slowed down. I wanted to tell you that I could help you accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible if you would just spend some of each day with me. I watched as off to work you went and waited patiently all day long to hear from you. With all your activities you were too busy to talk with me. I noticed at lunch you glanced three tables over and noticed some of your friends talking to me before they ate, but you wouldn't. There was still more time left, and I hoped that we would talk. You went home and had many things to do. After they were done, you turned on the TV; just about anything goes there and you spend many hours watching. I waited as you continued watching TV and ate your meal, but again you wouldn't talk to me. At bedtime you were totally tired. After you said good night to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep. I had so much wanted to be part of your day. We could have had so much fun and accomplished so much together. I love you so much that I wait everyday for a thought, prayer or thanks. Well, maybe tomorrow. I'll be waiting. Your Friend, God. Have a blessed day. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter ter. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed—incapable of doing anything." It's important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down. "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest" (Exodus 33:14). Carl Meeks, Lay Minister Devara Krause, Reporter Mt. Pisgah G.B. Church "He is my defender; I will not be defeated" (Psalm 62:6). Here is a big question. What is God doing when you are in a bind? When the lifeboat springs a leak? When the rip cord snaps? When the last penny is gone before the last bill is paid? What are we doing? Nibbling on nails like corn on the cob. Pacing floors..Taking pills.......But what does God do? He fights for us. He steps into the ring and points us to our corner and takes over. "Remain calm; the Lord will fight for you" (Exodus 14:14). His job is to fight. Our job is to trust. Just trust. Not direct. Or question......Our job is to pray and wait. Intercessory prayer Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m.; adult Sunday school class at 9 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 10:15 a.m.; children's Sunday school during morning worship; Celebrate Recovery Sunday night at 6 p.m.; Also Celebrate Station for children, during Celebrate Recovery. We will be taking orders for pumpkin rolls again this year. The sale of these go to the food ministry. If interested, contact anyone from the church. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. Your presence will be greatly appreciated and I know you will enjoy the blessings of God. Thanks to the youth who picked up trash in the community this past Sunday. Josh Luker, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter arthur g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and children's church 10:30 a.m.; Business meeting third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. We will be joining other churches in a tent revival at Cup Creek General Baptist Church on Sept. 23, 24 and 25. Evangelist Danny Green will be preaching each night. Keep this event in your prayers. Annual picnic, September 29, on the church grounds. Bring family and friends, and join us. Sunday School convention, from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, at Cup Creek G.B. church. "Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4). We invite you to our services. Kyle Moore, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter This week PAWS is featuring a six-month-old fun-loving puppy, who can often be found prancing around the puppy yard at PAWS. To adopt this little gal, call 354-9894. PAWS pet of the week A face can say many things—especially the mouth part. This week PAWS is featuring a smiling little gal named Spooner, who can often be found prancing around the puppy yard with a stick in tow. She is an inquisitive little gal that appears to have some Boxer and Terrier heritage. Spooner has short, smooth red fur twin oaks church 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. Tim Miller, Pastor Martha Breidenbaugh, Reporter Cup Creek G.B. Church St. Rd. 257, just north of St. Rd. 64 Sunday activities: Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Donna Russell Superintendent; morning worship 10:30 a.m., Jeff Crowe, Pastor and Rich Russell, Associate Pastor; children's church 11:05 a.m., Amber Riesenbeck, Julie Riesenbeck and Rose Howe, Youth leader, adult Bible study, youth group and Noah's Park 6 p.m. September Deacon of the month: Ron Bowling and Trustee of the month: Katherine Startin. Sunday services September 8, was at Lincoln State Park with picnic following. It was a wonderful day of fellowship. Upcoming Events: September 15—Business meeting at 5:30 p.m.; September 22—Nursing Home Service at the Waters in Huntingburg at 2:30 p.m. September 23-25—Old Fashioned Community Tent Revival with Evangelist Danny Greene; special music from Michael Cochren on the 23; Terry Russell on the 24 and Jordan Duncan on the 25. All revivals will start at 7 p.m. September 29—Celebrating 95 years of Berthal Cook's life from 2-4. Remember those on our prayer list, Missionaries and our military troops. Jeff Crowe, Pastor Lisa Clark, Reporter Winslow U.M. Church Sunday morning worship at 10:15 a.m. We will save a pew for you. Let go of your stresses A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied, "The absolute River Of Life weight doesn't matter. It deFellowship pends on how long I hold it. 342 E. CR 300 N. If I hold it for a minute, it's Petersburg zoar united Morning worship 10 a.m.; not a problem. If I hold for an methodist church Sunday evening worship and hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Consumed youth group 6 arm will feel numb. In each Sunday community worwinslow full p.m. case, the weight of the glass ship service in Holland Park gospel church Wednesday evening Bidoesn't change, but the lon10 a.m.; Monday, First Place 510 Main Street ble study and Extreme Kids ger I hold it, the heavier it Gospel singing and preach- Bible study 6:19 p.m. 7 p.m. Marianne Hawkins, ing services on Tuesday and If you would like a ride to becomes." She continued, "The Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. Pastor and from church services, stress and worries in life Logan McCullough, Larry Jones, Pastor call 354-8800. are like that glass of waAssociate Pastor Geneva Deen, Reporter Jim Gidcumb, Pastor SkiP tHE WaSHlinE 10 Bravos xl® YEar limited warranty HE Washer and Dryer Pair 4.5 cu. ft. washer, 7.4 cu. ft. dryer MVWB700B & MED700B Sales/Service with white accents, including a white tipped tail and is approximately six months old, spayed and will likely be a medium sized dog. To adopt this fun-loving puppy, call 354-9894. The cat room is over-flowing with cats and kittens of all kinds and colors. If you would like a fun-loving feline, visit us. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 E. Walnut Petersburg Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m.; fellowship 10:2510:40 a.m.; Sunday school 10:40-11 :30 a.m. Choir practice on Wednesday evening. Did you hear the old story about the country pastor who was preaching when his notes flew out the church window and a cow grazing nearby ate them? Three days later the cow went dry. Hello! Stay thirsty. Stay hungry. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:6 NIV). Ultimately it's not your talents, but your desire that determines your destiny. One of Paul's highest compliments was given to the believers in the Thessalonian church: "We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing" (II Thessalonians 1:3 NIV). Let that be said of you. Taken in part from The Word for You Today. See you in church next Sunday. Mel Camp, Pastor Mon - Thurs 8-5:30 Friday 8-6 Sat 9-1 Closed Sunday glezen g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. We usually don't like to admit that we are sinful creatures. We try to hide our sins and pretend they don't exist, or someone or anything else made us sin. God wants honesty from us—it will strengthen our relationship with God. When our relationship is right with God, all other relationships have a way of falling into their proper place. "And I will put enmity between thee and the women, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head and then shalt bruise his heel" (Genesis 3:15). Eddie Willis, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois St. Petersburg Fall Revival/special music at 7 p.m., September 22-27. Sunday morning service at 10 a.m.; Sunday evening services at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service/youth meetings at 7 p.m. Saturday at 11 a.m., visitation. First Christian Saturday evenings at 6 Church p.m., Douglas Kracht has 1400 E. Main Street the prison ministry. Petersburg On the third Saturday Worship times: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and wor- of the month, the men will have their prayer brunch at ship service at 10:30 a.m. Second Sunday worship 10 a.m. and at the same time, at 6:30 p.m., contemporary the ladies will go to Golden worship with John Paul How- Living for music and a devoard singing and preaching. tional. Vince Stover, Pastor Friday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. Chris Bailey, Associate concert in music by the 4 Pastor The Lord Quartet. Douglas Kracht, Jail Everyone is invited for a Ministry evening of good music and fellowship, and food after service. Petersburg Coming events: Saturday Holiness Church Sept. 28, Family Fun Day at 5317 N. Knox Road the church. Phone 354-9446 Sunday, Sept. 29, Happy, Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Happy Day at worship. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; Revival—October 6-9 at evening service 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. with Steve Kehrer, Wednesday evening prayer evangelist and singer. and praise 7 p.m. Come and worship with Everyone is welcome to all us, where we are a happy services. church and loving people to Chad Searls, Pastor Jesus. You'll be glad you did. Jack Howard, Minister Continued on page 8 Masonic Lodge #467 of Oakland City Pork Chip Dinner Saturday, oct. 12 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Eat-in or carry-out and free delivery. Menu: Dewig Meats' 1¼" pork chop, baked potato, choice of baked beans or green beans and dessert. Cost: $13 advance or $15 at door. Hours: C-5 All proceeds will go toward the Masonic building repair caused by the recent hail damage. Any freewill donations would be deeply appreciated by all 467 lodge brothers. ContaCt: Carl Shomate............385-6631 Steve Uppencamp ....664-4166 Alan Haines ..............749-3054 Alan Whitman ...........664-1306