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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, November 16, 2016 C- 3 WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 915-490-8813 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service 6 p.m.; Mon- day from 10 -11 a.m. ladies' prayer time; Wednesday eve- ning, Dare to Care, youth 4- 12, Bible study at 6 p.m. and Thursday 8 a.m., men's breakfast at The Trading Post. Our Mission Statement: To Know Christ, To Share Christ and To Live Christ. Irene's Room Food Pantry is open from 9 -11 a.m. this Saturday. Use the entrance on the west side of the build- ing. "If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin, and will heal their land" (II Chronicles 7:14). The Pike County Commu- nity Thanksgiving service will be Tuesday, Nov. 22 at The River of Life Church, with guest speaker Rev. Da- vid Warren, from the Pe- tersburg Church of the Naz- arene preaching. The ser- vice begins at 7 p.m. Every- one is invited to this service. The following items are needed to complete our Cri- sis Care Kits: (5) beanie ba- by style stuffed toys, (16) 4x4 pocket Kleenex, (8) hand towels, (9) boxes of band-aids and (20) bars of soap. See Fay Selby if you can help or have questions. "Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of his wonderful acts. Glo- ry in his holy name; let the Continued in next column Continued in next column SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 Presbyterian Nazarene Lutheran Wesleyan Independent 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 will be changed to Tuesday 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 JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION On the corner of Sixth and Walnut Petersburg 812-354-4424 or 812-582-0240 Sunday morning fellow- ship 10 a.m.; church 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. Sunday, Nov. 20, we will have our Thanksgiving meal after church. "Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you" (I Corinthians 3:16, NASB)? What I hear, He hears. What I see, He sees. What I say, He says. WOW! That puts things in perspective. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER, INC. 307 N. 9th Street Petersburg 812.354.1360 There will be no Monday night meeting for the Over- comers Class with Paul and Mary Becker, until Janu- ary 2; Chris Hughes will be teaching every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome at all meetings. Saturday, Nov. 19, Chris Hughes will be bringing the Word at 7 p.m. All Times Are His Our times are in His hand who saith, "A whole I planned. Youth shows but half; Trust God, see all, nor be afraid." For age is oppor- tunity, no less than youth itself, though in another dress, and as the evening twilight fades away, the sky is filled with stars, invisible by day. Bob Shepherd, Reporter OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study meet- ing 7 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, 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 study and youth night. Call for details. Chad Searls, Pastor evening at 6 p.m., due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Martha Breidenbaugh, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Nov. 20 : Sun- day school 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.; Monday, Nov. 21: Finance and Stewardship Team 6:30 p.m. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal 812-536-4598 Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship service at 10 :15 a.m.; choir practice. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Thanksgiving Eve service. Bible verse for the week: "Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your an- cestors served in the region beyond the River of the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" ( Josh- ua 24:15). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Methodist ALGIERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Highway 356, Petersburg Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship service, A represen- tative from Gilda's Club, in Evansville will be speaking at our 10 a.m. service. You are always welcome to come to our friendly church and worship with us. Mike Atkins, Pastor GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 210 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City Church 812-749-3535 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10 :30 a.m.; youth group meetings the last Sunday of each month 6 - 7 p.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 al- low the Holy Spirit to develop within us maturity of spirit, unity of faith, and knowledge of the Son of God, so that we may be prepared to share His love, mercy and grace through our words and ac- tions, 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. Douglas Low, Minister HOLLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 205 N. 2nd Avenue Holland 812-536-4862 Sunday school classes 9 a.m.; morning worship 10 a.m.; Community Thanks- giving service at St. Paul UCC 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Bible study 6:30 p.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor Cindy Keck, Associate Pastor OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH E. Washington St. Otwell 812-354-2426 Otwell United Method- ist invites you to join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. as we wor- ship the Lord our God in the name of Jesus Christ! Otwell United Methodist meets at 9 a.m. for Sunday School and you may also join us in class! "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 ). Logan McCullough, Pas- tor RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Pastor 812-354-8312 Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 5:30 p.m. SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11700 St. Rd. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. Pray daily for those on our church prayer list. Read Matthew 25:31-46. The King will reply, "Tru- ly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" (Mat- thew 25:40). ZOAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Traditional worship ser- vice 9 a.m.; Gathering 9:50 a.m.; Contemporary wor- ship and Sunday school classes 10 :15 a.m.; Commu- nity Thanksgiving service at PETERSBURG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg Thankgiving Sunday, Nov. 20 Order to worship. Call to worship: Scripture, Psalm 119:89 -96, Hymn # 92, "For the Beauty of the Earth", An- them. Children's sermon: The children are invited to come down front for a short mes- sage, especially for them. A fter prayer they may exit the sanctuary for children's church. Scripture reading: Phi- lemon 4-7; Sermon title: "Guard Your Soul with Grat- itude"; Closing hymn # 99, "To God Be the Glory". Theme Statement: Phi- lemon is unique, it is the only private letter written by Paul which we possess. Onesimus was a run-a-way slave who was led to Christ by Paul and had become in- dispensable to Paul while in prison. Gratitude had be- come a key factor in this sit- uation and it is for us as well as we try to deal with every day challenges in our lives. 1. As we think we can thank. 2. As we grow in our ap- preciation and understand- ing. 3. As we encourage one another in Christ. Upper Room readings for Monday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov. 27. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor St. Paul UCC 3 p.m. Monday, Bible study 6:19 p.m.; adult Christmas pro- gram practice 6:45 p.m.; Tuesday, Bible study 10 a.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor Cindy Keck, Associate Pastor "For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves"(I Peter 2:15 -16 NIV ). The election is over, but the ignorant talk never seems to end. Come wor- ship with us. This year's Community Thanksgiving Service is on November 22 at 7 p.m. at the River of Life Church. All are invited to this celebration of the One to whom we give thanks. The Rumbletown Church is located south of Peters- burg on State Road 57. Jim Harrell, Pastor Methodist God calls each of us to show love to the world. Everyone welcome to come and worship. Honna Schloss, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; youth time 5 p.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday, adult and teen Bible study and prayer 7 p.m. We will be having a com- munity Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend. No carryouts that evening. We will not be having our regular Thursday evening soup supper this month. Parking is around the back of the church. We are blessed to have a wonderful associate pastor at the Petersburg Nazarene Church. Pastor Steve Beck shared the Word with us dur- ing this past Sunday's servic- es. God is alive and working in our church. We are re- membering that Jesus is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. We are taking our Thanks- giving offering for world missions this coming Sun- day. What a blessing to share in mission work all over the world through the Church of the Nazarene. The church will be attend- ing the Community Thanks- giving service on Tuesday, November 22 at 7 p.m. This service will be at the River of Life Church in Petersburg. We hope to see you in our services, whether Sunday or Wednesday. You are surely welcome. David Warren, Pastor Jeannine Smith, Reporter hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always" (I Chroni- cles 16:8 -11). Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er Pentecostal ABUNDANT LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 409 South Fourth St. Petersburg "Where life is more than just living! " Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible study 7 p.m. Allen Lich, Pastor HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with with a family atmosphere and God's love. Service Sunday morning at 10 a.m.; Sunday school classes at 11 a.m. We are stepping into the fall season of 2016. Have the changes come in your spiritual walk that you committed unto yourself for this year. There are still two months left of this year in which you are able to step into your com- mitment and find that peace in your spirit. God is mer- ciful and patient and will give you the opportunity to achieve your goal. God will not give up if you don't give up. May you find peace and joy in your live in the week ahead. Prayer for our country, government leaders (feder- al, state, county and local), soldiers and their families, those in nursing homes and hospitals, loved ones and friends that are sick and af- flicted, churches and Pas- tors. Pentecostal Take time each day to pray and read the Word of God. Visit those in need and be- come a friend to someone who needs lifted up. Your days will be blessed and your live more pleasant. What is missing in Ch_ _ ch? Think about it. George Bruce, Pastor MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday school 9:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. We have a nursery for children up to the age of seven and we al- so have a van route in Peters- burg to pick anyone up. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. Use it all up About two-thirds of Amer- icans say eating Thanksgiv- ing leftovers is more impor- tant than eating the actual holiday meal. That's one of the few times people hope food is left on the table. When it comes to giving out blessings, God doesn't want any leftovers to remain. In Genesis 12:2, God bless- es Abraham so he will be a blessing to others. Charles Stanley writes: "A hoarded blessing is never en- joyed as richly as a shared one. Using your gift to meet someone else's need glori- fies God by demonstrating his grace at work in your life. Don't let his generous provisions end with you. Pass them on and discover the joy of a never-ending cy- cle of blessings." Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary HUNTINGBURG HOLINESS CHURCH 813 N. Washington St. Huntingburg Pastor 812-354-4273 Sunday morning service and Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and praise 7 p.m. Everyone is always wel- come. For information or trans- portation, call the Pastor. Brent S. Myers, Pastor NEW BEGINNING FELLOWSHIP WESLEYAN CHURCH 9th and McCoy, Petersburg Pastor 812-632-0773 Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m. You are invited to worship with us. Richard Comer, Pastor OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fel- lowship hall 10 a.m. Youth meeting first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the fellowship hall. This Sunday we will be dismissing after Sunday school to attend the Com- munity Church service at the Otwell Community Cen- ter gym. A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He had a sign which said: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write? " The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a differ- ent way." I wrote: "Today is a beautiful day, but I cannot see it." Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be sur- prised that the second sign was more effective? Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and pos- itively. When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 rea- sons to smile. Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future with- out fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear. The most beautiful thing is to see a person smiling. And even more beautiful, is knowing that you are the reason behind it (Author un- known). "Give thanks in all circum- stances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (I Thessalonians 5:18, NIV ). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Nathan Roberts Saturday, Nov. 19 Free Methodist Church PETERSBURG 202 E. 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