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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, September 20, 2017 C- 3 MINUTES Continued from page 1 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued on page 4 Continued from page 2 Lutheran tomatic weapon and kills his supervisor and three other fellow workers, you are wit- nessing the eruption of pent- up anger. Another example is the believer who allowed his anger to get the better of him and shot an abortion doctor outside a clinic down south. With one pull of the trigger, this young man dis- graced the name of Christ, labeled all Christians as rad- icals in the eyes of the world, destroyed his personal tes- timony, and ended up with life in prison. These are both cases where anger spun out of control with tragic results. HOW TO DEAL WITH ANGER We are living in a day when philosophy says, "ex- press yourself openly," "tell it like it is," "open up," "let it all hang out." However, the Scriptures counsel us to ex- ercise restraint. The fruit of the spirit is "love, joy, peace, longsuf- fering, gentleness, good- ness, faith, meekness, tem- perance: against such there is no law" (Gal. 5:22,23). As we walk by grace through faith, temperance will en- able us to keep our anger under control. But how does this work out in a practical sense? Those who fly off in a fit of rage permit their anger to take control of them. Con- sequently, the energy emit- ted from this emotion is usu- ally misdirected at someone or something. Sinful anger tears down. Thus, in the heat of the moment things are often said and done which cause irreparable damage to relationships. Paul adds here in Ephe- sians, "let not the sun go down upon your wrath." We should never allow our an- ger to simmer overnight. This will only cause it to be- come more deeply seated. "Neither give place to the devil" (Eph. 4:27). You see, if you fail to handle things in the proper manner, you may well be giving Satan an op- portunity to drive a deeper wedge in your relationships with others. Surely, we are not ignorant of his devices. Always remember, Satan is an opportunist. thanks for all the work that was put into this one. Our scripture lesson is still on the hatred of Saul for David. We find Saul going after David again and God places Saul in the same cave that David and his men were hiding. David's men were happy that Saul had been delivered unto David and they all had rea- sons of their own for want- ing Saul killed.But David being a righteous man told them that he couldn't kill Saul because it is not right to kill without good reason. Each of them had reason to seek revenge on Saul but as sweet as revenge sounds to us, it belongs to God. David got close enough to cut off the corner of Saul's robe without Saul knowing it. As Saul left the cave Da- vid calls out to him and pays him the respect that his of- fice called for. A calm God given spirit and respect showed Saul that David re- ally meant him no harm. Well this turned out lon- ger then I really meant for it to so I'll just stop. As al- ways be blessed and be a blessing. GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER 245 S. Glezen Center St. 812-354-6738 or 812-582-9667 Sunday morning wor- ship and children's church 10 :15 a.m.; Youth Group Hearts on Fire will meet on Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Life Center. Bible study meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep- tember 20, refreshments will be provided. Invite oth- ers to Bible study. Refresh and Renew La- dies' Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Septem- ber 26. Bring comfortable walking shoes for a walk after bible study. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remember to pray for the USA, peace and for one an- other. Sufferings to Hope ...Our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith in- to this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so but we al- so glory in our sufferings, because we know that suf- fering produces persever- ance; perseverance, char- acter; and character, hope. (Romans 5:1-4) Wow, what a scripture. This scripture has brought me through a lot. The fact that we can have faith be- cause we stand in the grace of God through his son, Jesus Christ, is wonder- ful. I know that it is hard to go through suffering of any kind, and that some- times having hope and the strength to persevere is al- most, if not entirely, impos- sible to do. This scripture says that we are to give glory in our suffering for doing so pro- duces perseverance, char- acter and hope. We can do these things all because of God's wonderful grace and through him all of these are possible. So thank God even for the hard times be- cause without Him and Je- sus, hope would be unat- tainable. We welcome you to all services. Come and wor- ship Jesus with us. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Website: grcenter.net – E- mail address: glezenreviv- alcenter@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 p.m.; AWANA clubs will meet Sunday's at 6:30 p.m., the children will learn from the Word of God and have fun doing it; Bible 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.; Bible studies: Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brian Eilert's house and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at church. "Beloved you do faithful- ly whatever you do for the brethren and for strang- ers, who have borne wit- ness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well, because they went forth for His name's sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow work- ers for the truth" (III John 5 -8). Thy Word Network (88.7 and 101.5 radio) are fellow workers for the truth. They encourage brethren and reach strangers with preach- ing and song. Should we not as "Churches" encourage them with financing. If ev- ery church in the listening area became a Day Sponsor, they would not need to do a Share-a-thon every year. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER, INC. 307 N. 9th Street Petersburg 812-354-1360 Thursday evening at 7 p.m., Chris Hughes will be teaching the 12-Step class- es; Saturday, Sept. 23, Bill Evans will be bringing the word. Our Matchless Christ To many, Jesus Christ is only a grand subject for a painting, a heroic theme for a pen, a beautiful form for a statue, and a thought for a song; but to those who have heard His voice, who have felt His pardon, who have received His benediction, He is music, warmth, light, joy, hope and salvation, a friend who never forsakes, who lifts us when others try to push us down. We cannot wear Him out; we pile on Him all our griefs and trou- bles. He is always ready to lift us; He addresses us with the same love; He beams up- on us with the same smile; He pities us with the same compassion. There is no name like His. It is more inspiring than Caesar's, more musi- cal than Beethoven's, more patient than Lincoln's. The name of Jesus throbs with all life, weeps with all pathos, groans with all pains, stoops with all love. Its breath is laden with perfume. Who like Jesus can pity a homeless orphan? Who like Jesus can welcome a prodi- gal back home? Who like Je- sus can make a drunkard so- ber? Who like Jesus can il- luminate a cemetery plowed with graves? Who like Jesus can make a queen unto God out of a lost woman of the street? Who like Jesus can catch the tears of human sorrow in His bowl? There is no metaphor with which to truly express Je- sus. He is not like the burst- ing forth of an orchestra; that is too loud and it may be out of tune. He is not like the sea when lashed into a rage by a storm; that is too bois- terous. He is not like a moun- tain wreathed in lightning, canopied with snow; that is too solitary and remote. He is the Lily of the Valley, the Rose of Sharon, a gale of spices from heaven. Bob Shepherd, Reporter LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday services are at 10 a.m. and youth service at 6 p.m. Don't allow instant gratifi- cation to bring eternal sep- aration. "Moses grew up and be- came a man. He refused to be called the son of Pha- raoh's daughter. He chose not to enjoy the pleasures of sin that last such a short time. Instead, he chose to suffer with God's people. He did this because he had faith. He thought it was bet- ter to suffer for the Messi- ah than to have all the trea- sures of Egypt. He was wait- ing for the reward that God would give him" (Hebrews 11:24,26). Fall wiener roast coming up in October. Date, place and time to be announced. The youth group will be going to Kentucky King- dom on Saturday, Sept. 23. Call for details. PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-354- 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. Transportation available. Join us for monthly Bible study and youth night. Call for details. Chad Searls, 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 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 eve- ning prayer and praise ser- vice 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, 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 EST; children's service every fifth Sunday – geared toward children. Summer crafts every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church fellowship center for all ages. Everyone is welcome to PIKE COUNTY CENTER FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRIES Phone —812-582-8222 Office hours: Open Mon- day, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. till noon. Wednesday and Thursday, closed. Free peer counseling available, call 812-582-1486 or 812- 582-8222. Upcoming: Grief Sup- port Group (to help after the death of a spouse, child , family member or friend) will begin Tuesday's 6 - 8 p.m. from September 12-December 5 at the Pike Co. Center, 339 State Rd. 61 in Campbelltown. To regis- ter, call or text 812-582-1486. 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 Independent Independent 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. We are excited to bring AWANA back this fall as well. At the Gospel Center, you will find God loving peo- ple who desire to serve and praise Good with their heart, soul, mind and strength. Come and Praise the King with us. We would be hon- ored to have you come and join us and see what God is doing here at the Gospel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pas- tor the First Friday Fun, the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EST, 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 Chris- tie 812-664-5970, for more information. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor Check the website for lo- cation and time for upcom- ing events, www.livingfc. org. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN. More information at www.living- fc.org or call 812-809 -4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors John and Julie Marron, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Sept. 24, Sun- day school and Praise Team practice at 9 a.m.; Class of 2017 Confirmands at 9 a.m.; worship at 10 a.m.; Book Club at Shoney's at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 —Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27— Confirmation at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1—Sunday school at 9 a.m.; Class of 2017 Confirmands at 9 a.m.; worship at 10 a.m. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship at 10 :15 a.m., choir prac- tice September 30 —Flea Mar- ket. Bible verse for the week: "(Suffering for Doing Right) Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind" (I Peter 3:8, NRSV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant Methodist Methodist 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 812-749-3535 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 lun- cheons the third Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.-noon CDT. The community of Good Shepherd United Method- ist Church exists to glo- rify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believers, we pledge HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Thursday, Sept. 21, Se- nior balance exercise class at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and wor- ship at 10 :30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, Bible study at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, Confirmation class at 5:15 p.m. and KIC at 5:30 p.m. Keith Chanley, 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 PATOK A GROVE U.M. CHURCH 1135 W. C.R. 475 S. Winslow Pastor 812-749-4477 Sunday morning church service at 9:30 a.m. and Sun- day school 10 :30 a.m. If you are looking for a church, we would love for you to join us in the white church on the hill by Wil- liams Cemetery. Larry Stoops, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 E. Walnut Street Pastor 812-354-6646 Normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m., with morning worship starting at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday night at 6 p.m., there is a casual Bi- ble study; Wednesday eve- ning, the children and youth ministries meet at 6:30 p.m., during the school year. There are no normal week- ly activites on Wednesday, during the school break. They will resume in the fall. If you can't make it to church on Sunday, check out our live stream on Pe- tersburg Free Methodist Church Facebook page. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday message at 10 :30 a.m. and Sunday ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, Sept. 21, Bible study at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, worship service at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 :15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, Bible study at 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, Bible study at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, EP- IC at 6 p.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor PETERSBURG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg 812-354-6658 We are Christians following Christ and serving Christ with compassion Worship service 9:30 a.m. EDT; Wednesday night Bi- ble study from 6 -7 p.m. and Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Sermon Series: "Every- thing Jesus Taught." This Sunday's sermon will be titled "About For- giveness." Scripture read- ing from Matthew 18:15 -20. Bible study at 6 p.m. The church is located south of Petersburg on State Road 57. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the fullest" ( John 10 :10). Sometimes as teens, we might think that God is a rule-making God. But God is not about making rules, and being a Christian isn't about all the things we shouldn't do. Living for Jesus is about living free and understand- ing that you are here for a reason. The above verse tells us that Jesus came so we can live a full life. Full like a swimming pool when the wa- ter hose has been left on full and running over. He wants us to experience it all. Fol- lowing the thief, or Satan, will only lead to destruc- tion, so why would we make that choice? The Christian life isn't boring. Let God use you. Do great things, go live life to the fullest. If you don't have a church, come and hear our new pas- tor, David Walton. He is a man who loves the Lord and wants to tell everyone about Him. David Walton, Pastor Hope Barnett, Reporter Theme statement: We may be able to forgive inju- ries others cause us, but on- ly God can forgive sin. The terms, forgive, forgave, for- giveness occur 40 times in the four Gospels. Whenever Jesus forgave a sinner, he re- vealed his identity. Jesus taught three eternal truths concerning the power of forgiveness. 1. Only God can forgive sin. 2. Only through forgive- ness are we made whole. 3. Only forgiving from the heart are things made right. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor ourselves to allow the Ho- ly 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 worship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Douglas Low, Minister NEWS! Want to share your news with others? 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