The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Press-Dispatch Baptist Continued in next column Continued in next column "Kittens are wide-eyed, soft and sweet. With nee- dles in their jaws and feet"— Pam Brown. This week, PAWS is featuring a lighting fast young kitten named Zip- py, who can often be seen creeping under the desks, or sunning herself on the window ledge in the office at PAWS. She is a remark- ably beautiful feline and looks much like a Sokoke, which is a natural breed of domestic cat standardized in the late 1970s. Zippy has lustrous fur with a mottled, blotched coat pattern of deep char- coal and gray, is very ac- tive, enjoys climbing and is very amused by interactive cat toys. She is a bit shy, but given her own home and human to look after her, she is sure to bond and become a loyal companion. You must see this attrac- tive doll baby. To adopt her, call 812-354-9894. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the ZIPPY Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 Church of Christ Church of God a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; No Wednes- day Team kids or adult disci- pleship this week, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Sunday, Dec. 10, Christ- mas cookie and treat ex- change, after the morning worship. Wednesday, Dec. 13, Church business meeting. "Give thanks in every- thing; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (I Thessalonians 5:18). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning wor- ship at 10 :15 a.m., chil- dren's Sunday school dur- ing morning service; Cel- ebrate Recovery at 6 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Winslow; Wednesday night Bible study and youth at 6:30 p.m.; Second Wednes- day of the month business meeting at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Wednesday evening Bible study this week, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. December 3 we will be having our Thanksgiv- ing/Christmas dinner af- ter morning worship. "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful" (Colossians 4:2). Prayer isn't just ask- ing God for something we want. Prayer should include confession of sin and praise to God for who He is and what He has do- ne for us. But prayer should have an additional element, and that is Thanksgiving. Repeatedly the Bible com- mands us to give thanks. The Psalmist said, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord for He is good. For His mercy endures forever" (Psalms 107:1). Jesus only distributed the bread He had mirac- ulously provided for the crowds after "He had given thanks" (Matthew 15:36). At the Last Supper with His disciples, before fac- ing the horror of the Cross, Jesus "gave thanks" (Luke 22:17,19). It's easy to be thankful when God blesses us with something good—swift re- covery from an illness, for example, or an advance- ment at work. But the Bi- ble says we should "give thanks in all circumstanc- es, for this is God's will for us in Christ Jesus" (I Thes- salonians 5:18).Thankful- ness drives away a sour or prideful spirit. We should make it part of our prayers every day. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. I'm sure you will leave feel- ing blessed. May God bless each and every one. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Report- er NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, Assistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study at 6 p.m. We appreciated Rev. To- ny Phillips for bringing the morning message while Gary was helping with his broth- er Roger's Ordination. Our "Thanks-for-Giving" meal at Arthur G.B. Church Fel- lowship Hall was a success. We were grateful for all who helped, attended and also to Arthur for their use of the fa- cility. Wednesday evening ser- vice we will be studying the "Focus on the Family" vid- eo series entitled "The Truth Project," put together by Del Tackett. Services begin at 6 p.m. The video lasts about an hour, with a half hour discus- sion following. Everyone is welcome to attend. This coming Thursday will be Thanksgiving. Spend it with family and friends and thank God for the opportuni- ty to spend another year to- gether. November 26 will be As- sistant Teacher and Building Fund Sunday. We will be hav- ing a Church Council meet- ing at Ivan's home at 6 p.m. as well. Get ready for December. It will be a fun ride. I am grateful to all who have been praying for me during my absence and to all of those who took the time to think of me. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter PLEASANT RIDGE G.B. CHURCH 1738 E. Co. Rd. 75 N. Petersburg Pastor 812-789-2348 Sunday morning service 10 :30 a.m. Everyone is al- ways welcome. "Offer unto God thanks- giving; and pay thy vows unto the most high" (Psalm 50 :14 K JV ). God didn't promise days without pain. Laughter with- out sorrow or sun without rain. But God did promise strength for the day, com- fort for the tears and a light for the way and all who be- lieve in His kingdom of love, He answers their faith with peace from above. "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thank- ful unto him, and bless his name" (Psalm 100 :4). "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving" (Colossians 4:2 K JV ). Remember to pray for those on the prayer list and also remember "Jesus is a way maker. He can make a way when you don't see a way." Have a safe week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass Schedule: Satur- day, Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m., Feast of Christ the King; No CCD classes and adult Bi- ble study due to Thanksgiv- ing holiday. The Rosary is prayed before the Saturday evening mass and before the Sunday morning mass. Indi- vidual confessions 30 min- utes before weekend Mass- es at 5 p.m. and 10 :30 a.m. Happy Thanksgiving Day. "Father in heaven, Cre- ator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and re- ceive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the grac- es and blessings You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal; our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one anoth- er, our family and friends. Dear Father, in your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and bless- ings throughout the com- ing year. This we ask in the name of Jesus." God Bless America. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter Christian VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Following the evening wor- ship, we will have a food and fellowship time. You are in- vited to attend these servic- es. The Bible "Thrice happy is the man who lifts the Bible as if it had dropped from heaven in- to his hand alone; and who, with a single, reads for him- self." The Apostle Paul said, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteous- ness, that the man of God may be complete, through- ly equipped for every good work" (II Timothy 3:16 -17). May you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister Christian BRENTON CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 1194 E. Co. Rd. 400 N. Prides Creek Road, Petersburg Sunday morning Bible classes 10 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening wor- ship 6 p.m. George Fiscus, Minister FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning ser- vice at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sun- day school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Due to the Thanks- giving holiday, there will be Wednesday evening service tonight. November 26, Hanging of the Greens at 4 p.m. December 3, Holiday din- ner and annual business meeting at noon. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love en- dures forever" (Psalm 107:1 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter Independent 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 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.; 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, Novem- ber 29, refreshments will be provided. Invite others to Bi- ble study. Refresh and Renew La- dies' Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5. Bring comfortable walk- ing shoes for a walk after Bi- ble study. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one an- other. Thankful for all "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Colossians 3:17, K JV ). During this season, we all reflect back on the year and remember that for which we are thankful. As Christians, we have so much for which to be thankful. Not only for Jesus dying on the cross but for mercy, grace and under- standing that we are given by Jesus doing so. No mat- ter what problems we have or what trials may come our way, these are things that we need to thank God for in everything we see and do. Happy Thanksgiving. We welcome you to all services. Come and wor- ship Jesus with us. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail address: glezenrevivalcen- ter@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 Sunday's at 6:30 p.m., the children will learn from the Word of God and have fun doing 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. 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 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. Have a Happy Thanksgiv- ing. There will be no Bible Study Thursday, Nov. 23. "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever" (I Chronicles 16:34, NK JV ). Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, 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. The Bible is a brutally honest book. It contains sto- ries of liars, murderers, and adulterers; and these are the good guys. If we read the Bi- ble looking only for positive role models, we'll be quick- ly disappointed. But if we are honest with ourselves and confess our own faults, we will find in Scripture, par- ticularly in the First Testa- ment, that we have much in common with many bro- ken saints of the past. But we must not stay broken. We must follow their path to transformation through repentance and faith. Re- pentance means a change of heart, a change of mind, and ultimately a change of how we live. God's grace comes to us and enables us to turn away from sin and to turn back to Him. • Church work day on Sat- urday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. We will also be decorating for Christmas and have a car- ry-in soup lunch. • Out of the Box Ladies Ministry annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Bring an inex- pensive wrapped ornament for the gift game and an ap- petizer or dessert to share. If you're able, bring a jar of peanut butter to donate to Somebody's Place. • Christmas Candlelight service on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. No morning service on Sunday, Dec. 24. 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 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 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 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 EDT; children's service every fifth Sunday— geared toward children. Everyone is welcome to the First Friday Fun, the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrapbook- ing, 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 Christie 812-664-5970, for more information. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor 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. There will be a five-week Bible study on II Corinthi- ans on Mondays from 10 -11 a.m. at the Pike County Cen- ter for women's ministries in Campbelltown. Grief Support Group (to help after the death of a spouse, child, family mem- ber or friend) will begin Tuesdays 6 -8 p.m. from September 12-December 5 at the Pike Co. Center, 339 State Rd. 61 in Campbell- town. To register, call or text 812-582-1486. night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. Join us for monthly Bible study and youth night. Call for details. Chad Searls, Pastor Independent 7 p.m. We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday, Nov. 26, Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship at 10 :15 a.m. and decorating for Christmas and soup lun- cheon. Bible Verse for the week: "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit" (I Peter 3:18 NIV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor