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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, November 22, 2017 C- 3 CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Face it if you don't ask people to church they prob- ably won't come. Phil 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." This isn't written so you can be- come a "super Christian" it is written so you know God shall provide everything needed for your survival in this life and that you can work effectively for Him and the Kingdom of God. To God be the glory and may you be blessed and may your life be a blessing to others. Pentecostal Presbyterian Nazarene Methodist Methodist Sunday school; 10 a.m. wor- ship, Christmas program practice following worship. Tuesday, Nov. 28, Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, Con- firmation at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. wor- ship and Christmas program practice following worship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant Lutheran 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 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 U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Sunday, Nov. 26, Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m.; 10 :30 a.m. morning worship service. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 6:15 p.m. Bible study. 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 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. EST; Wednesday night Bi- ble study from 6 -7 p.m. and Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Advent Series: "A Listen- ing Season." This Sunday's sermon will be titled "The Savior's Song." Scripture reading from Luke 1:76 -79. Theme statement: In this scripture text, we listen to the prophetic song sung by Zechariah about his son, John the Baptist. Zechari- ah was offering incense to God in the Temple as an act of worship and as an appeal to God for the forgiveness of sins of his people. When we pray, as Zechariah and Elisa- beth did, we must be open to how God intends to answer our prayers. We have three ways God answered the prayers of his people: 1. Desiring God's desires. 2. Praying with expectan- cy. 3. Being watchful. Leon Pomeroy, 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 Bible study; Wednesday eve- ning, the children and youth ministries meet at 6:30 p.m., during the school year. 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.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning Bible study at 6 p.m. The church is located south of Petersburg on State Road 57. "In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (I Thessalonians 5:18). As we celebrate Thanks- giving, we tend to focus on our blessings and giv- ing thanks for God's good- ness. While that is certain- ly a good thing, it is not the best thing. The best thing is to turn Thanksgiving into Thanks-living. Regardless of the day or the situation, SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Church service 9 a.m. and Sunday school 10 :10 a.m.; Bible study Thursday 10 a.m. On November 26, there will be men's breakfast at 7:45 a.m. "But you are a chosen peo- ple, a royal priesthood, a ho- ly nation, God's special pos- session, that you may de- WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 in Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :45 a.m.; Thursday eve- ning Bible study at 6:30 p.m. So many trials come in- to 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 righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). What things will be add- ed? God's order back into our lives—a peace that pass- es all understanding—He is in control. Questions regarding church events, call 812-582- 8896. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11, Petersburg, IN 47567. Terry Kamman, Pastor Judy Gumbel, Reporter ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Sunday, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m. morning worship service; 10 :15 a.m. Sunday school classes. Bible study: Monday, Nov. 27 at 6:19 and Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor God wants us to be thank- ful. Let me challenge you as I challenge myself. Discipline yourself to give thanks in ev- erything. Thank Him for the mountains and thank Him for the valleys. He is worthy of all your thanks and praise. David Walton, Pastor Hope Barnett, Reporter clare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light" (I Peter 2:9 NIV ). Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and children's church at 10 :30 a.m.; youth meeting and children's service at 6 p.m.; evening worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. No service tonight, No- vember 22. Happy Thanks- giving to you and your fam- ilies. We hear about remain- ing healthy physically. Do we think about remaining healthy spiritually? Psalm 119:33-48 has some guide- lines we can follow. We need to understand the importance of the law, so that we can delight in it. If we fear the Lord and shun even, health will be brought to our bodies and nourish- ment to our bones. (Prov- erbs 3:7-8). Upcoming activities and services: • Church Christmas dec- orating, Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. • Birthday/Anniversary celebration, Sunday, Dec. 3, following the evening ser- vice. Bring food and drinks to share. • Women's Ministry and Fellowship Christmas par- ty, Friday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Need a church home? Stop in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our church family. David Warren, Pastor Jeannine Smith, Reporter WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 915-490-8813 Prayer Partners meet on Sunday at 8:45 a.m.; Sun- day school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m., in the fellowship hall; Monday from 10 -11 a.m. la- dies' prayer; Tuesday, 6 p.m. ladies' Bible study (12 women from the Bible), 6 p.m. youth group meeting in the trailer behind the church; Wednes- day evening, Bible study at 6 p.m., in the fellowship hall, first and third week, Dare to Care, in the church basement and Thursday 8 a.m., men's breakfast at Denny's. Irene's Room Food Pan- try is open from 9 -11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month. Use the entrance on the west side of the building. The Spirit of God is mov- ing in our church. The hearts and lives of people are being refreshed and renewed. We are continuing to experience revival that began in early Au- gust. We would love to meet you and share what has been happening in our church. God's love and presence is evi- dent. We hope to see you soon. Our Mission Statement: To Know Christ; To Share Christ and To Live Christ. "Lord, I have heard of Your fame; I stand in awe of Your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, In our time make them known; In wrath remem- ber mercy" (Habakkuk 3:2). Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Reporter 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 worship service at 10 a.m., with Sun- day school classes at 10 :45 a.m.; Every other Tuesday night, prayer at 7 p.m. So many have become so unthankful as we enter a thankful time. We may not be what we once were, but we are still the most blessed nation today. We need to be thankful that we live in a country where we can wor- ship God in total freedom, have our own families, jobs, homes, automobiles and we can have our own choices in elections and freely voice our opinions. However, we have an undercurrent in this country trying to bring great divisions to fulfill their own agendas. I am going to be so greatly thankful for what I have this Thanksgiv- ing day and every day there- after. Are you truly thank- ful? Pray for your country, our president and government, your local government, our soldiers and all pastors. Re- member to pray for the sick and afflicted, and those in the nursing homes and hos- pitals. Be a friend to your neigh- bors, co-workers, any with whom you come into con- tact. To have a friend, you need to be a friend. Jesus said what you give out is what you will receive back. May you find peace and joy in your life this week. God's servant and friend to humanity, George Bruce, Pastor MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m.; Youth group Monday evening at 6 p.m. Come vis- it us, our doors are always open to you. The long view of Advent Advent is about preparing not only for Christmas but al- so for Jesus' return. Accord- ing to Scripture, that won't be the calm, silent scene de- scribed in Christmas carols. In 1928, Dietrich Bon- hoeffer preached: "It is very remarkable that we face the thought that God is com- ing so calmly, whereas pre- viously peoples trembled at the day of God...We have be- come so accustomed to the idea of divine love and of God's coming at Christ, as that we no longer feel the shiver of fear that God's coming should arouse in us. We [forget] the seri- ous aspect, that the God of the world draws near to the people of our little earth and lays claim to us." God is love; we'll be in good hands at the end of time. But during Advent, also be in awe of God. Em- brace a reverent fear of the Lord that reminds you how profound it is that God chooses again and again to draw near and lay claim to you. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secre- tary Wesleyan Wesleyan 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 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. Nursery available. 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. As you gather together on Thanksgiving Day with your family and friends, think about the blessings in your lives and remember to thank God for those blessings. My prayer for you—"May the Lord take your frustrations and give you peace. May he take your joy and bring you laughter. May you always be thankful for all the Lord has blessed you with, not only on Thanksgiving day, but every day. Take time to look around and see all that God has blessed you with"— Amen. "It's not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, that is the true measure of our Thanksgiv- ing"—WT Purkiser. "Give thanks in all circum- stances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (I Thessalonians 5:18). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m. You are invited to worship with us. Richard Comer, Pastor Adam Scales (812) 354-8488 adam.scales@infarmbureau.com 2501 Newton St (HWY 231 N) Jasper, IN 47546 www.obcycle.com 866-yamaha-6 Obermeyer H O N D A - YA M A H A - S U Z U K I 2501 Newton St (HWY 231 N) Jasper, IN 47546 www.obcycle.com 866-yamaha-6 Great SelectiOn! 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