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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, Januar y 10, 2018 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued from page 2 Pentecostal Presbyterian Wesleyan Enough for this article because I don't have much prepared to opine about to- day, guess my brain is on vacation. As we always end please be blessed by God above and be a blessing. 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 Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class and 5:30 p.m. KIC. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., Senior balance exercise class. Sunday, Jan. 21, Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30. Monday, Jan. 22, Yoga class at St. Paul at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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 Bible study from 6 -7 p.m. and Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Advent Series: "Jesus the Word." This Sunday's sermon ti- tle is: "Jesus, God's Heal- ing Word." Scripture reading: John 4:50 -54. Theme statement: Jesus revealed his power over dis- ease by his word. The no- bleman's son was 20 miles away when Jesus said: "Go, your son will live." Christ can make our lives an ex- ample of his healing words if we will obey him in love and gratitude. There are three ways we can see Jesus' healing words affect our lives. 1. Compassion for heavy hearts. 2. Responding to Jesus' healing words in faith. 3. Love we show our new Master. 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 SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :10 a.m.; United Methodist Women at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Bible study at 1 p.m. There will be an planning board meeting Sunday, Jan- uary 14 at 5:30 p.m. January 28, Men's break- fast at 7:45 a.m. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter 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 evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. So many trials come into 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 King- dom of God, and His righ- teousness; and all these 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 peo- ple 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 mature, attain- ing to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV ). Jeff Pinney, Pastor Methodist 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 passes all understanding—He is in con- trol. Questions regarding church events, call 812-582- 8896. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11, Petersburg, IN 47567. Terry Kamman, Pastor Judy Gumbel, Reporter Nazarene Nazarene 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. We were privileged to have Pastor Bill Reed to share in the morning ser- vice this past week. He talk- ed about each of us hav- ing our own Epiphany mo- ment—our first encounter with God. Just as the Ma- gi found Jesus by faithful- ly seeking Him, we can find our own personal relation- ship with the Lord. Upcoming activities and services: • Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Janu- ary 17, we are beginning a new Ray Vander Laan series: That the World May Know ti- tled "In the Dust of the Rab- bi." Everyone is welcome to come to the DVD sessions. • Women's Fellowship and Ministry brunch, Thurs- day, January 11 at 10 a.m. Bring along a dish to share. • Community Soup Sup- per on Thursday, January 18 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.; Sun- day morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m., in the fel- lowship hall; Monday from 10 -11 a.m. ladies' prayer; Tuesday, 6 p.m. ladies' Bible study (12 women from the Bible), 6 p.m. youth group meeting in the trailer be- hind 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 base- ment and Thursday 8 a.m., men's breakfast at Denny's. from 4:30 -6 p.m. All are wel- come to attend. Parking in rear. Plan to come and enjoy food and fellowship. • "The Great Command" from Oakland City Univer- sity will be sharing in the morning worship service on Sunday, January 21. Service begins at 10 :30 a.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 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 re- newed. We are continuing to experience revival that began in early August. We would love to meet you and share what has been happen- ing in our church. God's love and presence is evident. 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 remember mercy" (Habak- kuk 3:2). Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Re- porter 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. Are you prepared for new beginnings in a new year? Are you ready to step into the fullness of God for your life? Are you ready to ascend higher in the power of God? Just prepare yourself for a daily prayer life, then begin to ask, seek, and knock and the door of change will be- gin to open. Watch your life become a fruitful life. 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 and also pray about the elections. 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. Three questions There's a tale of a trav- eling priest who was con- fronted by a soldier in pre- revolutionary Russia. Rifle in hand, the soldier barked, "Who are you? Where are you going? Why are you go- ing there? " Instead of answering, the priest asked how much the soldier was paid and offered double if the soldier would challenge him with those three questions each day as he passed by. Those three important questions can guide us on our journey through the brand new year ahead. For Christians, thankfully, the answers are clear: - Who are you? "I'm a child of God! " - Where are you going? "I'm going out into the world! " - Why are you going there? "I'm going out of love for Jesus, who died for me! " 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 ser- vice 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fel- lowship hall 10 a.m. A Little Girl's Miracle A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out and counted it carefully and then placing the coins back in the jar and then made her way six blocks to the Drug Store. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment. Finally Tess took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. "What do you want? " the pharma- cist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chica- go whom I haven't seen in ages." "Well, I want to talk to you about my brother. He's real- ly, really sick and I want to buy a miracle. His name is Andrew, and he has some- thing bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost? " "We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry, but I can't help you," the pharmacist said. 'Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs."' The pharmacist's broth- er was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need? " 'I don't know,' Tess replied with her eyes well- ing up. 'I just know he's re- ally sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money.' 'How much do you have? ' asked the man from Chi- cago.' 'One dollar and elev- en cents,' Tess answered.' 'Well, what a coincidence,' smiled the man. 'A dollar and eleven cents - the exact price of a miracle for little brothers.' He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said 'Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your par- ents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need.' That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The opera- tion was completed free of charge and it wasn't long un- til Andrew was home again and doing well. 'That surgery,' her Mom whispered. 'was a real mir- acle. I wonder how much it would have cost? ' Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost, one dollar and eleven cents plus the faith of a little child—Author Known. "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" (Mark 11:24 NIV ). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Kiwanis Saturday, Jan. 13 6 p.m. to ?? We play the old-fashioned way. Shutter cards are furnished. Come and Go as You Please! Come Help Us Help Our Kids! NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS AND NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDING. INDIANA GAMING LICENSE # 125109 Play for Cash!!! 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