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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, Februar y 21, 2018 C- 3 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 Pentecostal Presbyterian Wesleyan 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 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 HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class; 5:30 p.m. KIC. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Senior balance exercise class. Sunday, Feb. 25, Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 and 5:30 p.m. Lenten ser- vice here. Monday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. Exercise class. Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 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. Sermon Series: "Jesus the Word." This Sunday's sermon ti- tle is: "Jesus, God's Word of Light." Scripture reading: John 9:8 -12. Theme statement: Je- sus is the source for un- derstanding the mysteries of time and eternity. The healing of the man born blind demonstrated the progression of coming to the realization of who Je- sus was. Essentially, to be a Christian requires believ- ing that Jesus is the Son of God. There are three stages of living in the light of God's Word. 1. Desiring more Light. 2. Standing in the Light. 3. Walking in the Light. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Lenten Breakfast Satur- day at 8:13; Church service 9 a.m. and Sunday school 10 :10 a.m. "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a lit- tle child will lead them" (Isa- iah 11:6). One day, God will restore the world to perfect peace. 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 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 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 Methodist 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 find our joy in the Lord through community —serv- ing the people that God loves. When we see their needs and meet them, that is a true act of worship. Let's not just say with our mouth we love God, but let's show with our actions that we truly do love Him. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9). Upcoming activities and services • Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Ray Vander Laan series: "That the World May Know—in the Dust of the Rabbi." Everyone is wel- come to come to the DVD sessions. • Alabaster Offering will be taken next Sunday, Febru- ary 25, in the morning wor- ship service. • Women's ministry brunch, Thursday, March 1 at 10 a.m. Bring along foods to share. Activities and service times can change due to weather or sickness. We hope that you can join us when you are able. Need a church home? Stop in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 915-490-8813 Sunday prayer at 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary; Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Teen quiz practice at 6 p.m.; Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. ladies' prayer, pray wherever you are; Wednes- day at 6 p.m., Bible talk and teen quiz practice. First Sunday of each month at 6 p.m., birthday and anniversary service and celebration in the Fellowship Hall. 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. "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him" (Psalm 37:5). Lent is a time when Chris- tians are invited to examine their faith and deepen their commitment to live the Christian life. We encour- age you to pray and reflect this week on your commit- ment. Are you all in? Sold out? Are you fully commit- ted and trusting God with ev- erything? We are using these next few weeks before Easter for prayer and preparing our hearts for our Easter Sunday service. You are welcome to join us at 6 p.m. each Sat- urday night in March for a time of prayer. We are in an- ticipation of a wonderful Eas- church family. David Warren, Pastor Jeannine Smith, Reporter ter Celebration. We look forward to see- ing you at all of our servic- es. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us as we gather for praise and wor- ship, celebration and study. Our Mission Statement: To Know Christ; To Share Christ and To Live Christ. 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. John 4:23 states, "But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Fa- ther seeks such to worship Him." If ever the hour has come, it truly is now. We are in a season of worship from the heart and not from the mind. As God begins to move in a service, there will be instan- taneous worship that will be words that have never been penned. They will ascend to the heart of God and the power of God will begin to manifest in signs and won- ders. Are you in a place to begin to sense and see this? Check your growth spiri- tually in God. Think about your tomorrows. 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, those in the nursing homes and hospi- tals, 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. Our new home A preacher who had al- ways feared death felt pow- erless to comfort others who were facing it. Toward the end of his life, he moved to another house. When all fur- niture had been packed, he lingered in the home where he'd raised his children and prepared many sermons. An assistant interrupted those reflections by saying, "Ev- erything's gone, sir, but the new house is better than this one. Come away." The preacher never for- got this lesson. God has prepared for his children a home infinitely better than earth - "an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands" (2 Corinthians 5:1, NIV ). 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. Nursery available. Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fel- lowship hall 10 a.m. Two cockroaches lived in a house. Both of them were young and full of energy. Each day, they would run, jump and chase each other while playing. Though they were equally strong, there was a difference. One cock- roach was optimistic and al- ways lived in hope, while the other was pessimistic and lived in despair. One day, while playing, both cockroaches fell into a pot of milk. They swam around and tried to hop out, but, as there was no sol- id support under their feet, it was not possible for the cockroaches to hop out and escape from the pot. A fter some struggle, the pessimistic cockroach said. to itself, "It is impossible to hop out. No doubt, I have strength but I can't swim very long. I am already tired." Thinking thus, the cockroach did become tired soon and could not swim any longer. It gave up its strug- gle and went down to the bot- tom of the pot. Finally, it was drowned. On the other hand, the op- timistic cockroach kept on struggling, saying to itself, "No doubt, it seems difficult but who knows. Maybe some miracle will occur. If I try a little longer, something good might happen. It is a ques- tion of only a few minutes more and then I will be out of here." Hoping for a miracle to happen, the second cock- roach went on swimming. His constant leg movements churned the milk and turned it into a huge heap butter. Soon the cockroach was able to climb up the heap of butter and hopped out of the pot. Positive thinking had saved the life of the cock- roach. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5 -6 NIV ). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Happy birthday 68 th Love, Billy Dean (He! He!) ank You May God bless you all, Edith Norrington ank you to my family and friends for helping me celebrate my 100th birthday with cards, flowers, gis and especially to my son, Earl, and his wife, Diane, for surprising me with the attendance of my grandchildren and family from Washington, California and Idaho. I would also like to thank Rita, Jan and my church, Otwell United Methodist, and all who came and helped me celebrate. Ralph William "Bill" Broeker, Jr. and Shirley Ann (Leingang) Broeker on February 21, 2018 will be celebrating 50 years of marriage. ey were joined in holy matrimony on February 21, 1968 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Huntingburg, Indiana. 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