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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, April 11, 2018 C- 3 more abound…the for- giveness of sins, accord- ing to the riches of His grace… justified free- ly by His grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus…by grace are ye saved, through faith" (Rom.5:20 ; Eph.1:7; Rom.3:24; Eph. 2:8,9). RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 MINUTES Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 successful in many of our neighboring counties. If you know where we live in Crestview you know that we have a lot of trees in our yard and with ev- ery storm there is a fresh batch of debris to contend with but Friday there was a branch over our power lines that became very con- cerning. A fter talking with Duke energy a few times there was a work order written to assess the situa- tion. Around midnight Sat- urday morning they were at our home and the wind was blowing quite brisk at the time but after a half an hour they had the branch under control and were on their way. A good bunch of guys were on this job and I thank them for their help because it allowed me to re- lax from being concerned about the whole neighbor- hood being without power, so good job, guys. Ever sat down to read your Bible and a verse of scripture just seemed to speak to you. As I was working on Sunday's ser- mon I noticed Romans 8:28 saying that we were called according to God's pur- pose and I pondered about what purpose is He speak- ing of and then it hit me. Our purpose is to build the Kingdom, but also be there for God's people to uplift one another and to provide encouragement during our Christian families' trying times. If everyone would adhere to God's word and do this the world would be easier to put up with. Nev- er forget even though we don't understand totally what God does at times. He is there for us, shouldn't we be there for His children? Better bring this arti- cle to a close because I do have a tendency to ram- ble on just like the name of this column suggests so be blessed and be a blessing. Presbyterian Nazarene Lutheran Wesleyan 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 7 p.m. We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor 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 Cen- ter, you will find God lov- ing people who desire to serve and praise Good with their heart, soul, mind and strength. Come and Praise the King with us. We would be honored to have you come and join us and see what God is doing here at the Gospel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pas- tor 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 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 day for pizza and then fun at Walther's in Evansville. Call for details. • Change to Change the World. We are collecting change (or money of any denomination) to send Bi- bles into Iran. $2.90 will pur- chase a Bible to change the life of a person, a family, and a nation. 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 Independent 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 ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, April 15, 9 a.m., Sunday school; 10 a.m. wor- ship and quarterly meeting, following worship. Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Thursday, April 19, 1 p.m. women of the ELCA Bible study. Sunday, April 22, 9 a.m. Sunday school, Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship and worship team meeting, following worship. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship service 10 :15 a.m. and Confirmation; Tuesday, 7 p.m. WOW Bible study. Bible Verse for the week: "In him we have redemp- tion through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespass- es, according to the riches of his grace" (Ephesians 1:7 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 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 Thursday, April 12, 2 p.m. senior balance exer- cise class. Sunday, April 15, Sunday school classes 9 a.m.; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice; 5:30 p.m. Lenten study conclusion. Monday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. exercise class. Tuesday, April 17, 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 146, 10041E. Washington St. Otwell 812-766-3344 Facebook: Otwell Unit- ed Methodist Church & Jeff Pinney. 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 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 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. EDT; Wednesday night Bi- ble study from 6 -7 p.m. and Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Sermon series: "Enjoying God." This Sunday's sermon ti- tle is: "Enjoying the Person." 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. The church is located south of Petersburg on State Road 57. Have you ever woken up with that voice in the back of your mind that says, "Boy, I didn't do right last night"? You look back at the night before and are stung with regret and new resolu- tions to do better next time. Then it gets dark again, and you meet up with the same friends, and your regrets and resolutions melt away because you're with friends, and they're doing the same things you are—nothing changes. A fter I became a follower of Jesus, I put those old ways behind me. Not that I'm perfect now—far from it. But my heart is now set on God and I'm walking in His direction, not my old paths. PR AYERS: "Father, keep us humble by letting us re- member not only what You've done for us, but where we came from. Let us walk in Your paths so we can help others follow You too"—In Your name, Amen. David Walton, Pastor Hope Barnett, Reporter SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. and Bible study, Thursday at 1 p.m. "But when you do a char- itable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing" (Mat- thew 6:3 NK JV ). Giving quietly and gen- erously reflects God's gen- erosity. 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 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 Wednesday, April 11, 6 p.m. EPIC family picnic. Thursday, April 12, 7 p.m. Bible study. Friday, April 13, Fruitful Congregation Journey con- sultations. Saturday, April 14, Fruit- ful Congregation Journey workshop. Sunday, April 15, 9 a.m. morning worship service; 10 :15 a.m. Sunday school classes and 5:30 p.m. Lent- en study conclusion at HUM. Monday, April 16 at 6:19 p.m. and Tuesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor Scripture reading: Job 1:22 and 2:1-3. Theme statement: God is a person. The ultimate joy of his creatures is joy in a per- son—joy in God. Even in the midst of great affliction, Job chooses to bless God. There are three steps to experiencing delight in God. 1. Make God your delight. 2. Find pleasure in God. 3. Become satisfied in God. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor 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. "Upon the cross of Jesus mine eyes at times can see; the very dying form of One who suffered there for me. And from my smitten heart, with tears, these wonders I confess; The wonders of His glorious love and my unwor- thiness." "Beneath the Cross of Jesus"—by Elizabeth C. Clephane. Upcoming activities and services • Prayer meeting on Wednesdays, beginning at 6 p.m. • Women's Ministry brunch, Thursday, April 12 at 10 am. Bring breakfast dishes to share. • Community soup sup- per, Thursday, April 19 from 4:30 -6 p.m. All are welcome. Parking in the rear of the church. • Special service with Rev. Tim Crump, our Dis- trict Superintendent, Sun- day, April 29, in the morn- ing worship. Pitch in meal to follow service. 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 church family. David Warren, Pastor Jeannine Smith, Reporter WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 915-490-8813 Sunday services: 9 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 9:30 a.m. prayer; Sunday school 9:45 and 10 :30 a.m. worship celebration. Wednesday evening Bible talk is at 6 p.m. Women's prayer, Monday from 10 -11 a.m. Monthly birthday and an- niversary celebration is the first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. Irene's Room Food Pantry distributes food on the third Saturday of the month from 9 -11 a.m. Use the door with the cross on the west side of the church. If you are looking for a church, we would love to have you join us for our ser- vices at any time. We look forward to meeting you. "The joy of the Lord in spirit springs from an as- surance that all the future, whatever it may be, is guar- anteed by divine goodness, that being children of God, the love of God towards us is not of a mutable charac- ter, but abides and remains unchangeable"— C.H. Spur- geon. "The joy of the Lord will be my strength" (Nehemi- ah 8:10). Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY 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. Holding us together As evangelist Louie Giglio was winding down a Passion Movement tour in Texas, a molecular biologist came up to introduce himself. Giglio mentioned he was heading home to Atlanta to preach some sermons about the glory of God in the human body. When the scientist discov- ered that Giglio needed a big "hook" for the talks, he be- gan describing laminin, a cell-adhesion molecule that holds the body's membranes together. The scientist en- couraged Giglio to go home and look up laminin on the Internet. When the image appeared on his screen, Giglio was amazed. The molecule that literally holds people togeth- er is in the shape of a cross! Giglio immediately thought of Paul's words about Jesus in Colossians 1:17, "in him all things hold together." The next time your life seems to be falling apart, look up an image of laminin. Then remember that Jesus holds you together through his victory over death on the cross. 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 fellow- ship hall 10 a.m. • Sunday, April 15, annu- al business meeting after the evening service. Remember our pastor, Margie, Robbie and Kim in your prayers this week. The Weight of the Glass A psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress man- agement principles to an auditorium filled with stu- dents. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the typical "glass half empty or glass half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, the professor asked, "How heavy is this glass of water I'm holding? " Students shouted out an- swers ranging from eight ounces to a couple pounds. She replied, "From my per- spective, the absolute weight of this glass doesn't matter. It all depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a min- ute or two, it's fairly light. If I hold it for an hour straight, its weight might make my arm ache a little. If I hold it for a day straight, my arm will likely cramp up and feel completely numb and par- alyzed, forcing me to drop the glass to the floor. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the lon- ger I hold it, the heavier it feels to me." "Your stresses and wor- ries in life are very much like this glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit lon- ger and you begin to ache a little. Think about them all day long, and you will feel completely numb and par- alyzed—incapable of doing anything else until you drop them." The moral: It's important to remember to let go of your stresses and worries. No matter what happens during the day, as early in the eve- ning as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the night and into the next day with you. If you still feel the weight of yesterday's stress, it's a strong sign that it's time to put the glass down. "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you" (I Peter 5:7, NLT). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter