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C-2 Church Wednesday, April 25, 2018 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY Continued in next column "The greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you will not come back when you go out the door without them"—Stanley Coren. This week, PAWS is featuring a zealous young dog named Charger, who has been at PAWS for too long. When he arrived, he had heart worms and had to undergo treatments to cure this. He has since received a clean bill of health, and is now neu- tered and ready to meet his new owner. Charger is rambunc- tious, clever and gets these qualities from his Eskimo Spitz heritage. He is biscuit cream col- ored, has a pronounced ruff around the neck, a plumed tail carried over the back, and lon- ger hair on the rump and PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the CHARGER Baptist Continued on page 3 hind legs. He is a medium sized dog, weighs approx- imately 32 lbs., and is loy- al, outgoing and walks well on a leash. To adopt this fun-loving fellow, call 812-354-9894. PAWS also has a lot of great cats available for adoption. Visit pikecoun- typaws.com to see pets available for adoption. Sacred Calling in concert Sunday, April 29 at 2:15pm Morning Worship 10:30am Followed by monthly community dinner. Hephzibah-Littles general baptist church 743 W. CR. 125 S. PETERSBURG, IN Independent Independent ing morning worship to talk about designs for the new buildings and release mon- ey for concrete. The busi- ness meeting will coincide with our fifth Sunday fel- lowship dinner. It will be at Arthur G.B. Church fellow- ship hall. We are grateful to them for allowing us to use their building. May 3 is National Day of Prayer. Be sure to do your part. Church Council meeting at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, May 6. May 13 is Mother's Day. Ivan Mason and Anik Smith will be in charge. May 19 is Armed Forces Day. May 20 is Graduate appre- ciation Sunday. Congratula- tions to Allison Edrington, Ethan Hunt and Brook Nal- ley. Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 30. Be sure to give to the cemeteries and decorate your families rest- ing places. We need to show honor to those who served in our armed forces as well. Be in prayer for our con- gregation as many are deal- ing with many issues. Al- so, keep us in prayer as we make preparations for our new building. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m and all Wednesday evening activities at 7:30 p.m.; first and third Wednesday of each month Bible study at 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, April 29, Fifth Sunday. There will be a Communion service, dur- ing the morning worship service. • Wednesday, May 2, we will continue our Bible study of Nehemiah 7-9:15 at 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, May 6, is Assis- tant Sunday. The F.R.O.G.'s and Tadpoles will meet dur- ing the morning worship service. • Sunday, May 13, Moth- er's Day. Regular business meeting after morning wor- ship. • Wednesday, May 16, we will continue our Bible study of Nehemiah 9:16 -11 at 7:30 p.m. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: What material does God tell Noah to use to con- struct the ark? Answer: Gopher wood. Reference: Genesis 6:14. Q: Who was imprisoned with Paul at Philippi? An- swer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, at 6 p.m. Adult Bible study and Teamkids. April 28, Sewing at the church from 9 -10 a.m. June 11-15 —VBS "Game On" from 6 -8:30 p.m. Mission Statement for 2018 New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (4 yrs old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of is char- ity" (I Corinthians: 13:13). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass schedule: Saturday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m.; Sun- day, April 29, Fifth Sunday of Easter at 11 a.m.; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. CCD classes and Bible study in the base- ment of church rectory. The Rosary is prayed before the Saturday evening mass and before the Sunday morn- ing mass. Individual Con- fessions are 30 minutes be- fore the week-end masses at 5 p.m. and 10 :30 a.m. "The Rosary is a prayer which always accompanies me. It's also the prayer of ordinary people and the saints and a prayer from the heart"—Pope Francis. God Bless America. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter Christian FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship service and the Lord's Sup- per at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednes- day youth group at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Joe Sutton, Reporter 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 ser- vice, there will be food and fellowship time. You are in- vited to take part in these services. Following Jesus Someone has said, "If you seek, you will know. If you know, you will love and if you love, you will obey." Jesus said, "If you love me, you will obey what I com- mand" ( John 14:15). "You are my friends if you do what I command" ( John 15:14). "This is my command: 'Love each other'" ( John 15:17). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister Church of God FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday eve- ning service 6:30 p.m. There will be a work day, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. "Ye are of God, little chil- dren, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." (1 John 4:4 K JV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter Traylor Union Church 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m. and children's Sunday school at 10 a.m. Bible study group will meet on Tuesday, May 1 at 5 p.m. at the church. Our church will host the Fifth Sunday singing on April 29 at 7 p.m. Every- one welcome. Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors 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 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, April 25, refreshments will be pro- vided. Invite others to Bible study. Refresh and renew group will meet Tuesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Faith in Troubled Times "The godly may trip sev- en times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked." (Proverbs 24:16 NLT). As Christians this is one of those scriptures that lifts our spirits, and helps us re- member how bless we are that God is always there to help us in our time of trou- ble or need. The world is are hard and troublesome place. It is comforting to know that no matter what may come God has a plan, and that his plan is always for our good and not our de- feat. This verse also stands to tell us that even as chil- dren of God we will have hard or troubled times, but to keep faith in our heaven- ly father to see us through each trial or disaster. God bless you and keep you. We welcome you to all ser- vices. Come and worship Je- sus 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. "For you, brethren, were [indeed] called to freedom; only [do not let your] free- dom be an incentive to your flesh and a opportunity or excuse [for selfishness], but through love you should serve one another" (Gala- tions 4:25 Amplified). Serve means: to do ser- vice for; aid; help/to set food before someone/to meet the needs of people. Some peo- ple are naturally gifted in this area, some have to work at it. You can serve willing- ly or begruding. Being a ser- vant is who we are, not what we do. 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 Tues- days at 6:15 p.m. "You know that a price was paid to redeem you from following the empty ways handed on to you by your an- cestors; it was not paid with things that perish (like sil- ver and gold), but with the precious blood of the Anoint- ed, who was like a perfect and unblemished sacrificial lamb. God determined to send Him before the world began, but He came into the world in these last days for your sake" (I Peter 1:18 -20). • Prophetic worship this Wednesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. • Men's ministry on Sat- urday, May 12 at 9 a.m. • Church work day, Sat- urday, May 12 at 10 :15 a.m. • Youth camp, June 11-15. • 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. OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednes- day prayer and Bible study meeting 6:30 p.m. Fifth Sunday sing at Tray- lor Union Church this Sun- day evening at 7 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-354- 5500 (C) Parsonage 812- 354-9446 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 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, scrapbooking, 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 Chris- tie 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. 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 night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. Join us for monthly Bible study and youth night. Call for details. Chad Searls, Pastor Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors John and Julie Marron, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, April 29, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. wor- ship, fifth Sunday special of- fering. Sunday, May 6, 9 a.m. Sun- day school and 10 a.m. wor- ship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship service 10 :30 a.m. Bible Verse for the week: "Because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the moth and so is saved" (Romans 10 :9 - 10 NRSV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor