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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, April 25, 2018 C- 3 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Pentecostal Presbyterian Wesleyan Wesleyan 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 26, 2 p.m. senior balance exer- cise class. Sunday, April 29, Sunday school classes 9 a.m.; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. exercise class. Tuesday, May 1, 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: "My Redeemer Lives." Scripture reading: Job 19:23-27. Theme statement: God is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in Him. Job expresses his con- viction that there is One liv- ing who will eventually res- cue him from suffering and the mess his life has be- come. Job's self-certain- ty stands against the con- fidence of his friends' re- ceived traditions. There are three Biblical perspectives about redemp- tion: 1. Redemption is a major attribute of God. 2. Job maintains his inno- cence and challenges tradi- tional thinking about God. 3. Redemption reinforces the resurrection of Christ. 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 a.m. "Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done mar- velous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him" (Psalm 98:1). He has done great things. God loves to hear the voices of His children. 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 Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, April 29, pancake breakfast; morning wor- ship service 9 a.m.; Sunday school classes 10 :15 a.m. Monday, April 30 at 6:19 p.m. and Tuesday, May 1 at 10 a.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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.; children's and teen ser- vice at 6 p.m.; evening wor- ship at 6 p.m. and Wednes- day prayer service at 6 p.m. Daniel 1:1-8 encourages us in many ways of how to live as a Christian in a pagan world. We must be willing to go against the flow and to stand for what's right, even when it is not popular. We need to be willing to stand, 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 even when it costs us. We must exercise faith each day. Upcoming activities and services • 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. • Birthday/Anniversary celebration, Sunday, May 6, following evening ser- vice. Bring food and drink to share. • Women's fellowship and ministry brunch, Thursday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Come and enjoy our Moth- er's Day celebration on Sun- day, May 13, during the morning worship 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 have you join us for our ser- vices at any time. We look forward to meeting you. "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me" (Psalm 23:4). Sometimes life is like a roller coaster. Just when you think things are looking up, it goes from bad to worse. In those moments we are tempted to despair. Despair is a terrible thing. It's a place where we honest- ly do not think things will get any better; where we have lost all hope. The darkness of despair is a terrible place to live. It's also exactly the kind of place to which the Word of the Lord speaks life. For us, the Word comes through Je- sus, who came, lived and suf- fered just as we do. The Word brings light in the darkness, life in the face of death. On difficult days in the midst of difficult seasons, may we mourn in our suffering, but never despair. May the living Word bring resurrection life to you this day. "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105). Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er 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. Things have been cra- zy and I have been unable to prepare church news, but hopefully things are on track. As we look around, we truly see the signs of the times that Jesus said would usher in the rapture of the church. Things seem to be getting in an upheaval in our government and it seems Sa- tan is running rampant. But I believe we are in the time of an end time revival in the church and a great harvest of the lost, hurting and un- done individuals. Just read what Jesus said and you will have no doubt. 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. 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. A word of wisdom You cannot stay where you are and go with God. You cannot continue doing things your way and accom- plish God's purpose in his ways. Your thinking can- not come close to God's thoughts. For you to do the will of God, you must adjust your life to him, his purpos- es and his ways. 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. • Fifth Sunday sing at Traylor Union Church this Sunday evening at 7 p.m. How much does a prayer weigh? A poorly dressed lady, with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries. She softly explained that her husband was very ill and unable to work, they had seven chil- dren and they needed food. The grocer scoffed at her and requested that she leave his store. "Please, sir. I will bring you the money just as soon as I can." Standing be- side the counter was a cus- tomer who overheard the conversation between the two. The customer walked forward and told the grocer that he would stand good for whatever she needed for her family. "O.K." he said, "put your grocery list on the scales and whatever your grocery list weighs, I will give you that amount in groceries." She reached into her purse and took out a piece of pa- per and scribbled something on it. She then laid the piece of paper on the scale careful- ly with her head still bowed. The eyes of the grocer and the customer showed amaze- ment when the scales went down and stayed down. The grocer, staring at the scales, turned slowly to the customer and said begrudg- ingly, "I can't believe it." The customer smiled and the grocer started putting the groceries on the other side of the scales. The scale did not balance so he contin- ued to put more and more groceries on them until the scales would hold no more. The grocer stood there in ut- ter disgust. Finally, he grabbed the piece of paper from the scales and looked at it with greater amazement. It was not a grocery list, it was a prayer which said: "Dear Lord, you know my needs and I am leaving this in your hands." The grocer gave her the groceries that he had gath- ered and stood in stunned si- lence. She thanked him and left the store. The customer handed a fifty-dollar bill to the grocer and said, "It was worth every penny of it." It was some time later that the grocer discovered the scales were broken; there- fore, only God knows how much a prayer weighs—Au- thor Unknown. "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have re- ceived it, and it will be yours" (Mark 11:24, ESV ). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Adam Scales (812) 354-8488 adam.scales@infarmbureau.com SUMMER DAYCARE Will be offering help with your Pre-K, 3 year old (bathroom independent) to fih grader this summer. Hours of operation are from 6am to 6pm and are negotiable. 9958 E. CR. 150 N., Otwell, IN M-F ALL DAY $100 M-F HALF DAY $60 DROP-INS $20 per day SIBLING DISCOUNT 10% REGISTRATION FEE $20 • Offering a warm, safe, and caring atmosphere. • Planned projects and activities. • Drop-ins welcome with per-registration and 24-hour notice. HURRY! Registration deadline is May 1 CONTACT JAMIE: 812-354-0801 Thank You God Bless You, Shirley Graham I would like to thank everyone who is helping me aer my surgery, for your prayers, food, calls, gis, cards, visits and taking me to the doctors. Your kindness will not be forgotten.