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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, May 16, 2018 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued from page 2 CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY something good about someone let me know and we will see if we can give them a high five. We are still trying to re- vive the Old Time Gospel singing association and in- stead of having it at Velpen General Baptist we are moving it to Cup Creek General Baptist. This church is on the junction of Highways 64 and 257 going toward Velpen. At the pres- ent time we have at least three groups who will be sharing songs. This is an open mic affair and if you want to share please do so. We will be aware of Sunday night services so we plan to have people out in plenty of time. We will be starting at 1:30 p.m. and plan on hav- ing a great time. I guess I ought to mention that it is this Sunday, May 20. Good thing I'm not a profession- al columnist with my faulty memory. Well I'll quit for now, so until next week be a bless- ing and accept all bless- ings. Pentecostal Presbyterian 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, May 17, Bible study at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Exercise class at St. Paul. Tuesday, May 22 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. EDT; Wednesday night Bi- ble study from 6 -7 p.m. and Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Sermon series: "Com- pelled by Love." This Sunday's sermon title is: "For the Love of Christ." Scripture reading: I Cor- inthians 15:1-4. Theme statement: These four verses are most impor- tant in the Bible. The Bible reminds us of what is of first importance: the gospel ex- pressed in the cross. A true follower of Christ enters in- to a relationship with God that is so close that not even death can break it. There are three undeni- able signs of loving Christ. SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Bi- ble study, Thursday at 1 p.m. "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people suc- ceed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes" (Psalm 37:7 NIV ). 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 tersburg Free Methodist Church Facebook page. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor 1. Willing to love. 2. Willing to forgive. 3. Willing to sacrifice. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor 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. "Do nothing out of self- ish ambition or vain con- ceit. Rather, in humility val- ue others above yourselves" (Philippians 2:3). Jesus truly modeled this concept in how he cared for others and put their needs above His. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can share God's love and care for others. Upcoming activities and services • Community soup sup- per, Thursday, May 17 from 4:30 -6 p.m. Soups and des- serts will be served. All are welcome to attend. Parking in rear of building. Come for some food, fun and fellow- ship with our church family. • School's Out Party— Saturday, June 2 from 2-5 p.m. Inflatables, pizza and an ice cream bar will be a part of the festivities that day. • Splash Canyon Vaca- tion Bible School, June 18 - 22 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. All chil- dren are welcome to attend. 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 9 a.m. coffee and fellow- ship; Prayer at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday morning worship cel- ebration 10 :30 a.m.; Wednes- day evening Bible talk at 6 p.m.; women's prayer, Mon- day from 10 -11 a.m. Monthly birthday and an- niversary celebration is the first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. This Saturday, Irene's Room Food Pantry will be open from 9 -11 a.m. Use the entrance on the west side of the building. If you are in need of food, come and see us. Saturday evening, May 19 at 5 p.m., annual ladies ban- quet in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to attend. Women's craft night, Fri- day, June 1. We will be mak- ing lighthouses from clay pots. Cost will be $5. This Sunday, May 20, an- nual church elections. You must be a member of the church and present to vote. Remember this: "Whoev- er sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoev- er sows generously will also reap generously" (II Corin- thians 9:6). What we do to help others may be simple, but if we do it for God, we can have a pro- found influence on the lives that we reach. As Christians, we are called to be people of simplicity and compassion, resourceful and giving. We are to live with integrity and purpose. We act because we are called to love others and show compassion in their time of need. If you are looking for a church, we would love to have you join us for our ser- vices at any time. Looking forward to meeting you. 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.; Sunday school classes at 10 :45 a.m.; Every other Tuesday night, prayer at 7 p.m. As we step into another week I pray that your eyes are focused on the Word of God, that your ear is in tune with the precious Holy Spir- it and you are stepping for- ward in the plan of God for your life. As you move for- ward with Him it just keeps getting sweeter and sweet- er as the days go by and oh what a love between my Lord and I. Have a blessed week. 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. As Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure, they were full of questions- "Where are you going? How will we know the way there? Would you please just show us the Father? "- and not very satisfied with His an- swers. So Jesus promised to send them "another Helper" ( John 14:16 ESV ). And we can almost hear them pro- testing, like kids bemoan- ing a favorite coach's re- tirement or church mem- bers grieving a beloved pastor's call to serve else- where: "Oh, great. Some- one new for us to get to know. It won't be the same. It won't be you." Except...the word anoth- er has two forms in Greek: "another just like this one" and "another, different ver- sion." And when the author of John translated Jesus' Ar- amaic into Greek, the first definition was the accurate one. Jesus was assuring his disciples they'd be in good hands, at peace and secure because the new Helper- the Holy Spirit- would be another just like him. 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 women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. Kaesha Keeker will be among the 2018 Gradu- ating Class at PCHS on May 25. A prayer for Kae- sha: "May God bless and guide you with your future plans"—Amen. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own under- standing. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5 -6 ESV ). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter you can learn a lot from the Newspaper! Encourage your children to make reading the newspaper a part of their everyday routine for lifelong learning. 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