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C-8 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Sweet's column WES cheerleaders showing Christmas spirit The Winslow Elementary fifth grade cheerleaders were getting ready for the Winslow Christmas Parade on Saturday morning. The girls rode with the WES float and showed their Eskimo and Christmas spirit with cheers and waves to the crowd. Pictured front row (l to r): Jenna McLain, Avarie Hartke and Emily Landstrom; second row (l to r): Samantha Perry, Kena Cannon, Miranda Powers and Kyla Cannon. Winslow Elementary staff put together a float for the Winslow Christmas parade. The staff members walked with the float and passed out school supplies to the excited children watching the parade. Some of the participants pose with the float at the start of the parade. Pictured left to right are: Natalie Werner, Vicki Oxby, Beth Rich, Dana Hughes, Shannon Caldwell, Ritch Luker, Nancy Garris, Deb Smith, Susan Craig, Jenny Cherry, Jackie Henson, Kathi Cochren, Amanda Gonzales and Sally Blaize. ★ Church news Continued from page 5 Otwell Wesleyan Church Sunday school 9:30; morning worship 10:30; evening worship service 6:30. Tuesday morning women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10. Youth group every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall. All area youth are invited to attend. W.K.F.M. (Wesleyan Kids for Missions) will be every second Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the church. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Remember to praise the Lord daily and thank God for his blessings. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Mt. Pisgah G.B. Church "I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, as the Father knows me. And my sheep know me"(John 10:14). The shepherd knows his sheep. He calls them by name. When we see a crowd, we see exactly that, a crowd. We see people, not persons, but people. A herd of humans. A flock of faces. That's what we see. But not so with the shepherd. To him every face is different. Every face is a story. Every face is a child. Every child has a name. The shepherd knows his sheep. He knows each one by name. The shepherd knows you. He knows your name and he will never forget it. Intercessory prayer each Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10:15; Sunday school for children and youth during morning worship service. Sunday night—Celebrate Recovery at 6; Celebration Station Ministry for ages four including, fifth grade and youth meeting at 7 p.m.; Bible study on Thursday at Tim Bolin's house in Stendal at 7 p.m. Each and everyone is invited. If any would like to be in drama contact Hannah Crow. December 16 after the morning worship will be our Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner. Saturday, Dec. 22, we will be having our Christmas program. Everyone is invited for any events. We have a lot going on and at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. Your presence will be greatly appreciated and you will leave being filled with the Spirit. Remember the season and what it is for. Jesus is the reason for the season. May God bless each and everyone in a very spirit filled way. Josh Luker, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter tions as best we can. Then we will focus more carefully on the last four chapters. This study looks at the intended prophetical message Christmas message December 23 at 10:30 a.m. (no p.m. worship). Our annual Christmas Spurgeon united Eve service, December 24 methodist church at 6 p.m. Church service 9; Sunday Join us for worship and school 10. feel the leading of God's Read Luke 1:26-33. Spirit in Word, in song, and The angel said to them, in message. "Do not be afraid. I bring The First Baptist Mesyou good news that will sage is on WWBL 106.5 cause great joy for all the F.M. each Sunday from 9people" (Luke 2:10). 9:30 a.m. The good news of Christ's If you are considering a birth is the greatest news place to start attending, a the world has ever received. family oriented and solid BiEveryone is welcome to ble preaching church, concome and worship. sider First Baptist. We are Honna Schloss, Pastor anxious to greet you. Sherry Julian, Reporter Dr. C. C. Baxter, Pastor Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 711 Walnut Street Petersburg Masses—Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. CCD classes each Sunday morning at 8:45. Parish Penance service, Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Two priests available for individual confessions. Christmas Mass schedule—Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. RCIA classes for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Church are each Sunday after the 10 a.m. Mass in the rectory basement. For baptism, marriage or anointing of the sick, call 882-1762. Visitors welcome. David Fleck, Pastor Don Haag, Deacon Petersburg First Baptist Church (across from the post office) Don't just go to a church, be a part of a church. We are a Regional ABC church not affiliated with NCC or the WCC. We are a Bible church and we follow sound doctrine, that is clearly defined in the New Testament. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30; children's church during message time for K-third grade; Sr. High youth and evening worship is at 6 p.m. This Sunday will be our children's Christmas program. Wednesday is "Kids Club" for two years old to fifth grade. Adult Bible study is at 7 p.m. and we will begin highlighting the book of Revelation; reviewing each chapter answering ques- immanuel baptist 295 W. Main St. Petersburg The Immanuel Baptist Church is located next to the Jay C Store in Petersburg. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:40; evening worship 6:30. Tuesday—Church visitation at 5 p.m. Wednesday—Ladies Bible study at 10 a.m. and prayer and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. This Wednesday, church business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday—Hospice Grief support meeting with Rev. Fred Denton as the leader at 1 p.m. "For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger" (Luke 2:11-12). Larry Barr, Pastor main street presbyterian church 910 Main Street, Petersburg Sunday school 9:15; Sunday worship 10:20. A nursery for infants is available, through age seven and children's church for ages 3-12. Bringing Christmas outdoors The first colored electric Christmas lights on outdoor evergreen trees appeared in Denver in 1914. The tradition began thanks to a sick boy bedridden in the top floor of his home. Tenyear-old David Sturgeon couldn't see his family's Christmas tree downstairs, so his grandfather, a pioneering electrician, painted some light bulbs red and green and strung them on a tree outside David's window. No only did the lights brighten what would be David's last holiday, but residents throughout the city came by to admire the display. Just as David's innovative grandfather brought light into the boy's dark times and joy to the whole community, God revealed the true light by sending Jesus into our dark world. For "the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it" (John 1:5, NRSV). Office hours: 9-noon, Mon.-Fri. Phone: 354-6844. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary winslow Christian church Sunday school 9:30; morning worship 10:30. Wednesday—Choir practice at 6:30. Christmas program December 16 at 6 p.m. CWF meeting December 17 at 6:30 p.m. Remember to pray daily for everyone on our December prayer list. Read Acts 2:41-47. She gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. The holidays may not be what we expect, but God will meet us in all that we face. The presence of God and those we care about can make any event special. Everyone is welcome to our services. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister Something newsworthy? Give us a call— 354-8500 By Barb Sweet Hi and welcome to the colorfully lit and holiday decorated stage to celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of Dec. 13-19. So, don't be shy and come on up to the stage and take a bow. Dec. 14—Breyanna McAtee will be 4. Dec. 15—John Heuring; Aaron Aldridge; Izaiah Lemond will be 6; Keegan Simmons will be 14; Mary Barrett will be 57. Dec. 16 Dakota Conrad. — Dec. 18—Mallory Tooley will be 6; Frank Heuring. Dec. 19—Xavier Glen Shelton will be one. Dec. 16—Christopher and Katherine Meyer will celebrate 17 years of marriage; and Danny and Tina Stone will celebrate their anniversary. May all our stars have a great day and may all your wishes come true throughout the year to come. Keep in your heart all our stars in the hospital, nursing home or at home for many reasons like Irene McDonald was or is in Deaconess Gateway, Edwin McDonald, Jr. and Phyllis Head had surgery Wed. and both are doing fine at home, Christine Toms broke a hip and is in the nursing home, Rufus Lemond is in the hospital, Paul Poehlien, Kay Drury, Sylvia Wheeler, Charlie Crane, Charlie Norrick, Ethan Virden, Connie Tiberand, Annabel Richardson, Ruthie Hayes, Katy Aldridge, Vernon Arnold, Laura Hensley will see a specialist in Indianapolis for her hand, Eleanor Bellamy, Dagmar Brossman, Botsy Woolsey, Arvle Wade, Mike Meyer, and many who have colds, the flu or sinus troubles. May all our stars feel better and be back with their loved ones and friends who care for their well-being. We were saddened to hear about the passing of Delores Miller, 80, on Wednesday morning, Dec. 5. She lived in Augusta and always had a smile for everyone and loved to be with family and friends. Delores will be missed but not forgotten with the memories that will be shared by all her family and friends. She was Lucy Gamble's mom. Events coming up in Winslow and the surrounding areas: Dec. 19Jan. 3 Pike — County Schools Christmas Break. Dec. 20 Winslow Lions — Club Christmas Party and Dinner at 7 p.m. at The Trading Post.; Pike County Leos Club will also meet at The Trading Post. Dec. 21—First day of winter. Dec. 25—Christmas Day. Dec. 26—Kwanzaa begins. Dec. 31—New Year's Eve 2012. Jan. 1 New Year's Day — 2013. Winslow Senior Citizens meet on Monday and Tuesday at the Community Center. Petersburg Senior Citizens meet Monday through Wednesday and on Friday in the Courthouse basement. Now until the end of December, the Christmas lights display will be at Hornady Park. Donations are accepted. The Oakland City University Art Gallery will show Roger Willis' work "From Cradle to the Cross" on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. until the school closes for Christmas break. The Winslow Eskimo Dinner Club is discontinued until March 2. No postcards were received this week but we will gladly accept them if you want to share your trip or just say "hi." Send them to Sweet's Column, Winslow, IN 47598. Tonda Dixon went to New York to help out with the cleanup from Hurricane Sandy for a few weeks. On the days of deer season, the Long Rifle Association should learn some etiquette or consideration for the hunters who do their hunting around the same area that the Association holds their meets. The meets scare the deer off due to the muzzleloaders going off. No deer will venture in that area so the hunters lose out on the meat they might have obtained by shooting a deer. This is just something to consider in the near future. There is a new Press-Dispatch drop box in Winslow to drop off material for the paper. I am so proud to have used it last week and thanks to whoever put it up as you did a real fine job. My Aunt Donna Meyer is in the town for a couple of weeks from the West Coast. She is the mother of George (Bud), Jeff, Kathy, Kelly and Phillip Meyer. They were raised in Winslow close to the train depot, which is now torn down. Decorations are going up everyday, everywhere around this big country of ours. If you want to see these terrific yards just cruise around your neighborhood and see what splendor is out there for your enjoyment. I try to see something new everyday we travel somewhere. It doesn't cost that much unless you travel the entire country. Norm is a senior citizen as he just turned 55. 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