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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, August 29, 2018 C- 3 MINUTES Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 ourselves. Salvation is on- ly through trusting Christ, and by Him alone we have victory over sin's penal- ty and punishment. A fter trusting Christ as our Sav- ior, we are still weak in our- selves, and in the Christian life our sufficiency must be of God (II Cor. 3:5). Victo- ry over sin's power in our lives occurs the same way we are saved from sin's penalty, by wholly trusting Christ and Him alone. His strength is more than suf- ficient for the battle, and we are guaranteed victo- ry over anything Satan throws at us when we turn to our Lord (Phil. 4:13). The question was asked in a Sunday School class: "How can we defeat Sa- tan? " One little girl an- swered, "Let Jesus answer the door when Satan starts knocking." To be instruct- ed to be "strong in the Lord and in the power of His might" tells us that our might is not strong enough for us to be able to stand in this spiritual battle, and it tells us that we face an en- emy much stronger than we are apart from Christ. Therefore we need the in- finite power of our Lord in this spiritual battle, and we appropriate that strength by yielding to the indwell- ing Spirit, through prayer and dependence on God, and by knowledge of, faith in, and obedience to His Word, rightly divided (cf. Eph. 6:17,18). Pentecostal Presbyterian GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER 245 S. Glezen Center St. 812-354-6738 or 812-582-9667 Sunday morning wor- ship 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, Sep- tember 5, refreshments will be provided. Invite oth- ers to Bible study. Refresh and renew group will meet Tuesday, Septem- ber 11 at 6 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remember to pray for the USA, peace and for one an- other. Faith and Action "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accom- panied by action, is dead." ( James 2:17, NIV ). This is a hard verse to hear even at the best of times. Long ago, I was taught this verse and told that, "Asking for help, hav- ing faith and taking action on it is like making a fire. You can't get it started, so you ask God for help and have faith. God can make fire from nothing, but he expects you to at least make the effort and have the sticks to do so." This means to not just pray and sit waiting. Claim it. Take action and steps to- wards it. Keep faith and re- main confident that God always hears you and will meet your needs. God bless you and keep you. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Website: grcenter.net – E- mail address: glezenreviv- alcenter@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 Cen- ter, you will find God lov- ing people who desire to serve and praise Good with their heart, soul, mind and 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., breakfast at 10 :15 a.m., bring a friend; Bible studies: Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brian Eilert's house and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at church. They then said, What are we to do, that we may [habit- ually] be working the works of God? [What are we to do to carry out what God re- quires?] Jesus replied, This is the work (service) that God asks of you: that you be- lieve in the One Whom He has sent [that you cleave to, trust, rely on, and have faith in His Messenger]. ( John 6:28 -29 AMP). Webster's definition of be- lieve: 1) to take as true, real, etc. 2) to trust a statement or promise of (a person) 3) to have faith. Are you a believer? Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter 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. 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 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. Doris Catt, Reporter theme is "Don't Play With Fire"; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. Continued from last week—"Thou therefore en- dure hardness, as a good sol- ider of Jesus Christ" (II Tim- othy 2:3). "Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace to help me on to God? " This world is the devil's playing field. Christians are in the minority everywhere. There is a broad way, the path followed by the masses, that says we can live howev- er we wish, only "believe" on Jesus for salvation. Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." If you are following the masses who believe you can "sin every day in word, thought, and deed" and still make it to heaven, it's time to turn and swim against the current—it's the only way to heaven. To be continued... Chad Searls, Pastor Independent 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 Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation class. Sunday, Sept. 9, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship and 6:30 p.m. church coun- cil meeting. Catherine Burnette, Pastor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Wednesday, WOW Bible study at 1:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Sunday school at 9 a.m.; worship service with Holy Communion at 10 :15 a.m. Bible Verse for the week: "By day the Lord com- mands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life" (Psalm 42:8, NRSV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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 Methodist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believers, we pledge ourselves to allow 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. Kay Bond, Minister HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Thursday, Aug. 30, 2 p.m. Senior balance exercise class. Sunday, Sept. 2, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes and 10 :10 a.m. morning worship service. Tuesday, Sept. 4, Bible study at 6:15 p.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 146, 10041E. Washington Ave. Otwell 812-766-3344 Facebook: Otwell United Methodist Church and Jeff Pinney. Otwell United Method- ist invites you to join us this Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. as we worship our Lord, Jesus Christ. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people 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 ma- ture, attaining 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 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. 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.; Bi- WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 in Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday morning worship 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :15 a.m. We are exploring the words in Philippians 4:4-9 and how they can help us thrive in chaos. 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). ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Sunday, Sept. 2, 9 a.m. morning worship service and 2:30 p.m., Nursing home ministry. Bible study: Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. and Tues- day, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, Fi- nance committee meeting at 7 p.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor ble study, Thursday at 1 p.m. • Sunday, Sept. 16 will be fill a pew. • Sunday, Sept. 30, Ice Cream social at 6 p.m. "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have enter- tained angels unawares" (Hebrews 13:2). Today, see the strangers you meet as children of God. Happy Labor Day. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter What things will be add- ed? God's order back into our lives—a peace that pass- es all understanding—He is in control. Facebook: White River Chapel UMC, Jeff Pinney. Questions regarding church events, call 812-766 - 3344 or mail to: 3555 West State Road 56, Petersburg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor Methodist 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. Upcoming activities and services • Birthday/Anniversary celebration, Sunday, Sept. 2, following the evening ser- vice. Bring food and drink to share and come and fellow- ship. • Community Soup sup- per, Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 4:30 -6 p.m. Note: Change of day. Mark your calendars. 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.; Sun- day school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday morning worship celebration 10 :30 a.m.; 6 p.m. Kids' hour 1.5; 6 p.m. Teen quiz practice; Wednesday evening Bible talk and Teen quiz practice at 6 p.m.; women's prayer, Mon- day from 10 -11 a.m. New Bible study tonight at 6 p.m. We will be working from the Experiencing God book. There is a new unit ev- ery week. Kids' Hour 1.5 is Sunday night from 6 -7:30 p.m. We share Bible stories, music, games, crafts and supper with them. We would love to meet your child and give you one and half-hours of free time. Bring a friend and join us in the Fellowship Hall. This Saturday at 9 a.m., the men will have their monthly breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. A fter breakfast, they will begin the process of removing the old trailer from our prop- erty. We are excited for the possibilities of that property. Sunday, Sept. 2, during our morning worship service at 10 :30 a.m., we will have a quiz off between our Teen Bible Quiz Team and some of our adults. The teens have been studying very hard and they are ready to beat the adults. Ladies' craft night for this month will be on the 13th at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 and a snack to share. If you would like to attend, respond on our Facebook page. We want to make sure we have enough materials available for every- one. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming activities. We will have something for everyone. If you would like to donate to our food pantry, this week we are collecting canned meat, vegetables and fruit, peanut butter and jelly, spa- ghetti and sauce, pancake mix, syrup and cake mixes. God is moving in the hearts and lives of His people. Don't miss your opportunity for an encounter with God. Look- ing forward to seeing you at church. Have a blessed week. 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.; Tuesday night, prayer at 7 p.m. If you could do something that would change your life dramatically, would you be willing to do so? If so, then call on the name of Jesus and let Him into your heart and life, and you will never be the same. You will have life and have it abundantly. Remember your family and friends for salvation. For- get not the sick and afflicted, wherever they may be, and al- so remember to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, our gov- ernments and our President. George Bruce, Pastor OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m. children's Sunday school during the preach- ing of the Word; Sunday evening and Wednesday evening services at 6 p.m. All services are CDT (Gib- son Co. times). Revival—September 14- 16, with Rev. Keith Barron. Service times 6 p.m. "For with the heart man believeth unto righteous- ness (Greek-justification) and with the mouth confes- sion is made unto (Greek- to the intent) of salvation" (Romans 10 :10). We believe Christ wants us saved. And we make confession to Him to re- ceive our reward of heaven. Why is it so hard to believe in our hearts that He wants to heal us? It's the same faith. It's the same Lord. And if confession is neces- sary for salvation, could it be necessary for our heal- ing as well? Think about it and be Blessed. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Report- er, 1-812-749 -1122 (leave a message and number). 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. How can we know wheth- er we're following God's will? Sometimes we act, on- ly to see in hindsight that we caused harm. Or self-righ- teousness blinds us to the good guidance of others. Think of a time you made a decision and then felt peace- ful, full of light, convinced it was "right." And when have you done something despite feeling tangled in knots about it, and perhaps later felt worse? Life isn't al- ways so clear-cut, but the more we practice discern- ment, the better we will rec- ognize and follow God's will. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary Wesleyan 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. "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" (I Corinthians 10 :31). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 812-354-8500 We're not afraid to shed some light on the truth.