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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, October 17, 2018 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Our sermon lesson was about heaven and what is re- quired to become a heir and an adopted child so the in- heritance of heaven can be had. Heaven can't even be imagined by us and how beautiful heaven will be. We cannot even think how peaceful heaven will be. It is promised our tears will be wiped away and sorrows will be gone forever. There is a responsibili- ty for we mortals to achieve and that is we must become children of God. First and foremost you must want to go to heaven and this doesn't mean immediately but when you pass from one existence to another. You must hear the word of God and seek forgiveness for your sins and this includes accepting that you are forgiven and grant- ed grace from God. Now you profess with openness that Jesus is your Saviour and then allow Him to mold you into what He needs you to be and the person you want to be. It is promised by a Faithful Father that you are truly a child of God and due a home in heaven. Please don't wait too long. Okay let's get out there and be a blessing and reap all the blessings you can. 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 in- vites you to worship the King of Kings with us ev- ery Sunday. You will hear sound biblical and applica- ble 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 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 LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday services at 10 a.m. and youth service at 6 p.m. • Your change can change the world will help a mis- sionary in other parts of the world to bring the message of Salvation to those who would normally not hear of Jesus' amazing sacrifice and love for us. • Youth weiner roast, Sat- urday, Oct. 20 from 5 -10 p.m. • Prophetic worship on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 6 - 7 p.m. We are collecting change (or donation of any amount) to help spread the gospel around the world. 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. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors John and Julie Marron, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, 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 PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340- 5500 (C) Parsonage 812- 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and special junior church services 10 :30 a.m., theme: "Finding Trea- sures in God's Word;" Sun- day evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. • Bible study, Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. "Thus saith the LORD, stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls" ( Jer- emiah 6:16). A certain steamship line used the slogan, "Getting there is half the fun." What they were saying is that while the destination may be wonderful, the trip to reach it should also be enjoyable. We've all made some trips that were dull and boring or very difficult and tiring, just to reach the final desti- nation, which proved to be a delightful vacation spot. However, while the desti- nation of Heaven is wonder- ful and glorious, the journey to reach it should be equal- ly as wonderful as we enjoy the day by day blessings of victory over the power of sin, and enjoy the leadership and direction of God in our lives. Truly, getting there is half the fun. This is why the Psalmist says, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord." The word "fun" may not be the best word to describe the Christian experience, for it comes from a root form that means trickery or deceit. The world seeks "fun" and this is a part of Satan's strat- egy to deceive. How differ- ent from the real satisfaction and solid enjoyment we ex- perience when we walk with God. Real peace and happi- ness, and blessings will ac- company us and sustain us as we are careful to walk in the way that God has out- lined for us. God's way is truly the best way—Irving D. Larson. Chad Searls, 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. Friday, Oct. 19, IHC Ral- ly at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Doris Catt, Reporter God bless you and keep you. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Website: glezenrevivalcen- ter.com – E-mail address: glezenrevivalcenter@ya- hoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter Independent Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. Sun- day school and 10 a.m. wor- ship. Pastor Catherine's 20th Ordination Anniversary Cel- ebration following worship. Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. Praise Team practice. Sunday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. Sunday school and Praise Team Practice; 10 a.m. wor- ship. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m. for all ages; worship service at 10 :15 a.m. Bible Verse for the week: "The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure" (Prov- erbs 29:25, NRSV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Catherine Burnette, Pastor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant 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. Kay Bond, Minister HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Thursday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Senior balance exercise class. Sunday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. Exercise class at St. Paul. 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 sched- ule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m., with morning worship starting at 10 :30 a.m.; Sun- day night at 6 p.m., there is a casual Bible study; Wednesday evening, the children and youth minis- tries meet at 6:30 p.m., dur- ing 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 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). 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 ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Monday, Oct. 22, 6:19 p.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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. "Let us do good to all peo- ple, especially to those who belong to the family of be- lievers." (Galations 6:10, NIV ) Open our heart to all people who enter our lives showing others Christ-like lobe and godly hospitality. Help us to make everyone we meet feel the warm wel- come of Jes' love. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter PETERSBURG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg 812-354-6658 We are Christians following Christ and serving Christ with compassion Sunday morning wor- ship at 9:30 a.m. with Sun- day school following at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday evening Bi- ble study at 6 p.m.; Wednes- day evening choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Sermon Series: "3 Steps to Tithing" Sermon Title: "Bringing the Tithe" Scripture Reading: Mala- chi 3:10 -12. Theme Statement: The prophet of God explains the reason for the present eco- nomic problems in the na- tion is because the people of God are not giving their tithes and offerings to the Temple. God gives us a gra- cious call to return to His Word. Our response is to trust God to provide for our needs. There are 3 ways that we are to bring our tithes and of- ferings to God. 1. Bring the whole tithe. 2. Bring it as the first thing. 3. Bring it in faith-believ- ing. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor Methodist LIVING BY GR ACE 511 S. Franklin St. Oakland City, Ind. 47660 812-677-2508 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning worship 10 a.m., and Wednesday night 6 p.m. Every other Friday, in- cluding this coming Friday, October 19, there will be a Bible Study at 6 p.m. What is hope? Well, to me, it's God's Spirit working on the inside of my soul, that ev- er propels me toward heav- en anf keeps alive the joys of life that otherwise would fade and die because of what we face everyday. It saddens me so deeply to hear anyone say, "I have no hope," or "my hope is gone." The sacrifice of Jesus on His cross is in place, so that hope is always available. He said, "Whosoever will, let him come and drink of the water of life freely." Whosoever will is every- one! There is no excuse for los- ing hope, not having hope, abandoning hope or giving up. All that is needed is to lay down your pride and come to Him, and He will never dis- appoint. Please remember, the Bi- ble says, "Christ in you, the hope of glory." Jesus is very near, and waiting to hear from you. 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. Are we a fan or follower of Jesus? We must take up our crosses and follow Him (Luke 9:23). The weakness of God is stronger than our human strength. Through Him, we can become strong (I Corinthians 1:18 -25). His grace is enough for us, even during our weaknesses, tri- als and difficulties (II Corin- thians 12:7-10). 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 with Gary Lagle preaching this Sunday; 6 p.m. Teen quiz practice and Kids hour 1.5; Wednesday evening Bible talk and Teen quiz prac- tice 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. Upcoming activities and services •Community Soup Sup- per, Wednesday, October 17 from 4:30 -6:00 pm. •Fall Festival, Sunday, Oc- tober 28 from 3-6 pm. Food and games for all; inflatables available too. •Daylight Savings Time - don't forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday, No- vember 3. •Birthday and Anniversa- ry Fellowship, Sunday, No- vember 4 following the eve- ning service. Bring food and drinks to share. 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 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. Kids 1.5 is on Sunday night from 6 -7:30 p.m. each week. Bring your children to join us as we sing, explore Bible sto- ries, share a meal and play games. Teen Bible quiz team will be going to Bloomington this month. Keep them in prayer, as they travel and compete. Bible study, Experiencing God, a 13 week journey, to- night at 6 p.m. We are on unit six. Everyone is invited to at- tend. October 31, from 5 -8 p.m. annual Greet and Treat. We will be serving soup and sand- wiches as the children come around to collect their treats. Harvest Night Out will be Friday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at the home of Pat and Fay Selby. Bring some food and friends and join us around the bonfire. Continue to watch this page each week as we have many activities coming up for Fall. You can also check out our Facebook page. We will have something for everyone. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. We look forward to seeing you at church. Have a blessed week. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Reporter Nazarene 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 :15 a.m.; Sun- day school at 10 :45 a.m. Life in this world can be very taxing and frustrating at times, if we don't have Je- sus in our lives. He is the peace speaker that can move in our lives and in a moment we begin to sense and feel a peace that passes our under- standing. If your life is trou- bled, ask Jesus into your life. Pray for the sick, those in nursing homes and be sure to lift up all that are part of our government, especially our President. George Bruce, Pastor Pentecostal Presbyterian 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 visit us. Our doors are always open to you. Xvxn though my typx- writxr is an old modxl, it works quitx wxll- xxcxpt for onx kxy. I havx many timxs wishxd it workxd pxrfxctly. It's trux that thx othxr kxys work grxat, but onx kxy not working makxs a hugx dif- fxrxncx. Somxtimxs our church sxxms likx my typxwritxr- not all thx kxy pxoplx work. You may say to yoursxlf, "Wx- ll, I'm just onx pxrson. I don't makx or brxak thx church." But it doxs makx a big dif- fxrxncx bxcausx a church, to bx xffxctivx, nxxds thx activx participation of xvxry pxrson. So, thx nxxt timx you think your xfforts arxn't nxcxssary, rxmxmbxr my typxwritxr and say to yoursxlf, "I'm a kxy pxr- son in thx congrxgation, and I'm nxxdxd vxry much." 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. Open Bible study Wednes- day evenings at 7 p.m. Study- ing the Gospel of Matthew. 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 fel- lowship hall 10 a.m. "But seek ye first the king- dom of God, and his righ- teousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33 K JV ). Have a blessed week. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter