The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, Januar y 16, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Continued in next column Continued from page 1 "Dogs, for a reason that can only be described as di- vine, have the ability to for- give, let go of the past, and live each day joyously. It's something the rest of us strive for"—Jennifer Skiff. This week, PAWS is fea- turing a large, handsome fellow named Thor. Much as his name depicts, Thor is a strong, confident dog with a coat of short, shiny black fur, white chest, white tipped paws, dark brown soulful eyes that emit affection and loyalty. He is housebroken, would love to cuddle with a hu- man companion and ap- pears to have Terrier and Dane heritage. He is await- ing his vet check, but ap- pears very healthy. To inquire about Thor, call 812-354-9894. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the THOR Baptist Catholic Christian Church of God Independent Independent ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 5 p.m.; Business meeting third Sunday of the month, following morn- ing worship. The Joy Ministry meets the first Tuesday of the month at the fellowship hall at 10 a.m. We are remembering those in prayer this week who have lost loved ones, those who are in need of the Lord's healing touch, physically, emotionally and mentally. We pray that the Lord will give healing and peace to those in need. "The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace" (Psalm 29:11). We invite you to worship with us at any of our ser- vices. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. • Sunday, Jan. 20, we will have a regular business meeting after the morning worship service. • Sunday, Jan. 27, fourth Sunday and morning wor- ship offering will go to the building fund. • Sunday, Feb. 3, Assis- tant Sunday. • Sunday, Feb. 10, I Love My Church Sunday. Every- one will have an opportuni- ty to tell why they love their church. There will be a reg- ular business meeting after the morning worship ser- vice. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: From what land were the traders who bought Jo- seph from his brothers? Answer: Midian. Reference: Genesis 37:28. Q: Where in the Bible, does Jesus say "one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord"? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m.. Upcoming events: Soup and sandwich carry-in din- ner, following morning wor- ship on January 27. Come and enjoy the day with us. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. "Where to look—I look not back—God knows the fruitless efforts, The wast- ed hours, the sinning and re- grets; I leave them all with Him who blots the record, And graciously forgives, and then forgets. I look not for- ward—God sees all the fu- ture, The road that, short or long, will lead me home; And He will face with me its ev- ery trial, And bear for me the burden that may come. I look not around me—Then would fears assail me, So wild that tumult of life's restless sea; So dark the world, so filled with war and evil, So vain the hope of comfort and of ease. I look not inward—That would make me wretched, For I have naught on which to stay my trust. Nothing I see but failures and short- comings, And weak endeav- ors crumbling into dust. But I look up—Up into the face of Jesus. For there my heart can rest, my fears be stilled; And there is joy, and love, and light for darkness, And per- fect peace, and every hope fulfilled" —Writer unknown. Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school 9:30 ; Sun- day morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bi- ble study at 5 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m., children's Sun- day school during morning worship; Wednesday eve- ning family devotions and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Youth group sixth-12th grades, Sunday evening at 6 p.m. "Having believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spir- it" (Ephesians 1:13). God places a seal on us when we receive Christ. And that seal is a person— the Holy Spirit. By the Spir- it's presence, God gives us security and establishes his ownership over us. The Spir- it is also God's pledge. He not only seals the arrange- ment, but He represents God's commitment to see us through. And fellowship with the Spirit is a sample of what we can expect when we come into our inheritance in Heaven. Finally, the Spirit wit- nesses to us, by the Scrip- tures and within our hearts, that Christ died for us and by faith in Him we have be- come God's children. What a wonderful thing to know the Holy Spirit has been given to us as a seal—a pledge—and a witness. May each of these give us assurance of God's unchanging love for us, and give us confidence as we seek to live for Him. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. I am sure you will leave feeling blessed. May God bless each and everyone. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, Assistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday evening ser- vices at 6 p.m. A little snow and some sickness kept our attendance down on Sunday. Those who attended enjoyed fellowship in the Lord. January 21, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The students of Pike County will have a Flex E-Learning Day, while the teachers attend an in- service day at the school. January 27, Assistant Teacher and Building Fund Sunday. Have a great week and re- member to thank God for His blessings. Remember to pray for those who are sick, shut-in, in nursing homes or hospitals, in the military, and those who will soon be having surgery. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship at 5:30 p.m.; Youth group, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. First Wednesday of each month before Bible study, Advisory Board meeting with business meeting to follow. Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. Thought for the week: "Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways" (Proverbs 4:26). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love, because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Gary Watson, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Report- er BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass schedule: Wednes- day, Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Council meeting; Thursday, Jan. 17, 10 :30 a.m.; Saturday, Jan. 19, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 20, St. Meinrad Sunday: Fa- ther Christian Raab OSB will be here. Mass is at 11 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. CCD and adult Bible study. The Rosary is prayed be- fore the Saturday evening Mass and before the Sun- day morning Mass. Individ- ual confessions will be heard 30 minutes before the week- end Masses at 5 p.m. and 10 :30 p.m. Continued prayers for Riv- er Harbin and his family. "Praying means knocking at the door of a friend. God is our friend"—Pope Francis. God Bless America. God Bless all the chil- dren. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship service and the Lord's Supper at 10 :30 a.m. Check out our new web- site petersburgfcc.net Everyone welcome. DJ Bryant, Pastor VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship will be a study in Ephesians, Chap- ter 3. You are invited to take part in these services. Indiana Kingdom Build- ers will be Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Washington. Christ Something to think about: • Philosophy: Think your way out. • Indulgence: Drink your way out. • Science: Invent your way out. • Industry: Work your way out. • Communism: Strike your way out. • Fascism: Bluff your way out. • Militarism: Fight your way out. But Christ Says, "I am the Way." You may disagree with some of the above, but Jesus is the only way to the Father. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday eve- ning service 6:30 p.m. Pike Central Swing Choir will be at the church, Janu- ary 20 at 4 p.m. Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m. and children's Sunday school at 10 a.m. "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" ( Jeremiah 29:10 -13, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors CHRISTIAN HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Petersburg Located six miles be- tween Petersburg and Oak- land City junction. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Thursday prayer meeting 7 p.m. We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Faith for Strength and Courage "Be strong and coura- geous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you" (Deu- teronomy 30 :6, NIV ). With the amount of pain, strife and fear in the world today, it is hard to find your way through your hard- ship, let alone help others in theirs. This verse is a firm reminder that God is with us, giving us strength and courage to make it through our everyday battles. This verse also says that he will never leave you nor forsake you. Claim that not only for you but for your whole fam- ily. Prayer and faith are two of the most powerful weap- GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER 245 S. Glezen Center St. 812-354-6738 or 812-582-9667 Sunday morning worship 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. Come join us for Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Refresh and renew group will meet Tuesday, January 29 at 6 p.m. ons in our arsenal as Chris- tians. So pray and have faith that God will do as he says, and give you strength and courage, and be with you in all your hardships. God bless you and keep you. We welcome you to all ser- vices. Come and worship Je- sus with us. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail address: glezenrevivalcen- ter@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. At the Gospel Center, you will find God-loving peo- ple who desire to serve and praise Good with their heart, soul, mind and strength. Come and Praise the King with us. We would be hon- ored to have you come and join us and see what God is doing here at the Gospel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pastor PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340- 5500 (C) Parsonage 812- 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and spe- cial junior church services 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m.; week- ly Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transporta- tion available. • January 17, Bible study at 6:30 p.m. • January 20, Missionary service at 10 :30 a.m. with Rev. Tim Hamaker repre- senting D.C. Ministries. • January 25, Youth func- tion at 6:30 p.m. "Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that ta- keth his name in vain" (Ex- odus 20 :7). God's holy name is to be revered. Jesus himself taught us to pray, "Hallowed be thy name" (Matthew 6:9). Using God's name ir- reverently or insincerely is prohibited. All false swear- ing (perjury), unnecessary oaths, or needless mentions of God's name is forbidden. God's name is great. It is great because it reveals His nature, it is above every oth- er name, it will last forever, it is the only name whereby man can be saved, and it is a "strong tower" of defense for the righteous. In light of the greatness of God's won- derful name, we should love it, fear it, declare it, hallow it, exercise faith in it, gather together in His name, and do all in His name. God forbid that we should ever, in any way, speak His Name with less than full reverence and genuine humility. 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 evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Samuel Kinnaman, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter UNION COMMUNITY CHURCH 3082 N. CR 850 W., Union Pastor 812-664-5454 Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Both services are EDT; children's service every fifth Sunday— geared toward children. Everyone is welcome to the First Friday Fun, the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. There will be a Cricut available, along with other crafting tools for use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie 812-664-5970 for more infor- mation. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor PIKE COUNTY CENTER FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRIES Phone —812-582-8222 Office hours: Open Mon- day, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. till noon. Wednesday and Thursday, closed. Free peer counseling available, call 812-582-1486 or 812- 582-8222. A new seven week Bible study, called "Seamless" will be offered January 14, from 10 -11:30 at the Pike County Women's Ministry in Camp- belltown. The book will be $12. Call 812-582-8222 to re- serve a book. Continued on page 3