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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, Februar y 20, 2019 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Nazarene Lutheran Wesleyan Methodist Methodist sing. They are from Dayton, Ohio and their son is attend- ing Oakland City University studying the business side of music. Their music was in- spiring and it reminded all of us we need Jesus and that each time we lose a loved one it makes heaven a little sweeter. Sunday school was about singing praises to God for all His greatness and about do- ing it because it is coming from your heart not from obligation. A person's heart can be full of love but some- times the weight of everyday life has you confounded to the point of discouragement. When we are down let others who are happy cheer us be- cause God is sending them to us. If we have troubles ask God to help us through them and then let your love shine as it should. Chris- tians should never have to feel like they are all alone because the whole family of God should help one anoth- er through. Been so busy this week I haven't had the time to lis- ten to CNN or Fox news to catch up on the latest dirt on our government. I am glad for the fact there will be not be a shutdown for a time and the fact there are some of our representatives trying to work together. I would hope they would listen to God and His commandments before they act. He should be our number one leader. Oh well, enough for this week I pray we all have a good week and that each re- ceive a blessing as we bless others. Independent LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday services at 10 a.m. and youth service from 6 -7:30 p.m. "I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? ' Then I said, 'Here am I. Send me'" (Isaiah 6:8). • Men's ministry this Sat- urday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. • Young adults group (ag- es 19 -29) this Saturday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. • Prophetic worship, Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 6 - 7 p.m. • Prayer school beginning Wednesday, March 6 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Check the website for loca- tion and time for upcoming events, www.livingfc.org. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN. More in- formation at www.livingfc.org or call 812-809 -4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors Ian and Samantha Rose, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter planned in the Winslow Community Center gym- nasium. • Feb. 28 —Bible study at 6:30 p.m. "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" (II Corin- thians 4:17). We cannot see the fi- nal outcome of the work we do today if that work is wrought in faith. You may be laboring in some hum- ble village, some forgotten spot on the corner of the earth, among despised peo- ple; your name may never appear in print; your ser- vice of love for Christ may be unnoticed; and yet you may be the unconscious instrument of God for the accomplishment of things of which you cannot even dream. So, then, continue your life of abandonment to God. For faith and loyal- ty to Him in spite of all cir- cumstances in eternity will bring you glorious rewards. Chad Searls, Pastor ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com • Sunday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. Sunday school; Praise Team practice and 10 a.m. worship. • Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. • Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. • Sunday, March 3, 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m.; worship service at 10 :15 a.m. Bible verse for the week: "The Lord loves those who hate evil; he guards the lives of his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked" (Psalm 97:10). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor 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, Feb. 21, 2 p.m. Senior Balance exercise class. Sunday, Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes and 10 :30 a.m. morning worship service. Monday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. exercise class. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class and 5:30 p.m. KIC. 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 RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 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, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Monday, Feb. 25, 6:19 p.m. Bible study and Tuesday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. EPIC. Keith Chanley, Pastor at 10 :30 a.m. The church is located south of Petersburg on State Road 57. Hope Barnett, Reporter 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 casu- al Bible study; Wednes- day evening, 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 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. We as Christians claim to be blessed. Do we feel blessed when times are hard? When we are "poor in spirit," we need more of God and His direction in our lives. When we "hunger," we need to be searching after the Lord like the deer pants after the water. When we "weep," we need to grieve over the things that breaks the Lord's heart. When we are "hated," we need to seek God's approval and not man's. We are blessed if we suffer for Christ. Upcoming activities and services • Free Community spa- ghetti supper, Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 4-5:30 p.m. Parking in rear. All are wel- come. • Senior Bible study at Downtown Terrace Apart- ments, Thursday, Feb. 21. • Sunday, Feb. 24, Ala- baster Offering, taken dur- ing morning worship. • Birthday/Anniversary fellowship, Sunday, March 3, after evening service. Bring foods 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 WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 915-490-8813 9 a.m. coffee and fellow- ship; 9:30 a.m. prayer; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 :30 a.m. worship celebration; 6 p.m. kids hour 1.5 and teen quiz practice. • Wednesday evening Bi- ble talk and teen quiz prac- tice at 6 p.m. • Monthly birthday and anniversary celebration, first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. • Women's Prayer, Mon- day from 10 -11 a.m. • Irene's Room Food Pan- try distributes food on the third Saturday of the month from 9 -10 :30 a.m. Use the door with the cross on the west side of the church. If you are looking for a church we would love to have you join us for our services at any time. We look forward to meeting you. God's Mission's call is for all. God calls card senders, e-mail encouragers, crafters, carpenters, mechanics ac- countants. He needs people comfortable in public situa- tions as well as the reserved who are more at home be- hind the scenes. No one is discounted nor is any God- surrendered interest unus- able. He has just the right call for you. Will you say yes? This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. We look for- ward to seeing you at church. Have a blessed week. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er Pentecostal 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 servic- es: Praise and worship at 10 :15 a.m.; Ministering of the Word and Sunday school at 11 a.m. Are you a good Samari- tan or are you like so ma- ny that you turn your head, heart, hand and even pos- sessions from the situations at hand, when we have been called as children of God to have open eyes, open heart, open hands and even open possessions? I pray that you are guided by the Spirit and walked in obedience. Remember to pray for your unsaved loved ones, those in hospitals, nursing homes, friends and neigh- bors that do not know Jesus as theirs. George Bruce, Pastor OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m. with children's Sunday school during the ministry of the Word; Sun- day and Wednesday eve- ning services at 6 p.m. All services are CST (Gibson Co. times). • Recovery Road, Satur- days at 4 p.m. in the fellow- ship hall. • Dave Chisum will be with us Saturday, March 6, at 5 p.m. • There will be a Revival, March 7-9, with Rev. Gary Cline. • Sisters in the Lord, ev- ery second Saturday of the month. March meeting guest speaker will be Sandy Davis. We hope you have time for Jesus this week, that your re- lationship may grow. God Bless. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 1-812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). 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 vis- it us. Our doors are always open to you. God and your money What money? That's a good ques- tion. The sad reality is that many American families spend more money than they make. That should be a shocking fact for Chris- tians. Why? Because Chris- tians are supposed to be good stewards of all that we have: our time, talent, intel- ligence, energy and posses- sions, including money. Let's consider money from the Christian stand- point: 1. It is not sinful to earn all the legitimate money one can garner. In itself, money is not evil. It is the love of money that we must resist. 2. It is important to save as much as one can - at least 10 percent. 3. It is vital to make a budget and stick to it. 4. God owns the world and gives us the responsibility to take care of it. It takes mon- ey to care for home and prop- erty. 5. We should strive to give at least 10 percent to God's work, which includes the church. 6. One reliable fact about stewardship: There is no way we can out-give our lov- ing God. Ever! 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 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. Today I Will Make A Difference Today I will make a dif- ference. I will begin by con- trolling my thoughts. A per- son is the product of his thoughts. I want to be hap- py and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my cir- cumstances. I will not let pet- ty inconveniences such as PETERSBURG 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 stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my companion and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a difference. I will be grateful for the 24 hours that are before me. Time is a precious commod- ity. I refuse to allow what lit- tle time I have to be contam- inated by self-pity, anxiety or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for lov- ing and giving. Today I will make a difference. I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will cor- rect them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's okay to stumble, I will get up. It's okay to fail, I will rise again. Today I will make a difference. I will spend time with those I love. A person can own the world, but be poor for the lack of love. A person can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. To- day I will spend time with the significant people in my world. Quality minutes with friends. Today I will make a difference. This poem was given to me by Ruth Bush. 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