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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, May 1, 2019 C- 3 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. Saturday of Holy Week is a strange day for the church. It's sandwiched between Good Friday, when Jesus died on the cross, and East- er, when he rose. Certainly, we know the truth and triumph of the resurrection, but until Jesus comes again, we're living in RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Continued on page 10 works and that is the main thing. Their crawl space is decent sized but I am still sore from crawling around under there. Sunday school this week was about love and faith of Christians for Jesus and His followers. There are some people who believe that Jesus was all God and that He couldn't have possi- bly have died on the cross. Jesus was all man and all God and He took our sins on Himself as He gave his precious life for our sins. It is hard to comprehend why anyone would give His life for others especially for people He didn't know. If it wasn't for His death and resurrection we would have no hope of eternal life and a home in heaven. Our scripture lesson was about Peter being asked by Jesus if he loved Him more than he loved the other dis- ciples. Peter has previous- ly denied knowing Jesus three times the night be- fore the crucifixion and even swore the third time. When he heard that roost- er crow he knew he had let his friend down. I wonder how many times we have let Jesus down with our own down- falls and misgivings. Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him and each time Peter answered "you know I love you" and Je- sus told Peter three times to "feed my sheep." It ap- pears Jesus knew that Pe- ter would care for them to the best of his ability. Jesus had to reinforce the trust between Peter and the rest of the disciples and at the same time show Peter how trusted he was. Peter asked what was John going to be doing and Jesus told him in a few words not to worry about John just pay atten- tion to following what he had to do. There is no room for jealousy in the Kingdom of God because we must all work together to survive in this world. Well enough for now go out there and be blessing, NATIONAL DAY OF Prayer May 2 at Noon at the Pike County Courthouse "Love one another. Just as I have loved you." John 13:34 National Anthem - Sung by the Pike Central Swing Choir Pledge to the Flag - Chuck Froehle Greeting - Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy Opening Prayer - Pastor Jim Gidcumb Scripture - R.C. Klipsch, Mayor of Petersburg "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another" (John 13:34, KJV) Lord's Prayer - First Baptist Prayer of Repentance - Christina Priest from the Living Faith Church International. Prayer in Unison for the Nation - Father Frank Renner, Saints Peter & Paul O God, You are the one who gave us this promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14; "If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." As we pray for the United States, we are reminded by the very symbols of this great nation, to whom we truly owe our allegiance. Our pledge reminds us that we are "one nation under God" and the currency in our pocket states emphatically that it is "in God we Trust." Amen. Closing Prayer - Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy Sponsored by: Pike County Ministerial Fellowship Love One Another Lutheran 1911 E. CR 650 N., Petersburg 812-354-6389 www.twinoakshc.com REVIVAL "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." MATTHEW 7:7 APRIL 30 – MAY 5 7 p.m. Nightly • Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Pastor Samuel Kinnaman TWIN OAKS CHURCH Special guest: Evangelist Keith Ledford 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. Pas- tor LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday services at 10 a.m.; youth service from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday service from 6 -7:30 p.m. "For I know that my Re- deemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth" ( Job 19:25). • Prayer school this Wednesday from 6 -7:30 p.m. • Ladies 'Out of the Box' ministry will meet on Tues- day, April 30, at 6 p.m. at the Oakland City Denny's res- taurant for fun, food, and fellowship. • Young adults group, ag- es 19 -29 will be having a pic- nic in May. Date tba. • Ladies Swap and Shop Friday, May 17, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring gently used scarves, jewelry, accesso- ries, etc... to trade. • Youth group Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. for 6th- 12th grades. 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 Ian and Samantha Rose, 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 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. Revival—April 30 -May 5, 7 p.m. nightly and Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Evangelist will be Keith Led- Independent ford. Everyone is welcome to each service. Samuel Kinnaman, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, May 5, 9 a.m. Sun- day school; 10 a.m. worship and special congregational meeting, following worship. Friday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. Praise Team practice. Sunday, May 12, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school, Praise Team prac- tice; 10 a.m. worship; High School Graduation Recog- nition. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship service 10 :15 a.m. with Holy Communion. Bible Verse for the week: "For it is written, 'As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God"' (Romans 14:11). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant Methodist 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 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, May 2, 2 p.m. Senior Balance exercise class and 6:30 p.m. Mother- Daughter tea. Sunday, May 5, 8 a.m. church breakfast; 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. exercise class. Tuesday, May 7, 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, May 8, choir practice at 6:30 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 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg 812-354-6658 We are Christians following Christ and serving Christ with compassion Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, following at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible study at 6 p.m.; Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Third Sunday after Eas- 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 Cell 812-202- 8903 or church office 812-922-8215 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Bi- ble study, Thursday at 1 p.m. "I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have re- 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, May 2, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, May 5, 9 a.m. morning worship service; 11 a.m. Mother-Daughter luncheon; 2:30 p.m. Nurs- ing home ministry; 6 p.m. Confirmation Family night. Monday, May 6, 7 p.m. Ad- ministrative Council meet- ing. Tuesday, May 7, 10 a.m. Bi- ble study. Keith Chanley, Pastor deemed you" (Isaiah 44:22, NIV ). Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter ter. Scripture reading: John 21:15 -17. Sermon Title: "The Min- istry of Restoration." Theme Statement: Here is a scene which must have been printed forever on the mind of Peter the Apostle. Jesus' challenge to Peter is still a challenge for each of us today. It's not how much love we have, but rather what we do with it. There are three require- ments for restoration. 1. You must know the Love of God. 2. You must have Love for God. 3. You must share the Word of God. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor 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 service at 6 p.m.; eve- ning worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesday prayer service at 6 p.m. We live in this world as aliens - just passing through. It is not real- ly our home. Because of Christ's resurrection, we have a living hope - a sec- ond chance through Je- sus. We also have a last- ing inheritance - far great- er than any on earth. Last- ly, we have the promise of a lifetime of God's protec- tion - because our Savior is ALIVE. Thank you, Je- sus, for these great gifts from you. Upcoming activities and services • DVD study, Wednes- day, May 1 at 6 p.m. • Children's Mission lesson and lunch, Sunday, May 5. • Church board meeting, Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. • Women's Fellowship Brunch, Thursday, May 9 at 10 a.m. This will be our last meeting until fall. All Ladies welcome. 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, Report- er 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 (except on the last Sunday of the month). • Saturdays: Men's Breakfast at 9 a.m. (first Saturday of the month). • 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. All services and activ- ities are open to the com- munity. Prayer requests: 915 - 490 -8812 or 915 -490 -8813. If you are looking for a church we would love to have you join us for our ser- vices at any time. We look forward to meeting you. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Pentecostal Presbyterian 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 at 10 :15 a.m.; Praise and worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Minis- tering of the Word and Sun- day school at 11 a.m. If you don't have a church, come by and visit. We will welcome you with open arms and an open heart. We are entering a new earthly season with a change in our surround- ings with longer and warm- er days. A time of refreshing. My prayer is that the church (body of Christ) would come into a new sea- son in their walk with God. That they would enter into His rest and find the time of refreshing and their spir- its renewed to be about the Master's business, seeking the lost, hurting and some- times helpless humanity. I believe if we begin to step out, we will begin to see an outpouring of the Holy Spir- it and it won't be long and we will be going home. Are you prepared to step up, step out and step into His calling? I pray that many of God's children realize it's time for revival in our lives and in our churches. May reviv- al fire begin to burn in our churches again and may the harvest come in. In God's Service. George Bruce, Pastor