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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, May 8, 2019 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 again. As we were working at the auction this past Thurs- day night, I started wonder- ing why are we so busy and I think I realized, we are do- ing things we really want to do now when we didn't have the time to do them before we retired. So yes you are busier but there is more enjoyment in doing what you are doing. As far as the auction goes we didn't buy near as much as usual so we had less to deal with when we got home. I had the great honor of presiding over the funer- al for the mother of one of our neighbors. Funer- als are hard because you really never know exact- ly what to say and how to say it. You pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you through your efforts. Fu- nerals are designed to help the grieving family find support from other fami- ly and friends to help cope with their loss. I only hope and pray that as I preside over other funerals that I can help in some little way. Sunday school was about three men seldom men- tioned. They were used as examples in our les- son. Gaius was a teach- er/preacher and he often showed hospitality to vis- iting teachers when Di- otrephes was the type of person who always looked out for himself. He was afraid someone would take his position and his status as a leader away from him. Demetrius who had made idols from silver and was sin hardened passed a let- ter from John to Gaius. Sounds like God had con- victed another soul. The Scripture lesson was about being happy and just how to be happy. The first step toward true happiness is to commit your life to liv- ing for Jesus. We must have patience enough to wait on God to work things out. We are asked to rest in the trust God has in us and the trust we have in Him. Our Spirit will show in our faces as we are happy or up- set and troubled. Be happy because a good Spirit is like medicine to your soul and can even help you physi- cally. Don't forget to make the most of the situation you are in and learn to be con- tent. Being content doesn't mean you are satisfied, be- cause being satisfied can cause you to quit trying for better and God wants all of us to have better. But on- ly when we can handle the goodness He has for us. Last but not least the Bible tells us to seek Je- sus and to accept His rest because His yoke is easy. Let's all get out there and do our best to show His love for us all. Independent Pentecostal 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.; see our Facebook for Youth Group Hearts on Fire meeting times. Come join us for Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Refresh and renew group will meet Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Showing God's Love and Grace "Above all, love each oth- er deeply, because love cov- ers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one an- other without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have re- ceived to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (1 Peter 4:8 -10, NIV ). This is one of those vers- es that as Christians we need to keep with us in our hearts everyday. Lov- ing others, even in bad sit- uations, offering hospitali- ty without grumbling and using our gifts to serve oth- ers are some of the hard- est things to do the ma- jority of the time. Howev- er, as children of God and stewards of his grace, we should strive every day to show that kind of mercy, compassion and grace in- stead of hatred or wrath. Doing this in tough situa- tions can show others that God is real and lives inside you. This is one of the ma- ny ways to reach out to oth- ers and show that we can all make a difference with 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 JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION 1415 N. Vincennes Ave. Petersburg 812-354-4424 or 812-582-0240 Sunday morning fellow- ship 10 a.m.; Church at 10 :30 a.m.; Bible studies: Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brian Eilert's house and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at church. Judges 2:10 says, "Also, all that generation were gath- ered to their fathers, and another generation arose af- ter them who did not know the Lord, nor even the work which He had done for Isra- el." Are we teaching others that God's blessing is worth the effort and the tough times? How will they know the Lord for themselves if we don't teach truth? Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, 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. Samuel Kinnaman, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and set- tle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the cen- ter of your life" (Philippians 4:6). • Prophetic worship and teaching, this Wednesday from 6 -7:30 p.m. • 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. • Kingsmen men's group will meet, Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. • 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 Christ in our lives, no mat- ter the circumstances. 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 Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship service 10 :15 a.m. Church council following worship. Bible verse for the week: "But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in ev- ery way into him who is the head, into Christ" (Ephe- sians 4:15). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, May 12, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school, Praise Team prac- tice; 10 a.m. worship; High School Graduation Recog- nition. Monday, May 13, 6:30 p.m., church council. Thursday, May 16, 1 p.m., Women of the ELCA Bible study. Sunday, May 19, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. wor- ship. 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 9, 2 p.m. senior balance exercise class. Sunday, May 12, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. exercise class. Tuesday, May 14, 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, May 15, 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. Celebrating Mother's Day. Scripture reading: Prov- erbs 6:20. Sermon title: "Priceless Words from a Parent." Leon Pomeroy, 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 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 ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, May 12, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Monday, May 13, 6:19 p.m. Bible study. Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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 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. Jesus calls us to follow Him. We are to follow Jesus no matter when He calls. Al- so, He asks us to follow Him no matter what others do or where it may lead us. He wants us to follow Him no matter how long it takes un- til He comes again. We need to be obedient and sensitive to God's leading. Upcoming activities and services • 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. • Mother's Day celebrat- ed, Sunday, May 12. All moms will receive a special gift. Bring your mother with you. • Church family cookout and birthday/anniversary 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 Break- fast at 9 a.m. (first Saturday of the month). • Irene's Room Food Pan- try 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 activities are open to the community. Prayer requests: 915 -490 - 8812 or 915 -490 -8813. If you are looking for a church we would love to have celebration, Sunday, May 26 at 5 p.m. Bring meats and side dishes 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 you join us for our services at any time. We look forward to meeting you. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor 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. What an awesome service we had Sunday. We have had a longing and been praying for such a service. There was a manifestation of heal- ing before our eyes. An an- kle healed, a knot went down and pain removed and sight beginning to return to an eye. Bondages were broken and lives changed to the glo- ry of God. Truly freedom en- tered into lives and celebra- tion of salvation was truly present. Truly the presence of the Lord was in the house. We are so humbled by the move of God. Pray for those in hospitals, nursing homes, your neigh- bors, any that are sick and in bondage. 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 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 evening services at 6 p.m.; Recovery Road, every Saturday at 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All services are CDT (Gib- son Co. times). Sisters in the Lord, sec- ond Saturday, May 11, with guest speaker Jennifer Cline, at 1 p.m. (CDT) Gib- son Co. time. A gospel group called "The Ordinary" will be with us Saturday, May 18 at 5 p.m. CDT (Gibson Co.) In II Chronicles chap- ter 20 ; Jehoshaphat is faced with 2 enemies at once, the Moabites and the Ammo- nites. He knows they can- not defeat them on their own. He calls a time of fast- ing and prayer. In Vs. 9, he tells God, "thy name is in this house and we cry unto thee in our affliction, then, thou wilt hear and help. Sounds like a prayer we might want to remember. O, what happened? Go to the Old Testament and find out. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). harvest come in. In God's Service. George Bruce, Pastor 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. The Resurrection wasn't a "one-off;" it was a spark that lit a flame that contin- ues burning even today, es- pecially where people min- ister in the Risen One's name. One such outreach, Camp Noah, serves chil- dren traumatized by disas- ter. Nationwide, volunteers offer week-long experienc- es of kindness, love, listen- ing and safety to kids who've recently survived a tornado, flood, hurricane, wildfire or shooting. Kids often open up for the first time to share their "storm stories" and be- gin a journey of healing. Leaders at Camp Noah at- test to God's power to bring joy out of sorrow, trust out of fear and life out of death. A boy who initially was aloof, dances with another camp- er at the closing worship; kids who arrived with un- certain expressions, leave with smiles and regained confidence. Mental health counselors are part of camp teams, and referrals are made to continue care af- terward. Resurrection often hap- pens in steps, not over- night. But wherever "ordi- nary" daily ministry takes place in Christ's name, ex- traordinary echoes of the first Easter are evident. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary Continued on page 11 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500