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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, May 29, 2019 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 almost cried a few times. Dave was saying he is tired and isn't planning on doing this anymore and I asked him if they gave him some- one sane and normal to work with next year would he changed his mind and he said he doubted it. Not sure but I believe we had at least 117 cars registered to be judged. I have judged before and it is a task with all the beautiful machinery displayed. Sunday school was about the gift of tongues and dif- ferent languages. The day of Pentecost was a great day as the Holy Spirit came and made a great confusion and people ended up hearing the great plan of salvation in their own language. God will make a way for people to hear His word. There is an unknown tongue which lots of people put much im- portance on, but it is actu- ally a personal thing be- tween the speaker and God. I would never question any- one about their thoughts concerning the unknown tongue, but for me I would rather preach the word clearly with my Lord's help and I hope I never depend on my own efforts. Please don't let people take away your faith in God and how you worship because it real- ly is between you and God. Scripture lesson covered compassion and being ten- derhearted with others. We need to be forgiving because we need to be for- given. God forbid but, we stand in need much of the time in need of forgiveness. We who judge others will be examined to see if we live up to our own judging and our judging will come again when we meet God. We also found that just be- cause someone doesn't do, what we think they should, doesn't mean they are wrong. There many ways of doing things. Our lesson ended with "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Well enough for now let's go out and live a life pleas- ing to God Almighty. Presbyterian Nazarene Lutheran Wesleyan Methodist Methodist ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. worship. Sunday, June 9, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice and 10 a.m. wor- ship. 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, May 30, 2 p.m. senior balance exercise class; 7 p.m. men's softball vs. St. Mary's. Sunday, June 2, 8 a.m. church breakfast; 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, June 3, 6 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting and 7 p.m. Administrative Council meeting. 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 Je- sus 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. 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. Ascension Sunday. Sermon Series: "The Bib- lical Principles of Giving." Scripture reading: Mat- thew 25:14-18. Sermon title: "Multiplica- tion of the Talents." Theme Statement: An or- dained elder of the United Methodist Church is to en- courage giving as a spiritu- al discipline by teaching the Biblical Principles of giving. One of the most well-known parables that Jesus told is the parable of the talents. Since most of us aren't su- per talented or exceptional- ly gifted, we can fully relate to the servant with just one talent. There are three ways God will multiply our talents. 1. God give us trust. 2. God gives us time. 3. God gives us tests. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 E. Walnut Street Pastor 812-354-6646 Vacation Bible School be- gins Monday, June 3 and continues through Friday, June 7. It runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. Parents are requested to arrive by 5:30 p.m. on Monday for regis- tration. This year's theme is ROAR. Each evening will include snacks, games, lessons and crafts. 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. "Out of the mouth of ba- bies and infants, you have established strength be- cause of your foes" (Psalm 8:2, ESV ). God can use even a child to bring Him glory. Out of their willing hearts came a WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 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 Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. Discipleship workshop. Sunday, June 2, 9 a.m. morning worship service; 2:30 p.m. Nursing home ministry. Tuesday, June 4, 7 p.m. men's softball vs. Hunting- burg UM/Salem. Wednesday, June 5, 8 p.m. women's softball vs. Central Christian. Keith Chanley, Pastor fountain of praise. A fool's wisdom always leads to a dead end, but God's wisdom always opens up new horizons. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter Winslow Pastor 812-749-4477 Sunday morning church service at 10 a.m. and Sun- day school 11 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 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 remember; those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, but also, those who died in the service of the Lord. Many have giv- en their lives spreading the good news of Jesus. We also remember those who have taken the good news to all parts of the world. Most of all, we remember our Lord and Savior Jesus - His great sacrifice and the fact that He is coming again for us. Upcoming activities and services • Crystal Valley Trio spe- cial music service, Sunday, June 2 at 10 :30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. • Church elections, Sun- day, June 9, during morning worship. • Cool Fun in the Hot Sun summer party, Saturday, June 15 from 2-5 p.m. Water games, pizza and ice cream served. All church kids wel- come. 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 you join us for our ser- vices at any time. We look forward to meeting you. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor • Father's Day recogni- tion, Sunday, June 16 dur- ing morning worship. 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 MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday school 9:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. We have a nursery for chil- dren up to the age of seven and we also have a van route in Petersburg to pick anyone up. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. Repeated headlines about violence can make us "feel like locking our doors and never entering society again," writes pastor and author Max Lucado. A fter another mass shooting, he penned an on- line opinion piece that urged people to do the exact oppo- site by opening doors, their hearts and their circles. "It's no accident that hospi- tality and hospital come from the same Latin word," writes Lucado, "for they both lead to the same result: healing. When you open your door to someone, you are sending this message: 'You matter.'" Because daily life is filled with rejections, extending an invitation - even to a sim- ple meal - can be life-altering, Lucado contends. What you think is a messy house might be a sanctuary to someone else, "and to those who eat alone every night, pork and beans on a paper plate tastes like filet mignon." Our kitch- en tables are "God's secret weapons in the war on fear, Lucado says. "We never know what one meal will do." Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary 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 women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. No Time I knelt to pray but not for long; I had too much to do. I had to hurry and get to work for bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hur- ried prayer, and jumped up off my knees. My Christian duty was now done. My soul could rest at ease. All day long, I had no time to spread a word of cheer, no time to speak of Christ to friends. They'd laugh at me, I'd fear. No time, no time, too much to do; That was my constant cry. No time to give to souls in need, but at last, the time to die. I went before the Lord. I came, I stood with downcast eyes. For in his hands, God held a book; It was the Book of Life. God looked into his book and said, "Your name I cannot find. I once was go- ing to write it down, but nev- er found the time." We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter •••• •• - €€€€ ‚- ƒ „ …† 607D519 sponsored by boat angel outreach centers STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN w w w.boatangel.com "2-Night Free Vacation!" Donate A Boat or Car Today! 800 700 BOAT - - (2628) (2628) CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY