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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, June 5, 2019 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 I got the bag home and my wife and I dumped it out we found a Mexican coin in it which said it was a $20 coin. My junk bag was worth the bid. Pike County clean up day was busy both loads I made. The first day rained and I knew better than to go through the mud. The second day had plenty of mud on the hillside where we all took our loads. I hauled for my son Satur- day and there was so ma- ny trucks and trailers there we had a waiting area and only a few at a time were al- lowed on the hill. All in all I would have to consider their efforts a huge success and I hope there is another clean up next year. I would like to thank them for this project and keep it up. A fter helping my son Saturday the old truck got a much needed bath. It was so dirty we had to use Roy- al purple because I forgot to tell you most of it was winter's coat of dried on grime. Our Sunday school was about God's punishment and how much love He must have for us to punish us enough to keep us in check. The Israelites be- came so full of the world they didn't have enough time or love for God to care about how far away they had strayed. As a mat- ter of fact, they didn't even try to acknowledge the Ho- ly Father. It also held the thought as parents do we lead our children in good paths or do we show them bad examples? The scripture lesson was about prayer and how we talk to our friends and fam- ily, then why can't we just talk with God. Each person has special places where we can just feel God's presence and we seem to pray there with more ease. You should never give up praying for things because we are to be persistent with our pe- titions. It was brought out that church is an excellent place to pray and to never think that church is a place for saints, because it isn't. It is a hospital for ailing spirits to receive help and strength. Well enough rambling for now hope you have a great week and be a bless- ing. Presbyterian 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. "Now, to the One with enough power to prevent you from stumbling into sin and bring you faultless be- fore His glorious presence to stand before Him with ecstatic delight, to the on- ly God our Savior, through our Lord Jesus Christ, be endless glory and majesty, great power and authority— from before He created time, now, and throughout all the ages of eternity—Amen" ( Jude 1:24-25). • Prayer school, this Wednesday from 6 -7:30 p.m. • Kingsmen men's group will meet Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. • Young adults group, ag- es 19 -29, will be having a pic- nic this Saturday. Check out the church Facebook page 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 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. • There will be a new six- week Bible study, starting June 4 at 6 p.m. at the Cen- ter. Books will be $15. For more information and to re- serve a spot, call 812-582- 8222. 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 ye enter into temptation" (Mark 14:30). I got up early one morn- ing and rushed right into the day. I had so much to ac- complish that I didn't have time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me and heavi- er came each task. "Why doesn't God help me? " I won- dered. He answered, "You didn't ask." I wanted joy and beauty, but the day was gray and black. I wondered why God didn't show me, and He said, "You didn't seek." I tried to come into God's presence. I used all my keys at the lock. God gently and lovingly chided, "My child, you didn't knock." I woke up early this morn- ing and paused before enter- ing the day. I had so much to accomplish that I HAD to take time to pray. Chad Searls, Pastor for details. • Youth group Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. for 6th- 12th grades. • Youth camp, June 10 -14. Cost $110. Call for more in- formation. 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 Independent Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, June 9, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice and 10 a.m. wor- ship. Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. Church Council. Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m. worship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Adult Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship service 10 :15 a.m. and church council, fol- lowing worship. Bible verse for the week: "But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting for those who fear him, and his righteous- ness to children's children, to those who keep his cov- enant and remember to do his commandments" (Psalm 103:17-18, NRSV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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, June 6, 2 p.m. senior balance exercise class; 6:30 p.m. UMW Sum- mer Picnic; 7 p.m. men's softball vs. Huntingburg UM/Salem. Sunday, June 9, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. outdoor worship ser- vice and lunch. Wednesday, June 12, 7 p.m. women's softball vs. Central Christian. 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. Winslow Pastor 812-749-4477 Sunday morning church service at 10 a.m. and Sun- day school 11 a.m. 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 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. "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone" ( John 8:7). Today's reading: John 8:1- 11. Yet when Jesus replied, "Let any one of you who is without sin..." not one of the women's accusers could bring themselves to pick up a stone. One by one, they walked away. Before we critically judge another's behavior while ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, June 6, 8 p.m. men's softball vs. St. James. Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. Discipleship workshop. Sunday, June 9, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Tuesday, June 11, 8 p.m. men's softball vs. Dale Bible. Wednesday, June 12, 8 p.m. women's softball vs. St. Mary's. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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 study at 6 p.m. Pentecost Sunday. Sermon Series: "The Bib- lical Principles of Giving." Scripture reading: Mat- thew 13:3-9. Sermon title: "The Four Soils." Theme Statement: The end of the sower going forth is to sow the seed, which is the word of God. The seed is sown in the heart and is secret, gradual and different in fruitfulness. The sowing requires preaching, which requires knowledge, skill, a liberal hand and patience. There are three keys to a one hundred fold increase. 1. Be Carefree. 2. Be Cultivated. 3. Be Conditioned. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor looking lightly at our own sin, let's remember that all of us. "fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). In- stead of condemnation, our Savior showed this woman— and you and me—grace and hope ( John 3:16; 8:10 -11). How can we not do the same for others? Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter Methodist 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. We ask the Lord to forgive us for the wrongs we com- mit, but do we truly forgive others as Jesus forgives us? When we refuse to forgive those that hurt or wrong us, we are actually refusing to allow God's forgiveness to transform our lives. "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debt- ors" (Matthew 6:12). Upcoming activities and services • 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. • Father's Day recogni- tion, Sunday, June 16, dur- ing morning worship. 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 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 Pentecostal 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 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. In a cold wintry season, we as humans get what we call cabin fever. We want to have freedom from being hemmed in the four walls of the home. The Holy Spir- it wants to be free to work in the seasons of our lives. Just like we are in cold seasons, the Holy Spirit gets cabin fever and wants freedom to show us new seasons of life. If you don't have a church, come by and visit. We will welcome you with open arms and an open heart. Pray for those in hospitals, nursing homes, your neigh- bors, any that are sick and 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, be- cause of a scheduling con- flict, will be the June 15 at 1 p.m. Guest speaker will be in bondage, and also remem- ber in prayer our president, government and Jerusalem. 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 Sue Caldwell. Homecoming will be Sun- day, June 9, with "Common Wealth" in the morning ser- vice. Continue to praise God for He is worthy and He inhab- its the praise of His people. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). 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. Many know of teacher An- nie Sullivan helping young Helen Keller break through barriers of blindness and deaf- ness to discover language: how Sullivan placed one of Helen's hands under running water, spelling water in sign language over and over into the other. In Keller's words: "Suddenly, I felt a misty con- sciousness as of something forgotten - a thrill of return- ing thought; and somehow the mystery of language was re- vealed to me. I knew that w- a-t-e-r meant the wonderful cool something that was flow- ing over my hand. That living word awakened my soul, gave it light, hope, joy, set it free." God's living Word, work- ing through the waters of bap- tism, also awakens us - to the life of faith anchored in God's unconditional love. Baptism revives in us a "misty con- sciousness" that we are safe in God and reveals "the mystery of language" that is prayer. In baptism, as water washes over our bodies, the living Word gives us light, hope, joy and true freedom. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary Wesleyan 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. How to be Happy Are you almost disgusted with life, little man? I'll tell you a wonderful trick that will bring you contentment, if anything can, do some- thing for somebody, quick. Are you awfully tired with play, little girl? Wearied, dis- couraged, and sick - I'll tell you the loveliest game in the world, do something for somebody, quick. Though it rains like the rain of the flood, little man and the clouds are forbid- ding and thick, you can make the sun shine in your soul, little man, do some- thing for somebody, quick. Though the stars are like brass overhead, little girl, and the walks like a well- heated brick and our earth- ly affairs in a terrible whirl, do something for somebody, quick—Author Unknown. "Carry each other's bur- dens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ" Galatians 6:2, NIV ). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter