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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, July 3, 2019 C- 3 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 MINUTES Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued on page 8 Continued from page 2 instructions to godly wom- en, Paul instructs the man of God to "labour, working with his hands the thing which is good" (Eph. 4:28). Well, if Christian men are told to work the thing which is good, wouldn't go- ing to work be a good work? You would think so, espe- cially since God plans to re- ward men for "whatsoever good thing any man doeth" on the job (Eph. 6:8). We doubt that most Christians consider these everyday responsibilities as good works, but God says they are. And if being good husbands and fathers and wives and mothers be viewed as good works, it is not a stretch to suggest that being a good citizen would also be found in that cate- gory, especially since we are told "to obey magis- trates" and, in so doing, "be ready to every good work" (Titus 3:1). FOR THE RICH Next, Paul told Timothy to "charge them that are rich…that they be rich in good works, ready to dis- tribute, willing to commu- nicate" (I Tim. 6:17,18). Ob- viously the financial sup- port of the Lord's work and less fortunate brethren al- so constitute good works in God's eyes (cf. II Cor. 9:6 - 8). While few of us are rich, all of us can participate in good works of this sort in some measure. This then opens up a wide field in the catego- ry of good works, for we can give our time, our tal- ent, and our efforts to the Lord's work as well as our finances, and there are in- numerable ways we can "do good unto all men, es- pecially...the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10). FOR US ALL In time past, rebuilding the temple was a "good work" (Neh. 2:18). Today God's temple is found in the physical bodies of in - dividual believers (I Cor. 6:19,20), and in the Body of Christ (3:16,17), and so you would think that build- ing up believers and local churches would be good works today. If minister- ing to the physical body of the Lord was considered a "good work" (Matt. 26:6 - 10), surely ministering to the Body of Christ would be as well. If the Lord de- fined "good works" as feed- ing the multitudes, open- ing the eyes of the blind, and helping the lame to walk ( John 10 :32), then surely "to feed the church of God" (Acts 20 :28) by opening the eyes of their understanding (Eph. 1:18) so they can "walk worthy" of their vocation (Eph. 4:1) would be good works as well. Since "all Scripture" is given that we might be "throughly furnished un- to all good works" (II Tim. 3:16,17), then the reproof, correction and instruc- tion of the saints men- tioned here must also be considered "good works." Of course, it goes without saying that "if a man desire the office of a bishop, he de- sireth a good work" (I Tim. 3:1). In this passage, Paul is talking about the qualifi- cations of a spiritual leader. Thus if a man is interested in doing good works, we be- lieve the pastoral ministry tops the list of good works in which he can engage for the Lord. So how about it, Chris- tian friend? Are you walk- ing in the good works you were created to walk in? It is your only hope of a hap- py, fulfilling Christian life. No creature of God is hap- py unless he is doing what he was created to do. Birds were created to fly, horses were created to run, and neither are happy when kept from doing what they were created to do. Your only hope for a truly sat- isfying Christian life is to be "fruitful in every good work" (Col. 1:10)! What's more, it is the only way to please the One "who gave Himself for us, that He might…purify unto Him- self a peculiar people, zeal- ous of good works" (Titus 2:14). We dismissed our church this past Sunday so we could help Cup Creek celebrate their homecom- ing. Our Sunday school covered the beatitudes and that doesn't stand for be an attitude. It does tell what God promises each group of individuals. It says that if your situ- ation is covered you are BLESSED by God's prom- ises. Rich Russell brought a message about not lis- tening to God and try- ing to do things on your own and how we usually mess things up with this approach. I was asked to share a thought to com- plete his thoughts and for some reason God had pre- pared for this occasion and an old sermon was in the Bible I took with me. This message was about getting self out of the way so God could work in our lives. It truly fit for what Bro. Rich ask of me. I guess it was a tag team sermon. Well enough for now but if you have something go- ing on in your life and you just can't get satisfaction from your efforts. Try step- ping back and letting God take over. Be a blessing and accept all blessings. Independent Lutheran Methodist Methodist HEY KIDS, MOSEY ON OVER TO Vacation Bible School At Yee-Haw VBS, kids will go on a frontier adventure where they'll discover that God gives good gis! is VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch. Team-building games, cool Bible songs, and multisensory Bible adventures are just a few of the activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and sturdy shoes.) Union Community Church | 3082 N. CR 850 W., Hazleton For more information, call: Pastor Kevin 812-664-5454 - or- Angela Christie 812-664-5970 When: Ages: 3 years old (potty trained) to 12 years old JULY 5-7 Friday and Saturday • 7pm to 8:30pm (edt) Sunday starting at 11am (edt) CHRISTIAN HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Petersburg Located six miles be- tween Petersburg and Oak- land City junction. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Thursday prayer meeting 7 p.m. We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor 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 Sundays 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 God 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. Taking Jesus and His mi- raculous works for granted is not a new concept. The disciples even did it, be- cause in Mark 6:52 it says, "For they had not under- stood about the loaves, be- cause their hearts were hardened." A hardened heart is an ungrateful, disobedient and selfish heart. Are you thank- ful for both the every day things (walking, talking, etc.) and the special mira- cles (freedom from sin, a place in Heaven, etc.) that He provides? A soft heart is one with a love for God first and oth- ers as a result of obedience. How soft is your heart? Re- member that God asks us to obey because we love Him, just so we can have a good relationship with Him. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter office, may I to thy word pay heed. And meet responsi- bility to pray for those who lead. May they, in turn, seek guidance whether home or while abroad. And may they seek the old paths which our Founding Fathers trod. Remind our nation, as a whole, that in the Psalms we're taught "The nation that forgets the Lord will soon be brought to naught." Dear God, I know it is through Thee our nation has endured. So, on this day, I bow my head and of- fer thanks, O Lord—Caro- lyn Orr. Chad Searls, 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. UNION COMMUNITY CHURCH 3082 N. CR 850 W., Union Pastor 812-664-5454 Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Both services are EDT; children's service every fifth Sunday—geared to- ward children; Iron Sharp- ens Iron Wednesday night service is now for men and women at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to the First Friday Fun, the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. There will be a Cricut avail- able, along with other craft- ing tools for use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie at 812-664-5970 for more infor- mation. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340- 5500 (C) Parsonage 812- 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and spe- cial junior church service at 10 :30 a.m. Jr. Church theme "The Armor of God;" eve- ning worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Transportation available. • July 4—Church picnic starting at noon. • July 29 -August 2—VBS. America, my native land, my home by natural birth is, of all countries of the world, the grandest one on earth. Not many people in the world are fortunate like me to live 'midst so much bounty and partake of liberty. In spite of many weaknesses and prob- lems that she shares, though I should look throughout the world, no other land com- pares. May all our people ever seek to join and not to sev- er holding high our nation's flag with stars and stripes forever. And for the ones in ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, July 7, 10 a.m. worship. Monday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. Church Council. Friday, July 12, 5 p.m. din- ner and 6 -8:30 p.m. VBS. Saturday, July 13, lunch at noon; 1-3:30 p.m. VBS and 6 p.m. family fun night at Weisheit residence. Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m. worship and VBS program. There will be a quarterly meeting following 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. with Holy Communion. Bible verse for the week: "But the Lord is faithful, he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one" (II Thessalonians 3:3, NRSV ). Sunday July 28, Home- coming. There will be a meal following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Plan on staying for games, activities and homemade ice cream. The main course will be pro- vided, bring a covered dish to share. Don't forget to tell your friends. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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 Sunday, July 7, 9 a.m. Sun- day school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice and 2:30 p.m. nursing home ministry—UMW. Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m., women's softball vs. SPAL. Wednesday, July 10 at 8 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. 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 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. Revival—August 15 -18 at the Lynnville Methodist Church. Today reading: Psalm 55:4-19. "When troubles comes, remember that the God of all comfort is able to carry you through your darkest moments and deepest fears. He promises that one day He Himself will wipe away every tear from our eyes" (Revelation 21:4). Strengthened by this as- surance, we can confident- ly trust Him with our tears now. Father, when life feels overwhelming, give me strength. Give me Your pres- ence and comfort, for with- out You, I'm lost. Listen to Discover the Word conver- sations, "Tearful Expres- sions," at discovertheword. org/series/tearful-expres- 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 Sunday, July 7, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Tuesday, July 9, 7 p.m. men's softball vs. St. James; 7 p.m. United Methodist Women's meeting. Wednesday, July 10, 7 p.m. women's softball vs. St. Mary's. Keith Chanley, Pastor sions/. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter