The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, July 17, 2019 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Continued on page 7 Last Saturday was sort of a grumpy day for me. I had dreams all night which made me think too hard on some things which had happened years ago. I overcame it, but it is true that you can really mess up something called today by letting too much yesterday creep into your thoughts. I sometimes forget God has me in new stage of life and I have responsibilities to Him and the past is just that the past. There is lit- tle if anything you can do about your past but you can adjust, so your tomorrow can be the best it can be. We used my birthday discount last Wednesday evening at the Gastoff and I had 71% off which will make me 71 years old. We have lots of places for skeeters to hide and breed so I did my best to weed eat all the hillsides where they can get down closer to the ground and have water to hatch their young. They are so bad out here on the hill that many of them swarm you in a short time. I wonder if perhaps we could some help with community wide fogging. It would probably be expensive but if it kept someone from getting sick it would be worth it. I told you at the begin- ning of this article that I had several topics on my mind and here is another one. We see many ads on T V seeking help with their causes. Lots of them are le- git but my main concern with them is if they need money to do what they do, then why offer something free like a t-shirt or a pic- ture, just accept the dona- tions and don't use the do- nations for the frivolous give aways. We took in an Otters ball game Friday evening and sang in the Habitat choir which was lots of fun. We sang the National Anthem and at the seventh inning stretch we sang Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Both teams put on a good show with many great plays, but of course they made sever- al errors. It was fun watch- ing both teams play a hard fought game. Our Sunday sermon les- son concerned how to care for our fellow servants of God. We are to treat each with the respect each de- serves and to uplift one an- other even if some of our view points don't always agree, because they are fellow servants. Well you know the drill go out into the world and help someone daily, be a blessing and be blessed. Hamline Chapel Sunday, July 21 • 1:30pm Woolsey Band Homecoming 189 th SPEAKER: Rev. Jarrod Chattin SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church Hamline Chapel Rd., Monroe City Sunday Worship at 9am • Sunday School at 10am CARRY-IN AT NOON (Meat Provided) Everyone Welcome! Pike County Jones The quest for the Holy Ghost VBS WHERE: Apostolic Tabernacle 409 S. 4th St., Petersburg, IN WHEN: July 24-26 from 6pm-8pm AGES: 4-13 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 812-582-0204 Adventure Awaits! 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, July 30 at 6 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Verse to Ponder "Carry each other's bur- dens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ" (Ga- latians 6:2, NIV ). 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 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 people 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 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. A new six-week Bible study called "Forgiveness; Breaking the Power of the Past" will be offered July 22 at 10 a.m. Books are $ 9. Call to reserve a space. THE CHURCH ALIVE WORSHIP CENTER 506 N. 9th St. Petersburg Independent at church. "They turn, but they do not turn upward to the Most High. They are like a poorly crafted bow (that misses the mark)" is how Hosea 7:16 be- gins in the amplified. Trying to get to Heaven by just trying to be good is like using a warped bow. It doesn't work right. We need two things that only God provided: 1. The Perfect Bow - a per- fect sacrifice ( Jesus Christ) to take our punishment and remove our sin. 2. Practice - God to strengthen our arms with a helper (The Holy Spirit) to keep us on the narrow path. Are you ready to turn to the Most High? He's calling you to be His Child. Answer soon, "for the Kingdom of God is at hand." Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter 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 Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m. worship-Monique Mubiru visiting; 3 p.m. Celebration Singers. Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m. worship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Adult Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 :15 a.m. Bible verse for the week: "This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are wit- nesses" (Acts 2:32, NRSV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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 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 Methodist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believers, we pledge ourselves to allow 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, July 18, 2 p.m. senior balance exercise class. Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m. women's softball vs. St. Mary's. 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. 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 16 -18 at 6 p.m. at the Lynnville Meth- odist Church. Read Ephesians 3:14-19. "I ask that you'll know the love of Christ that is beyond knowledge so that you will be filled entirely with the fullness of God" (Ephesians 3:19, CEB). The strength of the Spir- it, Christ dwelling in our hearts and the love of Christ are gifts that a pastor cannot give. These gifts come only from God through faith, not by our own efforts to achieve a special level of knowledge. God's love and presence are gifts given freely by God. That's something worth knowing. Thought for the day: God has gifts for us that only God can give. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter 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. ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Wednesday, July 24, 8 p.m. women's softball vs. St. Aug- gies/St. James. Keith Chanley, Pastor to join our friendly church and worship God with us. Mike Atkins, Pastor 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 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 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 can have joy on our journey to our eternal home. We must have a solid founda- tion in Jesus Christ our Lord. Not only do we need right companions, but we must have the right source of light and life. Our goals should all lead us toward heaven, our eternal home. Jesus can be with us through everything we face in this life and lead us to our heavenly home. Upcoming activities and services • Church Board meeting, Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. • District Conventions, July 21-23. No Sunday eve- ning service on July 21. • Children's mission ser- vice, Sunday, July 28, dur- ing morning worship. Meal to follow. 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 Nazarene 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 Pentecostal APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 409 S. 4th St. Petersburg 812-582-1382 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, youth at 7 p.m.; Thursday Bible study at 7 p.m. Allen Lich, Pastor 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. Weighed down Many people dream of having the "right stuff" to fly to space. Recently, 18,300 applied for just 12 astronaut spots at NASA! Fanfare over the moon landing's 50th an- niversary is sure to spark even more interest. Leaving behind earthly troubles and floating in ze- ro gravity must be amaz- ing, right? Not, it turns out, for one's body. Weightless- ness takes a heavy physical toll in space. Without resis- tance, muscles waste away and bones weaken. Bodily systems we take for grant- ed are disrupted, causing disorientation. To counter- act the effects, astronauts wear resistance suits while exercising. Ironically, after escaping Earth's gravity, Presbyterian