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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, July 31, 2019 C- 3 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Wesleyan FREE AUGUST 4 • 3 - 5P M 245 S. Glezen Center St. • Petersburg, IN If you have any questions, please call: 812-354-9909 s u n d a y Independent 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 LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday study 9 -9:35 a.m., current study is on the book of Ephesians; Sunday servic- es at 10 a.m.; youth service Sunday from 6 -7:30 p.m. and Wednesday service from 6 - 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, July 31, Prayer service at 6 p.m. How blessed is God. And what a blessing he is. He's the Father of our Master, Je- sus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had set- tled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Je- sus Christ. ( What pleasure he took in planning this). He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift- giving by the hand of his be- 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 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 Me and regard Me as more essential than food] so that you may live.'" In a time of blight and war, Israel was searching for ev- ery last scrap of available food. They wouldn't rest un- til they had found every last crumb, even though they might not live to eat what was gathered, and it might only sustain them for a day or less. We should be searching for God more diligently than this. We can do so by study- ing and reading His Word, by conversing with Him, in- volving both speaking and listening, by obedient appli- cation of His Word, by walk- ing with Him and looking for Him at work where we are, and joining Him for the plea- sure of serving Him. God sustains us not just for a short time, but for for- ever if we will allow Him. Re- lationships are usually com- plicated, but He thinks you are worth the effort. Are you willing to make the effort to search for Him today? It could be your last today. Or it could be your first real to- day in a forever relationship of todays with God. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter loved Son—Ephesians 1:3. 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 Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m. worship. Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. Praise Team practice. Sunday, Aug.11, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. wor- ship. 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., Sunday school for the children will begin in Sep- tember at 10 :15 a.m.; wor- ship service with Holy Com- munion at 10 :15 a.m. Bible verse for the week: "He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am? ' Simon Peter answered, You are the Messiah, the Son of the liv- ing God"' (Matthew 16:15 - 16). 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. HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Thursday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Senior balance exercise class. Sunday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting; 7 p.m. Administrative Coun- cil meeting; women's soft- ball playoffs. Wednesday, Aug. 7, wom- en's softball playoffs. 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. 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 6 p.m. at the Lynnville Meth- odist Church. Today's reading: Proverbs 16:1-3, 9. "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps" (Proverbs 16:9), But in place of that wor- rying, we could, as Solo- mon teaches, grow in simply trusting that God guides us, step-by-step, as we prayer- fully seek Him, await His leading, and yes, allow Him to continually redirect us. Trade anxiety for trust. God will guide your way. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday morning wor- ship 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" (Mat- thew 6:33). What things will be add- ed? God's order back in- to our lives—a peace that passes all understand- ing—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, Peters- burg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, Aug. 1, 9 p.m. Mosquito Fest prep. Friday, Aug. 2 and Satur- day, Aug. 3, Mosquito Fest. Sunday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. out- door worship service; 2:30 p.m. nursing home ministry. Monday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 7, wom- en's softball playoffs. Keith Chanley, Pastor "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 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 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. Sometimes we feel as if we have no one we can trust. But there is One who is trust- worthy; God is always faith- ful and steady. We need to focus more on praise than on negativity; hope will rise up in our spirit, as we praise our Great King. "As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise You more and more" (Psalm 71:14). Remember our children as they go back to school on Wednesday, August 7. Pray for the teachers and all stu- dents. Upcoming activities and services • Appreciation and Fare- well meal for the Warrens, Sunday, August 11, imme- diately following morning worship. Need a church home? Stop 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 in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our church family. David Warren, Pastor Jeannine Smith, Reporter Presbyterian 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. God is everywhere We are living in a world that is absolutely trans- parent, and God is shining through it all the time. This is not just a fable or a nice story. It is true. If we aban- don ourselves to God and forget ourselves, we see it sometimes, and we see it maybe frequently. God shows himself everywhere, in everything - in people and in things and in nature and in events. It becomes very obvious that God is every- where and in everything and we cannot be without him. It's impossible. The only thing is that we don't see it. 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 ser- vice 6:30 p.m. Nursery avail- able. Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fellow- ship hall 10 a.m. Keep the pastor and Mar- gie in your prayers. Pastors can dream Here are some things that a pastor dreams of hearing in his church. 1. Hey! It's my turn to sit in the front pew. 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. 3. Personally I find wit- nessing much more enjoy- able than golf. 5. Pastor, we'd like to send you to Hawaii for a vacation. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter