The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, August 21, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 Baptist Continued on page 3 Continued in next column Continued in next column "I realized I hadn't expe- rienced much love, joy, and exuberance in years. She brought with her zest for life and a playfulness that ignited a spark in me that I'd let fizzle without realiz- ing it"— Sage Lewis. This week, PAWS is fea- turing a playful young pup named Jacy, who is a hap- py go lucky gal who doesn't know a stranger. She and her brother, Ted, are the last of their litter and they are both anxiously await- ing for their forever family to take them home. Jacy is three months old, with short, smooth black and white fur. She is a terrier mix and will like- ly be a medium-sized dog. To adopt Jacy, call 812-354- 9894. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the JACY That is one of the reasons Je- sus could say with such ap- peal, "Come to Me" (Mat- thew 11:28), all you who la- bor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Mat- thew 11:28). When we are exhausted and hurting, we can take comfort from the fact that Jesus knows. But the greatest work Je- sus did was not in the carpen- ter's shop, nor at the marry- ing feast in Cana, where He turned the water into wine. The greatest work Jesus did was not when He made the blind to see, the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak, nor even the dead to rise. What was His greatest work? His greatest work was what He accomplished through the Cross and Res- urrection. There the burden of our sins was placed on Him and there He won our salvation. And that is why we can come by faith to Him and He will give us rest, having a full Fellowship at the church. Everyone is welcome. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study 6 p.m., studying in Philippi- ans; Wednesday, children's activities include a meal, games, lessons and more. All times are CDT. Last Wednesday evening, we started our new study in Philippians. If you missed the first week, no worries. We only covered verses 1- 11 in the first chapter, so there is a lot more to cover and it's not too late to join our weekly study. The chil- dren will begin a new study this week. Last Wednesday, the chil- dren finished their summer series of Jonah (titled Over- board) with special games and prizes. While the chil- dren start a new study that will be fun and exciting, it is exciting to let you know about a new weekly Wednes- day event that will soon be coming: "R/C" cars. This ministry is just now being formed, but it promises to be an exciting time for chil- dren of all ages. More in- formation will be coming soon. Another event to look forward to is our fall dona- tion charity sale on Satur- day, September 28. Crossroads loves our com- munities in both Gibson and Pike counties. If you do not have a church home, we would love for you to vis- it Crossroads. Also, we en- courage you to visit our website at www.crossroad- soc.org to get more informa- tion about upcoming events. Like us on Facebook and see some pictures from various events. Curt Beadle, Pastor GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school 9:30 ; Sun- day morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bi- ble study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bi- ble study at 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting, before Bible study and business meeting to fol- low. Thought for the week: If Daniel can trust God in the lion's den, and Jonah can trust God inside of a whale, then I can trust God with my worry and stress. Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love, because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Gary Watson, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Report- er Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@ evdio.org Mass (Latin for Mission- to spread the Gospel) sched- ule: Check Church bulletin for schedule of services. Thursday Mass 10 :30 a.m.; Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m. and Sunday Mass 11 a.m. All services EDT. The Holy Rosary (a sto- ry of the life of Christ) is prayed before the weekend Masses CCD and adult Bible study is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory basement. CCD will be on a break until fur- ther notice. Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) 30 minutes before for each Mass. Readings for the Mass: August 24-25: 21st. Sun- day of Ordinary Time. First reading: Isaiah 66:18 -21; Second reading: Hebrews 12:5 -7, 11-13; Gospel: Luke 13:22-30. Our Church is open and available for visits 24/7, dai- ly. Reminders: Baptism and Sacrament of the sick-call parish office or Fr. Frank. Sacrament of Marriage: ar- rangements are to be made six months in advance of wedding date. Catholic charities coun- selors are available for indi- vidual, marriage and fami- ly counseling in Evansville and Jasper. For questions, call 812-423-5456. TEC (Teens Encoun- ter Christ) program at St. Mary's Church in Ireland Nov. 9 -11. For inquiries, go to: www.switec.org. Formation Day 2019 - Our Catholic Faith, Saturday, Au- gust 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Catholic Center. Call 812-424-5536 for inquiries. Welcome three new Par- ish council members, Te- resa Houtsch, Stan Keepes and Julia Batchelor. Appre- ciate the three outgoing Par- ish Council members, Ja- net Houchins, Kathy Deck- er and Leah Smith for their service. Pray for an end to abor- tion. God bless America. God bless everyone. You are always welcome. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon Christian Christian FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship service and the Lord's Sup- per at 10 :30 a.m. A number of years ago a movie came out called Fac- ing the Giants. Without go- ing into too much detail, at the climax of the movie the main character, Coach Tay- lor looked at a crowded lock- er room of tired high school football players and asked the question "what is impos- sible with God? " The idea was to hear their answer, nothing. Which is true, we believe that with God every- thing is possible (Matthew 19:26). This week while preaching VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m. There will be food and fellowship following the evening service. You are in- vited to attend these servic- es. Marriage "Inscribed inside a wed- ding ring: 'Each for the oth- er—both for God."' In Genesis two, you have the first anesthetist, the first surgeon, the creation of Eve, and the first marriage. "So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh." WINSLOW CHRISTIAN CHURCH Corner of Lafayette and Walnut Pastor 812-753-3539 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister over the latter half of John 17, the words of Jesus, or should I say the prayer of Jesus to the Father right before he is arrested the night before his execution, struck me. Jesus' prayer was very purposeful, and Jesus specifically prayed that the Father would make and keep his followers one. Jesus knew that what the apostles would face in his ab- sence would be enough to di- vide them or give the enemy a chance to break them away from each other. But Jesus al- so knew that if his followers were united, that nothing would be impossible, in the kingdom of God, with his fol- lowers unified, the kingdom of God would persevere. Everyone welcome. DJ Bryant, Pastor "Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man." "The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, for she was taken out of man."' "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh" (Genesis 2:21-24). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister Church of Christ BRENTON CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 1194 E. CR 400 N. Prides Creek Road Petersburg Sunday morning Bible classes 10 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. and eve- ning worship at 6 p.m. Tony Sims, Elder Ross Williams, Elder Church of God FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m. There will be no Wednes- day evening service this week. We are collecting school supplies for all the local schools. Sunday, Sept. 22, carry-in church picnic lunch starting at noon at Hornady Park, Pe- tersburg. "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." (Psalms 119:105, NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m.; children's Sun- day school at 10 a.m. Bible Feast on Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Instructions on how to read and study the Bible. "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to of- fer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be trans- formed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:1- 2, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors Independent Independent 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 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, August 27 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 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7, 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 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 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. Guest speaker, Christy Farhar, with Micah 6:8 will be speaking on Sunday, Aug. 25 during the morning wor- ship service about her up- coming trip to A frica. I Chronicles 12:32 tells us that men from the family of Issachar joined David's ar- my because they understood the times to know what Is- rael ought to do. These men had something called dis- cernment. They knew what ought to be done and did it. Only by studying God's word with the enlighten- ment of the Holy Spirit can we discern what we ought to be doing, as well as how and when we should be doing it. But we can't stop there. Application and obedience are required. Our war is not with people, but with the sin in our lives like weeds. The root that causes the sin must be dug up and removed, by a love for Christ that is deeper than the love of all else. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday study 9 -9:35 a.m.; Sunday services at 10 a.m.; youth service Sunday from 6 -7:30 p.m.; No Wednesday services in August. Young adults Bible study, ages 19 -29, will be this Sat- urday evening from 6 -7:30 p.m. Kingsmen men's group will meet on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. All men are wel- come. Sarcasm and cynicism ruled my life. Maybe it was a defense mechanism or may- be I used it to divert atten- tion from myself. Regard- less of why I used them, I lived my life by them. A f- ter I asked Jesus to be my Lord and Savior, I continued to use those long trusted de- vices to push people away and guard myself from be- ing vulnerable. Recently, God crumbled a wall in me that I didn't even know was there. In the 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 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. 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 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 evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Samuel Kinnaman, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter Transportation available. August 29 at 6:30 p.m., Bi- ble study. "Choose you this day whom ye will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" ( Josh- ua 24:15). "Choose." God speaks this word to every man amid the thunders of Sinai and the pleadings of Calvary. Chris- tianity is a religion of rea- son, intelligence; not of au- thority and force. It appeals to motives; it sets right and wrong, life and death, be- fore every man's mind and calls upon him to choose be- tween them. The choice is voluntary. No deception is used, and no compulsion of any kind. God never coerced anyone's will, and He never will, even to save him. The choice in all cases is a per- sonal one, in view of motives, "Choose you." Each soul will decide his course and destiny, and will be required to give ac- count of himself at the judg- ment. Every one is at liber- ty to decline God's service, just the same as he is at lib- erty to enter it; but to refuse is to choose. Hence, the en- tire responsibility of choos- ing rests on YOU. Chad Searls, Pastor Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pas- tor