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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, August 28, 2019 C- 3 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Presbyterian Wesleyan 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.; Sunday services at 10 a.m.; youth service Sunday from 6 -7:30 p.m.; No Wednesday services in August. Kingsmen men's group will meet on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. All men are wel- come. Covenant—A binding agreement made by two or more persons or parties. A contract. A covenant or contract in today's society doesn't really hold much weight. We, as a people, change our minds or our cir- cumstances change and we want to amend or break the terms of the contract. God established covenant with people first through Ad- am (Hosea 6:7). Adam broke covenant with God by eating of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Because of that broken covenant, we lost our intimate relation- ship with God. God would come and walk and talk with Adam and Eve daily. There was intimacy in that relationship. There was also love and acceptance, words of encouragement for Adam and Eve, words of praise and honor to God. It was a beau- tiful relationship that was broken. God's plan for us has al- ways been about relation- ship. He made an unbreak- able covenant. It was estab- lished through Abraham, but God made the covenant with Himself (Hebrews 6:13- 18). Abraham's and our re- sponsibility to take part in this covenant was and is to believe. (Romans 10 :9, 10) A fter that, we become a new creation (II Corin- thians 5:17). Through this new covenant we are once again granted access to an intimate relationship with our Creator. 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- 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 class called "Mak- ing Peace with Your Past" will be offered September 9 at 6 p.m. Only three more spots remain, so you must call to reserve a spot as soon as possible. Books are $16. 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 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 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, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. worship. Friday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. Praise Team practice. Sunday, Sept. 8, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sun- day school kickoff event; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship, lunch fol- lowing worship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant 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 HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Thursday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m. Senior balance exercise class. Sunday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. KIC meeting. 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- 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. 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.; Thursday Bible study at 1 p.m. Today's reading: II Samu- el 12:26 -31. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and puri- fy us from all unrighteous- ness" (I John 1:9). When we permit our past to crush us, in effect we're telling God His grace isn't enough. Regardless of what we've done, our Father ex- tends His complete forgive- ness to us. We can find, as David did, grace enough to get back in the battle. What regrets gnaw at your soul? Who in your life might be a safe person to talk to for the reassurance of God's grace? Our sins don't define us: God's love does. 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 cha- os. So many trials come into 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 King- dom of God, and His righ- teousness; 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 passes all understanding—He is in con- trol. 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 Thursday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m. morning worship service; 2:30 p.m. Nursing home ministry. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m. Bible study and 7:30 p.m. Cemetery Association meet- ing. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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 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 Methodist Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, 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 are grateful that Jesus Christ our Messiah brings justice to the nations. This world seems so overwhelm- ingly sad and in chaos, but as scripture says, "A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. In faithfulness, He will bring forth justice," (Isaiah 42:3-4a). We cannot see or understand fairness or justice in the mess hap- pening around us, but God is still in control. He will be victorious. Continue to see Him each day. Upcoming activities and services • No Wednesday service tonight, August 28. • Church board meet- ing, Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. • Baby Dedication, Sun- day, Sept. 1, during morn- ing worship. • Labor Day/Birthday and Anniversary celebra- 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 (ex- cept on the last Sunday of the month). •Saturdays: Men's Breakfast 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 activ- ities are open to the com- munity. 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 tion, Sunday, Sept. 1, at 6 p.m. Bring foods for a pot- luck meal. Need a church home? Stop in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our church family. Jeannine Smith, Reporter Pentecostal 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, sec- ond Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Next meeting will be Saturday, Sept. 14. Speak- er will be Kelly Fehrenbach- er. We thank our savior Jesus Christ for our wonderful ser- vice again this past Sunday night. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY 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. Love made flesh The whole concept of God taking human shape had never made much sense to me. That was because, I re- alized one wonderful day, it was so simple. For peo- ple with bodies, important things like love have to be embodied. That's all. God had to be embodied, or else people with bodies would never in a trillion years un- derstand about love. 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 service 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. Tuesday morning women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. Continue to prayer for Roy and Margie and for all that are in need of God's healing power. • On Sunday, Sept. 8, Dr. Eckert will be the speaker in our morning worship ser- vice at 10 :30 a.m. As the pastor's wife was checking on their 8 -year-old son, who was sick in bed, he asked to see his father, who was in his study working on an important sermon. "He's busy, honey, and can't come right now," his mother replied. "But I really, really want to see him," the boy persisted. "Sorry, but he's tied up right now and can't be disturbed." "Well then," the boy said, "tell him I'm sick and want my pastor to visit me." The Prayer of Faith "Is anyone among you suf- fering? Let him pray. Is any- one cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the el- ders of the church, and let them pray over him, anoint- ing him with oil in the name of the Lord" ( James 5:13-14 ESV ). We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter