The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, December 11, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 Baptist Continued on page 3 Continued in next column Continued in next column "A puppy will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won't be too bad"— Robert Wagner. This week, PAWS is fea- turing a perfect young pup named Porky, who is all decked out for the hol- idays, hoping to become someone's favorite pres- ent. He is a laid-back lit- tle fellow who is hoping to find a young lad to grow up with. Porky has short, soft fur that is brindle with white accents, is a terrier mix and is approximately three months old. To re- serve this fine little fellow, call 812-354-9894. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the PORKY annual Hephzibah-Littles General Baptist Church 6:30pm 743 W. CR 125 S., Petersburg en participate in an evening of joyous Christmas music. Featuring Saturday, December 14 Supper in Fellowship Hall at 5pm collection of donations for the Bible ministry. Our lit- tle congregation, again, went above and beyond. God is working in our little con- gregation. We are thankful for the many blessings that were shared and continue to pray for all those that stand in need. God, bless them with your peace. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Sav- ior, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11). Upcoming Events: • Wednesday, Dec. 11, those wishing to participate in the Church Caroling, should meet at the Church between 5:45 and 6 p.m. EST. • New Adult Sunday school study begins Decem- ber 15. • Christmas services will be Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10 :30 a.m. • Church game night to be January 18, 6 p.m. EST at the McLaughlin home. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Chris McLaughlin, Re- porter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Website: www. immanuelbaptistchurch. weebly.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship at 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.; No Bi- ble study groups at 6 p.m.; Closet Door Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This is a relaxed non-traditional church ser- vice for those whom are not able to attend other servic- es. Come as you are and enjoy God's word. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Phone: 812-354-3862 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. My hope and prayer for all people who read this is that you will make a decision to confess the past, repent from your sins and accept Je- sus as the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family Sunday activities: 9 a.m. Praise Band practice; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for two years old to adult; and 10 :30 a.m. Sunday wor- ship. Wednesday activities: Adult Bible study 6:30 -7:30 p.m.; Starting Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. Grub to Club for all ar- ea youth; Also on Wednes- day evening from 6 -7:30 p.m. youth group for sixth grade through 12th grade. Michael Miller, Pastor church council. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. church business meet- ing. Sunday, Dec. 15, adult Christmas program, and cookie and treat exchange. There will be sandwiches and finger foods. No eve- ning service. Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righ- teousness for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter 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 EST. Feast of our Lady of Gua- dalupe is Thursday, Dec.12. 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. Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) 30 minutes before for each Mass. Readings for Mass: Dec. 14-15: First reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a,10 ; Second reading Romans James 5:7-10 ; Gos- pel Matthew 11:2-11. Cable T V/Internet pro- gram EWTN (Eternal World T V Network) available 24/7 Masses available 8 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and midnight. Local and World News at 9 p.m.; Rosary recited at 9:30 p.m. daily, all EST. Catholic Radio program available at 93.1 FM. Perpetual Adoration Cha- pels are available at Our La- dy of Hope Church in Wash- ington and Precious Blood Church in Jasper. Our church is open and available for visits 24/7, daily. 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. Pray for an end to abor- tion and an end to violence. God bless America. God bless everyone. Questions regarding the Catholic Faith and RCIA: Contact Fr. Frank Renner. We appreciate everyone of our faithful parishioners for your contribution of time, talent and treasure to sus- tain the Life of our church. 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. Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. Andy Avery Christmas Concert will be December 22 at 6 p.m. When I first moved to Pe- tersburg from Atlanta, I had to get used to a lot of new things. One of them was learning my destinations. I learned there weren't a lot of signs, especially on I-69, so I started paying attention VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning wor- ship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m., studying Ephe- sians chapter 6. You are wel- come to attend these servic- es. Throw it a Bone? "You feed your body 21 times a week, whether it is hungry or not. Then why not throw your souls a bone once a week, at least, even if it doesn't seem hungry? The poor thing may be too weak from starvation to make its wants known." Now the Bible tells us, "And let us consider one an- other to provoke unto love and to good works, not for- saking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but ex- horting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10 :24-25). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister 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 to things that marked my route, to know where I was, to judge how far I was. This became especially handy on my way home. You see, it's easy when you drive for a while to just look ahead and lose track. You start think- ing about different things, what you need to do, the peo- ple you need to see, and if you aren't paying attention, you might just miss where you are going. A couple of times, not paying attention, I missed the Petersburg exit, and I was halfway to Wash- ington. But then, I started looking for things to judge where I was. The smoke- stacks became especially helpful. When I saw the bil- lows of smoke rising into the air, day or night, I knew Pike County was close, my Pe- tersburg exit was approach- ing. The Psalmist writes this about God's word, that is scripture; "your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path" (119:105). We need a light for our path in this world, as the world seems darker, it's easy to lose fo- cus and miss our direction. We need to be watchful in our lives and we need to cul- tivate our relationship with the Lord through prayer and his word. Everyone welcome. Merry Christmas. DJ Bryant, Pastor 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.; Wednesday eve- ning service 6:30 p.m. December 1, Hanging of Greens at 4 p.m. December 8, Annual Christ- mas dinner starting at noon, business meeting to follow. "And the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabnei- ah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, She- baniah and Pethahiah—said: "Stand up and praise the Lord your God, who is from ever- 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 study, Thursday at 5 p.m. "Love each other as I have loved you." ( John 15:2, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors lasting to everlasting[a]" (Ne- hemiah 9:5 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter Independent CHRISTIAN HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Petersburg Located six miles be- tween Petersburg and Oak- land City junction. 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. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Verses to Ponder "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not re- luctantly or under compul- sion, for God loves a cheer- ful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7, 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 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. "But you shall speak My words to them whether they will listen or refuse, for they are rebellious" (Ezekiel 2:7). It's difficult as the birth of Christ is celebrated to see the commercial aspects of the holiday being exalt- ed over the Lord. We must continue, as Ezekiel was reminded, to speak God's word and remind others of His gift and the proper re- 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: "Christmas;" eve- ning worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Transportation available. Dec. 18 —Christmas car- oling around town at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 —Church Christ- mas Supper at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21—Jr. Church Christmas party at 11 a.m. Dec. 22—Christmas pro- gram during morning ser- vice. Candlelight service during evening service. 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. Thought to Ponder...In prayer it is more essential to have a heart without words than words without a heart. Samuel Kinnaman, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter UNION COMMUNITY CHURCH 3082 N. CR 850 W., Union Pastor 812-664-5454 Sunday school 10 a.m.; wor- ship service 11 a.m. Both ser- vices are EDT; children's ser- vice every fifth Sunday— geared toward children; Iron Sharpens Iron Wednesday night service is now for men and women at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to the First Friday Fun, the first Fri- day of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrapbooking, sew- ing, etc. There will be a Cri- cut available, along with oth- er crafting 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, Pas- tor 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 Independent sponse to that gift. Wheth- er we are really listened to or ignored, it's our duty of love to share Hope with those around us. Continue in sharing the Truth of the Lord with oth- ers in your actions and words. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter