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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, December 11, 2019 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Presbyterian Wesleyan do the lion's portion of the work. I'm not complaining as much as it sounds and I do enjoy being a part of our community, but if you read this article and think about not having anything to do you could always join the rest of us volunteers. I won't say much about my liver ailments other than my fibrous scan showed better results than we had imag- ined. I still have concerns but they are a little less than anticipated. Our Sunday school was about our offerings and our vows of love for God. He demands our best without blemish. It was mentioned that our sacrifice is our rea- sonable service and how we are blemished, but Jesus has taken care of our blemishes. So many people believe you must dress in their fin- ery and look as though it was commanded, but when you put on your best you should put on the best you and pre- pare yourself for another week which will place many demands on your faith, so why go to church? It is to re- new yourself and to prepare to meet your challenges. Our scripture lesson was about idolatry and how we can make an idol out of most anything. God doesn't want to be a convenient add on to your life He wants you to al - low His love to guide your life. God repeats several times about being a jealous God. He wants all of your de- votion not just part of it. Well let's get out there and become a blessing to others and let's allow others to bless us. LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 New location— 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg (Former- ly the Wesleyan Church). Sunday study from 9 -9:35 a.m.; Sunday service at10 a.m.; Wednesday service from 6:30 -8 p.m. and Youth service Sundays from 6 -7:30 p.m. No Men's Ministry until January. Youth Group Thursday night at 7 p.m. Women's Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Christmas by Candlelight on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. Check location and time for upcoming 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 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. We will be hosting the fifth Sunday sing. It has been moved to this Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 p.m. The theme will be Christmas mu- sic. Everyone is welcome to participate. 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. Grief Share, Support group for those who have lost loved ones. Class- es starting Monday, Jan. 6 -March 30 at 6 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 "Wherefore God also ha- th highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name" (Philip- pians 2:9). I had the nicest Christ- mas list, the longest one in town, til Daddy looked at it and said, "you'll have to trim it down." I knew that what he said was true be- yond the faintest doubt, but was amazed to hear him say, "you've left your best friend out." And so I scanned my list again, and said, "oh, that's not true." But Daddy said, "His name's not there- the Friend who died for you." And then I clearly un- derstood-'Twas Jesus that he meant; For Him who should come first of all, I hadn't planned a cent. So now I've had to drop some names of folks I like a lot, but Jesus must be first of all-His name is at the top. Chad Searls, Pastor and Bible study 7 p.m. I hope God will see you at church somewhere. Mark Davis, Pastor Independent Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. wor- ship and Holy Communion with Pastor Jane Rothman, Worship Leader. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Friday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. Praise Team practice. Sunday, Dec. 22, 9 a.m. Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship with Jerry Schnarr, Worship Leader. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m.; 10 :15 a.m. worship service, Children's Christmas pro- gram rehearsal following wor- ship. Bible verse for the week: "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty'" ( John 6:35). 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 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 812-749-3525 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 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. Janet Shomate, Secretary HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Sunday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. Exercise class. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m. Christmas program practice. 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. "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 PETERSBURG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg 812-354-6658 Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world 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.; Wednesday evening the children and youth ministries meet at 6:30 p.m., during the school year; There is a casual Bible study Thursday evening at 7 p.m. 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.; Sun- day school 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible study at 1 p.m. Christmas party, Dec. 15. "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you, he is the Messiah, the Lord" (Luke 2:11). This Christmas, enjoy giv- ing gifts to your loved ones, but never lose sight of the rea- son for the giving—the spec- tacular favor of God on His creation crystallized in the gift of His own Son to save us from our sin. We give because He gave. May we worship Him in gratitude. Why is Jesus the greatest Christmas gift you ever re- ceived? How can you share this gift with others more ef- fectively. "Father, thank You for Je- sus, the greatest gift of all"— Amen. Merry Christmas. 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, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. EPIC. Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Women's night of worship. Keith Chanley, Pastor Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m. Isaiah 35:1-10 ; Psalms 146:5 -10. Where were you and what were you doing? Great events in history make their mark in our minds. I was sit- ting in my future in-law's liv- ing room when man walked on the moon. When the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon were at- tacked on 9 -11, I was taking another training course for the Army at Fort Jackson, S.C. For some a little older, I was walking between class- es in high school when Pres- ident John F. Kennedy was killed in Dallas, Texas. When something great happens…."And there were shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night." "And there came wise men from the east saying, 'where is he who is born King of the Jews? '" Jesus is coming, what are you going to be doing when he gets here? Only two Advent Sundays left to get ready for Christ- mas. What will you be doing when he gets here? Let's talk about getting ready this Sun- day. Michael (Mike) Punke, 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. When we think about the Christmas story, we contin- ue to hear the phrase: "Do not be afraid." The angel Gabriel spoke these words to both Mary and Joseph. Zechariah and the lowly shepherds on the hillside were told the same thing. We as believers today can face each new day and challenge with the thought of "Do not be afraid." Upcoming activities and services • Children's Christmas Party, Sunday, Dec. 15, dur- ing children's church. No evening service. • Free Community Soup Supper, Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 4-5:30 p.m. Need a church home? Stop in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our 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 church family. Jeannine Smith, Reporter Pentecostal Pentecostal HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. Sunday morning servic- es at 10 :15 a.m.; Praise and worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Minis- tering of the Word and Sun- day school classes at 11 a.m. Second Thursday of each month, Bible study at 7 p.m. As we look forward to the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we should cele- brate Jesus every day of our lives. It seems that the body of Christ has become vessels operating more in the flesh than being led by the Spirit. 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- In this form of life, we forget the celebration of our salva- tion every day. Let us bring Jesus into the forefront of our lives and let people see that it truly is a heart thing. Be blessed this week and so let your light shine. Pray for our great coun- try, our government and our President. Remember those in hospitals, nursing homes, your family and friends by your daily prayers. In God's Service. George Bruce Jr., Pastor day and Wednesday eve- ning services at 6 p.m. All services are CST (Gibson Co. times). Paul speaks of those that sow and those that water. Sow what? Water what? God's field. Paul says you are God's field/garden. When we hear or read the Word, we are planting into our gar- den/mind, soul and spirit. What are we producing? Be sure that His seed gets wa- tered and catch those weeds (acts of sin) and pull them out while they are small, so that the roots of your fruit are not destroyed" (I Corin- thians 3:5 -9). No one is impressed with a weedy garden. Celebrate the Lord's birth with a gar- den that is full and ready for sharing. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. We have a nursery for children up to the age of sev- en and we also have a van route in Petersburg to pick anyone up. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. Rose This flower, often shown as stylized artwork, is a sym- bol for Advent, the promise of the Messiah and Jesus' nativi- ty. A white rose represents the Virgin Mary, and a red rose stands for martyrs. A wreath of roses symbolizes heaven- ly joy. 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. The fifth Sunday sing has been moved to this Sunday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Otwell Contenders of Faith Church. The theme will be Christmas music. Everyone is welcome to participate. As Christmas gets clos- er, it's so easy to get caught up in all the stress of finding that perfect gift or wanting to please everyone. Don't forget to stop and enjoy the reason for the season. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY