The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, December 18, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 Continued on page 3 Continued in next column "Twas the night be- fore Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse." Cause I ate him! This week, PAWS is featuring a mischievous young cat named Toby, who is always looking for some type of excitement and if he can't find any, he will make his own. He is a very fun- loving, gregarious, short- haired tabby with gray, ti- ger-striped markings and white accents. Toby can be adopted for $25. This is a great bar- gain as he is neutered and has all his shots. Due to severe overcrowding at PAWS, the adoption fee for cats has been reduced, in hopes of finding more of our felines homes for the Holidays. Two cats can be adopted for $40. PAWS has a lot of beautiful felines to choose from, so stop in and find a forever friend. Call 812-354-9894 to adopt. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the TOBY Independent 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 BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; first and third Wednesday of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Bible study Wednesday, Dec. 18, studying Psalm 22- 28. Sunday, Dec. 22, Chil- dren's Christmas program. 6 p.m. EST. Sunday, Dec. 29 is the fifth Sunday and we will be having Communion service. Bible Trivia last week's answer to: God instruct- ed Noah to make the ark, what was the size (dimen- sions)? Answer: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high. Reference. Gen- esis 6:15. Q: From what city did Paul escape when his friends let him down over the wall in a huge basket? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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 worship. Wednesday activities: Adult Bible study 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Grub to Club for all area youth at 6 p.m.; Al- so on Wednesday evening from 6 -7:30 p.m. youth group for sixth grade through 12th grade. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, Candlelight Communion service at 5 p.m. Michael Miller, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. December 22 will be our Christmas program during morning worship hour. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. "The true light, which gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and his own people did not receive Him. But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God, who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of men, but of God" ( John 1:9 -13). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter 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.; Wednes- day Bible 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. Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that he may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost" (Romans 15:13). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m., children's Sun- day school during morning worship; youth on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Every- one is welcome. Business meeting this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Wednes- day night service Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. "She brought forth her firstborn Son and laid Him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:7). No room for Jesus? No room for the King of Kings? No, but room for others and for other things. There was no room for Jesus in the world that He had made— imagine. Things have not really changed since that Bethlehem night over two thousand years ago. God is still on the fringes of most of our lives. We fit Him in when it's convenient for us, but we become irritated when He makes demands on us. If God would only stay in His little box and come out when we pull the string. Our lives are so full. There is so much to be do- ne. But in our busy activi- ties, are we in danger of ex- cluding from our hearts and lives the One who made us? We should be saying "Oh, come to my heart, Lord Je- sus; there is room in my heart for you." May each and every- one have a wonderful and blessed Merry Christmas. Jesus is the reason for the season. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. I am sure you will receive a blessing from God above. May God bless each and ev- eryone. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, 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. Wednesday, Dec 25, there will be no Wednesday Bible study, Have a very Merry and blessed Christmas. The Greatest Gift of All The greatest gift given long ago wasn't wrapped in paper or tied with a bow, God's only son from heaven above given to us straight from his love, lest we forget please hold on tight to the great truth brought on that night, His gift of love for all BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor Baptist to receive the gift of salva- tion to those who believe. 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 Nyles Head, Assoc. 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 ser- vices EST. Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christ- mas Eve Family Mass at 4 p.m. EST at Sts. Peter & Paul and 7 p.m. CST Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Rosary (a story 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. 21-22; First reading: Isaiah 7:10 -14; Second reading Ro- mans 1:1-7; Gospel Matthew 1:18 -24. 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 abortion and an end to violence. God bless America. God bless everyone. Keep Christ in Christmas. Questions regarding the Catholic Faith and RCIA: Contact Fr. Frank Renner. We appreciated 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 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship service. "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanu- el," which means "God with us" (Matthew 1:23). Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. Andy Avery Christmas Concert will be December 22 at 6 p.m. There will be a free will offering collected. Everyone welcome. Merry Christmas. DJ Bryant, Pastor 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 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 a.m.; No evening worship this week. In our celebra- tion of Christmas, may we re- member the real reason that Jesus came to Earth. You are welcome to attend these ser- vices. God's Plan Thousand of years before that first Christmas, God set in motion his plan. It in- volved the creation itself as he created a place that would sustain life, and make the New Creation possible. The Apostle Peter writes, "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life hand- ed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or de- fect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last time for your sake" (I Peter 2:18 -20). "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come. All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself though Christ" (II Corinthi- ans 5:17-18a). 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 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. will be canceled until February. Sunday, Dec. 22, Christ Birthday offering and 4 p.m. Christmas caroling. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, Communion from 6 -7:30 p.m. Come and go. "The Word became flesh TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth" ( John 1:14 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter 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., at the church. "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the first- born over all creation. For in him all things were cre- ated: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisi- ble, whether thrones or pow- ers or rulers or authorities; all things have been creat- ed through him and for him" (Col. 1:15 -16, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors 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 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. In Philippians 1:20, Paul expresses a hope that he and others are praying for: the hope not to be a disgrace in the eyes of the Lord for their behavior, especially when or if a choice must be displayed in their actions be- tween serving Christ or dy- ing a painful death. These days we need not look hard for those who disgrace themselves, oth- ers, and especially God. We need to continue pray- ing that their hearts change from seeking their own self- ish wants for power they can never truly have to seeking God in a truly repentive way. We also need to pray that God's will prevails as it shall in the end, and that we serve His will in every ac- tion, word and thought in a way that honors Him and His name, not disgracing Him, others or ourselves. The perfected type of ser- vice was displayed in the life of Jesus. Take note that ser- vice God's way is not always a way that is expected, but is never selfish. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter 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 and pro- gram practice at 11 a.m. Dec. 22—Christmas pro- gram "I Call Him Lord" at 10 :30 a.m. Candlelight ser- vice at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 26. Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. 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- 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.; worship service 11 a.m. Both services are EDT; children's service 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 Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. There will be a Cricut available, along with other crafting tools for use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie at 812-664-5970 for more in- formation. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor It's a time where people's hearts are warmed by the story of the Christ-child com- ing to earth to save the souls of mankind. Even though it has been so heavily com- mercialized and "Santa" has overshadowed the true meaning, God still uses this time to turn men's hearts and minds to Himself. In this sea- son of gift-giving and pres- ents, let's purpose to wel- come HIS PRESENCE for Christmas. That is the most important "present" of all. Chad Searls, Pastor