The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, December 25, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 Continued in next column Continued in next column " Don't get any ideas fat guy, I'm not pulling that sleigh." This week, PAWS is fea- turing a sassy, young gal named Dixie Rose. Dixie, like most Jack Russells, is a happy, excitable dog. She loves people, bonds very easily, is very asser- tive, quick-witted, and has a short, smooth coat of white fur with black mark- ings. She is definitely a big dog in a small body. Dixie Rose needs a home without cats, as she is not fond of them. She is approximately one and a half years old. To adopt Dixie Rose, call 812-354- 9894. All the animals at the shelter would like to wish you and yours a very Mer- ry Christmas. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the DIXIE ROSE Baptist Catholic Lutheran 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 NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Superin- tendent, Gary Pancake As- sistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday evening Bi- ble study at 6 p.m. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is giv- en and His name will be called wonderful, counsel- or, Mighty God, everlasting Father, the prince of peace" (Isaiah 9:6). Upcoming Events: • New adult Sunday school study began Decem- ber 15. All are welcome to join us. • 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 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. 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 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. 24: First reading: Isaiah 62:1-5; Second reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:16 -17,22- 25 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25. Blessed Sacrament Mass- es for December 28 -29: First reading: Sirach 3:2-6; Sec- ond reading: Colossians 3:12-21; Gospel Matthew 2:13-15, 19 -23. 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. Keep Christ in Christmas. Questions regarding the Catholic Faith and RCIA: Contact Fr. Frank Renner. We appreciated every- one of our faithful parish- ioners for your contribution of time, talent and treasure to sustain 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 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., food and fellow- ship time to follow the eve- 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 ning service. You are wel- come to take part in these services. New Year The Apostle Paul said, "Brothers, I do not consid- er myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do; forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:13b-14). May we be busy in 2020 calling people to the Lord Je- sus Christ, and in Him find eternal life. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister Church of Christ Church of God 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 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 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 ). Merry Christmas and Hap- py New Year. Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter Independent 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. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Verses to Ponder "Today in the town of Da- vid a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a ba- by wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Sudden- ly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'" (Luke 2:11-14, NIV ). God bless you and keep you. Merry Christmas. 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 people 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. "Finally, brethren, what- ever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatev- er is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things" (Phi- lippians 4:8). So many times we think about what went wrong or what we should have said or done, with our focus on the wrong things. Instead of try- ing to remake the past, we should be on the lookout for things matching the de- scription above in order to encourage others to contin- ue in them, for they glorify God. They tell of the char- acter of Christ, our perfect focus. May the Lord be with you this season and always. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, 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. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340- 5500 (C) Parsonage 812- 354-9446 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 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 eve- ning prayer and praise ser- vice 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 to- ward children; Iron Sharp- ens 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 and Bible study 7 p.m. I hope God will see you at church somewhere. Mark Davis, Pastor 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. 26. Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten son into the world, that we might live through him" (I John 4:9). "That Christmas Day, if you were God, and that were your Son on that stable sod, wrapped for death with its sin-cursed sting, would you have made the angels sing? Would you have sent a love- ly star, to guide the wise men from afar, while weak- lings did what haters bid? ...Our loving Heavenly Fa- ther did"—Paul Rader. Chad Searls, Pastor ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Tuesday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle- light service-Holy Commu- nion with Rev. Tim Kraemer, Worship Leader. Sunday, Dec. 29, fifth Sun- day special offering; 10 a.m. worship, Holy Communion with Rev. Tim Holt, Worship Leader. Sunday, Jan. 5, 9 a.m. Sun- day school; worship team meeting; 10 a.m. worship— Holy Communion with Pas- tor Dan Fugate, Worship ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m.; 10 :15 a.m. worship service, Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m. Christ- mas Eve Candlelight service with Holy Communion. Bible verse for the week: "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to re- deem those who were under the law, so that we might re- ceive adoption as children" (Galatians 4:4-5). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Leader. 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 812-749-3525 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 OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 146, 10041E. Washington Ave. Otwell 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 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 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 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" (Matthew 6:33). What things will be add- ed? God's order back into our lives—a peace that pass- es all understanding—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, Petersburg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor 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