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C-2 Church Wednesday, Januar y 1, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 Continued on page 3 Continued in next column "Cats have 32 muscles in each ear, to help them ig- nore you." This week, PAWS is fea- turing a handsome young feline named Grubby, who is a very personable fel- low and wants to be in the middle of the action that is going on in the office at PAWS. He has medium- length fur that is plush blue with light and dark tones throughout, and big golden eyes that convey friendliness and affection. Grubby would love to ring in the New Year with his forever family. To adopt Grubby, call 812-354-9894. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the GRUBBY Baptist New Liberty G.b. ChurCh E. C.R. 800 S., Oakland City • 812-664-4716 NUMBERS 6:24-26 HAPPY New Year THE LORD bless you and KEEP YOU; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be GRACIOUS TO YOU; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you PEACE Otwell Wesleyan Church State Road 257 • Otwell from Pastor Roy Stilwell and Margie and the Otwell Wesleyan Church 2020 Wish that the New Year be a messenger of joy, happiness, peace, smiles and good tidings for you and your family. Glezen Revival Center 245 S.Glezen Center St., Petersburg, IN 812-354-9909 "e Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26 Church of God Church of Christ Catholic Christian those around you. 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 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.; No Sunday eve- ning service at 6 p.m.; No Wednesday evening service and No Closet Door Thurs- day at 6:30 p.m. This is a re- laxed non-traditional church service for those whom are not able to attend other ser- vices. 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 joy and peace in be- lieving, that he may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost" (Romans 15:13). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter 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. 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: Epiph- any January 4-5: First read- ing Isaiah 60 :1-6; Second reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a 5 -6, Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12. 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 appreciated everyone for your faithful parishio- ners for your contribution of time, talent and treasure to sustain the Life of our Church. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon 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 a.m.; evening worship at 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 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to take part in these services. Happy New Year The Apostle Paul said, "But one thing I do: For- getting 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" (Phillippians 3:13b-14). True in this life we will have tribulation; however, better to chose the path that leads to eternal life. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister 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. January 5 at 10 :45 a.m., Board of Trustees and Fami- ly Outreach Committee meet- ing. "May the favor[a] of the Lord our God rest on us; es- tablish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands" (Psalm 90 :17 NIV ). 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. "Let us not become wea- ry in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors Happy New Year. Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter 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.; 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 "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19, K JV ). God is wonderful and he can meet every need you have as seen here in Philip- pians. As the new year ap- proaches, remember that God plans to bless his chil- dren (us) at all times. So may your new year be full of blessings and happiness Have a blessed New Year. 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 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. Luke 3:38 lists Adam as the son of God, which means that both Adam and Christ are sons of God. One of God's sons acted foolish- ly and the other wisely; giv- ing us pictures of disobedi- ence and obedience. Dis- obedience wasn't difficult to manage, because it's nev- er hard to get into trouble, but turned out to have terri- ble consequences for us. Obedience, on the other hand, was painful both in life and death, but the best thing ever done for us. Do- ing things that seem to be easy and no big deal have a way of being bad for us, and are part of the lie told to us by our flesh. The hard- er things to be faced and fought through which may bring pain are usually worth more to us. As children of God, we are given choices: disobedi- ence or obedience, easy or hard. The child who is the bride of Christ will choose obedience out of love for the sacrifice made by the Bride- groom on her behalf no mat- 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 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 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 ter how hard it seems. Are we behaving like a bride that would bring the Lord glory? Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter