The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, Januar y 8, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 Continued in next column Continued in next column "Angels walk among us, sometimes they are un- seen and have wings, and sometimes they pant and lick our faces"—Jonathan Brooks. This week, PAWS is fea- turing a gentle, young fel- low named Dozer, who is an affectionate canine, has a lot of puppy energy, loves to romp in the dog yard with his fellow ca- nines and especially likes to fetch balls. Dozer has a soft, short coat of choco- late brown fur with white accents, is approximately nine months old and has a sculpted stance that makes him very handsome. You must meet this terrific fel- low to appreciate his sweet personality. To adopt Doz- er, call 812-354-9894. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the DOZER Catholic Christian 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. 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: Feast of Baptism of our Lord. Jan- uary 11-12: First reading Isa- iah 42:1-4, 6 -7; Second read- ing: Acts 10 :34-38; Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17. 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 abortion and an end to violence. God bless America. God bless ev- eryone. Questions regarding the Catholic Faith and RCIA: Contact Fr. Frank Renner. We appreciate our faith- ful parishioners for your con- tribution of time, talent and treasure to sustain the life of our church. Have a blessed and faith- filled 2020. 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. Are you ready for a new year? The other day I was in a bank and as I was speaking with the teller, we both de- cided we needed a vacation from our holidays. Well lucky for most of us, its 39 days un- til the next holiday, valentines day that is. So mark your cal- endars gentleman. Point is with all the hustle and bus- tle of the holidays, Christ- mas parties, family gather- ings, new years parties, or whatever your traditions may be, maybe you need a break too. But lets remember some- thing. I was reminded of this recently. The time of Christ- mas is not just to remember that Christ came, but that we live in an age where we are preparing for his return. One day when he returns, it will be nothing like his first com- ing. He will return in glory as a king, his appearance will be shimmering, and every knee will bow at his coming. With this in mind let us consider, how in this new year, we can prepare for his return. 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 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to take part in these services. Worship "A glowing ember re- moved from the fire, first cools, then goes out. Like- wise a person who stays home from church, the as- sembly..." "Let us bold unswerving- ly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on to- ward love and good deeds." "Let us not give up meet- ing together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching" (Hebrews 10 :22-25). 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 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. will be canceled until February. "This is what the Sover- eign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it" (Isaiah 30 :15 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m. and children's Sun- day church at 10 a.m. "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appoint- ed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name, the Fa- ther will give you. This is my command: Love each other" ( John 15:16 -17, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors 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. Come join us for Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Refresh and renew group will meet Tuesday, January 14 at 6 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 "Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosper- ous will your future be" ( Job 8:7, 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. In Ezekiel 47:2-5, Eze- kiel is walking with an an- gel. The further they go, the deeper the water becomes. This is similar to our walk with Christ. The further and longer we walk with Christ, the more the Holy Spirit works in our lives. Thankfully, God doesn't throw us into the deep end before we are ready. He lets us wade in bit by bit until He knows we will rely on Him to do the work through us, be- cause we'll need to do just that, the deeper we are in our walk. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg 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 PATOK A GROVE CHURCH 1135 W. C.R. 475 S. Winslow Pastor 812-239-6843 Sunday morning church service at 10 a.m. and Sun- day school 11 a.m. Jason Hill, Pastor 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: "Jesus loves you snow much;" evening wor- ship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Transpor- tation available. January 16, Bible study at 6:30 p.m. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday and today, and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8). Jesus Christ is the Hero of the Bible and of every book in the Bible. In Genesis, He is the "seed of the woman" that bruises the serpent's head. In Exodus, He is the paschal Lamb whose blood protects all who take refuge under it. In Deuteronomy, He is the Prophet like unto Mo- ses. In Joshua, He is the An- gel with the drawn sword. He is the Lord of the resurrec- tion in Job, the Good Shep- herd of the Psalms. In Isaiah, He is the suffering Savior; in Lamentations, He is the only Hope. In Joel, He is the Out- pourer of the full measure of the Spirit. He is the Author of Israel's song in Zephani- ah, the Builder of the tem- ple in Haggai, the Purifier of the sons of Levi in Mala- chi. He is the Second Adam as the head of the new cre- ation, the true Moses as the Prophet whose words can- not fail, the real Aaron and Melchisedec as priest of the Most High God, and the Son of David as the King eternal, and the Companion of Jeho- vah as the Second Person of the Trinity. Chad Searls, 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. A new Bible study called "Armor of God" by Priscilla Shirer will begin on January 13. It's a seven week's study from 9 -11:30 a.m. To reserve a book, call 812-582-8222 or 812 582-1486. 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. 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 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 Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday study from 9 -9:35 a.m.; Sunday service at 10 a.m.; Wednesday service from 6:30 -8 p.m. and Youth service Thursdays from 7- 8:30 p.m. "Dear friend, I am pray- ing that everything prospers with you and that you be in good health, as I know you are prospering spiritually" (III John 1:2, CJB). Prayer service each eve- ning through Thursday this week. Personal prayer time from 6:15 -7 p.m., with wor- ship, teaching and corporate prayer beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Kingsmen Men's group will meet on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6:30 -8 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 I hope God will see you at church somewhere. Mark Davis, Pastor 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 from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrap- booking, 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 information. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N., Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Jan. 12, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school and Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship , Holy Commu- nion with Pastor Tim Krae- mer, Worship Leader. Annu- al meeting following worship. Monday, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. Church Council. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 11:15 a.m. Bible study at Shoney's and 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. Sun- ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m.; 10 :15 a.m. worship service. Bible verse for the week: "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart, I have overcome the world" ( John 16:33, ESV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor day school and 10 a.m. wor- ship with Carol Zehr, Wor- ship Leader. Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant 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 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.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible study at 1 p.m. Today reading: I John 3:19 -24. 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 Methodist "If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts" (I John 3:20). "Whatever our regrets over things we wish we could undo, God draws us near. Jesus smiles at us and says, 'Your heart is free'"— Winn Collier. How have you experi- enced shame or condemna- tion? What does it mean for you to know that Jesus has freed your heart? "God, I have such regret. I wish I could erase this pain- ful situation and do it all over. But thank you for giv- ing me grace to learn and move forward" —Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter