The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, Januar y 15, 2020 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Lutheran read, eating out makes di- eting harder because you see so many things you like and most them are not on your allowed food lists. Our Sunday school used a little read book named Song of Solomon. It was a little hard to understand the poetic nature of the lesson, but we could see that the writer was doing his best to get this girl to be a part of his life. She was reluctant and he was using what we would call complimentary seduction or "come ons." Our lesson ended before the girl went with him. I can't honestly tell you how this lesson in- volved any of us. Unless be- ing careful how we listen to others who have their own interests in mind when ev- er they are complimenting you. We used two very well known stories from the Bible to bring a message about second chances. Jo- nah was called to deliv- er a message to Ninevah. He ran from God because he knew God was a forgiv- ing God. He knew Ninev- ites would repent and they wouldn't be destroyed in 40 days. The story is well known but a couple of les- sons can be taken from this story. If God calls you the call stays whether you ac- cept or not and if you are granted a second chance like Jonah was don't ruin it. Do as God has asked. The second fellow was Samson who was a Naz- arene and had never had his hair cut because it was their signature trait. Sam- son's great strength was attributed his hair and a promise from God to his family. This account happens during the time when the Philistines were always against the Hebrews and Samson's strength could have served his people well. Samson was more in- terested in the Philistine girls and showing off his great strength that he nev- er did much good for his people. He toyed with Deli- lah about the root of his strength and took it for granted for God to be with him. He finally told her the truth and as a reward for telling her he was cap- tured easily and with eyes gouged out was an easy mark for them. While the lords of the Philistines were at the tem- ple Samson prayed for his strength to return so his death would make good what he could have accom- plished with his blessed life. God answered and re- stored his strength and Samson died pulling down the temple where the Phi- listines lords were killed as well. If you need a second, third or even more of a sec- ond chance to be right with God do what it takes and don't forget to be blessing to all you meet next week. THE CHURCH ALIVE WORSHIP CENTER 506 N. 9th St. Petersburg Sunday morning church service at 10 a.m. and Sun- day school 11 a.m. Jason Hill, Pastor 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 Independent ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship with Carol Zehr, worship leader. Wednesday, Jan, 22, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Friday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. Praise Team practice. Sunday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. Sunday school, Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. wor- ship - Communion with Bish- op Gafkjen, worship leader. 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: "Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph" (Amos 5:14-15). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor There will be an open non- formal discussion and Q&A following worship. 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 HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Thursday, Jan. 16, 1 p.m. Senior Balance exercise class. Sunday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. Sunday school classes and 10 :10 a.m. morning worship service. Monday, Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. exercise class. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class and 5:30 p.m. KIC. 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 Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m. First Corinthi- ans 1:1-9. Last week we celebrated the Baptism of our Lord by John the Baptist at the Jor- dan. Before that was the coming of the Wise Men or Magi at Epiphany. With each week of January we move further and further away from the magic sea- son of Christmas with all the stories and carols we know so well. As we do so, PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 E. Walnut Street 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.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible study at 1 p.m. Today reading: Colossians 3:12-25. "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful" (Colossians 3:15). Even in our times of gen- uine struggle and pain, we can know God's peace and permit it to rule our hearts. And in that peace, we'll find reminders of all that we've been given in Christ. In that, we can truly be thankful. What do you need to stop complaining about? What do you have to thank God for to- day? "God, how often I com- plain about things that are more inconveniences. Help 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 ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Bible study. Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. Trustees work day. Sunday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Monday, Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. Bible study and 7 p.m. Board of Trustee meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class at HUM and 6 p.m. EPIC. Keith Chanley, Pastor me never to lose sight of your goodness. Give me a heart full of gratitude"—Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter we may find ourselves mov- ing into the seasons of I want or I need. The temptation is to begin to move our fo- cus away from Jesus to our- selves. When we do that we begin to find issue with our lives—I need more money to pay the bills, more time to do all I want, more things to clutter our houses. Now our minds begin to focus on that new wardrobe for spring or the new car for the drive- way. Before long we have no time or resources for Jesus because, well, Lord, I need all these things. As he starts his letter to the church at Corinth, Paul reminds that church that God has already provided for them. God has already given them the gifts they need to witness to the glory of God's kingdom. If God has already given you enough for what you need, and equipped you to witness to his glory in Jesus Christ, why are you al- ways asking for more? Let's talk about this on Sunday. God bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, Pastor 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 Methodist 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. "Our Lord is the Father of Compassion and the God of all Comfort. No matter what is going on in our lives, He is with us, sharing love, mercy, compassion and comfort. We can in turn share that com- passion with others. Let us encourage one another dai- ly, as Christ encourages us" (II Corinthians 1:3-5). Upcoming activities and services: • No service this evening, Wednesday, Jan. 15. • Children's Mission Les- son, Sunday, Jan. 19 during morning worship. Meal to follow. All children and par- ents/grandparents are wel- come. • Evening service, Sun- day, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. • Pray for the church's need of a pastor. Need a church home? Stop 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 in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our church family. Jeannine Smith, Reporter Pentecostal 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- day and Wednesday evening services at 6 p.m. All times are CST (Gibson Co. time). Recovery road, this Sat- urday at 4 p.m. in the fellow- ship hall. We've heard "inquiring minds want to know." If you've been asking some- thing of God, have you in- quired in His Word if you have a legal right to it? We inquire in newspapers to find out local news. We in- quire in magazines to see what Harry and Megan are doing. What is more impor- tant? To see what the bene- fits are for serving God, in- quire inside His Word. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). Presbyterian 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 seven and we also have a van route in Petersburg to pick anyone up. Come vis- it us, our doors are always open to you. Providing proof If we are to accept the teaching of Jesus at all, then the only test of the reality of a man's religion is his attitude to his fel- low men. The only possi- ble proof that a man loves God is the demonstrated fact that he loves his fel- low men. Office hours: 9 a.m.- noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secre- tary Wesleyan 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 ser- vice 6:30 p.m. Nursery avail- able. Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fellow- ship hall 10 a.m. By now, most of you have stopped working on your resolutions for the New Year, or like the most of us, never made any in the first place, because of nev- er following through. This is when my perspective be- gan to change. Instead of making resolutions, I began making goals for myself. Having goals can center us, keep our eyes on Christ and encourage us to grow. With- out goals, we can flounder, feel lost, or lose track of our purpose. It's never to late to consid- er making goals in the New Year, use this as a starting point and personalize your goals. Let me get you start- ed—Put God first and then all the rest will come togeth- er. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter