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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, Januar y 29, 2020 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Wesleyan Aleve once a day and then it still bothers me some. At least I feel like I have toned up and I have lost weight so I guess we'll just have to put up with a tooth ache in my back. Saturday we were sup- posed to be at two events at the same time. I didn't make either one because my back. One required standing in one place which does not do much for a sore back so we opted out of both and went shop- ping where I could relieve my pain by leaning on the buggy. It still hurt. Velpen General Baptist helped Cup Creek church Sunday morning by bring- ing their morning mes- sage which was about wor- ry, fretting and being con- cerned. Worry does us little good. We spend so much time being upset we often seem as though we don't trust God to help us. Fretting is the condition where we don't feel or re- alize there is any avenue of help. We never realize help is at hand because we are so miserable. Being con- cerned means you haven't given up and you seek help to overcome whatever your burden may be. Being prepared for our future is wise, but tomor- row isn't promised. So it may not be needed. I be- lieve I may have said this before, but we should have common sense enough to prepare for our future. Live as though today was going to be your last. Take care of your relationship with God. It definitely shapes your to- morrow. As always go out to be blessing next week and if you are able to help some- one receive the blessing you have earned. 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 LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday study from 9 - 9:35 a.m.; Sunday service at 10 a.m.; Wednesday ser- vice from 6:30 -8 p.m. and Rise Youth Ministry (6th- 12th grade) Thursday eve- ning at 7 p.m. "Just ask and it will be giv- en to you; seek after it and you will find. Continue to knock and the door will be opened for you. All who ask receive. Those who seek, find what they seek. And he who knocks, will have the door opened. Think of it this way: if your son asked you for bread, would you give him a stone? Of course not— you would give him a loaf of bread. If your son asked for a fish, would you give him a snake? No, to be sure, you would give him a fish—the best fish you could find. So if you, who are sinful, know how to give your children good gifts, how much more so does your Father in heav- en, who is perfect, know how to give great gifts to His chil- dren" (Matthew 7:7-11). 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 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 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and spe- cial junior church service at 10 :30 a.m.; Jr. Church theme: "Jesus loves me snow much;" evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednes- day night prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Transportation avail- able. Feb. 27-March 1—Youth Convention with Evangelist Rev. Joey Pyle. "Rejoice evermore" (I Thessalonians 5:16). There are three words in the English language which summarize the reaction of every Christian to the con- flicts of this life. The words are resentment, resignation and rejoicing. The Christian life is a life free from sin's penalty, but it is certainly not a life void of physical, emo- tional and mental conflicts. The world, the flesh and the devil are constantly making their demands, and the tri- als we are called to endure sometimes reach such pro- portions that the strongest saints are tempted to de- spair. In facing the terrific test- ing of this world, the Chris- tian has three alternatives. He can resent. He can re- sign. He can rejoice. God is always constructive, and the one who resents God's hand upon his life forfeits every compensating grace which makes life blessed. Strong souls are molded through adversity. The second response cat- egory belongs to those who resign themselves to their fate in morbid, fatalistic fash- ion. But the secret of victori- ous living is found in a hu- man cooperation with the di- vine will that brings victory out of failure and joy out of deepest sorrow. It is the se- cret of being able to rejoice in all the situations that be- fall us. There are Christians who are merely Christians; and there are Christians who are champions. The differ- ence lies in three words, re- sent, resign, rejoice! ( Jack Schuler). 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, Matt Haycraft, Reporter Independent call 812-582-1486 or 812- 582-8222. Grief Share, Support group for those who have lost loved ones. Classes 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. Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. Sun- day school, worship team meeting; 10 a.m. worship with Tim Padgett, Worship Leader. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Feb. 9, Food ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m.; 10 :15 a.m. worship service with Holy Communion. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sun- day school; 10 a.m. worship with Denny Spinner, Wor- ship Leader. Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant 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. 30, 1 p.m. Senior Balance exercise class. Sunday, Feb. 2, 8 a.m. breakfast; 9 a.m. Sunday school classes and 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, Feb. 3, Board of Trustees meeting at 6 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. exercise class and 7 p.m. Administrative Coun- cil meeting. 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 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 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 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). ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. Methodist 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 morning worship service and 2:30 p.m. Nursing Home ministry. Monday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class at HUM and 6 p.m. EPIC. Keith Chanley, Pastor Methodist Tuesday, Feb. 4, Hannah/ Ruth Circle meeting at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class and 5:30 p.m. KIC. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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. There is a cost to follow- ing Jesus. Sometimes we say we will follow him, and then there are "buts" or "afters." We need to take the plunge and follow Jesus with our en- tire being today. Luke 9:57- 62. Upcoming activities and services: • No service this evening, Wednesday, Jan. 29. • Evening service this Sunday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. • Church Board meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 pm. • Children's Valentine Party, Sunday, Feb. 9, dur- ing morning worship. •Women's Ministry Brunch, Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. Bring along a dish to share. • Free Community Spa- ghetti Supper, Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 4-5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Come and enjoy some food, fellowship, and fun. • Pray for the church's need of a pastor. Need a church home? Stop in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our church family. Jeannine Smith, Reporter Pentecostal HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. Sunday morning servic- es at 10 :15 a.m.; Praise and worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Minis- tering of the Word and Sun- day school classes at 11 a.m. Second Thursday of each month, Bible study at 7 p.m. at House of Mercy. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Joy, Jesus on You but also Jesus in you. Be blessed this week and so let your light shine. Pray for our great coun- try, our government, and our President. Remember those in hospitals, nursing homes, your family and friends by your daily prayers. In God's Service. George Bruce Jr., Pastor OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m. with children's Sun- day school during the minis- try of the Word; Sunday and Wednesday evening services at 6 p.m. All services are CST (Gibson Co. times). What is a thought? A pow- erful, spiritual action that comes into your mind. We are told to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. You have to recognize what spirit is sending that thought. If it is bringing darkness and confusion, it certainly is (not) from your heavenly Father. God wants you to have peace but that means getting in His Word and letting it transform your thinking. 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. Commandment #11 During the 17th centu- ry, an archbishop traveling through Scotland met theo- logian Samuel Rutherford but kept his identity secret. Rutherford invited the man to stay with him. When Mrs. Rutherford gathered the servants on Saturday to prepare for worship the next day, the guest joined in and was asked a basic question: "How many com- mandments are there? " When the guest replied, "11," Mrs. Rutherford said, "what a shame it is for you, a man of gray hairs, in a Christian country, not to know how many command- ments there are! " The next morning, Rev. Rutherford went out in the woods to pray and heard his guest doing likewise. When he discovered the archbishop's identity. Rutherford invited him to preach that morning. The archbishop topic? The 11th commandment, based on Jesus' words in John 13:34, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another" (ESV ). Office hours: 9 a.m.- noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secre- tary 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 service 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. Tuesday morning women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. Fourth Thursday evening every month, the church hosts Ireleand Home Based Services, "Parent Cafe" from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. EST at the fel- lowship hall. All people of all ages who want to learn more about parenting/raising children are welcome. Fos- ter parents receive training hours. Free meals and free child care with RSVP to Deb Cooper at 812-483-8369. Last week we talked about the four more powerful words—"I'm proud of you." This week we are gear- ing in on how to encourage other. So how do you en- courage others and inspire them to achieve more than they might think is possi- ble? These four ways are a great start. 1. Show them you care— When you take the time to learn about others, it shows that you care. This empow- ers and encourages them. Take the time to learn about their family, interests, fears, challenges, and dreams. 2. Tell them verbally— Use the four magic leader- ship words: I believe in you. Take the time to tell your team, your friends, your family, and your followers that you believe in their abil- ities and that you are confi- dent that they will succeed. 3. Share with others— One of the best ways to en- courage someone is to tell others how great he or she is. 4. Help them—Simply ask how you can help them. It's important for others to know that while you trust them, you are also there to help. Make a commitment to- day to practicing just one of these ways with your team, your colleagues, your fami- ly, and others and you'll be well on your way to being a positive influence. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY