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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, Februar y 5, 2020 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued from page 2 Pentecostal Lutheran Wesleyan Methodist Steve and I practiced about two hours Saturday afternoon since we enter- tain Monday afternoon at River Walk communities assisted living center. We had pulled a couple new songs from the internet and needed to get our breaks and tempos together. A fter we practiced we got out my banjo to see what it sound- ed like backing up Steve's guitar and singing. It didn't sound bad, but we still need to work on it before it gets debuted in public. My wife has worked on a puzzle off and on now for a couple of weeks and it came up missing a piece. We wanted to save this puz- zle because it is a big ea- gle. We like to watch the birds of prey on I69 be- cause they look really re- gal sitting there waiting on a meal. Oh well, maybe we will find the missing piece if we keep looking. Well I've tried some- thing a little different with Sunday's sermon. As we read the scriptures the congregation was invit- ed to respond with their thoughts. Our lesson start- ed with Judas judging how wrong Mary was when she used such expensive oint- ment on the feet of Jesus. I can't answer for his mo- tives in this passage but you can tell by the reading it, he thought they were wrong by his standards. The aim of this lesson was not necessarily not to judge which is wrong. But to take thought about why some- one is doing things the way they are doing them. Ma- ny times we use our stan- dards and what we would do to make calls that can sometimes be explained if we took the time to love, rather than being critical of our Brothers and Sisters. Be very careful you don't cause a weaker Christian to give up and say, what's the use. The lesson was a joy to bring and it seemed as though it was well re- ceived. As always go out this week and be a blessing to someone. ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Feb. 9, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sun- day school; 10 a.m. worship with Denny Spinner, wor- ship leader and special con- gregation meeting following worship. Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. Church Council. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m.; 10 :15 a.m. worship service with church council meet- ing to follow the service. Bible verse for the week: "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth" ( John 4:24, ESV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship, August Bauer, 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, Feb. 6, 1 p.m. Senior Balance exercise class; 7 p.m. Delilah Circle meeting at Kathy P.'s and 7 p.m. Lydia Circle meeting at Maria's. Sunday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. Sun- day school classes and 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. exercise class. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 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 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 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.; Fri- day Bible study at 1 p.m. Today's reading: John 15:1-8. "God cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful" ( John 15:2, NIV ). God prunes us in different ways to draw our attention back to our faith. When God lops off old habits and re- freshes our commitment to prayer, Bible study and ser- vice, we produce more abun- dant fruit for the kingdom. Thought for the day: God's pruning helps me pro- duce more fruit for the king- dom. Prayer: "Father God, thank you for seasons of pruning that result in great- er harvests of fruit for you" —Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, 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 ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. morning worship service. Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class at HUM and 6 p.m. EPIC. 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 are times in our lives when we are called to just watch. Though these can be tough times for con- cern and worry, we can al- so choose to sit back and let God be God, working mira- cles all around us. Let's work to watch and wonder, instead of watching and worrying— Habakkuk 1:5. Upcoming activities and services: • Church board meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. • 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. • Alabaster Offering tak- en, Sunday, Feb. 23. • 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 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. Are you walking in the fullness of faith that can be yours? Or are you allowing the voice of the enemy halt- ing you from pursuing and walking in what the Word says is yours. If God's Word states that these promises belong to the child of God it's time to buckle down and take that step of faith and walk in the promises of God. Tell the devil he is a liar and receive the fullness of joy, 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 eve- ning services at 6 p.m. All services are CST (Gibson Co. times). Remember, prayers only need to go as high as your nose for God to hear them. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). because you have believed and received. 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 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. Laws or love? Businessman John Bar- rier, unrecognizable in jeans and a T-shirt, cashed a check at his long-time bank. But the teller refused to validate his parking tick- et, saying Barrier hadn't made an official transac- tion. A manager agreed, saying rules were rules. Barrier then performed a major transaction: with- drawing $1 million and tak- ing it elsewhere. He got his parking ticket validated af- ter all. What a great illustra- tion of the perils of legal- ism, when man-made laws become more important than people. Jesus repeat- edly healed and "worked" on the Sabbath, much to the dismay of religious leaders. He was concerned about people's hearts, not their appearance. What matters more to you: laws or love? Appear- ance or substance? A heart examination may be in or- der. Office hours: 9 a.m.- noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secre- tary Presbyterian 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. Fourth Thursday evening every month, the church hosts Ireland 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 childcare with RSVP to Deb Cooper at 812-483-8369. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoev- er believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" ( John 3:16). There was a four-year- old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recent- ly lost his wife. Upon see- ing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentle- man's yard, climbed onto his lap and just sat there. When his mother asked him what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry. This is a great example of how we can show love to others. Look around this week and see whom you might be able to help. 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