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C-2 Church Wednesday, March 4, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Continued in next column Continued on page 3 Baptist AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Phone: 812-354-3862 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. My hope and prayer for all people who read this is that you will make a decision to confess the past, repent from your sins and accept Jesus as the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayrshi- reValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family Sunday activities: 9 a.m. Praise Band practice; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for two years old to adult; and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. Wednesday activities: Adult Bible study 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Grub to Club for all area youth at 6 p.m.; Also on Wednesday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. youth Catholic 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. Thurs- day Mass 10 :30 a.m.; Satur- day Mass 5:30 p.m. and Sun- day Mass 11 a.m. All servic- es EST. The Holy Rosary (a story of the life of Christ) is prayed be- fore 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 be- fore for each Mass. Readings for Mass: March 7-8: First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a, 3:1-7; Second Read- ing: Timothy 1:8b-10 ; Gos- pel: Matthew 17:1-9. 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. Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m., Way of the Cross. Lenten Breakfast will be Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Social Hall. Baptism and Sacrament of the sick-call parish office or Fr. Frank. Sacrament of Mar- riage: arrangements 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. Welcome to newcomers, wel- come to those who are inter- ested in joining our faith and those who plan to come back. We appreciate our faithful parishioners for your contri- bution of time, talent and trea- sure to sustain the Life of our Church. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon Christian FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10 :30 a.m. I learned a lesson quite a few years ago, don't pray for patience. I don't pray for pa- tience, hardly ever, and I know for a fact that's not very spiri- tual. Open your Bibles, while you read this, and read Gene- sis 29. If you need an example of patience, listen to Jacob's story, fourteen years to mar- ry the woman he really want- ed to marry. Most of us when we don't get what we want we give up on it quickly. The first resume we sent, no response so we give up the search. Your first request and no answer, so you stop asking. I think the issue is not God's timing, it's our instinct to give up when it takes too long. We are here in Jacksonville, Florida, and the traffic is terri- ble. We get started to our des- tination and within a mile, I have been cut off three times, and almost hit more than that. So naturally my nerves start racing and I lose my patience, but I don't pull over and get out of the car, I get angry. That's the other issue, our lack of patience leads to an- ger. When Jacob was conned, he became angry with Laban. We must remember God calls us to be slow to speak, quick to listen, and slow to become 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., new lesson series: How to Study the Bible. You are welcome to take part in these services. Random Thoughts "A chip on the shoulder in- dicates there's wood higher up." "If you would have long friendships, cultivate a short memory." 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 welcome to everyone. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister angry. Though I don't pray for patience, I know it is a virtue I am in desperate need of. Hebrews 11 tells us of those whose dwellings were tempo- rary because they looked for- ward to a city whose builder was God. Patience. It's a vir- tue of the faithful. This week, when you are quickly becom- ing angry, take a deep breath, remember God is in control. Remember patience, and the one who is ultimately patient with us. DJ Bryant, Pastor 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 wor- ship 10 :30 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. Tony Sims, Elder Ross Williams, Elder FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning ser- vice at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sun- day school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday evening ser- vice 6:30 p.m. will be can- celed until further notice. Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. women's Lenten breakfast at Petersburg First United 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 Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Bible study, at the church, Thursday at 5 p.m. "Jesus promised: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened. No excep- tions. God has an 'open door' policy with the universe. Bil- lions of people pray in thou- sands of languages, all at the same time, and God hears each one—You included"— Jim Denison, author. Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors Methodist Church. Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m. men's breakfast at Sts. Pe- ter & Paul Catholic Church. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Romans 15:13 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter 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, March 17 at 6 p.m. Youth Devo. and Gym will start on Friday, March 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and will be every other Fri- day after that. YD and G will be for ages 11-18 and will in- clude a 15 -minute devotion- al, food and open gym. All youth are welcome to come and enjoy. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Verses to Ponder "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-pres- ent help in trouble. There- fore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the moun- tains quake with their surg- ing" (Psalms 46:1-3, 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 Ei- lert's house and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at church. "And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by My glory" (Ex- odus 29:43). The tabernacle or church building for Israel the na- tion was sanctified not by what was done there, but by the presence of the Lord. The same holds true for His new meeting place. It's not a building, rather it's inside of each and every believer. He has sanctified us, declar- ing us as holy, legitimate and free from sin. We are only these things when the Holy Spirit lives in us, because of our unfailing belief in the re- demptive work of Jesus' sac- rifice on the cross. By natu- ral extension, doing His will out of love for Him, not ex- pecting to receive anything for the work we do. I love the thought of the Lord being with me wherev- er I am, to be my guide and my friend, to laugh and cry with me, and to offer mercy to me though I can never de- serve it, and comfort when it's needed most. The offer is open to all. God's word tells us so, and God always keeps His word. He already knows your cir- cumstances and still offers His love and His life for you. Are you ready to meet Him where you are? Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter 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 service from 6:30 -8 p.m. and Rise Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade) Thursday evening 7- 8:30 p.m. Prayer school this Wednesday from 6:30 -8 p.m. Young Adults Life Group (ages 19 -29) will meet the second Sunday of each 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 me snow much;" evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Transportation available. March 20 at 6:30 p.m., Bi- ble study. Our annual winter youth convention was a time of re- freshing. Rev. Joey Pyle gave anointed messages service after service with his own re- sounding theme of "Work." The convention music was provided by the young peo- ple themselves; we enjoyed a variety of special songs from the various area churches, as well as beautiful instrumen- tal offertories. A large group of young people participat- ed in the fun Saturday after- noon at the Winslow gym. The "convention choir" sang in Saturday night's service, focusing their energies on the truth in "The Old Rug- ged Cross Made the Differ- ence." We are grateful to ev- ery visiting church for their contributions to the weekend activities. Chad Searls, Pastor PIKE COUNTY CENTER FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRIES Phone —812-582-8222 Office hours: Open Mon- day and Friday, 9 a.m. till noon; Thursday open from 6 - 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 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 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 Continued in next column Continued in next column 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednes- day closed. Free peer coun- seling available, call 812- 582-1486 or 812-582-8222. A new Bible study called "Trust Worthy" by Lysa Ter- Keurst on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. To reserve a book, call 812-582-1486 or 812-582-8222. Independent month. The next meeting will be on Sunday, March 8 at 6 p.m. Beyond Yourself Class be- gan March 1 and will contin- ue the first and third Sun- days of each month, begin- ning at 6:30 p.m. Youth Camp June 15 -19. Cost will be $110 per stu- dent. "Whenever you stand praying, if you find that you carry something in your heart against another per- son, release him and for- give him so that your Fa- ther in heaven will also re- lease you and forgive you of your faults. But if you will not release forgiveness, don't ex- pect your Father in heaven to release you from your misdeeds" (Mark 11:25 -26, TP T). 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 Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, March 8, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sun- day school, Praise Team practice and 10 a.m. Wor- ship with Brenda DeMotte, worship leader. Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. Church Council meet- ing. Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. Lenten service and 7 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Wor- ship with August Bauer, wor- ship leader. Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Tuesday from 6 -8 p.m. craft night in the fellow- ship hall; Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Soup Supper at 7:30 p.m., Mid-week Lent- en service; Sunday school at 9 a.m.; 10 :15 a.m. wor- ship service and church council meets, following service. Bible verse for the week: "And he said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the great and first com- mandment. And a second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself"' (Matthew 22:37-39). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Methodist SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor Cell 812-202-8903 or 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: Isaiah 61:1-7. "A crown of beauty in- stead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning" (Isa- iah 61:3). "It isn't that God just wants to cheer us up when we have problems. It's that He Himself is our hope dur- ing trials. God is present with us, encouraging us and often giving us glimpses of Himself. In our journey through life, may we come to understand St. Augus- tine's words: "In my deepest wound I saw your glory, and it dazzled me"—Jennifer Benson Schuldt. How can you turn to God when you're in trouble? What rewards can come from this practice? "Faithful God, give me the faith I need to make it through today and help me to see You at work as I face adversity" —Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter ALFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1709 E. SR. 356 Petersburg Sunday school scheduled the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship each week at 10 :30 a.m. There will be an Ash Wednesday service Febru- ary 26 at 6:30 p.m. Every- one is welcome to come and worship with us. Shane Springer, Pastor 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 lun- cheons the third Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.-noon CDT. The community of Good Shepherd United Method- ist Church exists to glo- rify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Ho- ly 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 worship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Janet Shomate, Secre- tary Church of God 10 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor group for sixth grade through 12th grade. Michael Miller, Pastor Church of God