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B-2 Church Wednesday, April 8, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Baptist Christian Continued on page 3 Catholic Church of Christ Church of God Independent Independent Lutheran Methodist died in our place. Why did Jesus suffer? For you. For me. That we might have eternal life and have His peace in the midst of life's storms. That we might know that He un- derstands our pain and suf- fering and stands ready to help. How will you respond to His love, poured out on the Cross for you? If at any time you don't have a church to attend, feel free to join us for ser- vices. I am sure you will leave feeling blessed. May God bless each and everyone. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Report- er STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@ evdio.org Due to the current Coro- navirus (COVID-19) pan- demic, by order of the Catholic Bishops of Indi- ana, all weekday and week- end Masses have been can- celled until further no- tice. All religious activities which involve church atten- dance, meetings, confer- ences, retreats, and activi- ties which involve grouping of more than 10 people are suspended. However, the follow- ing are available electron- ically: Cable T V/ Internet program EWTN (Eternal World Television Network) available 24/7. Masses avail- able 8 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and midnight. Local and World News 9 p.m. Rosary recited at 4 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. dai- ly. All EDT. Catholic Radio Program available at 93.1 FM. YouTube programs can be accessed for differ- ent religious activities, such as masses, rosaries and oth- er devotions. We encourage private devotions at home, such as family and individual rosa- ries, scripture readings, no- venas, Pray for an end to the Coronavirus, pray for health care workers, government officials, first responders and EMS, law enforcement personnel, pray for those who are ill and have died because of this pandemic. 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 at 10 :30 a.m. This Holy Week is the oddest Holy Week I have ev- er experienced. As we ap- proach Easter, many of us are aware that we are approach- ing what could be the deadli- est weeks of this pandemic. We have seen the numbers continue to climb, we must remember to fix our eyes on the one who is sovereign, and that he is the same yes- terday, today, and tomorrow. Without hope in one who is greater, these times will be crippling. In times like this we realize that God has put everything under the feet of Jesus, that everything is in subjection to him. Let us re- member that God is greater than this virus, he is great- er than our fear, he is great- er than all of it. As we approach Easter, we are sad that churches all across our country and many globally who will not gather corporately. But we are grate- ful that God has given us the creativity to utilize technol- ogy to meet. I invite you to look forward to Sunday as we put on a special service to di- rect our focus on the risen Christ. Keep up with us on Facebook, Petersburg First Christian Church. Or on our website petersburgfcc.net DJ Bryant, Pastor VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Our normal services are Sunday morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10 :30 a.m.; eve- ning worship at 6:30 p.m. Due to the current suggested rules of assembly, we will remain in our homes on the Lord's Day. Easter Sunday This Sunday is commonly called Easter. This is the Day that the Lord Jesus Christ arose from the grave never to die again. This weekend, almost two thousand years ago, "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, and that he was raised the third day according to the scriptures" (I Corinthi- ans 15:3-4). Fifty days later was the day of Pentecost. The first gospel sermon about Jesus of Naza- reth was preached; His life, death, burial, resurrection and exaltation. People were cut to the heart and, "cried out what shall we do? " Peter told them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will re- ceive the gift of the Holy Spir- it" (Acts 2:38). Three thousand believed the message and were bap- tized. This is the birth of the church. Today the church awaits the return of Jesus 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 Christ for His church, both the living and those in the grave. I Thessalonians 4:13- 18. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister 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 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- celled until further notice. Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) There will be no servic- es at the church this week due to the nation-wide quar- antine. You may connect to our church services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, Thursday at 5 p.m., by call- ing 862-799 -9154. April 9 is Maundy Thurs- day. Have fruit juice or wine and unleavened bread ready and we will have Commu- nion over the phone. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away" (Luke 21:33, NIV ). Pray for an end to abor- tion. It has killed millions more than this virus ever will. Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors 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 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 bibli- cal and applicable preaching each week. At the Gospel Center, you will find God-loving people who desire to serve and praise God with their heart, soul, mind and strength. Come and praise the King with us. We would be honored to have you come and join us and see what God is doing here at the Gos- pel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pastor JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION 1415 N. Vincennes Ave. Petersburg 812-354-4424 or 812-582-0240 Services will be can- celled until further notice. In Numbers 32:26 -27, the descendants of Reu- ben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh made a promise: "Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and our livestock will be there in the cities of Gilead; but your servants will cross over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to bat- tle, just as my Lord says." The promise was made and kept in order to obtain the land on the east side of the Jordan. Since people don't al- ways grow in their relation- ship with God at the same rate as others, sometimes we must leave our family members "behind" when being obedient to God. The focus should be on the Lord first so we can better help relatives, friends and neighbors to grow closer to the Lord, trusting in Him for the care of their souls and bodies. Time spent in prayer, thanksgiving and the Word are part of being obedient. We must also offer His love to strangers and ene- mies in hope that they too may want a relationship with the Lord. A fter all, Je- sus left His throne to offer salvation to all who are will- ing, though He knew the suffering He'd be required to endure and the rejection He'd experience. Remember that we are at war as well, but our goal is to obtain as many souls for Christ as we can, and our plan of action is love. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Report- er LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 You are welcome to join us online Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook live Living Faith Church International page. There will also be dai- ly Facebook live encourage- ment from the pastors and ministry leaders. This Wednesday, April 8 from 6:30 -8 p.m, there will be a special online service "The Elements of Passover." This special service will talk about Jesus' last supper be- fore His crucifixion and how each element pointed to Him as the Messiah. Everyone is welcome to join us on Face- book live. "As Paul ponders the sto- ry of redemption, he finds in the family unit a beauti- ful image of what salvation means. Those who enter in- to God's salvation are adopt- ed into God's family. Before we receive the gift of God's grace, we are homeless or- phans searching for some place to belong. But now all that has changed. The Fa- ther reaches out through His Son to all those orphaned by sin and death, and He brings them into His family. We are adopted into His forever fam- ily and fully enfranchised as His heirs. So, my broth- ers and sisters, you owe the flesh nothing. You do not need to live according to its ways, so abandon its oppres- sive regime" (Romans 8:12, Voice). 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 PATOK A GROVE CHURCH 1135 W. C.R. 475 S. Winslow Pastor 812-239-6843 Sunday morning church service at 10 a.m. and Sunday school 11 a.m. Jason Hill, Pastor PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340-5500 (C) Parsonage 812-354-9446 Due to Indiana's current lockdown, our regular ser - vices are temporarily sus- pended. Our call-in service is still available for services at regular service times, but this Easter Sunday we will also be offering drive-in church for any who would care to join. You will be able to hear the service through your car radio. There will also be Jr. Church call- in services on Sunday af- ternoons. The theme is "I Can Trust Jesus." For more information, contact Chad Searls at 419 -340 -5500. "Then said Jesus unto his disciples; If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24). No Cross, No Crown While imprisoned in the Tower of London, in 1668, William Penn (founder of Pennsylvania) wrote his classic book, No Cross, No Crown, in which he stated: "Christ's cross is Christ's way to Christ's crown... the unmortified Christian and the heathen are of the same religion, and the dei- ty they truly worship is the god of this world. The no- tion that they may be chil- dren of God while in a state of disobedience to his holy commandments, and disci- ples of Jesus though they revolt from his cross is a false one." The cross was the climax of Jesus' min- istry. It was what He came for. We cannot bypass it. It is the necessary part of our salvation. We can be close to the cross but far from the blood. This Easter, take inven- tory within. Have you taken a trip to Calvary? Have your sins been washed away by the blood of the Lamb? Are you living in harmony with the light of the Word of God? Let's take up our crosses and follow the Sav- ior. 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 - 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednes- day closed. Free peer counsel- ing 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. THE CHURCH ALIVE WORSHIP CENTER 506 N. 9th St. Petersburg Pastor 812-582-0075 Drive-In Church—Easter Sunday, April 12 at 11 a.m. Parking in parking lot at 506 N. 9th Street, Petersburg. Must stay in car and be eight feet apart. For more informa- tion, call 812-582-0075. Regular service times: Sunday morning praise and worship 10 a.m.; children's Sunday school 11 a.m. Mark Davis, Pastor TWIN OAKS CHURCH 1911 E. Co. Rd. 650 N. Petersburg 812-354-6389 All church service has been cancelled until fur- ther notice. Regular services: Sun- day 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. Drug Problem I had a "drug" problem when I was a young person and teenager. I was "drug" to church on Sunday morning. I was "drug" to church on Sunday night. I was "drug" to church on Wednesday night. I was "drug" to Sunday school ev- ery week. I was "drug" to Vacation Bible school. I was "drug" to the family altar to read the Bible and pray. I was also "drug" to the wood- shed when I disobeyed my parents. Those "drug" are still in my veins, and they affect my behavior in every- thing I do and say, and think. They are stronger than co- caine, crack and heroin. If our children had this "drug" problem, America would cer- tainly be a better place. God Bless America. Thought to Ponder...In prayer it is more essen- tial to have a heart without words than words without a heart. Doris Catt, Reporter UNION COMMUNITY CHURCH 3082 N. CR 850 W., Union Pastor 812-664-5454 Sunday school 10 a.m.; wor- ship service 11 a.m. Both ser- vices are EDT; children's ser- vice every fifth Sunday— geared toward children; Iron Sharpens Iron Wednesday night service is now for men and women at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to the First Friday Fun, the first Fri- day of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrapbooking, sew- ing, etc. There will be a Cri- cut available, along with other crafting tools for use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Con- tact Angela Christie at 812- 664-5970 for more information. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER 245 S. Glezen Center St. 812-354-6738 or 812-582-9667 Due to COVID-19, we will not be having service at the church on Sundays. Nor will there be Bible study or Youth Devos. and Gym in order for us to follow the social distanc- ing guidelines set by the state and to keep our congregation healthy and safe. In order to feed our flock, we have turned to social me- dia to put out the message of God. Please join us Sundays through our Facebook page to hear the word. Remember to pray for all those affected by the Coro- navirus, those stuck in their homes, and essential work- ers and their families. As al- ways, remember our military and their protection in your prayers. Also, remember to pray for the president, USA, peace, health and for one an- other. Verses to Ponder "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" (Romans 12:12, NIV ). God bless you and keep you. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail ad- dress: glezenrevivalcenter@ yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday services for Ho- ly week and Easter will be available on our Facebook page, St. Peter's Lutheran- Stendal. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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. Everyone is welcome to come and wor- ship with us. Shane Springer, 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 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 Methodist invites you to join us this Sun- day at 10 :30 a.m. as we wor- ship our Lord Jesus 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 mature, attaining to the whole mea- sure 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 47567fumc@gmail.com Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world We will observe Maundy Thursday on April 9. The church will be open from 4-6 p.m. The Blessed El- ements will be in the Nar- thex and available, in sealed cups, to commemorate the Last Supper either in the sanctuary or to take with you for friends and family. Due to the Coronavirus, we will observe precaution- ary guidelines set forth by the Indiana United Method- ist Conference and the State of Indiana while the church is open. The United Methodist Church has open Commu- nion. You do not have to a member of the United Meth- odist Church or any church to participate. All are wel- come. God bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, 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.; Fri- day Bible study at 1 p.m. Happy Easter—He has risen. There's no shame in ad- mitting we require assis- tance in life, especially since we can't honestly de- ny our needs or hide them from our all-knowing God. At one time or another, we'll all fall, whether physically or emotionally. Knowing we're not alone can comfort us as we persevere. As our loving Father helps us, He empow- ers us to reach out to others in need, affirming they too aren't alone. How has someone helped you? How can you encourage others this week? "All-powerful God, thank you for reassuring us of Your constant presence as You help us and give us opportu- nities to reach out and help other"—Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter