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B-2 Church Wednesday, April 15, 2020 The Press-Dispatch SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 Christian Continued on page 3 Church of Christ Church of God Independent Independent Lutheran Methodist Nazarene Catholic ties which involve Church attendance, meetings, con- ferences, retreats, and activ- ities which involve grouping of more than 10 people are sus- pended. However, the following are available electronically: Ca- ble T V/ Internet program EWTN (Eternal World Televi- sion Network) available 24/7. Masses available 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. daily. All EDT. Catholic Radio Program available at 93.1 FM. YouTube programs can be ac- cessed for different religious activities, such as masses, ro- saries and other devotions. We encourage private devo- tions at home, such as family and individual rosaries, scrip- ture readings and novenas. Pray for an end to the Coro- navirus, pray for healthcare workers, government offi- cials, first responders and EMS, law enforcement per- sonnel, 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.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Due to the current sug- gested rules of assembly, we will remain in our homes on the Lord's Day. Grace Someone has said, "The grace of God still enables men to live straight in a crooked world." The Apostle Paul left these words, "To them God has cho- sen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27). He also wrote, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship cre- ated in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God pre- pared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:8 -10). 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 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 service at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday eve- ning service 6:30 p.m. will be cancelled 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 nationwide 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. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28, NIV ). 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 cancelled until further notice. Until we are able to again meet together as a body, the services are being record- ed, when possible. The re- cording will not have faces of people, but will contain verses being read for your convenience, and is being done by a volunteer. A video of the service for Resurrec- tion Sunday should be possi- ble for viewing using the fol- lowing internet link: https:// youtu.be/jJvvR9nB94Q. God offered an "easy out" to Moses as he reminded the Israelites in Deuterono- my 9:14, giving him the op- tion of allowing God to build a nation through Moses him- self that would be great- er and mightier than Isra- el. The "catch" is that Mo- ses should not pray for His existing relatives, so that God can judge them and de- stroy them. Moses chose the harder path. He prayed, fast- ing for 40 days and nights in addition to the 40 he'd just spent while obtaining the stone tablets. A fter God granted this request, Mo - ses would still have to lead these complaining unap- preciative relatives through the wilderness with food and water shortages. Moses dis- played his humility by be- ing ready to serve God in a way that helped keep oth- ers from death, and glorified God, rather than thinking of himself or what he could get. This should prompt us to pray for others no matter how they may feel about us, so that they too will want to worship and obey the Lord for His work on the cross, giving us hope through His resurrection, and blessing us with His Holy Spirit. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Kimberly Flynn, Reporter 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 daily Face- book live encouragement from the pastors and minis- try leaders. "I know my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will rise and take His stand on the earth" ( Job 19:25, Voice). Check location and time for upcoming events, www.living- fc.org. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN. More in- formation at www.livingfc.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 Sun- day school 11 a.m. Jason Hill, Pastor PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340-5500 (C) Parsonage 812-354-9446 Sunday morning worship will be conducted as drive- in at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning worship at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday night prayer meeting service at 7 p.m. will be conducted as call-in. "This one thing I do, forget- ting those things which are behind and reaching forth un- to those things which are be- fore, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high call- ing of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:13-14). Things to Forget • The unkind things others have said about you. • The injury any person has done to you. • The mistakes you have made in the past, except as they may instruct you in the future. • The ill-natured gossip you have heard concerning others. • The secrets entrusted to your confidence. • The worry that hinders your happiness. • The drawbacks that seem to stand in the way of your suc- cess. 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 Wednesday closed. Free peer counseling 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. 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 Sun- day night. I was "drug" to church on Wednesday night. I was "drug" to Sun- day school every week. I was "drug" to Vacation Bi- ble school. I was "drug" to the family altar to read the Bible and pray. I was al- so "drug" to the woodshed when I disobeyed my par- ents. Those "drug" are still in my veins, and they affect my behavior in everything I do and say, and think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack and hero- in. If our children had this "drug" problem, America would certainly be a better place. God Bless America. Thought to Ponder...In prayer it is more essential 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 "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord" (Psalms 27:14, 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 service can be viewed on the church's Facebook group page at St. Peter's Lutheran, Stendal. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor ALFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1709 E. SR. 356 Petersburg Sunday school sched- uled 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.; community luncheons 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. Neal Scifres, 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 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 continue to make im- provements and upgrade our web page. A daily devo- tional is now available at pe- tersburg1stunitedmethod- ist.weebly.com, along with other news and recorded weekly sermons. Follow us on Facebook at Peters- burg First United Method- ist Church. "O Risen Christ, it is up from the grave you arose. You conquered death and we now live with you. Help us to continue to acknowl- edge that you and the whole world is raised with you. Ignite in us a passion and prayer to prepare our- selves for 50 days of Easter to proclaim your good news to all the world"—Amen. God bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 E. Walnut Street Pastor 812-354-6646 You are invited to special 'Drive-In' Sunday morn- ing services, which meet each week at 10 :30 a.m. The music and sermon will be broadcast on low- power FM 87.9, and any- one parked on the premis- es can receive the broad- cast on their car radios. The service lasts 35 to 45 minutes. Also available is our live stream on Petersburg Free Methodist Church Face- book page. No other events are scheduled during current restrictions. 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, Repvorter 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. "The seed is the word of God" (Luke 8:11). "The only way we can be fruitful, Jesus said, is to stay connected to Him" ( John 15:4). "As we're taught by Christ and cling to Him, the Spirit produces in us His fruit of love, joy, peace, for- bearance, kindness, good- ness, faithfulness, gentle- ness and self-control" (Ga- latians 5:22-23). He uses the fruit He produces in us to touch the lives of oth- ers, who are then changed and grow fruit from their own lives. This makes for a beautiful life"—Anne Ce- tas. How are you staying con- nected to Jesus? What fruit do you want Him to pro- duce in you? 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 cha- os. So many trials come into 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 King- dom of God, and His righ- teousness; 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 passes all understanding—He is in con- trol. 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 PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Currently all services and activities are put on hold until the passing of this virus. Prayer chain up- dates, texts and phone calls will be made regularly to the congregation to keep you up on what is going on. "Now, brothers and sis- ters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have tak- en your stand. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scrip- tures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures" (I Corinthians 15:1,3-4). Need a church home? Stop in and visit. We would love to have you to be a part of our church family. Jeannine Smith, Reporter