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B-6 Church Wednesday, April 22, 2020 The Press-Dispatch SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 Christian Church of Christ Church of God Independent Independent Lutheran Methodist Nazarene 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 current suggested rules of assembly, we will remain in our homes on the Lord's Day. Stewardship "Stewardship includes how you make your posses- sions, how you use your pos- sessions, and to what you leave your possessions." Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:19 -22). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister 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. We keep talking about a new normal. This week I want to encourage all of you, as I have my church, to spend less time dwelling on the fu- ture, but instead, rest into the promises of God, today. This week, instead of just thinking theoretically about the next couple of months do some of these things instead. First, enjoy today. Go for a walk, en- joy the flowers of spring, sit on the porch and enjoy God's creation. Those are just a few ways to enjoy today. When we think too much about tomorrow, our hope starts to dissipate. Secondly, do something fun, and make the most of this time. Don't just sit around and watch the news or listen to COVID-19 reports. Get a project done, paint that room, get some- thing done outside, or cre- ate something. It will be well worth it and satisfying. Final- ly, be social. I know we are told to social distance, but make phone calls, wave at your neighbors, send some cards or messages. Let peo- ple know that you are think- ing about them and missing them. It makes a world of dif- ference. Most importantly, let's remember that God is and has always been in control, and this is not outside of his grasp. Blessings to you this week. DJ Bryant, Pastor 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 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.; AWA- NA clubs will meet Sun- days at 6:30 p.m., the chil- dren will learn from the Word of God and have fun doing it; Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Gospel Center in- vites you to worship the King of Kings with us ev- ery Sunday. You will hear sound biblical and applica- ble preaching each week. At the Gospel Cen- ter, you will find God-lov- ing 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 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 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 vers- es being read for your conve- nience, and is being done by a volunteer. Recent service can be found using the following internet link: https://youtu. be/-y8KB1TFORE. "All these blessings will come upon you and overtake you if you pay attention to the voice of the Lord your God. You will be blessed in the city, and you will be blessed in the field" (Deuteronomy 28:2-3). This is such a beautiful promise. Our physical loca- tion doesn't matter as long as we are obedient to the Lord. As our relationship with God deepens, He gives us bless- ings even in the worst of times if we are paying atten- tion and looking for them. In fact, His Word says the bless- ings will overtake us, which tells me that they are all around me. To notice them, my perspective must be at- tuned to God and His Ways. The blessing may be a card from a friend or relative, or being able to spend quali- ty time with your spouse. These seemingly small ges- tures could make all the dif- ference in the life of someone you know, and being a bless- ing can bless you too. 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 Inter- national page. There will also be daily Facebook live encouragement from the pastors and ministry lead- ers. "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. livingfc.org. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN. More information at www. livingfc.org or call 812-809 - 4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors Ian and Samantha Rose, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Report- er 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. "Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jeru- salem from one end to anoth- er; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in do- ing that which was evil in the sight of the LORD." (II Kings 21:16) Read II Kings 21:12. Between Passover and Resurrection Sunday, some models put the US Corona- virus death toll very close to 3,000 deaths per day, which is roughly the number of abortions performed per day in America. Yet no bor- ders have ever been closed, businesses have never been boarded up, and few have ev- er mourned because these precious infants have had to die all alone, like so many COVID-19 patients. Last January, Governor Cuomo ordered the World Trade Tower to be lit up in pink to celebrate New York's new law permitting the legal murder of unborn children up to the day of birth. Now, with New York City, where 60,000 abortions occur annu- ally, as the epicenter of this global pandemic, the World Trade Tower stands unlit over desolate streets and shuttered stores. The spire of the Empire State Building is displaying a red and white spinning light, a beacon of warning that all is not well. Cuomo signed the infan- ticide bill into law with an expression of elation on his face. Today, God has wiped that smirk from his face. Let us pray that he and other pol- iticians who support these laws will repent before they find themselves in an even more grim reality. Read Ga- latians 6:7. 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 so- cial distancing 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 "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still" (Exodus 14:14, NIV ). God bless you and keep you. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail address: glezenrevivalcen- ter@yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Worship cancelled. Sun- day service can be viewed on the church's Facebook group page at St. Peter's Lu- theran, Stendal. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor ALFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1709 E. SR. 356 Petersburg No service until April 19. Regular services: Sun- day school scheduled the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday wor- ship each week at 10 :30 a.m. Everyone 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 glori- fy 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. 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 in- vites 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 peo- ple 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 measure 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 Easter season is more than just an extended cel- ebration of the resurrec- tion of Jesus. In the early church, Lent was a season for new converts to learn about the faith and prepare for baptism on Easter Sun- day. The initial purpose of the 50 -day Easter season was to continue the faith formation of these new Christians. Today, this extended sea- son gives us time to rejoice and experience what it means when we say Christ is risen. It's the season when we remember our baptism and how, through this sacrament, we are in- corporated into Christ's mighty acts of salvation. As Easter people, we cele- brate and ponder the birth of the Church and gifts of the Spirit (Pentecost), and how we are to live as faith- ful disciples of Christ. 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 morning services, which meet each week at 10 :30 a.m. The music and sermon will be broadcast on low-power FM 87.9, and anyone parked on the premises can receive the broadcast 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. Today's reading: Psalm 90 :4,12-15. "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90 :12). Our time on earth won't last forever. Yet we can manage it wisely, not by watching the clock, but by giving each day to God. As Moses said, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wis- dom" (Psalm 90 :12). Then, with God, we'll always be on time, now and forever. What's your pace in life? How could you spend more 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 in- to our lives—a peace that passes 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, Peters- burg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor Methodist time with God, getting in step with Him? "Gracious God, when we fall out of step with You, draw us closer to abide in You"—Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Currently all services and activities are put on WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 989-941-7190 Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We want to welcome you to connect with our church during this time of quaran- tine through three differ- ent ways: •Facebook: Winslow Church of the Nazarene— Sunday morning worship service, Monday-Friday morning Devos. •YouTube: Winslow Naz- arene—Sunday morning worship service. •Web:bit.lywinslown- az - Sunday morning wor- shipservice, Giving. The church building is temporarily closed, but the church is active within our community. Joe Decker, Pastor hold until the passing of this virus. Prayer chain updates, texts and phone calls will be made regularly to the congregation to keep you up on what is going on. "See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of sing- ing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land" (Song of Solomon 2:11-12). Spring is here. We are grateful for the sunshine and warmer temps to brighten the days and lift our spirits. We miss gath- ering together for worship. We pray that this pandemic passes quickly, and that we can meet soon. We are excited to an- nounce that we have a new pastor and wife moving into our parsonage soon. Steve and Joye Hamilton will join the Church of the Nazarene in Petersburg soon. We are grateful for answered prayers. Need a church home? Stop in and visit. We would love to have you to be a part of our church family. Jeannine Smith, Report- er