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B-6 Church Wednesday, April 29, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Christian Continued on page 3 Church of Christ Church of God Independent Independent Lutheran Pentecostal 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 Continued in next column We're about so much more than just the headlines... ...The convenience of home delivery. ...Announcements, greetings and personals. ...School news, sports, business news and more . The Press-Dispatch is Working Hard for You Call 354-8500 To Begin Your SubscriptionToday! Methodist Catholic accessed for different re- ligious activities, such as masses, rosaries and other devotions. We encourage private devotions at home, such as family and individual rosa- ries, scripture readings and novenas. 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. Over and over in the gos- pels, Jesus says, especially around the parables, "he who has ears, let him hear." Now, I would venture to say that all of us have ears. But let me ask you this, can you hear? We need to understand Je- sus didn't mean the one who physically has ears let him hear, he was using a meta- phor. One specifically birthed from Isaiah chapter six. For a long time, God's people had ample opportunity to hear the word of God. However, they lacked the sense, and the spiritual maturity to di- gest and apply it. His word, spoken by the prophets, went in one ear and out the other. And similarly, in the time of Jesus, they had ears, but they weren't hearing. But those of us who are in Christ ought not to have excuses. That means, we the people of God should be hearing and perceiving. Paul tells the church in I Cor- inthians 2:10 ; "these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God." Do you 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. At this time, I don't know what the state will recommend on Friday for assembly on Sun- day. Stewardship "Stewardship puts the Gold- en Rule into business in place of the Rule of Gold." The Apostle Paul said, "Ev- ery man according as he pur- poseth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly, or of ne- cessity; for God loveth a cheer- ful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (II Corinthians 9:7-8). 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 have ears? Can you hear? DJ Bryant, Pastor 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. "He says, 'Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth'" (Psalm 46:10, NIV ). Pray for an end to abor- tion. Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors CHRISTIAN HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Petersburg Located six miles between Petersburg and Oakland City junction. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Thurs- day prayer meeting 7 p.m. We extend a warm welcome to everyone. Rick Walburn, 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 is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9, 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 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. Current service can be found using the following internet link: https://youtu. be/-y8KB1TFORE. "But He is unique, and who can make Him change? And whatever His soul de- sires, that He does" ( Job 23:13). God's unique desire is that none perish by being sepa- rated from Him. To accom- plish this amidst people who have free choice, He per- formed the task Himself. Then He sent the Holy Spir- it to coax us into a relation- ship with Him. Our response to that relationship deter- mines whether we are sep- arated from God forever, or get to continue the relation- ship through eternity. Your response is important, and so is the strength of your re- lationship with God. 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 dai- ly Facebook live encourage- ment from the Pastors and ministry leaders. "The Eternal One is good, a safe shelter in times of trouble. He cares for those who search for protection in Him" (Nahum 1:7, 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.; eve- ning worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bi- ble 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 For details on our servic- es for this Sunday, call Pas- tor Chad Searls at 419 -340 - 5500. May 12 -17—Spring reviv- al with Evangelist Rev. and Mrs. Tom and Judy Bell at 7 p.m. nightly. "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me" ( John 14:6). A young man was being in- terviewed as a prospective pilot for a paddlewheel river boat on the Mississippi Riv- er. He was told, "We're look- ing for a man who knows where all the snags in the channel are located." The shifting sands and the dan- gerous snags embedded in them were a constant threat to the river boats. The applicant had to admit that he didn't know where all the snags were. "But," he added, "I know where they are not." He got the job. It is that way with the Chris- tian journey. It is not nec- essary to know every snag of distraction around us. It is enough to know the chan- nel, the true way to God. And such is Jesus Christ. 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 We are having drive-in services Sunday morning at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednes- day evening at 6:30 p.m. un- til further 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. Almost without excep- tion, when God prepares to save a nation, he will be- gin with a praying mother. Hannah brought her frus- trations to the Lord. She prayed in her pain. She prayed when she was mis- understood. She kept pray- ing even when the preach- er misunderstood and mis- judged her. She kept pray- ing when there was no assurance that things would ever really be any different. Of all the blessings that you thank God for, stop now and thank God specifically if you had a praying moth- er. If you are a mother, stop this minute and ask God to help you in your "closet as- signments." Battles that af- fect the destiny of nations are won and lost in the prayer closets of praying 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 oth- er crafting tools for use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie at 812-664-5970 for more infor- mation. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor mothers. Let's be faithful in this area, even if we fail in some others. 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 ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Worship canceled. Sun- day 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 No service until April 19. Regular services: Sunday school scheduled the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 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 Method- ist invites you to join us this Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. as we worship 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 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 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 premis- es can receive the broadcast on their car radios. The ser- vice lasts 35 to 45 minutes. Also available is our live stream on Petersburg Free Methodist Church Facebook page. No other events are sched- uled during current restric- tions. 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: Matthew 9:35 -38. "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (Mat- thew 9:36). "Our world suffers not on- ly from physical needs but also from spiritual broken- ness. Jesus came to meet that need and challenged His followers to join Him in this work (v. 37-38). He prayed that the Father would raise up workers to respond to the needs all around us—peo- ple who struggle with lone- liness, sin and illness. May the Father give us a heart for others that mirrors His heart. In the strength of His Spirit, we can express His compassionate concern to those who are suffering"— Bill Crowder. 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 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 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 updates, texts and phone calls will be made regularly to the congregation to keep you up on what is going on. "For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost" (Luke 19:10). He came for you. He came for me. He wants to be there for you during this pan- demic, and be your help and comfort. Let's turn to Him for our help during this difficult time. 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 HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. We are on Facebook live Sunday morning at 10 :30 a.m., bringing the Word of God through preaching and teaching. We will be using this format until the time we can come together again in our churches. I am believing that great expectations will be in the heart of the Church, (those hungry and thirsty for a move of God, which has not been for a number of years), for a harvest of souls, a great awakening or better yet a revival of the saints in and of themselves, where the Holy Spirit will have free reign in and through them. And we will just be able to watch the awesome- ness of God transform lives into a newness of life. Pray for all that are labor- ing, so we can be provided necessities of life.