The Press-Dispatch
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B-2 Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Press-Dispatch PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the TWINK "Kittens are angels with whiskers"—Alexis Flora Hope. This week PAWS features a capricious young kitten named Twink. One minute she is running wild on the cat porch at PAWS and the next minute she is napping in a kitty condo. She is a very busy young feline and would love to a have a little girl to spend her days with. Twink has plush blue fur with a white diamond shaped patch of fur on her chest and a bit of white fur on either side of her nose. She has a daunting person- ality and can be adopted by calling PAWS at 812-354- 9894. Baptist Catholic Christian Continued in next column Church of Christ Church of God Independent Continued on page 3 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 CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City The next few weeks will begin a busy time at Cross- roads as setup begins for two great events. The first event will occur on July 18, at 9 a.m. till noon, CDT) as we will have our annual back- pack giveaway. While school dismissed early last spring for the Coro- navirus, it appears that ma- ny schools in Gibson Coun- ty are planning on return- ing the first week in August. Therefore, we are gearing up for back-to-school. Mark your calendars for this great event so you won't miss it. Our other event coming this month is Vacation Bible School ( VBS). Our VBS will be the week of July 20 -24 and promises to be a great time for children. Age groups three year old to sixth grade are welcome and encour- aged to come each week- night. Our theme this year is BOOT Camp. We have some great stuff planned, so mark your calen- dars for this event too. Also, our Wednesday eve- ning activities are back. Each Wednesday, we will have multiple activities for children: a new summer ac- tivity called "Surf's Up" for ages three to fifth grade; and for older kids, sixth grade will resume a very popular activity from last summer called "RC 4 JC". Both age groups start at 6 p.m. CDT. Adults, we are not leaving you out. Each Wednesday while the chil- dren are busy with their ac- tivity, we will be setting up our outreach events and we could use your help. As always, many excit- ing things are happening at Crossroads. Come for a vis- it! If you can't make it this Wednesday, perhaps com- ing and visiting on Sunday will work. Our church services start at 10 :30 a.m. CDT each Sun- day and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. We would love to be your place of worship. If you do not have a church home we would love for you to choose Crossroads. Hope to see you soon. Curt Beadle, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday worship at 10 :30 a.m. No Sunday school. Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. All of us want to make wise decisions; no one wants to make foolish ones. However, knowing God's wisdom and will requires intention and discipline. It's much easier to go with the flow of the world and pursue what it says is best and right or easiest and most fun. That pursuit leads to an often bitter end. "Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her" (Proverbs 8:10 -11 NIV ). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school 9:30 ; Sun- day morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bi- ble study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Website: www.immanuel- baptistchurch.weebly.com Sunday morning Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :40 a.m. Linger longer after Sunday morn- ing in the fellowship hall. Time to fellowship and visit. There will be no Sunday eve- ning, Wednesday or Thurs- day services. "If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I com- mand the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pesti- lence among my people; If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will he- al their land" (II Chronicles 7:13-14). Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m.; children Sun- day school during morning worship; at the present time we are having no children church. We are having services but we are practicing social dis- tance. "You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free" ( John 8:12). Many today say there is no such thing as absolute truth. From philosophers to pop musicians, the word goes out that "truth" is only what you want it to be, and what is "true" for you isn't neces- sarily "true" for anyone else. But Jesus Christ is abso- lute truth. Dozens of times He declares, "I tell you the truth." In one of His bold- est and most uncompromis- ing statements He affirmed, "I am the way the truth and the life" ( John 14:6). The writer of the Gospel of John stated, Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ ( John 1:17). James said that God "chose to give us birth through the word of truth" James 1:18). If at any time you have no church to attend, your pres- ence will be greatly appreci- ated and I know you will feel God's blessings. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meet- ing at 6 p.m. before Bible study and business meeting to follow. Socially distancing is still in place and until further notice there will be no chil- dren's church or Sunday night fellowship. Thought for the week: "Je- sus Christ is the same yes- terday and today and forev- er" (Hebrews 14:8). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and al- ways each other. God's bless- ings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love, because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Gary Watson, Pastor Nyles Head, Assoc. Pastor Kathy Henderson, Report- er BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship service 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 STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@evdio.org Facebook: Sts. Peter and Paul and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Churches. Weekend Masses have re- turned, as per official letter from Bishop Joseph Siegel. For those who still do not feel safe returning to church, the Sunday Masses will continue to be recorded and uploaded on Facebook. Continued adherence to the guidelines from the office of Gov. Holcomb and Bishop Sie- gel will be in place regarding Church services. Visit their websites at www.coronavirus. in.gov for our State guidelines and Sts. Peter and Paul and Blessed Sacrament Church- es on Facebook. The dispen- sation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is extended until at least August 15, 2020. Read the full letter of Bishop Sie- gel posted on Facebook un- der Sts. Peter and Paul and Blessed Sacrament Churches. Daily masses are available through cable T V at EWTN at 8 a.m, noon, 7 p.m. and mid- night. Rosary at 4 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. all Eastern time. Local and World News 9 p.m. ET. Catholic Radio at 93.1FM. Our Church is open daily for visits and private prayers. Mass readings for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ju- ly 11-12: First reading: Isaiah 55:10 -11; second reading: Ro- mans 8:18 -23 Gospel: Mat- thew 13:1-23. Check Face- book for the live stream Mass and bulletin announcements posted. Continue to pray for an end to the pandemic, for our gov- ernment officials and every- one who serves in every ca- pacity to sustain the life of our Nation. Pray also for those who have passed away from this illness and for the entire world, especially the hungry, the lonely and isolated, for the healing of our nation, so many tragedies taking place. Stay close to Jesus, stay away from the virus. 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. Reflections of Psalm 8 What is the first thing that comes out of your mouth on a daily basis? I have been think- ing about this for a while now. I don't want to get stuck down a prosperity gospel rabbit hole, but I believe the first things we think about, reflect on, and speak in the morning will guide and determine our day. If the first thing out of our mouth is how horrible today will be, then today may be hor- rible. If the first thing we think about is the sin in our heart, we will spend the day captive by sin, instead of taking every thought captive. I love the Psalms, I love re- flecting on David and the oth- er Psalmists words to God. Sometimes the Psalms are a pendulum swing of emotion. But many of us can open the psalms and find one we can resonate with. What I love about Psalm 8 is it declares, poetically the glory of God as the writer looks over creation. I believe when we open our mouths from the time we wake up, to the time we lay down, to proclaim the glory of God, it would change the entire out- look of our days and our lives. DJ Bryant, Pastor VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m. and evening worship at 6:30 p.m. We will meet in ac- cordance to social distancing and with face masks. You are invited to worship with us. Salvation Someone has said, "No one is saved by works of merit, but no one can be saved without works of obedience to Jesus, our Lord." James 2:21-24: "Was not our ancestor Abraham con- sidered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his action were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did." "And the scripture was ful- filled that says, 'Abraham be- lieved God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God's friend." "You see that a person is jus- tified by what he does and not by faith alone." 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 wel- come 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 ser- vice at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m. On July 19 there will be a picnic at Hornady Park at the shelterhouse by the cab- in. The church will provide the meat, drinks and table- ware. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish, dessert and lawn chairs. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" ( John 8:32 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday school service at 9:30 a.m.; children's Sunday school at 10 a.m. You may con- nect by calling, 862-799 -9154. There will be a weenie roast on the church grounds on Thursday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God endures forever" (Isaiah 40 :8, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors Church of God LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday study 9 -9:35 a.m.; service at 10 a.m.; Wednes- day service from 6:30 -8 p.m. and youth group Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Join us for our online Sun- days at 10 a.m. and Wednes- days at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook live at Living Faith Church In- ternational page. "Dear friend, I am praying that everything prosper with you and that you be in good health, as I know you are pros- pering spiritually" (III John 1:2 CJB). • Prophetic worship this Wednesday evening from 6:30 -8 p.m. • Trail Life for boys, for first-12th grades, will be the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 -8 p.m. • Youth group, Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. for sixth-12th grades. • Outdoor movie night on Saturday, July 18, at 7 p.m. We will be showing "The Le- go Movie 2." • Men's ministry meet, Thursday evening, July 30. Check the website for loca- tion and time for upcoming events, www.livingfc.org. Location: 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN 47567. More information at www.liv- ingfc.org or call 812-809 -4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors Ian and Samantha Rose, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340-5500 (C) Parsonage 812-354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and special junior church services 10 :30 a.m. ( Jr. Church theme: When Love Came In); evening wor- ship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. July 27-31—VBS. The theme will be Mystery Is- land—Tracking down the one true God. "For ye have need of pa- tience, that, after ye have do- ne the will of God, ye might receive the promise" (He- brews 10 :36). God's promise is a projec- tion from Himself that we may take hold of. A promise is like a rope thrown to a man overboard by which he can be drawn up to the vessel; so by promises we are brought up by the Divine Spirit, into fel- lowship with Him. There are over thirty-two thousand promises in the Bible, and they touch every phase of human experience. Promise of pardon, for cleans- ing from all sin, for keeping, correcting, guiding, healing, perplexity, business life, time, eternity and widows. Promises for war and peace, for home and abroad, for pov- erty and wealth, for sickness and health, for death. Prom- ises for daily bread and cloth- ing, for home on earth and mansions in the skies. God has floored the earth with promises and roofed the skies with promises. We are born on a promise and God meets us with a promise. Chad Searls, 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. We sing "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and are content with five to ten minutes a day. We sing "Onward Christian Sol- diers" and wait to be drafted into His service.We sing "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" and don't use the one we have. We sing "There Shall Be Show- ers of Blessings" but do not come when it rains. "We sing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and let the least little offense sever it. We sing "Serve the Lord With Gladness" and gripe about all we have to do. We sing "I Love to Tell the Story" and never mention it at all. We sing "We're Marcing to Zion" but fail to march to wor- ship or Sunday school. We sing "Cast Thy Burden on the Lord" and worry ourselves into a ner- vous breaddown. We sing "The Whole Wide World for Jesus" and never invite our next-door neighbor. We sing "Throw Out the Lifeline" and content our- selves with throwing out a fish- ing line. Whom are we fooling? God Bless America. Clark Gray, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter 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. We will be providing hand sanitizer and practicing social distancing. Until this is lifted, we will not be shaking hands or socializing like we have in the past Sundays. Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7 p.m. on July 15. Women's Refresh and Re- new will be on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Also, there will be no Youth Devo. and Gym until social distancing has been lifted, so that basketball and games can be played. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace, health and for one another. Verses to Ponder "He gives strength to the weary and increases the pow- er of the weak." (Isaiah 40 :29, 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 ad- dress: glezenrevivalcenter@ yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter