The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 30, 2020 B-7 Adam Scales (812) 354-8488 adam.scales@infarmbureau.com Presbyterian Wesleyan covered some alarming facts about Christian homes. The study found that 88 % leave the church at age 18 and most never return. The di- vorce rate among evangelical Christians is almost as bad as that of non-church peo- ple. Each year in America millions of children see their parents divorce. Most mar- ried parents spend little qual- ity time with their children. Bill Glass, the noted foot- ball star turned evangelist, has spent the past 45 years in prison ministry. He said, "I have never found an inmate who loves and respects their father. The father desert- ed them, abused them, was unfaithful to their mother or was never a part of their life." Both father and mother need to remember that "Fam- ilies that pray together stay together." VIEWPOINT Continued from page 5 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 5 Nazarene Methodist Independent Lutheran of a mask which in my opin- ion shows a lack of concern for self and others. I admit we all look like a bunch of ban- dits going on a heist but by wearing a mask we are lim- iting our germs from infect- ing others. I don't think the mask does a whole lot of good to keep other people's germs out but if we would give the masks a chance we might all be protected. I bought a new chainsaw last week because the saw I have been using wasn't enough to cut what we have been cutting. The grandson and I have taken advantage of the beautiful weather condi- tions and got many projects accomplished. It has been en- joyable working and teaching him a few things. Papaw has to remember he is a kid and he needs to play too. With the new saw we cut up and brought out two and a half loads of wood. We have to chunk it up because it is way too heavy and big to move easily. Have you seen the face- book cartoon where Fantasy Island actor Tatoo would say "Da Plane Da plane as they were making reference to the crop dusting plane which was spraying the pumpkin patch behind Walnut Hills Cem- etery. I watched him sever- al nights as his dare devil stunts entertained but I of- ten wondered how safe we neighbors were. I can't imagine myself not having an opinion concern- ing the upcoming Presiden- tial election. I have found myself not claiming to be a Democrat nor a Republi- can because both factions are saying and doing things which are deliberately hurt- ful and demeaning. My opin- ion concerns America and the fact that we are putting our trust into the individual we choose as our leader. This is the neatest of all our free- doms, we get to vote for our choice so I would like them to show they don't have to lower themselves to act out like a bad guy nor a good guy just present yourself honest- ly and humbly. I do understand what my friends say about party plat- forms but I feel sometimes these platforms don't always represent the man or woman. Hey, let's pray that God will get His person in of- fice and that we be guided by His great will for us. Be a blessing next week and show someone God's love. page 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. Bible Study will be every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Women's Refresh and Re- new will be on Tuesday, Octo- ber 6 at 6:30 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace, health and for one another. Anxiety vs. Peace "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanks- giving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpass- es all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philip- pians 4:6 -7, NLT). Anxiety is everywhere, I feel, in every home and mind. With times we are go- ing through, I can see why. But even though knowingly it is hard, we need to trust God and pray that he help us in our time of fear and anxiety. He can give you peace that passes all understanding and all you have to do is pray, ask and be- lieve. How wonderful this is that he is there to relieve our stress in every situation. This does not mean that you will not encounter hard times, but that he will be there to guard your heart and mind if you just ask and believe. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail ad- dress: glezenrevivalcenter@ yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter 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 Living Faith Church Inter- national page. • Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. • Trail Life for boys, first- 12th grades, every Wednes- day, from 6:30 -8 p.m. • Youth group, Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. for sixth-12th grades. Every time I've failed in my Christian walk its because I have allowed the flesh to have dominion. Does a dead man have offense, pride, jealou- sy, strife, or anger? "So I am not the one living now—it is Christ living in me" (Galatians 2:20). When our spirit is in con- trol, we walk in love. "But I tell you, love your ene- mies. Pray for those who treat you badly" (Matthew 5:44). Thank You, God that You al- ways show me when the dead man (my flesh) rears its ugly head. Flesh is all about self; I, me and mine. Walk by the Spirit and you'll not fulfill the desires of the flesh. 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 OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; wor- ship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study meeting 6:30 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, 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 coun- seling available, call 812-582- 1486 or 812-582-8222. New Bible study at 9:30 a.m. on the Book of Revela- tion. Bring your Bible. 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 Showers of Blessings" but do not come when it rains. "We sing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and let the least lit- tle offense sever it. We sing "Serve the Lord With Glad- ness" 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 Marc- ing to Zion" but fail to march to worship or Sunday school. We sing "Cast Thy Burden on the Lord" and worry ourselves into a nervous breaddown. We sing "The Whole Wide World for Jesus" and never invite our next-door neighbor. We sing "Throw Out the Lifeline" and content ourselves with throw- ing out a fishing line. Whom are we fooling? God Bless America. Clark Gray, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter 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 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 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 ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m. wor- ship team meeting; 10 a.m. worship with Tim Padgett, worship leader; Quarterly meeting following worship. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Oct. 11, Food Bank Sunday; 9:15 a.m. worship team meeting and 10 a.m. wor- ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 :15 worship with Holy Commu- nion. Bible verse for the week: "He humbled himself and be- came obedient unto death" (Philippians 2:8). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor ship and Communion, with Pastor Jane Rothman, wor- ship leader. Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant 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. 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 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 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, Reporter 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.; Sun- day school 10 a.m.; Friday Bi- ble study at 1 p.m. Today reading: Psalm 18:3- 6, 16 -19. "God, brought me out into a spacious place" (Psalm 18:19). "God can do the same for us. He can break the chains and release us from our con- fining cages. He can set us free and carry us 'out into a spacious place' (v. 19). How sad it is, then, when we keep running in small circles, as if we're still confined in our old prisons. In His strength, may we no longer be bound by fear, shame or oppression. God has rescued us from those cages of death. We can run free"— Winn Collier. What are the cages that have you confined? How are you living as though an old cage still traps and holds you? Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter 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 glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believ- ers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to devel- op within us maturity of spir- it, unity of faith and knowl- edge of the Son of God, so that we may be prepared to share His love, mercy and grace through our words and actions 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 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 are now having in-per- son worship service on Sun- days at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24- 26). God Bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, Pastor WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday 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 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 pass- es 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, Petersburg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Service times: Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. Praise and Wor- ship service; Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bible study; Teens: 7th through 12th grade, will be- gin meeting again on Octo- ber 4, during Sunday morn- ing service. If you can't join us in person, join us through the airwaves. We have a drive-in service as well on Sunday mornings. Pull in to the church park- ing lot and tune your radio to 104.3FM and hear the service from the comfort of your car. Join us Sunday as Pastor Steve continues his series, "Preparing the Way" from Luke 4. Visit our new website www. petersburgnaz.com. If the church can be of assistance to you, contact us at pastor@pe- tersburgnaz.com (also avail- WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 989-941-7190 Love, Care, Serve, Share Sunday morning service at 10 :30 a.m. Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are welcome to connect with our church either in per- son or online. Facebook: Winslow Church of the Nazarene. YouTube: Winslow Nazarene. Website: bit.ly/winslownaz. Irene's Food Pantry: Every third Saturday from 10 -11:30 a.m. Hope to see you soon. Joe Decker, Pastor able through the website.) We hope you will join us Sunday as we celebrate our Lord and Sav- ior, Jesus Christ. Steve Hamilton, Pastor MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. In 1936, a group of pastors launched World-Wide Com- munion Day. Amid the Great Depression, they were look- ing for a way to meet people's spiritual needs and unite Christians in their dedica- tion to Christ. The observance, now known as World Commu- nion Sunday, is held on the first Sunday of October. For eight decades, it has served as a reminder that Chris- tians around the globe share the same meal in remem- brance of Jesus. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secretary OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Praise and worship service 9 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. and evening worship at 6:30 p.m. What does the Bible have to say about faith? It says that when we have faith and put our trust in God, He will be with us. "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ" (Romans 10 :17). Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe" (Mark 5:36). Faith is not believing that God can—It is knowing that He will. Have a nice week. If anyone has a need, you can call the pastor at 812-354- 3028. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter