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C-2 Wednesday, December 9, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Catholic Independent Church of God Baptist PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the PETRA "People bond with their dogs by creating a happy environment.... The key to being a successful dog owner is your emotional relationship with the an- imal"—Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis. This week, PAWS is fea- turing a happy young gal named Petra, who is a fun-loving Shepherd mix, very gregarious, smart and could be trained to be quite the watch dog. Fe- male Shepherds are espe- cially protective of their human and we believe Pe- tra would be such a gal. She needs to be spayed and vet checked, but can be reserved by calling 812- 354-9894. Continued on the next page Christian Christian NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Internal Medicine Resident Faculty Practice Our Internal Medicine Residents have arrived and are excited to start seeing patients at the new Internal Medicine Resident Faculty Practice. Overseen by Internal Medicine physicians and faculty members, the clinic is an avenue for patients who do not already have a physician to seek health care. Good Samaritan Health Pavilion | 5th Floor 520 S. Seventh Street | Vincennes, IN 47591 Call to make an appointment at 812-885-6990. CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday at 6 p.m., adult and children's activi- ties, with meal at 5:30 p.m. All times are CST. The annual December Christmas Toy Giveaway was very successful. We appreci- ated all of the workers that volunteered their time, as well as everyone who donated toys, cookies, water and more. Other events coming up in De- cember: Annual Ugly Christ- mas Sweater (Sunday, Dec. 20), and our special Christ- mas Eve service (Thursday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.). This Wednesday at 6 p.m., we return to our study discuss- ing "Twelve Extraordinary Women." It is preceded with a meal at 5:30 p.m. We also have activities and study groups for the children called "Kids' Wor- ship for Life Club." They will be reading, learning, memo- rizing scripture and receiving rewards. It is a new and excit- ing adventure that correlates to I Timothy 4:12, "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." We hope you and your children can join us Wednesday, Dec. 9. This coming Sunday we will have our third (of four) mes- sages preparing our hearts for the celebration of the birth of our King Jesus. The birth of Jesus is the most celebrated and recognized (as well as the most important birth) in histo- ry. To prepare our hearts for the most special birth in histo- ry, we are taking the opportu- nity to review our King's most unique qualities and charac- teristics. In previous weeks, we have reviewed His per- fection (in which He sets the example for us), and His Su- premacy. This Sunday, we will feature another unique attribute of the King of Kings. We would love for you to join us as we wor- ship our Lord and prepare our hearts for the celebration of 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; morning wor- ship 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 GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 5 p.m. Henry Nelson, Pastor Bill Chesser, 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 before Bible study at 6 p.m. and business meeting to follow. Social distancing is still in place and until further notice, there will be no children's church or Sunday night fel- lowship. Thought for the week: "Here is a trustworthy say- ing that deserves full accep- tance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and re- ceive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invis- ible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever— Amen" (I Timothy 1:15 -17). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love, because everyone 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, Reporter His birth. Have a great week, hope to see you soon. Curt Beadle, Pastor STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@evdio.org Facebook: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Churches, check for the livestream Mass and bulletin announcements posted. New mass schedule until further notice: Holy Rosary at 5 p.m. EST and Saturday mass at 5:30 p.m.; weekday mass on Thursdays at 10 :30 a.m. No 11 a.m. mass on Sun- days until January 2021. All services are EST. For those who still don't feel safe re- turning to church, the Sun- day mass obligation will con- tinue to be uploaded and re- corded on Facebook. Continued adherence to the guidelines from Gov. Holcomb and Bishop Siegel will be in place regarding Church ser- vices. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is extended until further notice. The church is open daily for visits and private prayers. Ev- eryone is welcome. CCD and adult Bible study Sunday at 9:30 a.m. EST. Daily masses, rosaries, ad- oration, programs are avail- able through cable T V and Facebook at EWTN network. Catholic Radio at 93.1FM. Mass readings for third Sunday of Advent Year Dec. 13: First reading: Isaiah 61:1- 2a, 10 -11-5; Second reading: : I Thessalonians 5:16 -24; Gos- pel: John 1:6 -8,19 -28. Continue to pray for an end to the pandemic, for our government officials and ev- eryone who serves in every capacity to sustain the life of our Nation. Also pray for those who have passed away from this illness and the en- tire world, especially the sick, hungry, the lonely and isolat- ed. Stay close to Jesus, stay away from the virus. Pray for the healing of our nation, so many difficulties and chal- lenges taking place. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon BLESSED SACR AMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 IN-57 Oakland City 812-749-4474 Email: frenner@evdio.org Facebook: Blessed Sacra- ment Catholic Church check for the livestream Mass and bulletin announcements post- ed. Mass schedule: Holy Rosa- ry at 7:30 a.m.; Mass on Sun- days 8 a.m. and Wednesdays Adoration and Benediction at 6 p.m.; Mass at 6:30 p.m. All services are CST. Continued adherence to the guidelines from Gov. Holcomb and Bishop Siegel will be in place regarding Church ser- vices. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is extended until further notice. Mass readings for third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 13: First reading: Isaiah 61:1- 2a,10 -11-5; Second reading: I Thessalonians 5:16 -24; Gos- pel: John 1:6 -8,19 -28. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade,Deacon FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 The other night I was watch- ing a Christmas movie with my wife, and in the movie there was mom, separated from her child, and in a moment of sheer desperation, with gritted teeth told someone; this is Christ- mas. The Season of perpetual hope. Maybe, you're like that. You believe this is a season of perpetual joy and hope, it is Christmas after all, but you say it more in desperation, gritted teeth, barely holding on. You may even be saying it at this point, because you need to con- vince yourself more than any- one else. We have been talking about faith, hope, love, joy, VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Presently we are study- ing the topic: Practical Chris- tianity. We will meet in accor- dance to social distancing and with face masks. You are invit- ed to worship with us. Duty "I slept and dreamed that life was beauty, I woke and found that life was duty." "He has shown you, o man, 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 what is good; And what does the Lord require of you, But to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with you God" (Micah 6:8)? Because He lives. John Manges, Minister peace, as Christians for al- most two centuries, and now, for most of us, we are being forced to answer the question, did we really believe it? This is the time where the rubber meets the road for the church, and we come to find that we really believe in the hope, the hope of salvation, and the hope of true life of- fered through us in the per- son of Jesus. I believe that if we focus our eyes in this sea- son, on the greatest joy, found in the birth of Jesus, we will learn to tether our hearts to the great hope we have in his life, death, and resurrection. Hope does not put us to shame. DJ Bryant, Pastor 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. Come and go Communion on December 24 starting at 7 p.m. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way" (Psalm 37:23 K JV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m. If unable to attend, you may connect by calling 862-799 -9154. Bible studies will be on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at the church, or you may connect by phone at the above number. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithful- ness, gentleness and self con- trol. Against such things there is no law" (Galatians 5:22-23, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors Church of Christ 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. 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 ser- vice at 6:30 p.m.; Trail Life from 6:30 -8 p.m. • Youth group, Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. • Men's ministry, Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. • Young Adults group (ag- es 19 -29) will meet on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 6 -7:30 p.m. • Christmas by Candlelight Sunday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. "I pray that the light of God will illuminate the eyes of your imagination, flooding you with light, until you experience the full revelation of the hope of His calling - that is, the wealth of God's glorious inheritances that He finds in us, His holy ones" (Ephesians 1:18 TP T). 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.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Trans- portation available. Call 617- 941-8131. Sunday, Dec. 20, Candle- light service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, Christmas program at 10 :30 a.m. "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Je- sus...he made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant...he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross" (Philippi- ans 2:5 -8). These four verses hold the key to how Jesus conquered Satan, sin and death, and how he purchased our salvation. They are also the key to a vic- torious life for all Christians. Be humble, obedient and self sacrificing, and you will live a victorious life in Christ. Let this mind be in you. Chad Searls, Pastor Allen Parks, 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. 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