The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Continued in next column Church of Christ Catholic Independent Independent Church of God Baptist PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the RAMBO "Happiness is a hound dog in the Sun." This week, PAWS is featuring a happy young hound named Rambo, who is the picture of strength and stamina, and loves a good chase. He's good-na- tured, social, gentle and loves human companion- ship. He is going to be a big fellow as he is about nine months old and is still growing. He's black, tan, has short, smooth fur, neu- tered and has all his shots. You can adopt Rambo by calling 812-354-9894. Continued on the next page Christian Give the gift of good vision Schedule an eye exam, or come in and check out our collection of attractive designer frames. Locally Owned and Operated Dr. Clint Shoultz 715 S. 9th Street, Petersburg • (812) 354-9400 Mon. 8am-7pm, Tues. 8am-noon, Wed. 10am-7pm, Thurs-Fri. 8am-5pm vid? Answer: Ruth. Refer- ence: Matthew 1:5 -6. Q: Who was warned in a dream not to go back to Herod? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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 BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for children and adults 9 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship service 10 a.m.; Sun- day evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thurs- day, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayrshi- reValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, 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. 20 : First reading: II Samu- el 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Second reading: Romans 16:25 -27; Gospel: Luke 1:26 -28. 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. 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. Hol- comb and Bishop Siegel will be in place regarding Church services. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is extended until fur- ther notice. Mass readings for third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 20 : First reading: II Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Second reading: Romans 16:25 -27; Gospel: Luke 1:26 -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, 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 VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 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 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship will be canceled for this Sunday, Dec. 20. We will meet in accordance to social distancing and with face masks. You are invited to worship with us. The First Christmas "Now there were in the same country shepherds liv- ing out in the fields, keep- ing watch over their flock by night. And behold an angel of the Lord stood before them, and they were greatly afraid." "Then the angels said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tid- ings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manager.'" "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men'" (Luke 2:8 -14). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday 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. "Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpress- ible and glorious joy" (I Peter 1:8 NIV ). 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.; children's church at 10 a.m. If unable to attend, you may connect by calling 862-799 -9154. Bible study will be on Tues- days at 5 p.m. at the church, or you may connect by phone at the above number. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the king- dom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Matthew 19:14, NIV ). Pray for the unborn and an end to abortion. 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 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. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace, health and for one another. Verse to Ponder "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests" (Luke 2:14, NLT). See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail ad- dress: glezenrevivalcenter@ 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.; AWANA clubs will meet Sundays at 6:30 p.m., the children will learn from the Word of God and have fun do- ing it; Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Gospel Center invites you to worship the King of Kings with us every Sunday. You will hear sound biblical and applicable preaching each week. At the Gospel Center, you will find God-loving people who de- sire to serve and praise God JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION 1415 N. Vincennes Ave. Petersburg 812-354-4424 or 812-582-0240 Sunday morning fellowship 10 a.m.; Church at 10 :30 a.m.; Bible studies: Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brian Eilert's house and Thursday night at 7 p.m. at church. In II Peter 2:1, "Peter warns us of false teachers or teach- ings. For example, someone says to us, there is no need to spread the gospel to the lost souls, because God already knows who is going to be saved and who is not. It's true that God knows all things, but he uses us to spread the gos- pel, which is that Jesus died, was buried and rose on the third day to the lost." The Bible tells us we are to share the gospel and spread it throughout all nations. I be- lieve we all want to share our salvation with others , we don't want to see anyone lost and not 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 6:30 -8:30 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 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 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. What's In a Name? "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14). "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given...and his name shall be called Wonder- ful, Counselor, The mighty God, the everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS" (Luke 1:31). "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and giv- en him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow...And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:9,10,11). "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" ( John 3:16). "He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God" ( John 3:18b). Chad Searls, Pastor Allen Parks, Reporter TWIN OAKS CHURCH 1911 E. Co. Rd. 650 N. Petersburg 812-354-6389 Sunday school, Junior church and youth class 9:30 a.m.; morn- ing worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise ser- vice 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. God Bless America. Clark Gray, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter know Jesus Christ. "And he [Jesus] said un- to them, go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15). "For I am not ashamed of the gospel (Good News) of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek [Gen- tiles]" (Romans 1:16). Denny Wiscaver, Pastor David Sattler, Reporter