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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 16, 2020 C-3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Methodist Lutheran Methodist Independent Pentecostal Nazarene Continued in next column Presbyterian Wesleyan page can't win it all but how about breaking even just once". My wife done like a lot of the Christmas shoppers and ordered several things from the net, but she is yet out shopping for last minute things. I tell her she just en- joys the chase and the pos- sibility of finding a bargain. We still haven't had church at Velpen, but most of us are back to health enough now and we might have worship service next Sunday. Please wear your mask and social distance and come enjoy God's word and fellowship. Go out this coming week and be a blessing to all you meet. St. worship :15 providing practicing this is shaking we every and remem- peace, highest peace to rests" page Web- ad- glezenrevivalcenter@ OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 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. CHURCH N. church morn- evening Wednesday ser- to 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 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 do- ing here at the Gospel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr., Pastor snack to share if you can. Con- tact Angela Christie at 812-664- 5970 for more information. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 :15 a.m. worship service with chil- dren's Christmas program; Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Christ- mas Eve service. Bible verse for the week: Je- sus said to her, "I am the res- urrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live" ( John 11:25). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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 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 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 Methodist invites you to join us this Sun- day at 10 :30 a.m. as we wor- ship our Lord Jesus Christ; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. "So Christ himself gave the 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 will continue to have in person worship service on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us as we use social distancing guidelines. We are also broadcasting our Sunday worship service live on Facebook at Peters- burg First United Methodist Church. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust him, so that you may overflow with hope by the pow- er of the Holy Spirit." Michael (Mike) Punke, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 E. Walnut Street Pastor 812-354-6646 Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, there will be no in-person worship or ac- tivities until further notice. You can see the Sunday morning message live on our Facebook page at petersburg- fmc starting at 10 :30 a.m. Pre- vious messages are also avail- able on the site anytime. Online giving is now avail- able at www.petersburgfmc. org for your convenience. We need to take whatever steps we can to protect those who are most at risk. We also have to consider if our exemp- tion or liberty is seen as a lack of concern by others. We don't know how long this outbreak will last, but with Christmas gatherings, there could be another spike by the first of the year. Stay connect- ed and take advantage of the resources we have to grow closer to Jesus. 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, 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.; Fri- day Bible study at 1 p.m. "God often uses His chil- dren to fulfill needs and to answer prayers. And as we serve others, our own hearts are encouraged as we encour- age those we serve. As a re- sult, our own faith will grow as God equips us for service in new ways"— Cindy Hess Kasper. As you notice the numer- ous needs of people around you, how can you show God's love in a practical way? How does serving God help your faith to grow? "Father, fill my heart with the willingness to help when I see a need. Help me to give joyfully and serve You with gratitude"—Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sun- day 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 busi- ness 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 un- to you" (Matthew 6:33). What things will be add- ed? God's order back into our lives—a peace that passes all understanding—He is in con- trol. Facebook: White River Chap- el 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 apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his peo- ple 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 mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV ). 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, teen (7th-12th grades) meet separately. If you can't join us in person for Sunday morning service, 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. We hope you can join us as we celebrate the fourth Sun- day of Advent as we look at the love from Luke 1:26 -56. Visit our website www.pe- tersburgnaz.com for addition- al information. If the church can be of assistance to you, contact us at pastor@peters- burgnaz.com. 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 We hope you will join us Sunday as we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Steve Hamilton, Pastor HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. Sunday morning service 10 :15 a.m.; Sunday school at 11 a.m.; Thursday night ser- vices at 7 p.m. Every other Tuesday night at 6 p.m., prayer. Next prayer night will be December 29. How great is our God. He sent His Son Jesus to take upon Himself the sin of the world. He first appeared as a baby in a manager. Worked with His father. Stepped in- to ministry to the lost, lame, deaf, dumb, blind, and all that He encountered bound He set them free. From this He made His journey to Golgotha's hill to show heaven's love for hu- manity. What a love, what a price, yet many turn Him away. Prayer is that many be- gin to seek Him in this season. He is just a breath away. Keep those that are in nursing homes, hospitals and rehab centers, and fam- ily, friends and neighbors in your prayers. Also pray for our country, president and for peace to reign over turmoil. May your week be blessed and you find comfort in God's Word. OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m. with children's Sun- day school during the minis- try of the Word; Wednesday and Sunday evening services at 6 p.m. All services are CST (Gibson Co. times). We apologize for any incon- venience from our cancelling last Wednesday and Sunday's services. We felt it prudent to be cautious. In II Peter 3:3,4: The apos- tle warns that in the last days there will be scoffers saying, "where is His coming? " I don't know and even Christ said He didn't know the time, only the Father. But He is coming. To reject the truth, gives you no defense against the lies and the enemy is more than hap- py to oblige. We will be open this Wednesday night for service. We do ask that precautions be taken to protect one another. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). Love you, talk to you next week. Have a blessed week. George Bruce, Jr., 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. What's missing? When shopping for gifts be- came too difficult, an elder- ly man decided to just send checks to relatives. In his Christmas cards, mailed ear- ly, he wrote, "Buy your own present! " A fter the holiday, the man noticed he'd received few cards in return. Puzzled, he went into his study, intending to write to a few relatives and ask what had happened. As he cleared his cluttered desk, the horrified man found the an- swer. Under a stack of papers were the checks he'd forgot- ten to enclose with his cards! The lesson? Don't be in such a hurry to give gifts that you inadvertently leave out what's most important. With- out the message of Jesus and his birth, the earthly trap- pings of Christmas are emp- ty indeed. 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 at 9 a.m.; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Sun- day evening worship service. My Christmas wish for you Faith makes all things pos- sible. Hope makes all things work and love makes all things beautiful. May you have all three of these this Christmas—Merry Christ- mas. If anyone has a need, you can call the pastor at 812- 354-3028. 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