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C-2 Wednesday, December 23, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Lutheran Methodist Continued in next column Church of Christ Catholic Independent Independent Church of God Baptist PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the RUGGLES Ruggles says, "PAWS to enjoy the Holiday Season." This week, PAWS is fea- turing a jolly young fe- line named Ruggles, who is dressed up in his Santa suit to wish all a very Mer- ry Christmas and to put in a good word that he would make that perfect Christ- mas gift for some cat lov- er. He is a very sweet fel- low, coos like a turtle dove when he is shown af- fection, is a yellow long- haired tabby with large golden eyes, is approxi- mately eight months old and can be adopted by call- ing 812-354-9894. Continued on the next page Christian GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore No Sunday school; Sun- day worship at 10 :30 a.m.; No Wednesday Bible study this week. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. The Birth of Jesus "In those days, Caesar Au- gustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria). And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was ex- pecting a child. While they 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 were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her first- born, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:1-7). Merry Christmas and Hap- py New Year. Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter 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. Christmas Eve Family Mass is scheduled for Thurs- day, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. EST. For those who still don't feel safe returning to church, the Sunday mass obligation will continue to be uploaded and recorded 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. Mass readings for the Na- tivity of the Lord (Christmas) December 25: First reading: Isaiah 9:1-6; Second reading: Titus 2:11-14; Gospel: Luke 2: 1-14. 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 are ill or have passed away from this illness. Pray for the entire world especial- ly the sick, hungry, the lonely and isolated. Stay close to Je- sus, stay away from the virus, pray for the healing of our na- tion, so many challenges and difficulties 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. Wednesday, Dec.23, Ado- ration and Benediction at 5 p.m.; Mass 6:30 p.m. ; Thurs- day. Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Mass. All ser- vices 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. 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 the Na- tivity of the Lord (Christmas) December 25. First reading: Isaiah 9:1-6; Second reading: Titus 2:11-14; Gospel: Luke 2:1-14. 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. 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. This Sunday evening, we will be watching a DVD, with fellowship time after the ser- vice. We will meet in accor- dance to social distancing and with face masks. You are invit- ed to worship with us. Christmas remind us "For to us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Coun- selor, Mighty God, Everlast- ing Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His gov- ernment and peace, there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over his Kingdom" (Isaiah 9:6a). 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 welcome to everyone. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister 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 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. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" ( John 3:16, NIV ). 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 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21, 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 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 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. "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to re- pentance" (Luke 5:32). "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it will be open to you" (Matthew 7:7). Where will you be when Je- sus knocks on your heart? Be- lieve me He will. That is why God gave us free will, to ac- cept His free gift of eternal life, or refuse it. God sent His son Jesus to die on that cross to redeem us from our sin, so that we may have ever lasting life with God. So my prayer for you is that you will accept His free gift of salvation and to walk in his favor all the days of your life. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor David Sattler, 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. • No Wednesday evening service, Trail Life and youth this week. "If Abraham was made right by performing certain works, then he would sure- ly have something to brag about. Right? Not before the Creator God, because as scrip- tures say, 'Abraham believed God and trusted in His prom- ises, so God counted it to his favor as righteousness'" (Ro- mans 4:2,3). 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.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study meeting 6:30 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, 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 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. 27, Christ- mas program at 10 :30 a.m. and Candlelight service at 6:30 p.m. "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). What a wonderful gift our heavenly Father has given us. If you are wanting to give him a gift this year, He could use an empty vessel. A vessel that is empty of I, me and my. A vessel that He can fill with Himself, His Holy spirit. A vessel that He can use for any purpose and in any way that He sees fit. A vessel that is in- scribed with the words, "Not my will, but thine." That would be a gift He would treasure. Chad Searls, Pastor Allen Parks, Reporter 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.; 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 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. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 :15 a.m. worship service. Bible verse for the week: "In the sixth month, the an- gel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Naza- reth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The vir- gin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, 'Greet- ings, favored one. The Lord is with you'" (Luke 1:26 -28). Edwin H. Wicks, 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. 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. "And in that region, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, "Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2: 8 - 11). Michael (Mike) Punke, Pastor 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. "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel" (Isa- iah 7:14). The gospel of Mat- thew gives us the meaning of the Hebrew name Immanuel: "God with us" (verse 1:23). "God drew near to us through Jesus so we could know Him personally and be with Him forever. His loving presence with us is the great- est gift of all"—James Banks. What does it mean to you that God loves you so much He wants to be with you always? How will you draw near to Him today? "Loving God, thank you for giving Yourself to me through Your life on earth, death on the cross, and resurrection. Help me to live for You today and forever"—Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter