The Press-Dispatch
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B-2 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Church of Christ Catholic Independent Church of God Church of God Continued on the next page Christian Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Assembly of God RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 320 S. Meridian Street Washington Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening dinner and Bible study at 6 p.m. 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday morning wor- ship at 10 :30 a.m.; business meeting, third Sunday of the month, following morning worship. He who sat on the throne said, "Behold I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful" (Reve- lation 21:5). The most beautiful thing about the God we've entrust- ed our lives with is that he makes all things new. That's a faithful statement. It has al- ways been true and always will be. As we begin a new year, empty and full of both bright promise and worrisome un- known, we can rest our souls in the truth that our God will make everything new. Our regrets, mistakes and fail- ures are nothing compared to his promise of redemption and newness. He will take our regrets and turn them into new beginnings. We have those in our church and community who are suffering from COVID-19 and other illnesses. We pray that the Lord will give his healing touch to those in need. 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 BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; First and third Wednes- day of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, Assistant Sunday. Wednesday, Jan. 6, Bible study. Studying Psalms 102- 105. Sunday, Jan. 10, monthly business meeting after the morning worship. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Bible study. Studying Psalms 106 - 109. Sunday, Jan. 24, fourth Sun- day, morning offering to the building fund. Sunday, Jan. 31, fifth Sun- day; Communion service during morning worship. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Name the river where John the Baptist baptized peo- ple. Answer: Jordan. Refer- ence: Matthew 3:6. Q: Who does Luke say was the Roman emperor when John the Baptist be- gan preaching and baptiz- ing? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Service starts at 10 :30 a.m. with Sunday school preceding the service at 9:30 a.m. I sincerely hope that every- one had a wonderful, enjoy- able and safe Christmas. It is such a blessing to receive the gift of Jesus, which is the reason for the season. A cou- ple of reminders this week. First, all activities are can- celled the current week (the week of Dec. 28 -Jan. 1), which means that there will not be any Wednesday study or chil- dren activities this week. Sec- ond, we will be having our sec- ond annual Community Ba- by Shower in January 2021. We're planning the last Satur- day in January, so stay tuned for more details. This coming Sunday, we will have our first New Year's message; let's start 2021 and put 2020 behind us. We would love for you to join us as we worship our Lord and prepare for the new year. Have a great week, hope to see you soon. Curt Beadle, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church We will be having in-person and online services, Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday Bi- ble study at 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday in the after- noon, stop by the church to leave your non-perishable food items for Somebody's Place. Blessed New Year to all. Michael Miller, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore No Sunday school; Sun- day worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his named shall be called Wonderful, Counsel- or, The mighty God, The ever- lasting Father, The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). Bless us in this New Year O Lord—"My times are in your hands" (Psalm 31:15). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter 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 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 We invite you to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, 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. 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. Schedule of Masses: Thurs- day, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.; Holy Day Eve Mass for Mary, the Mother of God, Friday, Jan. 1 at 7 p.m. Feast Day of Mary, Mother of God. All times EST. Mass schedules: Sunday Mass January 3, at 11 a.m., Epiphany of the Lord. We will resume 11 a.m. Sunday Mass- es for 2021. Note: No Saturday Masses beginning January 2, 2021 till further notice. All services times EST. Mass readings for the So- lemnity of Mary, the Mother of God January 1: First read- ing Numbers 6:22-27; second reading: Galatians 4:4-7; Gos- pel: Luke 2:16 -21. 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 11092 E. Lincoln Heights Rd. 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. For those who do still do not 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. Mass Schedules: Wednes- day Dec. 30 : Adoration and Benediction 6 p.m. and Mass 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m. Feast of Mary, The Mother of God. All service times CST. Mass readings for the So- lemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, January 1: First read- ing: Numbers 6:22-27; second reading: Galatians 4:4-7; Gos- pel: Luke 2:16 -21; Sunday, Jan. 3, 8 a.m. CST, Epiphany of the Lord. 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 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Topic of study: Practical Christianity. We will meet in accordance to social distanc- ing and with face masks. You are invited to worship with us. This weekend, there will be a preaching rally at Camp Il- liana. Happy New Year. The New Year Be sure to seek God's will in the coming year. Paul left these words, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renew- ing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God" (Romans 12:2). 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 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 ser- vice 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. "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his under- standing has no limit"(Psalm 14:5, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors 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 "While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them" (Luke 2:6 -7, 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. "Having wiped out the hand- writing of requirements that was against us, which was con- trary to us. And He [Jesus] has taken it out of the way, hav- ing nailed it to the cross" (Co- lossians 2:14). Man can be overpowering in his success in the world; by all his man-made regulations in the flesh. Jesus died to free us from such laws and regula- tions, well knowing they were impossible for man to keep them; being in his sinful na- ture. So now we don't live un- der the law, but under grace which was given to us by God sending his Son [Jesus] to shed His precious blood for all sin, past, present, future on the cross. That we may seek Him through prayer and the Holy Spirit, not in the flesh. 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. Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Trail Life or youth group this week. Prayer week—January 3-7. "Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28, Voice). Check the website for loca- tion and time for upcoming events, www.livingfc.org. 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. "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered awhile, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you" (I Peter 5:10). The Bible has much to say about suffering and most of it encouraging. In the above pas- sage, Peter wrote that through suffering (for Christ) you will be perfected, established, strengthened and settled. Paul said, "I count all things but loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord...That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrec- tion, and the fellowship of His sufferings...I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:8 -14). There are many spiritu- al gains that will be achieved through suffering. There is a place of communion that can only be found in the midst of suffering. Do you want to know Him in the power of His resurrection? Be willing to know Him in the fellowship of His suffering. 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. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor