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A-8 Wednesday, Januar y 27, 2021 The Press-Dispatch Methodist Lutheran Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Church of Christ Catholic Independent Independent Church of God Christian Continued in next column former lives of captivity to sin and death. We have a new life that is living by the Spirit. We are children of God. When we truly understand our freedom, we can let go of the areas in our lives that hold us back. "Thank you Jesus, for free- ing us from the power of sin and death. Thank you that we are protected by your love"— Amen. We invite you to worship with us at any of our services. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter Baptist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Services are Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday Bi- ble study at 6:30 p.m. No mat- 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 ter what the zone says, we will have services in-house and on- line. Youth group is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, verify with youth leader. Michael Miller, 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. Masses: Latin for Mission- to spread the Gospel: Sched- ule (All times EST) —Check Church bulletin for schedule of services. Thursday mass: 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday Mass: 11 a.m.; No Saturday Mass till further announcement. The Holy Rosary, a story of the life of Christ is prayed before the mass. CCD and Adult Bi- ble study is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory base- ment. Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) 30 minutes before each Mass. 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 Sunday January 31: First reading: Deuteronomy 18:15 -20 ; Sec- ond reading: I Corinthians 7:32-35; Gospel: Mark 1:21- 28. Blessing of the Throats. Questions regarding the Catholic Faith and RCIA: Contact Fr. Frank Renner. Welcome to newcomers, wel- come to those who are inter- ested in joining our faith and those who plan to come back. We appreciated the faithful parishioners for your contri- bution of time, talent and trea- sure to sustain the life of our church. Pray for an end to abortion. Pray for peace and an end to the Pandemic and violence. God bless America. God bless everyone. Have a blessed and faith filled 2021. 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 Masses: (Latin for Mission- to spread the Gospel: Sched- ule (All times CST). Check church bulletin for sched- ule of services. Wednesdays: Confession 5:45 p.m.; Adora- tion and Benediction 6 p.m. and Mass at 6:30 p.m.; Sun- day Mass: 8 a.m. The Holy Ro- sary is prayed at 7:30 a.m., be- fore Mass. CCD Class, RCIA and adult Religious Ed class at 9 a.m. 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 readings for January 31: First reading: Deuterono- my 18:15 -20 ; Second reading: I Corinthians 7:32-35; Gospel: Mark 1:21-28. Blessing of the Throats. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade,Deacon FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Procrastination, it seems like the number one plague for many of us. Some of us ha- bitually procrastinate. But al- most all of us will at some point face something that we don't want to do. Whether it's a con- flict we have to deal with, a de- cision that needs to be made, or a skill we have to learn. All of us, will at some point want to procrastinate on something. And we will. I think for many of us, whether intentionally or not, have procrastinated in our walk with Christ. We ha- ven't let go of shame, we hav- en't overcome the sinful habit, we have put of spending time in the presence of a God who loves us dearly. It's time to change that. Mark Twain said, if you have to eat a live frog, do it first thing in the morning. If you have to eat two, eat the big- ger one first." What obstacle is holding you back in life from VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 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 watch a DVD. We plan to have a fellowship time af- ter the evening service. We will meet in accordance to so- cial distancing and wear face masks. You are invited to wor- ship with us. Life's Journey "The distance on life's jour- ney is marked not by the num- ber of leaves torn from the cal- endar, but by the number of good deeds done." James writes, "If anyone among you thinks he is reli- gious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this, to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspot- ted from the world" ( James 1:26 -27). 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 growing in a right relationship with Christ? That is the frog. It's time to eat it. 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. Ministry Council meeting, February 7, at 2 p.m. "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched- -this we proclaim concerning the Word of life" (I John 1:1 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. If unable to attend, you may connect by calling 862-799 -9154. Bible study will be Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the church. "There is a time for every- thing and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die…."(Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 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 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 applica- ble preaching each week. At the Gospel Center, you will find God-loving people who desire 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 Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. at church. I've heard some people say that they don't believe in the after life, because there isn't any proof. No one has ever come back from the dead. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ conquered death and the grave. He is the only one that has died and came back to tell us what to expect if on- ly we believe. God didn't just send his Son Jesus to teach us how to love one another, and to shed His blood on that old cross for our sins. But when God rose Him from the dead, He showed us that there is more to life than just what we are experiencing here on Earth. He introduced to us a new spiritual life that will endure for ever with Him for all eternity. "Let not your heart be trou- bled; you believe in God, also believe in Me. In my Fathers' House are many mansions; if it where not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if [when] I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also" ( John 14:1,2,3). Denny Wiscaver, Pastor David Sattler, Reporter LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m. and Trail Life from 6:30 - 8 p.m.; youth group Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.; men's min- istry, Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 -8 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. Have you ever wondered why the devil works so hard to keep you in unforgiveness? Al- ways bringing to mind the way you were badly treated or spo- ken to by a person(s). Every thought, feeling and word that brought so much hurt thrown into your mind again and again. He does it for your de- struction. The enemy knows that if he can keep you in un- forgiveness he will eventual- ly own you. You'll start to feel abandoned by God. Doubting that God's Word is true and eventually walking away from the only One who truly loves you unconditionally. Don't allow unforgiveness, strife, or anger to stay in your heart. And once you've forgiv- en them, then every time the enemy tries to bring those neg- ative thoughts to you again, pray for that person(s). Then you will see all of the promis- es of God fulfilled in your life. "Therefore, I tell you, what- ever you ask for in prayer, trust that you are receiving it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, for- give him; so that your Father in heaven may also forgive your offenses" (Mark 11:24- 25, CJB). 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 ser- vice 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. Jan 29. Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Feb 25 -28. Youth Conven- tion. Evangelist: Rev. Joey Pyle. "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord" (I Thessalo- nians 4:16,17). As I sit to write this week's church note, I do it with a keen awareness that the saints of God may not be here when this issue is printed. We may already be with Him. What a blessed hope. 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. 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 God Bless America. Clark Gray, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, January 31, 10 a.m. worship, fifth Sunday Special Offering with Augie Bauer, worship leader. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. wor- ship. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal No church this week, due to ice. Regular services: Sunday school canceled, will resume on February 7; 10 :15 a.m. wor- ship service. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant 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 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 Meth- odist Church and Jeff Pinney. Otwell United Methodist in- vites you to join us this Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. as we worship our Lord Jesus Christ; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evan- gelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people 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 knowl- edge of the Son of God and be- come mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV ). Jeff Pinney, Pastor 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. "Now after John was ar- rested, Jesus came into Gal- ilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and be- lieve in the gospel.' And pass- ing along by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fisher- men. And Jesus said to them, 'Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men.' And immediately they left their nets and followed him" (Mark 1:14-20). God Bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, Pas- tor 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. "Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs" (Psalm 100 :2). As we embrace lifestyle of joyful worship, we can come before our Creator anytime and anywhere. Acknowledg- ing His enduring love and faithfulness, we can enjoy in- timate communion with Him and thank Him for His ongo- ing care (Psalm 100). Whether we're singing praises in our cars, praying in public, or spreading God's love through kind acts, we can inspire others to "praise his name" (vs 4). Worshiping God is more than a Sunday morning event. In what ways can you joyful- ly worship God throughout the day? When has someone else's worship led to your own? "Almighty God, please help me live to worship You with contagious joy and grati- tude"—Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter Sunday school We Philippians can So lives of life. choke But the Kingdom teousness; will thew What