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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Feburar y 10, 2021 A-9 the CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City You are invited to visit our church this Sunday. Remem- ber our service times: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. CST; worship service 10 :30 a.m. Hope to see you there. On the calendar this week is our weekly Wednesday Bi- ble study and children's activ- ities. The study, Twelve Ex- traordinary Women, will con- tinue our discussion of Rahab. Rahab is an interesting char- acter to study. She had a hor- rible reputation but was still a person that God used for His purpose. That fact reveals that God has a special pur- pose for me and you as well. Despite our faults, flaws, rep- utation, etc. God can still use us for His glory. Join us this Wednesday at 6 p.m. CST for the study on Rahab and chil- dren's activities. It is all pre- ceded by a meal at 5:30 p.m. If you missed the first week, don't worry, we'll do a recap before proceeding into this week's study. Hope to see you Wednesday. Last Sunday, we ended our series examining Ecclesias- tes. Therefore, this Sunday, we transition to a new text. But, if you missed any mes- sage from our series in Eccle- siastes, then visit our website www.crossroadsoc.org. Just click on the sermon tab and all the messages will appear for you to listen. Have a great and safe, warm week. Curt Beadle, Pastor CHURCH resume March 10 :30 study dis- the our and season, given to we patient, envy, it proud. others, it eas- record de- with protects, hopes, Corin- Continued on the next page Church of Christ Catholic Independent Independent Church of God Christian Baptist FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 One of my favorite lines from a book, comes from the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Lucy asks their new friend Mr. Beaver, "Is he safe? " inquiring about this king they had heard of named Aslan. Mr. Beaver, pithy an- swer, "Oh no he's not safe, but he's good." Sometimes I won- der if we are just hoping that life in Christ will be safe. We can come to him, get salva- tion, feel good, and eventual- ly go to heaven when the time comes. However, that's rare- ly the case. Imagine the rich young rule or the other young man who came begging to fol- low Jesus, but once confront- ed by the reality that the fol- lowers of Jesus lacked a bed and shelter, or even that one would have to sell everything he had. The truth is, following Jesus wasn't safe then, and it isn't safe now. Still to this day when he calls a man, he bids him, come and die. Following Jesus means actively dying to ourselves and living for him. We have to decide that there is no safe shallow end follow- ing him. To enjoy a rich life in Christ, we have to cut the rope. 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. Love "God has put His gifts of love into our hearts, not to be kept locked up and useless, but to be given out." Jesus said, "Therefore, all things whatever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this are the law and the prophets" (Matthew 7:12). 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 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 Sun- day February 14: First read- ing: Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46; Second reading: I Corinthi- ans 10 :31-11:1; Gospel: Mark 1:40 -45. February 17, Ash Wednesday. Cable T V/Internet program EWTN (Eternal World Televi- sion Network) available 24/7. Masses available 8 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and midnight. Local and World News 9 p.m. Rosa- ry recited at 9:30 p.m. daily. All EST. Catholic Radio Pro- gram available at 93.1 FM. 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. 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 ob- ligation will continue to be up- loaded and recorded on Face- book. 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 Febru- ary 14: First reading: Leviti- cus 13:1-2,44-46; Second read- ing: I Corinthians 10 :31-11:1; Gospel: Mark 1:40 -45. Febru- ary 17, Ash Wednesday. Cable T V/Internet program EWTN (Eternal World Televi- sion Network) available 24/7. Masses available 8 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and midnight; Local and World News 9 p.m.; Ro- sary recited at 9:30 p.m. dai- ly. All EST. Catholic radio pro- gram available at 93.1 FM. 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. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade,Deacon 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. "I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him" (Lamentations 3:24 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. "Don't worry about any- thing; instead, pray about ev- erything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace" (Philippians 4-6, NLT). 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 "In Your strength I can crush any army; with my God I can scale any wall" (Psalm 18:29, 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 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. 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. "So now the case is closed. There remains no accusing voice of condemnation against those who are joined in life- union with Jesus, the Anointed One. For the 'law' of the Spir- it of life flowing through the anointing of Jesus has liberat- ed us from the 'law' of sin and death" (Romans 8:1-2). 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 419 - 340 -5500. February 12, Bible study at 6:30 p.m. February 25 -28, Youth Con- vention with Evangelist Rev. Joey Pyle. May 4-9, Spring Revival. Evangelist: Rev. and Mrs. Bil- ly McCoy. "And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love" (I Corinthians 13:13). In these troublesome times, when bitterness and prejudice abound, it is hard to remember that love triumphs. Thousands of years ago, Christ was un- justly tried and cruelly nailed to a wooden cross. Our awe of Christ on the cross lies in the fact that in the midst of public scorn, de- rision and unbearable pain, He prayed for those who crucified Him. His love sur- passed all the powers of ha- tred. When crime and violence make a mockery of all that Je- sus Christ lived for and taught, then remember Golgotha and focus on God's love. You will find peace and calm that will make you aware of the immor- tality and invincibility of love. Walking with God. 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 Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Feb. 14, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship and Holy Communion, with Rev. Tim Kraemer, worship leader. There will be an annual con- gregation meeting, following worship. Monday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service. Sunday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. wor- ship team meeting; 9 a.m. Bi- ble study in Fellowship Hall; 10 a.m. worship with Tim ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m.;10 :15 a.m. worship service with Ho- ly Communion; church coun- cil meeting to follow worship. Wednesday, Feb 17, Ash Wednesday worship service at 7:30 p.m. Bible verse for the week: "But, as it is written, 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has pre- pared for those who love him'" (I Corinthians 2:9). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Padgett, worship leader. Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant Methodist 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 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 in- vites 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 apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, 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 uni- ty 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. Every- one is welcome to join us as we use mask and social dis- tancing guidelines. We are also broadcasting our Sunday worship service live on Facebook at Peters- burg First United Methodist Church. "Out of the depths I cry to you Lord. Lord hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you Lord kept a record of sins Lord who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness so that we can with reverence serve you. I wait for the Lord my whole being waits and in his word, I put my hope" (Psalm 130 :1-5). 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. Job 7:20 : "If I have sinned, what have I done to you, you who see everything we do? Why have you made me your target? Have I become a bur- den to you? " Job's story gives us a way of responding to the mystery of unexplained pain and evil. By describing the suffering and confusion of one of God's best examples of goodness and mercy (ch. 25), we gain an al- ternative to the inflexible rule of sowing and reaping (4:7-8). By providing a backstory of sa- tanic mayhem (ch. 1) and an afterword (42:7-17) from the God who would one day allow His Son to bear our sins, the story of Job gives a reason to live by faith rather than sight. How do you feel about a God who sometimes allows suffer- ing without explanation? How does the story of Job help you understand this? "God of creation, Giver of life, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, help us to trust You more than our own eyes and hearts"—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 cha- os. So many trials come into our lives and along with the business of life. These things can easily choke out the Life of God in us. But praise God, "But seek ye first the King- dom of God, and His righteous- ness; and all these things will be added unto 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 Chapel 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