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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 16, 2021 B-5 items: 812-354-8500 news@pressdispatch.net Petersburg the pro-choice, killing you? Inc. pro-choice, of you? Methodist Baptist Church of Christ Catholic Catholic Independent Independent Christian Church of God Lutheran GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. "The wilderness will rejoice and blossom" (Isaiah 35:1). Message from Bouquet of Blessings: My grandmother loved her garden, she grew vegetables out of necessity, but she grew flowers for sheer delight. She always displayed confidence about her flowers, expecting glorious blooms without question. She raised nine children fol- lowing the Great Depression. She lost her parents and hus- band at an early age and man- aged three farms for decades following their deaths. One day in her garden, among her flowers, she helped me discov- er the source of her strength. Always asking questions, I wondered aloud, "Do all plants bloom? " She poked at a partic- ularly tall, bright blossom and said "Plants bloom because that's what God made them to do. See how their faces look up to the sky? They are smil- ing at God. They smile every day, thanking him for life and thanking him for his blessings of sunshine and rain." Smiling at God, much like her flowers, Grandma's soul smiled through the days bright with promise, as chal- lenging days filled with hard- ship and grief. She did it be- cause that's what God cre- ated and enabled her to do. For Grandma, living a life of praise did not depend upon her circumstances, but upon her God. Isaiah paints a picture de- scribing a hopeful life, a life filled with thanksgiving and praise, a life lived by God's people: "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom, it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy" (Isaiah 35:1-2). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m.; children's Sunday school during the morning worship; Cross Fit youth on Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.; Consume meeting on Wednes- day evening at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Tuffy can be seen on Facebook on Sunday morning at 10 :15 a.m. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. Your pres- ence will be appreciated and I'm sure you will feel the bless- ing of God. "Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles" (Isa- iah 40 :31). Nowhere does the Bible teach that Christians are ex- empt from trials and tribula- tion and natural disasters. We live in a world infected with the disease of sin, and we share in its misery and pain. But the Bi- ble does teach that we can face trials with a power others do not have.....the power of God. As we trust Him, God helps us endure, and even discern His purpose in he midst of suffer- ing. The eagle has the unique ability to lock its joints and soar effortlessly on an updraft, instead of flapping its wings. As we wait on God, He helps us use the wings of adversity to soar above our problems. As the Bible says, "Those who wait on the Lord shall mount up with wings like eagles." May God bless each and ev- eryone. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Henry Nelson, Pastor Bill Chesser, Reporter ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Business meeting, fol- lowing morning worship, has been moved to Sunday, June 27, due to Father's Day. Ladies' Bible study will meet again on June 29 at 10 a.m. All ladies welcome. "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4, NIV ). Psalm 37:4 offers us a key to powerful prayer. When we completely delight ourselves in the Lord, the desires of our heart will be the desires of God's heart. Then the things we ask for will surely be given, because they will be in accor- dance with God's will for us. "Dear Lord, we ask for what you want for us. Draw our hearts so close to you that we never ask for anything that is not in your will"—Amen. We invite you to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter 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. Wednesday, June 16, Bible study. Studying Proverbs 1-3. Sunday, June 20, Father's Day. Sunday, June 27, fourth Sun- day and morning offering to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: How did Jesus say we could iden- tify "false prophets?" An- swer: We would "know them by their fruits." Reference: Matthew 7:15 -20. Q: Where is Timothy teaching when Paul writes to him? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, 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. Masses: (Latin for Mis- sion—to spread the Gospel: Schedule (All times EDT) — Check Church bulletin for schedule of services. Thurs- day Mass: 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday Mass: 11 a.m.; Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m. The Holy Rosary, a story of the life of Christ is prayed before the mass. CCD and adult Bible study is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory basement. Confes- sion (Sacrament of Reconcili- ation) 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. Hol- comb and Bishop Siegel will be in place regarding Church services. The church is open daily for visits and private prayers. Everyone is welcome. Readings for 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 20 : First reading: Job 38:1, 8 -11; Second reading: II Corinthi- ans 5:14-17; Gospel: Mark 4: 35 -41. Happy Fathers Day. Cable T V/ Internet pro- gram EWTN (Eternal World Television Network) available 24/7. Masses available 8 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and midnight. Lo- cal and World News 9 p.m. Ro- sary recited at 9:30 p.m. daily. Catholic Radio program avail- able 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 turmoil. 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 CDT). 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. Readings for 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, June 20 : First reading: Job 38:1, 8 -11; Sec- ond reading: II Corinthians 5:14-17; Gospel: Mark 4:35 - 41. Happy Fathers Day. 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 EDT. 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 turmoil. God bless America. God bless everyone. Have a blessed and faith filled 2021. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Join us for Sunday worship at 10 :30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Silas Ashley, Reporter 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. We are studying the topic: Practical Christianity. We may be meeting in accordance to social distancing and face masks. This Sunday is Father's Day. You are welcome to worship with us. A Word to Fathers "Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love" (I Corinthians 16:13-14). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister WINSLOW CHRISTIAN CHURCH Corner of Lafayette and Walnut Pastor 812-753-3539 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning wor- ship 10 :30 a.m. Everyone is wel- come to attend this special ser- vice. For everyone's safety, so- cial distancing and mask-wear- ing will continue as before. 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 Services: Sunday morn- ing service at 9:30 a.m.; chil- dren's church at 10 a.m.; Sun- day school at 10 :45 a.m. Sunday, June 20, during the morning service at 9:30 a.m., we will be honoring all Fathers. "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glo- rious Father, may give you the Spirit[a] of wisdom and revela- tion, so that you may know him better" (Ephesians 1:17 NIV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter GENTLE SHEPHERD CHURCH OF GOD 8350 E. 350 North Francisco (West of Oatsville) Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; children's church 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 Sunday school 10 a.m. You may con- nect by calling 862-799 -9154. There will be a worship ser- vice at the Community Center on June 27 at 11 a.m. A free- will offering dinner will be served, following the service. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and hum- ble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28 -29, NIV ). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors during the morning worship, lead by Katy Mull; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. The first Wednesday of each month, business meeting; Youth first and third Sunday evening of each month; Praise and Wor- ship service fourth Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. All ser- vices CDT. Judy Williams, Contact person 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 doing 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 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 doing 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 study Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brian Eilert's house; Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Bible study and youth at the church. Rides to youth group, call Beth at 812-766 - 3568 or Melina at 812-582- 9524. Have you ever been reading the Bible and a verse, some- times a whole chapter will pop out at you? It seems like the Holy Spirit is explaining it clearer than you ever read it before. Psalms 46:4 got my attention in this way. King Da- vid in the Bible prophesy a lit- tle hint of what the Kingdom of God will be like. "There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God." This is only a hint of what Heaven will be like. You see God wants ev- 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. June 18 —Bible study at 6:30 p.m. August 2-6 —VBS. "A vineyard of red wine. I the LORD do keep it; I will wa- ter it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day" (Isaiah 27:2-3). "I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman... Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing" ( John 15:1, 4-5). Give adoration to the hus- bandman and enjoy sweet communion with the vine and the fruit will grow without you giving any thought toward it. 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. Satan's Beatitudes Blessed are they who are too tired and too busy to go to church on Sunday, for they are my best workers. Blessed are they who are bored with minister's man- nerisms and mistakes, for they get nothing out of the sermon. Blessed is the church mem- ber who expects to be invited to his own church, for he is part of the problem instead of the solution. Blessed are they who gos- sip, for they cause strife and divisions that please me. Blessed are they who are easily offended, for they soon get angry and quit. Blessed are they who do not give their offering to carry on God's work, for they are my best helpers. Blessed is he who profess- es to love God but hates his brother and sister, for he shall be with me forever. Blessed are the trouble makers, for they shall be called children of the devil. Blessed is he who has no time to pray, for he will be easy prey. By Douglas Parson, Pul- pit Helps. 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. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor eryone of us to be glad. So if we will accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, by be- lieving Jesus shed His blood on the cross at Calvary for our sin, died, was buried and rose on the third day; All of us, someday can be glad. Through the body of Christ in His city. "Your Kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven" (Mat- thew 6:10). My prayer is that you will believe the Bible, (God's in- spired word to all Mankind) and accept His free gift of sal- vation and be glad God loves you—Amen. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor David Sattler, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, June 20, 10 a.m. worship and Holy Commu- nion; Sunday school following the Gospel reading by Pastor Tim Holt, worship leader. Sunday, June 27, 9 a.m. Praise Team practice; 10 a.m. worship; Sunday school fol- lowing the Gospel reading by Augie Bauer, worship leader. Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday worship service at 10 :15 a.m. Bible verse for the week: "Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to ev- erlasting you are God" (Psalm 90 :2). Edwin H. Wicks, 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 believers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to develop with- in us maturity of spirit, unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, so that we may be pre- pared 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 worship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Neal Scifres, Pastor 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