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C-4 Wednesday, July 28, 2021 The Press-Dispatch Pentecostal Nazarene Presbyterian Presbyterian Wesleyan MINUTES Continued from page 1 man's death on the accursed tree. He was baptized into death (Luke 12:50) and, as we now know, into our death. And it is there, at the Cross, that we become one with Him. The moment one looks in faith to Calvary, acknowledging: "He is no sinner; I am the sin- ner. Christ is dying my death"; that moment he becomes one with Christ; baptized into the crucified, risen Lord Himself (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:26,27) not only positionally, in the reck- onings of God, but exponen- tially, by the Spirit. And thus a new life is begotten. By natural birth? No, by su- pernatural birth. Some hold that the Epistles of Paul do not teach the new birth, but this is an error. His familiar word teknon, generally trans- lated simply "child" in our En- glish Bibles, means literally, "born one." And he uses this word with regard to our spiri- tual relationship to God. Furthermore, the Apostle teaches the very truth of the new birth in Tit. 3:5, where he says: "Not by works of righteous- ness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renew- ing of the Holy Ghost." support the doctors. It would be nice if we could get back some of the money we spend each year attempting to keep our health stable. We have an older gas grill which we have rebuilt a couple of times and we don't grill out enough to warrant buying a new grill. Our grill sits outside in the weather and we always take it apart enough to make sure our burners aren't rust- ed out which would be dan- gerous. Everything checked out and after it was given a bath we were ready to fire it up and use. Don't take things for granted because without checking your grill out for damage you don't know if it is ready or not. Another trip to another doc- tor appointment, this time to the infusion center to have that pint of blood removed. Hopefully our appointments will slow down now for anoth- er three months. A fter mowing and trim- ming the yard, I came in and helped my wife sweep and mop our floors. Our yard is all sand and no matter how much you wipe your feet it comes in with you. I don't expect her to do all the mopping and sweep- ing because I sure track in my fair share. We went to the open house for Wayne and Donna Russell to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Lots of people were there to congratulate them on this event in their lives. My wife and I want to wish them ma- ny more happy years to come. Sunday school and church this past Sunday was good and was as always fun to be a part of. Our teacher expanded on being on your guard so oth- ers see the love of Christ in your lives. We should share the love of Jesus with all by preaching and teaching the word of God. Your witness may be the only one they will see so be ready. The message again re-em- phasized keeping our fruits pure. Our fruits are what peo- ple see in us and they are to be pure as possible. Well it is time for me to ask you to be blessing whenev- er you out and about. Open doors, share a smile and a hearty have a good day. You never know whenever some- one may just need a kind word. RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Lutheran Methodist Methodist PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the SUZY You mean...of all the kit- ties out there, you picked me? Kittens knead you. Adopt from PAWS. This week, PAWS is fea- turing a sweet little Rus- sian Blue named Suzy, who is a plush little gal with lots of personality. Russian Blues are known for their calm nature and curiosity. Suzy is very much a kitten and is often an instigator of mischief in the cat room at PAWS. She has a strik- ing coat of blue/gray fur, which gives her a distinc- tive beauty like no other. To adopt Suzy, call 812- 354-9894. ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, August 1, 10 a.m. worship and Holy Commu- nion with Rev. Tim Holt, wor- ship leader. Sunday, August 8, 9 a.m. Praise Team practice and 10 a.m. worship. Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday, worship service at 10 :15 a.m. with Holy Commu- nion. Bible verse for the week: "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves" (Romans 12:10). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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 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 OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 146, 10041E. Washington Ave. Otwell 812-766-3344 Facebook: Otwell United Methodist Church and Jeff Pin- ney. Otwell United Methodist in- vites you to join us this Sun- day 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 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 unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become ma- ture, attaining to the whole mea- PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 Walnut Street We are running pretty much back to normal now, with the exception that we haven't opened our nursery yet. We will plan to do that as soon as possible. Normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. with morn- ing worship starting at 10 :30 a.m. We are doing teen min- istry on Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. during the summer. Our Wednesday program will start with an outdoor family night celebration September 15. We hope to have inflatables, but if not, we will have plenty of food and activities. We are still working out the details of the Wednesday night min- istry. With the loss of Shirley Graham, our preschool lead- er for the past 50 years, we have to adjust how we do min- istry. We plan to do ministry for children from preschool to high school. Time is still to be decided. The time will only be one hour this year, and we plan to start earlier if possible and we will provide transportation for those who need it. With school starting in Au- gust, that would be a good time for you to reconnect with us on Sunday morning. Most people have returned, but some are still being cau- tious. I can't overestimate the value of gathering together in person on Sunday morning, so we can take who we are in Christ, and apply it to every ar- ea of our lives. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor 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 lo- cated south of Petersburg on State Road 57. We are starting a new dis- cussion on Wednesday, June 30. Do you have questions about heaven? We are going to be discussing the book Ran- dy Alcorn, Heaven. Hopefully we will be able to answer some of your questions. The discus- sion will begin 6:30 p.m. See you there. 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. "People who...lack under- standing are like the beasts that perish" (Psalm 49:20). God has redeemed us from death through His Son, "Who gave himself as a ransom for all people" (II Timothy 2:6). "Thus Jesus promised that when our time comes, He will greet us and take us in" ( John 14:3). When my time comes, Je- sus, who gave to God the price of my life, will welcome me into His Father's house with open arms. How do you deal with the thought of dying? On what do you base your confidence of heaven? "I'm grateful, God, that You have provided a place for Your children, I look forward to being at home with You"— 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 sure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV ). Jeff Pinney, Pastor PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Service times: Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. Praise and Worship service; 6 p.m. Bible study; Teen activities; Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bible study. Sunday morning service is available via transmitter. Pull in to the church parking lot and tune your radio to 104.3 FM and hear the service from the comfort of your car. Sunday morning services are available on our Facebook page—Petersburg Church of the Nazarene or look for us on YouTube. Visit our website www.petersburgnaz.com for additional information. We want to be a church meeting the needs of our com- munity. If the church can be of assistance to you, contact us at pastor@petersburgnaz.com. We hope you will join us Sun- WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 989-941-7190 Love, Care, Serve, Share Sunday morning service at 10 :30 a.m. Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are welcome to connect with our church either in per- son or online. Facebook: Winslow Church of the Nazarene. YouTube: Winslow Nazarene. Website: bit.ly/winslownaz. Irene's Food Pantry: Every third Saturday from 10 -11:30 a.m. Hope to see you soon. Joe Decker, Pastor day as we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Steve Hamilton, Pastor HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. Sunday morning service 10 :15 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m. We are on face book live Sunday mornings. We are living in a time of great changes. We have no idea what we will have to face tomorrow. But I can tell you of One who will help you through the tomorrows. I am talking about Jesus, He said in His Word that He would never leave us nor forsake us. If you want someone who will stick closer than a brother, ask Him into you life today. Remember those that are in the hospital, nursing homes and those that are home for recovery. Lift up in prayer your pres- ident, U.S. Congress, your state and local government of- OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m. with children's Sun- day school during the minis- try of the Word; Sunday and Wednesday evening services at 6 p.m. All services are CDT (Gibson Co. times). The Word tells us by faith we are saved. Our faith should be like a magnet drawing the promises of God to us. Faith comes by hearing the Word, reading the Word, speaking the Word. May your faith be increased this day. God Bless. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). ficials as the Bible states that we might live a peaceful life. May your week be blessed and your journey's safe. George Bruce, Jr., Pastor MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. Sign of life A 95 -year-old grandmother, a faithful follower of Jesus, had died and on the porch railing of her family home sat a strange-looking, wriggling lump. Upon closer investiga- tion, they saw a tiger swallow- tail emerging from its cocoon — body still plump and wings still wet. Before the huge but- OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Sunday eve- ning worship service. Gratitude A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which read, "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat—spare change from folks as they hurried past. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around and wrote some words. Then he put the sign back in the boy's hand so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon, the man who had changed the sign returned to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write? " The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way." I wrote, "Today is a beautiful day, but I cannot see it." Both signs spoke the truth. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind, while the second sign conveyed to ev- eryone walking by how grate- ful they should be to see. Gratitude is a heart-cen- tered approach to being at peace with yourself and with all you have. When you prac- tice this feeling of gratitude, it attracts even MORE things into your life for which to be grateful. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Baptist 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 Sun- day school during the morn- ing worship; Cross Fit youth on Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.; Consume meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.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. "My God shall supply all your need" (Philippians 4:19). Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter terfly tried out its wings and flew away, they had a few mo- ments to take photos of it with their daughters. They still marvel at the tim- ing. They had named their ba- by after Grandma, but they hadn't yet met. A stunning creature, sent just when they needed it, reminded them that "baby Carrie" would meet Grandma Carrie someday in heaven, where we'll all be made new. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secretary