The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 27, 2021 D-3 to supply the electric grid. There are many more, but what I have put on paper is enough for you to get the idea of where we are headed if we don't stop and debate our is- sues instead of doing our best to make one another fail. We are doing an excellent job of taking our country down. I have some people wonder- ing what my platform really is and I'm here to tell you I'm a Christian and I would like it if we showed a wee bit of love for one another and start show- ing some compassion instead of in-difference to one another. I'll try to get off my soap box and down to the Ram- blings. It has been a busy week full of helping others and do- ing things which come with the Fall season . I suppose if you say Fall you really mean falling leaves. If I ever sell our home I hope we find one with no trees. I have served my sentence picking up dead limbs and sweeping leaves and I am tired. Each year more and more of their mess waits until the next year to get done. It seems as though I have so many different doctors I go to an appointment or two each month. I take enough medi- cine that I rattle when I walk each morning. Better not com- plain because all of them have me going and running like a well oiled machine. I still have days where I miss on a cylin- der or two. With a little rest I get to purring again. We have started putting decorations up in the park and we have more to go. We proba- bly have another two weeks or so before we are done. Most of the volunteers are retired and are in their 70's so we would love to see a few younger guys show up so we could show how they go up and a few tricks we have discovered over our years of volunteering. You can give me a call at 812-354-9597 for more info. We would love to have you work with us. At Cup Creek Church Sun- day school our teacher is yet discussing Angels in our Sun- day school class. We found out Seraphims were Angels who were ready to defend and cleanse those called to work for our Lord God. Cherubims were Angels who were ready to let love work in the lives of those whom God was work- ing with. Our morning message cov- ered a subject I had never thought of and this is it "what is your best weapon in this life." I was surprised when Rich started speaking about our Faith in God and hope of His love for us. I knew God loves us and I knew we must love Him, but I had never thought about our faith being classified as a weapon. Well let's go out into the world and be blessing show- ing God's love to as many who will accept it. Independent Pentecostal Nazarene Methodist Methodist Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Lutheran Brenton Chapel Church of Christ is hosting a Fa Festival October 30, 2021 Please join us on the parking lot of Tri-Cap, next to Amber Manor 4 - 6 P.m. Trunk or Treat Games & Prizes Fun For All ! For More info: 812-582-2320 verse church groups are work- ing side by side to end this in- ternational sex trade. The traf- ficking of women and young girls for prostitution must be stopped. Christians should be concerned, vocal and prayer- ful about this evil in our world. Churches need to be informed and supportive of efforts to stop the evil and minister to those who are rescued. VIEWPOINT Continued from page 1 "Hold fast the form of sound words which thou hast heard of me…" (II Tim. 1:13). "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men…" (2:2). "Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead ac- cording to my gospel" (2:8). The charge to "preach the Word," therefore, refers to "all Scripture" in general, but to Paul's God-given message in particular. This is obvious, for it is in urging Timothy to faithfully carry on in his place that the Apostle charges him to "preach the Word." MINUTES RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Presbyterian Wesleyan Continued from page 1 LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m.; Trail Life from 6:30 -8 p.m.; RISE youth group Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Join us online Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook live Living Faith Church International page. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN 47567. More information at www. livingfc.org or call 812-809 - 4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors CONTENDERS a.m.; evening Wednesday meeting at the Sun- Pastor CENTER —812-582-8222 Mon- till from 6 - Wednes- coun- 812-582- starting the God, your CHURCH N. church morn- evening Wednesday ser- started, going. to COMMUNITY Union 812-664-5454 wor- ser- ser- Sunday— Iron Wednesday men Pas- ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812.482.7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. fel- lowship hour; 10 a.m. wor- ship and Holy Communion; Sunday school following Gos- pel reading by Rev. Jane Roth- man, worship leader; Trunk- or-Treat following worship. Sunday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. fel- lowship hour; 10 a.m. wor- ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 :15 a.m. Bible verse for the week: "Cast all your care upon Him, because He cares for you" (I Peter 5:7). Eunice Butke, Reporter ship —All Saints Sunday and Sunday school following Gos- pel reading. 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 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 mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephe- sians 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 Worship service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :45 a.m. and Wednesday evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. We are also broadcasting our Sunday worship service live on Facebook at Peters- burg First United Methodist Church. "O God, you are my God I shall seek You earnestly. My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Thus, I have seen you in the sanctuary. To see Your power and Glory. Because your loving kindness is better than life my lips will praise you. So, I will Bless you as long as I live, I will lift up my hands in your name. My Soul is satisfied with marrow and fatness and my mouth offers praises with joy- ful lips" (Psalm 63:1-5). God Bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, Pas- tor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 Walnut Street Normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship starting at 10 :30 a.m.; Teen min- istry on Sunday nights at 5 p.m.; Wednesday night children and youth ministry from 6 -7 p.m. Transportation will be provid- ed for those who need it. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. The church is located south of Petersburg on State Road 57. David Mullins, Pastor 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. Scripture taken from He- brews 11:39. These were all commend- ed for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. Ordinary people living or- dinary lives. Our names will never be in the news, and we won't have monuments built in our honor. But a life lived with faith in Jesus is never ordinary. Some of the peo - ple listed in Hebrews 11 were not named (vs. 35 -38); they walked the path of obscurity and didn't receive the reward promised to them in this life (vs. 39). Yet, because they obeyed God, their faith wasn't in vain. God used their lives in ways that went beyond their lack of notoriety (vs. 40). If you feel discouraged about the seeming ordinary state of your life, remember that a life lived by faith in God has an impact throughout eternity. Even if we're ordi- nary, we can have an extraor- dinary faith. 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 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 unto you" (Matthew 6:33). What things will be add- ed? God's order back into our lives—a peace that passes all un- derstanding—He is in control. Facebook: White River Chap- el UMC, Jeff Pinney. Questions regarding church events, call 812-766 -3344 or mail to: 3555 West State Road 56, Pe- tersburg, IN 47567. 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 com- fort 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 meet- ing the needs of our communi- ty. If the church can be of assis- tance to you, contact us at pas- tor@petersburgnaz.com. 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. Corinna Williams, Reporter We hope you will join us Sun- 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. You can view our morning service on Facebook live, around 11 a.m. Pastor Roger Tabb will be ministering October 31 in the morning service. Come and be blessed by the Word. You will not be disappointed . We have now fallen into fall, the sad thing is so many of God's children have fallen in- to a failed state. The Bible says in the last days these things would happen. My prayer is they have an ear to hear what the Spirit is trying to speak in- to their lives and bring back into the grace of God. There are so many things Jesus said would happen in the last days and it's so sad that Satan has deceived them and they think they are now happy, but sad- ness will appear. Pray that a repentive spirit would be birthed into their lives. 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; Wednesday and Sunday evening services are at 6 p.m. All services are CDT (Gibson Co. times). This coming Saturday, Oct. 30, we will be having our Fall festival. There will be food, games and a hayride. Activi- ties begin at noon. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). Remember to pray for the sick, those in hospitals, in nursing homes and any that are downtrodden by life. May we be about the Mas- ter's business. Lift up in prayer your pres- ident, U.S. Congress, your state and local government of- 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. Unimaginable impact You don't know how many people have been strength- ened because you asked God to encourage them; how ma- ny people have been healed because you prayed for their bodies; how many spiritual runaways have come home because you prayed for their souls. None of us may ever know the true effects of our prayers this side of death. But we do know this: History be- longs to the intercessors. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secretary 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. We will be hosting the fifth Sunday sing on October 31 at 6:30 p.m. Using your talent What are you really good at? Painting? Counseling? Maybe you've never met a car problem you couldn't repair, or you're an amazing chef. Perhaps you just find oppor- tunities to help people wher- ever you go. Whatever your talent or skill is, guess what? God's be- hind it. But He doesn't bless us with talents or skills so we can get noticed or earn lots of cash. Yes, that can be a re- sult of it. But it's so much big- ger than that. God wants us to honor Him with those gifts. He wants us to be "good and faithful servants" with our tal- ents. God doesn't give us any- thing just for our own benefit. In other words, God wants you to use your unique role in the body of Christ to glorify Him. So, if God made you an amazing singer, sing for Him. If your talent is a little less con- ventional—maybe you're good with numbers, then find a way to translate that into a job or volunteer work for a God-hon- oring company or ministry. Use your God-given abilities to reach those who don't know Him—and give Him the cred- it for your talents. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter