The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 10, 2021 D-3 eight chores needing done. By taking my time and not beating at the air like a he- licopter I was able to finish my chore list. We have taken care of the leaves around the house sev- eral times but what we have done is only a drop in the bucket to what is to come. The re-paving project on Highway 61 is coming along but their estimate of comple- tion of this phase seems fair- ly aggressive. They seem to be very neat with their work and leave it in a very reason- able condition. We went to Evansville on Friday to speak with our Medicare supplement advi- sor and get ready for Decem- ber 7 deadline to have your selection filed. I would like to have one of the advantage plans but I'm concerned that if we would ever want to re- turn to Medicare we would have problems. It is confus- ingly worded to the point of needing a lawyer to realize what you are reading. Sunday school is yet cover- ing angels and do we have a guardian angel or many an- gels to care for our needs. This has been a great topic to delve into. It is amazing what you can learn if you lis- ten an watch. Our church service was actually a "Celebration of Life" for Bro. Jeff Crowe who passed away a little more than a year ago from covid compli- cations. He was a great man who just paid attention to his job of loving you and serv- ing God. He has been sore- ly missed by his family and his church friends. Jeff had the gift of being able to be tell you things that made you a better Christian and not of- fend you. I knew Bro.Jeff for many years and have always admired his ability to do the work God had for him to do. He will always be missed. Well let's get out into the world and help someone dai- ly and for heaven's sake let's be that blessing he has asked us to be. Pentecostal Nazarene Methodist Methodist Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Lutheran PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the TOBY I am thankful for...Paw- prints on my floor, slob- bery kisses on my face, nose prints on my win- dows, dog hair on my clothes, no room in my bed. For there will come a day when these things will be missed. This week, PAWS is fea- turing an energetic young fellow named Toby, who is a beagle/basset mix with a fun-loving personality. He has a keen sense of smell, melodious voice and is a very affectionate dog with lots of stamina. Toby is ap- proximately nine months old and tri-colored, black, brown and white. He can be adopted by calling 812- 354-9894. social backgrounds are im- portant. There is a sense in which each one marries an- other family and it is helpful when those relationships can be compatible and enjoyable. The union is to be one of equality and fidelity. The big word is love, which has a thousand ways of express- ing its meaning in mar- riage. It excludes all others who would attempt to hin- der God's plan for marriage. Guard it, enjoy it and fulfill God's beautiful idea. VIEWPOINT Continued from page 1 ing in malice (1 Cor. 14:20) and wickedness (1 Cor. 5:13), wrongly believing that grace is a license to sin those par- ticular sins and many others. If that describes your Chris- tian life and ministry of the doctrine of God's grace, I'd invite you to consider show- ing sincerity in doctrine in- stead. Ours is a high and ho- ly calling! And there are other things with which doctrine shouldn't be mixed. Paul described his ministry to the Corinthians as one that was conducted "in simplic- ity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom" (2 Cor. 1:12). Corinth was a city in Greece, and the Greeks were known for the "wisdom" of their philosophers. So in writing to the Corinthians, Paul decried "the wisdom of men" over and over (1 Cor. 1:17-3:19), insisting that he had not mixed doctrine with worldly wisdom (1 Cor. 2:4) as evidently Corinth's "ten thousand" false teachers had done among them (1 Cor. 4:15). Perhaps the reason they seem to have bought in- to this was that they thought such a mixture was the on- ly way to make the doctrine of grace more palatable and popular. That prompted Paul to tell them what he told Ti- tus, that doctrine should be preached in sincerity in- stead. Now you'd think that near- ly 2,000 years later preach- ers would know better than to mix Bible doctrine with the wisdom of men. But when the theory of evolution arose, many pastors were in- timidated by science—sci- ence that was actually noth- ing more than "science false- ly so called" (1 Tim. 6:20). So some of them mixed that ex- ample of unbiblical worldly wisdom with the doctrine of creation and came up with something called "theistic evolution." That's the theo- ry that claims that evolution is real, but that it was set in motion and superintended by God! And there are many other examples that could be cited of mixing doctrine with the wisdom of men. But instead of taking your valuable time to cite more ex- amples of the folly of worldly wisdom, I'd rather point out one more thing with which sound Bible doctrine should not be mixed, something Paul pointed out when he told the Philippians about some who "preach Christ even of envy and strife; and… con- tention, not sincerely" (Phil. 1:15,16). There are believ- ers who mix sound doctrine with things like envy and strife and contention. In oth- er words, they preach doc- trine just to pick a fight with others! I hear from men like this all the time, and I believe it is just as dishonoring to the Lord as mixing doctrine with carnal wickedness or fleshly wisdom. Before you set this article aside, why not pray about this important matter? Doctrine that is unmixed with carnali- ty, human wisdom, or conten- tious envy and strife is sure to give your words the clari- ty of sincerity that you long for as you share grace truth with others. MINUTES RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Presbyterian Wesleyan Continued from page 1 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, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. Praise Team practice and fel- lowship hour; 10 a.m. worship, Holy Communion and Confir- mation Sunday, lead by Rev. Tim Kraemer, worship leader; Sunday school following Gos- pel reading; 4-H will be in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. wor- ship team meeting; 9 a.m. fel- lowship hour; 10 a.m. Than- koffering service—Food Bank Sunday; Augie Bau- er, worship leader and Sun- day school following Gospel reading. Paula Mann, Administra- tive 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 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 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 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. Be - cause 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 of- fers praises with joyful 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 morn- ing worship starting at 10 :30 a.m.; Teen ministry on Sun- day nights at 5 p.m.; Wednes- day night children and youth ministry from 6 -7 p.m. Trans- portation will be provided 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 Deu- teronomy 33:12. "Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long." Knowing our identity as God's children is equally im- portant for everyone—teen- agers, those in the middle of life, and those who have lived a long time. When we under- stand that God created us and watches over us, we can find security, hope and love"— 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 Amy Boucher Pye. How does knowing that you can "rest between his shoul- ders" increase your love for God? How does this deepen your understanding of who you are? "Loving Father, You creat- ed me and You hold me close. Let my identity as Your child permeate my thoughts and ac- tions"—Amen. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter 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.. So many people are in a life of disarray. They look around and hear so much false infor- mation and do not know what is truth and what is not. There is a truth, the Holy Bible, the Word of almighty God. Peo- ple need to concentrate more on spending time in reading the Word and think about what they have read and let the Spir- it of God minister that to them. Also if more time was spent in prayer and listening to what the Spirit has to say, they would focus more on positive things rather than the nega- tive and would find peace in their lives. If more time was spent going to church and less focus on worldly things we would find lives that would become power houses for the Kingdom of God and the fire of revival would break out, and we would find lost and hurting lives coming to Jesus for a bet- ter life. Our purpose on this earth would be fulfilled and Je- sus would receive His due hon- or and glory. 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 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 CST (Gibson Co. times). Jeremiah 17:5, 6, tells us "the individual that trusts in man is CURSED." Surely this explains the condition of our country today. Vs. 6 tells us, "like the juniper in the desert." What happens? It dies. II Thessalonians 3:10, tells us, "if any would NOT work, neither should he eat." Broth- ers and sisters, we must stop looking to our government for every need. Get into the Word. Do what the Father tells you to do. Put your trust in His ways. But you can't be lazy, physi- cally or spiritually and expect it to work. I never thought I would see the day that indi- viduals would refuse to "work" for ten dollars an hour. Some- thing is terribly wrong. We praise God for the ser- vice we had again Sunday night. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). 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. The generosity cycle God makes us rich in ev- ery way so we can be gener- ous on every occasion, which will result in thanksgiving to God. ... God doesn't bless us to provide for our own needs; he blesses us so we can be gen- erous. 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. To all veterans of all branch- es: Thank you for your sacri- fice, your bravery and the ex- ample you set for us all. May God bless. Soldiers prayer "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold" (Psalm 18:2). Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Life Milestones made free CALL: 812-354-8500 Put a free photo with write up on Weddings, Anniversaries & Engagements.