The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 17, 2021 D-3 to accommodate DST but I didn't like it at all. The peo- ple who are for this change say it is for the children who ride buses to school to have more day light in the morn- ings. But our seasons haven't caught up with normal sea- sonal changes and it was still very dusky at 7:30 a.m. the other morning and the bus- es were running so save the more day light reasoning. While I'm on a grumping adventure why in the world would six or seven counties choose to be on a different time than the rest of our state because I'm here to say I get confused easily having to do things in Evansville especial- ly if you have appointments to keep. You can mark me down as saying this is plain silly. I mowed up some leaves the other day and with the wind blowing like a hurri- cane you couldn't tell I had done a thing. Someone was bragging how they would just let the wind take care of their leaves, but the big problem with this is while your leaves are blowing away someone else's is blowing into your yard, so you don't gain much. My grandson and I went to church last Sunday morn- ing and my wife stayed home nursing a cold she must have gotten from our granddaugh- ter. The Sunday School les- son has switched over to the fallen angel or the devil and what are the things we have to watch out for as he goes over the world seeking whose life he can destroy. I for one don't like to give him room enough in my life to do damage, but we must stay vigilant to his ways. Let us each go out into the world and seek to be a bless- ing to all of God's creation. Be happy to get blessed in return. Independent Pentecostal Nazarene Methodist Methodist Lutheran PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the OPAL "If animals have moody days, they handle it better than humans do"—Betty White. This week, PAWS is fea- turing an inquisitive young gal named Opal. Much like the gem she was named af- ter, this young canine has a sparkling personality. In mystical circles, opal was considered a stone repre- senting hope, innocence and purity. PAWS volun- teers can attest that this young pup possesses all these qualities and more. Opal is a four-month-old Beagle mix, weighing in at 19 pounds. She has all her vaccinations and can be adopted by calling 812- 354-9894. RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Presbyterian Wesleyan SHEPHERD worship at church worship, Wednesday first month, first evening of Wor- Sunday of ser- Contact GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER 245 S. Glezen Center St. 812-354-9909 Sunday morning worship and children's church 10 :15 a.m. Bible Study will be every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Youth Devotional and Open Gym will be every Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will feature a 10 - to 15 -min- ute devotional, snacks and open gym for ages 11 to 18. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace, health and for one another. Passage to Ponder "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The Lord is my por- tion; therefore I will wait for him.'" (Lamentations 3:22-24, NIV ). God bless you and keep you. We welcome you to all ser- vices. Come and worship Je- sus with us. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail ad- dress: glezenrevivalcenter@ yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter 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.liv- ingfc.org or call 812-809 -4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors 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 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 starting Monday at 9:30 -11 a.m. on the Discerning the Voice of God, by Pricilla Shirer. Bring your Bible. 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, Pas- tor ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812.482.7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. wor- ship team meeting and fellow- ship hour; 10 a.m. Thankoffer- ing service—Food Bank Sun- day; Augie Bauer, worship leader and Sunday school fol- lowing Gospel reading. Sunday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. Praise Team practice and fel- lowship hour; 10 a.m. worship and Holy Communion, with Rev. Tim Holt, worship lead- er and Sunday school follow- 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: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glori- ous inheritance in the saints" (Ephesians 1:18). Eunice Butke, Reporter ing Gospel 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 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, Pastor 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 II Cor- inthians 1:4. "We can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." Sometimes God allows us to go through trying times such as an illness, loss, or crisis. He teaches us through our suf- fering to appreciate the great- est suffering that Christ went through on our behalf on the cross. In turn, when we rely on Him for comfort and strength, we're able to comfort and en- courage others in their suf- fering. Let's reflect on whom we can extend comfort to be- cause of what God has brought us through. Whom has God helped you to comfort through your own experiences of suffer- ing? What can you do to help them appreciate Christ's suf- fering on the cross through their pain? "God, help me to experi- ence Your comfort in my suf- fering and to become a source of comfort to others"—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 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. 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 Sunday 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. We need to be thankful ev- ery day. Yes, we celebrate the one holiday of the year called Thanksgiving. But some- times after that day, we tend to forget all that we should be thankful for. Just ponder a mo- ment about what you should be thankful for every day. You will be surprised at all there is. So be thankful every day. 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. "God was not looking to maximize every productive waking moment of every sin- gle day, He chose to focus on one or two things, do them well and with excellence, and then enjoy the accomplish- ment and reflection of a job well done." 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. Most of us this time of the year think about all our bless- ings. But what does it really mean to be blessed? In our social-media world, saying you're blessed can be a way of boasting while try- ing to sound humble. College scholarship? I'm blessed. Un- expected raise? I'm blessed. Wonderful family? I'm bless- ed. As Christians we use that term, too, of course. We pray God will bless our family. The common understanding of what it means to be bless- ed by God is that He gives us good things. "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" ( James 1:17, NIV ). "Thank You, Father, that You don't change, so I can depend on You. So much in this world changes and peo- ple change, but You never will. Teach me to trust You and depend on You more and more" —Amen. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter