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D-2 Wednesday, March 2, 2022 The Press-Dispatch Independent Independent Church of Christ Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Lutheran Church of God Baptist Christian Christian Catholic Methodist 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 WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to join us. Next Business meeting, Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Bible study. March 12 at 10 a.m., there will be a work day in the church basement to clean up class rooms and basement, to get ready for Jr Church and youth group. Jenni Caudel has taken over as Children Church and Youth Leader. Come and see what good things she has for our children. Thought for the week: "And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you" (Psalm 39:7). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. Gods blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love, because everyone is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Gary Watson, Pastor ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Business meeting the third Sunday of the month follow- ing morning worship. "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God" (Romans 15:7 NIV ). We need to accept one an- other just as Christ accepted us. Jesus takes us on just as we are: broken, imperfect and sinful. If this is how the Savior accepts us, who are we to put conditions on our acceptance of anyone else? "Lord, thank you for accept- ing us just as we are. You see past our flaws and you love us. Help us to see others as you see them, and to glorify you through unconditional accep- tance"—Amen. You are always welcome at Arthur G. B. Come and wor- ship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter Nyles Head, Assoc. Pastor Jenni Caudel, Children Leader Kathy Henderson, 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 Mission- to spread the Gospel: Sched- ule (All times EST) - Check Church bulletin for schedule of services. Thursday 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 be- fore the mass. CCD and adult Bible study is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory base- ment. Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) 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. March 2, Ash Wednesday, Mass with Ashes at 8 a.m. EST; Friday March 4, Way of the Cross at 7 p.m. Readings for March 6: First Sunday of Lent. First reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 ; Second reading: Roman 10 :8 -13. Gos- pel: Luke 4:1-13. 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 2022. 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 CST). 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. Wednesday March 2, Ad- oration, Benediction, Con- fession, 6 p.m. CST; Mass at 6:30 p.m. with Ashes distrib- uted; Friday March 4, Way of the Cross and Benediction at 6 p.m. CST. Readings for March 6: First Sunday of Lent. First reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 ; Second reading: Roman 10 :8 -13. Gos- pel: Luke 4:1-13. 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 2022. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon FIRST CHRIS- TIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Worship with us Sunday morning at 10 :30 a.m. Learning to Live with Change All of us have done it. Some better than others. Change has always been a part of life, but probably not as radical since we have learned and experienced the Corona vi- rus, i.e. Covid 19. We've been forced to adapt. Circumstances demanded it. While some, if not most of the changes in response to Covid have been necessary, those changes will have lasting im- pact. Multiple aspects of our lives are affected. From shop- ping and school, to travel and empty shelves at the grocery, life has been altered; at least for some time to come. Churches have certainly felt the impact in numbers. In most communities, large and small across the country, attendance has been down. Some churches have sur- vived very well and have even experienced some growth over the past two plus years. However, that's not the case with most churches. Many churches were already expe- riencing decline, and when Covid came, were forced to close their doors and unfor- tunately, list their proper- ties for sale. Other churches have opted to do online ser- vices, but, in my opinion, on- line churches miss the mark for what God has called the church to be and to do. The CDC has now an- nounced a relaxing of masks requirements. Good sign… we hope. It is my prayer that we get back to being the church in our community; that we get back to loving, caring and helping with the needs of peo- ple in our community, both spiritual and physical. God's promise is ours for the claiming, whatever cir- cumstances confront us. He says, "Never will I leave you or forsake you." We've been through some difficult times, but He is al- ways present. I'm Dennis Randall and I'm all about Jesus. Dennis Randall, Minister 941-730 -6324 VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 OTWELL Sunday morning worship and the Lord's Supper at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Lesson topic: Put your faith into action. You are welcome to worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us and study the His word. Kindness It is said, "Kindness is a lan- guage the deaf can hear and blind can read..." Also, "Kindness is a hard thing to give away; it usually comes back." The Bible says, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, good- ness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law" (Gala- tians 5:22-23). John Manges, Minister WINSLOW CHRISTIAN CHURCH Corner of Lafayette and Walnut Pastor 812-753-3539 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to our services. "Rejoice always, pray with- out ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (I Thessalonians 5:16 -18). Dr. Robert Asa, Minister 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. "But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who med- itates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree plant- ed by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers" (Psalm 1:2-3 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 during the morning worship, lead by Katy Mull; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. The first 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. Bible study, Tuesday at 5 p.m., at the church. "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." ( Jeremiah 29:13, NIV ) Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors 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 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.; Evening worship at 7 p.m.; Bi- ble 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. There is a blessing box in the driveway at 1415 N. Vin- cennes Ave., Petersburg. Help yourself to "FREE FOOD" and may God Bless all of you. Trials, tribulations and even death are inevitable in our life here on Earth. But God has a plan for you. He has a plan for all of us. We may not under- stand what God is doing right now, but if we just hang on and be patient, He may show us be- fore we get to Heaven. But if He doesn't He will surely clear it up when we get there. "No temptation has over- taken you except such what is common to mankind; God is faithful; He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear...But when you are tempted, He will also make the way so that you may be able to endure it" (I Corin- thians 10 :13). Denny Wiscaver, Pastor David Sattler, Reporter LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th St., Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m.; Trail Life from 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 meet- ing 6:30 p.m. The fifth Sunday sing at the Otwell U.M. Church on Sun- day, January 30, has been can- celed, due to the increase of COVID cases. William Breidenbaugh, Pas- tor 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. My God is Enough My God is enough. He's proved it o'er and o'er. He's never known to fail. His pow- er still prevails. Down thru the test of time, God's people al- ways find whatever life may bring. God is enough. 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 starting Monday at 9:30 -11 a.m. on the Discerning the Voice of God, by Pricilla Shirer. 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.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. Kindness is loaning some- one your strength instead of reminding them of their weak- ness. Revival: March 15 -20, 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. and 6 p.m. with Barry and Monica Whitaker. 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 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 ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812.482.7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, March 6, 9 a.m. fellowship hour; 10 a.m. wor- ship and Holy Communion; Sunday school following the Gospel reading by Pastor Tim Holt, worship leader. Wednesday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. Lenten service. Sunday, March 13, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice and fellowship hour; 10 a.m. Irish service and Holy Communion; Sunday school following the Gospel reading by Pastor Jane Roth- man, worship leader; 6:30 p.m. 4-H in the fellowship hall. Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant 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. The community of Good Shepherd United Method- ist Church exists to glori- fy God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believ- ers, we pledge ourselves to al- low the Holy Spirit to develop within 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 unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become ma- ture, attaining to the whole mea- sure 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 Petersburg 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 pow- er and Glory. Because your lov- ing 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 mar- row and fatness and my mouth offers praises with joyful lips" (Psalm 63:1-5). God Bless. Michael (Mike) Punke, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 Walnut Street We are back to normal, with the exception that we haven't opened our nursery yet. Normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. with morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Teen ministry on Sunday nights at 5 p.m.; Monday at 6 p.m. we have a time of prayer at the church; Wednesday night ministry is for potty-trained preschoolers to teen from 6 - 7 p.m. There is also an adult Bible study Wednesday at the same time. We will provide transporta- tion for children who need it on Wednesday. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor 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: Proverbs 3:24. "When you lie down, you will not be afraid (and) your sleep will be sweet." Maybe we all need a "mid- dle-of-the-night" song, prayer or Bible verse to softly whis- per to help us shift our jum- bled-up thoughts to a mind fully focused on God and His character. A clear conscience and a heart full of gratitude for God's faithfulness and love can bring us sleep that's sweet. How might turning to God when you can't sleep give you peace? What song, prayer or Scrip- ture can you meditate on to help you focus on God? Dear God, "thank you for loving me. Help me to focus on Your faithfulness instead of the worries of this life," 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 added? God's order back into our lives— a peace that passes all under- standing—He is in control. 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