The Press-Dispatch
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D-2 Wednesday, September 7, 2022 The Press-Dispatch looked upon thee, behold, thy time [was] the time of love; . . . yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord GOD, and thou becamest mine.--Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fier y trial which is to tr y you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inas- much as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glor y shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceed- ing joy.--Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more ex- ceeding [and] eternal weight of glor y; while we look not at the things which are seen. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join our ser vices, I know you will leave feeling blessed. Jerr y (Tuffy) Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH 1820 E. CR. 800 S. Oakland City (Just south of Coe on SR 61) When New Liberty began doing Facebook Live services many who did not have Face- book or were unaware may have assumed that New Lib- erty was no longer open. YES, WE ARE. Still wor- shiping and praising the Lord. Come and join us for Morn- ing worship Sunday mornings at 10 :30 a.m. Ray Brooks, Reporter 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. Business meeting first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting, Sept. 7. "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever" (Isaiah 40:8). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our countr y and leaders, and always each other. Gods blessings on you this week. Tr y to be kind and show God's love, because ever yone is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our ser vices. Gar y Watson, Pastor Jenni Caudel, Children Leader Kathy Henderson, Reporter Catholic 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 Mis- sion—to spread the Gospel: Schedule (All times EDT)— Check Church bulletin for schedule of ser vices. Thurs- day Mass: 10:30 a.m.; Satur- day Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 11 a.m The Holy Rosa- r y, a stor y of the life of Christ is prayed before the mass. CCD and adult Bible study is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Rector y basement. Confes- sion (Sacrament of Reconcili- ation) 30 minutes before each Mass. For Communion calls —first and third Wednesdays, Con- tact Fr. Frank. For those who still don't feel safe returning to church, the Sunday mass obligation will continue to be uploaded and recorded on Facebook. Readings for Sept.11, 24th Sunday in Ordinar y time. First reading: Exodus 32:7-11,13-14; Second reading: I Timothy 1:12-17; Gospel: Luke 1:1-32 or 15:1-10. Cable TV/ 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- sar y recited at 9:30 p.m. daily. Sept. 10, RCIA session at 8 a.m. at the rector y. NOTE: Saturday Masses will be 4:30 p.m. EDT, begin- ning Nov. 5, the weekend of Daylight Savings time. Sunday, October 9 is the 175 Anniversar y of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Bishop Siegel is celebrating the AM Mass. Dinner to follow after the mass at St.PP social hall. Sign up sheet for the dinner is at the bulletin board of the Church or contact Rose Fenol at 812-380-1087. Catholic Radio program available at 93.1 FM. Questions regarding the Catholic Faith and RCIA: Con- tact Fr. Frank Renner. Wel- come to newcomers, welcome to those who are interested 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 ever yone. Have a blessed and faith filled 2022. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon Rev. Gary Keepes, 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 CDT). Check church bulletin for schedule of ser vices. Wednesdays: Confession 5:45 p.m.; Adora- tion and Benediction at 6 p.m. and Mass at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. The Holy Rosar y is prayed at 7:30 a.m., before Mass. CCD Class and adult Religious Ed class at 9 a.m. For those who do still do not feel safe returning to Church, the Sunday mass obligation will continue to be uploaded and recorded on Facebook. For Communion calls—sec- ond and fourth Wednesdays, Contact Fr. Frank. Readings for Sept.11, 24th Sunday in Ordinar y time. First reading: Exodus 32:7-11,13-14; Second reading: I Timothy 1:12-17; Gospel: Luke 1:1-32 or 15:1-10. Parish Picnic Sunday Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m. CDT. Sunday, Oct. 9 is the 175th Anniversar y of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Bishop Siegel will be celebrating 11 a.m. EDT. Mass. Dinner to follow at St. PP Social Hall. Contact Rose Fenol 812-380- 1987 if interested. Cable TV/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.; Rosa- r y recited at 9:30 p.m. daily. All EDT. Catholic radio program available at 93.1 FM. Questions regarding the Catholic Faith and RCIA: Con- tact Fr. Frank Renner. Wel- come to newcomers, welcome to those who are interested 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 ever yone. Have a blessed and faith filled 2022. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon Rev. Gary Keepes, Deacon Christian 1ST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 (Office) 941-730-6324 (Dennis Randall) Many in our community are taking advantage of a wonderful time of fellowship and Bible study which happens on Thursdays, 10 :30 a.m. at Randy's Americana Café. We are enjoying a study in the life of Christ from the gospel of John. We will meet tomorrow, but there will be no study on September 15. We invite and encourage you to join with us tomorrow for this time of spiritual refreshment. You are also invited to worship with us this Sunday morning at 10 :30 a.m. No Bible study this Sunday. Remember God Loves YOU. John 3:16 says so. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life. You Are Loved, Dennis Randall, Minister 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." CHURCH Continued from page 1 You are invited to worship and study with us. Faith "What reason have athe- ists for saying that we cannot rise again? Which is the more difficult to be born, or to rise again? That what has never been, should be, or that what has been, should be again? It is more difficult to come into being than to return to it." Good questions. Remember what God told Mar y through the Angel Ga- briel, "For nothing is impossi- ble with God" (Luke 1:37). Because He lives, John Manges, Minister WINSLOW CHRISTIAN CHURCH Corner of Lafayette and Walnut Pastor 812-753-3539 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m. Ever yone is welcome to our ser vices. "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 Church of Christ BRENTON CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST 1194 E. CR 400 N. (Prides Creek Road) Petersburg Sunday morning Bible classes 10 a.m.; morning wor- ship 10:30 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. Tony Sims, Elder Ross Williams, Elder Church of God FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Ser vices: Sunday morning ser vice at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. There will be a special speaker, Josh Bowers through the month of September. Sunday, Sept. 25, Annual church picnic at Hornady Park (shelter house by splash park) at noon. Carr y-in. Bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. Meat and drinks will be provided by the church. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). 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 Wednesday of each month, business meeting; Youth first and third Sunday evening of each month; Praise and Wor- ship ser vice fourth Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. All ser- vices CDT. Judy Williams, Contact person TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning ser vice at 9:30 a.m. and children Sunday school at 10 a.m. You may lis- ten to the sermon by calling, 862-799-9154. Bible study begain Tuesday evening at 5 p.m. We resumed with Revelation 17. You many listen by calling, 862-799-9154. "He heals the broken heart- ed and binds up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors BJ Buchta, Reporter Independent 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 ever y Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Youth Devotional and Open Gym will be ever y Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will feature a 10 to 15 minute devotional, snacks and open gym for ages 11 to 18. Pray for our militar y and their protection. Also, remem- ber to pray for the USA, peace, health and for one another. May 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. Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build an- other, not made with hands.'" Yet even then their testimony did not agree. Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, "Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?" But Je- sus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Bless- ed One?" "I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven." The high priest tore his clothes. "Why do we need any more witnesses?" he asked. "You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?" They all condemned him as worthy of death. (Mark 14:57-64). Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter 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.; Bible study Tuesday night at 7 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, "When we attempt to do Gods work in our own strength, we will fail. Only when we acknowledge our weakness and look to the Holy Spirit for the wisdom and strength we need will God bless our efforts. How will you do what needs to be done? Yes, you'll study and work dil- igently; trusting God for the outcome doesn't mean we sit back and do nothing. But only God can work in the hearts of those you are seeking to help. Confess your weakness to Him and trust Him to work through you----today and al- ways"—Billy Graham. "For when I am weak, then I am strong" II Corr. 12:10). Denny Wiscaver, Pastor David Sattler, Reporter LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 601 S. 9th St., Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Wednesday evening ser vice 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 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. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor PATOK A GROVE CHURCH 1135 W. C.R. 475 S. Winslow Pastor 812-239-6843 Sunday morning church ser vice at 10 a.m. and Sunday school 11 a.m. Jason Hill, Pastor PETERSBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH 402 E. Illinois Street Petersburg We are a friendly bunch of God loving people. We preach Gods word and we would love for you to come and join us on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and worship ser vice at 10:10 a.m. Jim Stevens, Interim Pastor PIKE COUNTY CENTER FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRIES Phone —812-582-8222 Office hours: Open Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. till noon; Thursday open from 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday closed. Free peer counseling 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. PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-340-5500 (C) Parsonage 812-354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and special junior church ser vices 10:30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Trans- portation available. We Never Pray Alone We know that ever yone will at some point, travail in pain and groan under the pressure of life. Christians are no ex- ception. As Christians, having the first fruits of the Spirit, we have the peace in knowing we never pray alone. When we don't know where to start or how to pray, the Holy Spirit Himself, will pray to the Fa- ther for us, and Christ is seat- ed at the right hand of God praying too. "For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together un- til now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves...Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmaties: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groan- ings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. ....Christ...is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us" (Romans 8:22, 23, 26, 27, 34). Chad Searls, Pastor Allen Parks, Reporter 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 ser vice 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise ser vice 7 p.m. Repentance without amend- ment is like continually pump- ing without mending the leak. Ever yone is welcome to each ser vice. 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.; worship ser vice 11 a.m. Both ser vices are EDT; children's ser vice ever y fifth Sunday— geared toward children; Iron Sharpens Iron Wednesday night ser vice is now for men and women at 7 p.m. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812.482.7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com. Sunday, Sept. 11, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Praise Team practice and fellowship hour; 10 a.m. worship and Holy Communion lead by Pas- tor Tim Holt, worship leader. Monday, Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting. Wednesday, Sept.14, 1 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. fellowship hour and 10 a.m. worship lead by Augie Bauer, worship leader. Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. CHURCH STREET Stendal 812-536-4598 No Sunday school. Wor- ship with Holy Communion at 10:15 a.m. and installation of Pastor John Beasley. There will be a carr y-in meal follow- ing the ser vice. Wednesday at 7 p.m., Book of Revelation Bible study. Bring soups, finger foods, and snacks. John Beasley, Pastor Eunice Butke, Reporter Methodist ALFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1709 E. SR. 356 Petersburg 812-677-0105 Sunday school scheduled the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship each week at 10:30 a.m. Ever yone 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 ser vice 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 ser vice 10:30 a.m. The community of Good Shepherd United Method- ist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of be- lievers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to develop within us maturi- ty 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 Sunday 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 ser vice, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity 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 First United Methodist Church welcomes the Petersburg communit y to join us Sundays for worship at 9 : 30 a.m., followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall and Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m. Weekly Bible study on Wednesday's at 6 : 30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate Jesus Christ in our communit y one friendship at a time. Romans 5:8 tells us," For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit." I often find it difficult to live out this verse. The daily news casts seem to show us tragedy and acts of violence cast on individuals and families at home and around the world. We rarely see messages of hope, good will, neighborly conduct or plain acts of kindness anymore. It is truly difficult to not be concerned about the state of human society. But don't lose faith. We can change this world. The apostle Paul was right when he wrote Romans 5:8. God works through the blessings and kindnesses found in simple things to feed our souls and renew our spirits. A fter I have spent time in prayer and/or reading my Bible it is easier for me to see God's blessings and find strength to face each day. Jason Dean, Pastor See CHURCH on page 3