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The Press-Dispatch C-1 Wednesday, December 7, 2022 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg 1LT. Charles L. 'Charlie' Brown thought to himself, 'I knew I had made a mistake by vol- unteering! ' It was Monday, December 20, 1943. Char- lie, a farm boy from West Virginia, was the pi- lot of 'The Pub'; a giant four engine B-17 Fly- ing Fortress. It was in a group of bombers fly- ing at 27,000 feet over Bremen, Germany. Min- utes away from the target, Charlie had seen four quick flashes just ahead of him and heard shrapnel race down the right side of the plane. Anti-aircraft fire had hit his plane. Charlie was a Methodist. He carried his Bi- ble in the chest pocket of his leather jacket. He said God was his third pilot. His plane was damaged. One engine was lost, and another was running rough. The plane lost airspeed. It couldn't keep up with the formation. The rest of the formation slow- ly sped away. They were alone now. Only God could help them. 2LT. Franz Stigler was raised Catholic and had thoughts of being a priest. His love of fly- ing was stronger, so he became an airline pi- lot. In 1937, the German Luftwaffe gave him orders to become a flight instructor. He would train pilots for the air force. He trained his older brother, August, as a bomber pilot. In October 1940, August died in a plane crash. The news stunned Franz. He wanted revenge. He volunteered to become a fighter pilot. Franz would become a decorated ace with 27 victories. On that fateful December day, Franz was in the air over Bremen, just one victory away from earning the coveted Knights-Cross. Franz went to A frica. He took his Bible and a book on the lives of the Catholic Saints. The more he read, the more he was "bothered by the hypocrisy of the war he was a part of." There was something wrong with people who believed in the same God fighting each oth- er. Killing just to kill is wrong, he was told by seasoned veterans. Humans, even in war, must live by a 'code of honor' they said; 'otherwise you lose your humanity.' As he became more battle hardened, he ap- preciated their words and there were times a man had to answer a 'higher call.' As the B-17 limped home, it flew over a Ger- man airfield. Franz saw the B-17 fly overhead and took off in hot pursuit. As he closed in on the B-17, this would be an easy kill, he thought. Just seconds away from dispatching his ene- my, he sensed something odd. The B-17's guns were eerily silent. Franz inched his plane in for a closer look. He inched closer, coming up on the right side of the plane. Huge gaping holes were every- Time flies by and the weeks start to blend to- gether so it is time to say Hi again. It has been as good a week as possible. At least we stayed away from the doctor except for my wife going with her friend to have her stitches and staples removed from her recent surgery. Getting old- er isn't for sissies. I and most of my friends who are on medi- care have been bombarded with telephone calls about supplement insurance. I realize they are doing what they have been told to do but it is really upsetting and frustrating. Some- one you have actually have had business with on line has sold your phone number to oth- ers who have taken them to these telemarket- ers. Unfortunate but there is little you can do about it except just turn them off as they call. If you have the means let your phone calls go to voice mail or an answering machine so you can screen all calls. It sounds awful to not an- swer your phone but sometimes it pays off. We didn't understand the program of insur- ance we and our agent selected so we went to Evansville to the office and after it was ex- plained seem to be a fairly good choice. We have a year to switch back should we see the need. One day last week we had to straighten up our house because our grandkid's toys were in every room and they had to be picked up and put away before we could see the floor. We have good kiddos but they are a wee bit slow about putting up their toys. It is our fault because we never taught them to put them up and it is hard now to change them . It seems that every toy for kids have about a hundred pieces and they never stay together. On the day my wife with her friend I had to watch our granddaughter until her dad got home. I am getting ready to be a bragging pa- pa but the time she was with me there wasn't a peep out of her. I sure was glad of that be- cause I'm probably not the best sitter around but then again she is a pretty good little girl. We went to our second Christmas party as we went to the Timeless Classics dinner at the Village Inn and this week we will again be at the Village Inn for another party. This time it will be for the Lion's club. Steve and I are sup- posed to play and sing at the Nazarene soup supper and foresee a big old bowl of soup going The church page is made possible by the following firms and businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. Heating and Air Petersburg — 812-354-3433 Computers Plus Radio Shack Petersburg — 812-354-9633 DougGlass DBA Hold Everything Self Storage — 812-354-1110 Four Star Fabricators Petersburg — 812-354-9995 www.fourstarfab.com Harris Funeral Home 7th and Walnut Streets, Petersburg Phone: 812-354-8844 MK Farms Mike and Kay Anson Monroe City, Winslow — 812-890-5012 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 812-354-3999 CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Ramblings of my mind By Lowell Thomas See NOTES on 2 A higher calling Points to Ponder By Curtis Bond See POINTS on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on page 2 Assembly of God RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride, call 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 320 S. Meridian St., Washington Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening dinner and Bible study at 6 p.m. Baptist ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61, Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship with chil- dren's church at 10 :30 a.m. Business meeting the third Sunday of the month follow- ing morning worship. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S., Winslow Phone: 812-789 -3968 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor FBC PETERSBURG 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Our Vision is to Engage with God and equip Christians to Reach Out, Show Love and Serve our Community. We hope to see you here. Michael Miller, Pastor BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E., Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through fifth grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; First and third Wednes- day of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Steve Selby, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m. Dwight Howe, Pastor GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 5 p.m. Henry Nelson, Pastor IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-486 -3658 Pastor 812-890 -9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com. Website: immanuelbaptistchurch. weebly.com. Early service at 9:30 a.m. to coincide with children's Sun- day school; Sunday morning Bible study 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :40 a.m.; Wednes- day evening prayer service at 6 p.m. There is no Sunday eve- Church of God 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. Michael Roach, Pastor 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 service 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 service 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 Tuesday eve- ning at 5 p.m. Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors ning or Thursday services. Joseph Roman, Pastor HEPHZIBAH-LIT TLES GB CHURCH "Feed the Vision" dinner, every month on the first Sat- urday. Everyone is welcome to join us at the Senior Citizens. Deb Hamm Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH Augusta Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m.; Children's Sun- day school during morning worship; Cross Fit youth on Sunday evening at 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Jerry (Tuffy) Blackwell, Pastor NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH 1820 E. CR. 800 S. Oakland City ( Just south of Coe on SR 61 Worship Sunday mornings at 10 :30 a.m. 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. Gary Watson, Pastor Catholic 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 sched- ule of services. Wednesdays: Confession 5:30 p.m.; Adora- tion and Benediction at 6 p.m. and Mass at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. The Holy Rosa- ry is prayed at 7:30 a.m., be- fore Mass. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mr. Gary Keepes, Deacon STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut St., Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@evdio.org Facebook: Sts. Peter and Paul and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Churches Masses: (Latin for Mis- sion—to spread the Gospel: Schedule (All times EDT) — Check Church bulletin for schedule of services. Thurs- day Mass: 10 :30 a.m.; Satur- day Mass 5:30 p.m., begin- ning Nov. 5 starting at 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 11 a.m. CCD and adult Bible study is on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Rec- onciliation) 30 minutes before each Mass. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mr. Gary Keepes, Deacon Christian 1ST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 (Office) 941-730 -6324 (Dennis Randall) Adult Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; praise and worship at 10 :30 a.m. and children's wor- ship at 10 :45. Come as you are to a wonderful time of exalt- ing God. 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. You are welcome to worship and study with us. 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. Everyone is welcome to our services. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister Transformed YouTh minisTries 245 S. Glezen Center St., PeterSburG, In AGeS: 11-18 text/CAll 812-582-1523 for Info DEVO & OPEN GYM WednesdaYs 6:30p.m.-8 p.m.