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C-8 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 27, 2013 ★ Church news twin oaks church Sunday school, Junior church and youth class 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Martha Breidenbaugh, Reporter River Of Life Fellowship 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship and Consumed youth group 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible study and Extreme Kids 7 p.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor house of mercy Sunday morning service 10 a.m.; teen class and children's teaching at 11 a.m. Service Thursday night at 7 p.m. Every fourth Sunday we will be ministering at Amber Manor at 2 p.m. We are a Pentecostal Church believing in the moving and gifts of the Holy Spirit. We welcome you with open arms and a open heart. December 5 and 6—Terry Stiles will be ministering the Word and flowing in the gift of prophecy. We invite you to come and see what God has for you. Where the Spirit Dwells We are living in a time when many do not want the truth of the Word preached because it interferes with their way of life. God spoke in His Word that in the last days there would be those with itching ears and also false prophets that would scratch those ears. We are living in the last of the last days and souls are being lost into the hands of the enemy. It is time for the church to become real and reach out into the harvest fields. Keep the sick and afflicted in your prayers. Love God completely and your neighbor as yourself. Have a blessed week, come by and visit, and may Jesus be the King that sits on the throne of your heart. George Bruce, Pastor Union Community Church 3082 N. CR 850 W., Union Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:30 a.m., followed with lunch and Bible study. Kevin (Linda) Easton, Pastor zoar united methodist church 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Sunday morning worship service 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; nursing home ministry 2:30 p.m.; Monday, First Place Bible study 6:19 p.m.; Tuesday, Bible study 10 a.m.; Wednesday, EPIC youth group 6 p.m.; Thursday, Bible study 6 p.m. Joe Kamman, Pastor Logan McCullough, Associate Pastor main street presbyterian church 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg Sunday school 9:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. We have a nursery for children up to the age of seven and we also have a van route in Petersburg to pick anyone up. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. Thanksgiving in other lands We tend to think of Thanksgiving as a holiday unique to the United States. But America's neighbors to the north and south celebrated it even earlier than the Pilgrim's famed meal in 1621. Canada's first Thanksgiving feast, hosted by English explorer Martin Frobisher, occurred in Newfoundland in 1578. The country's Thanksgiving observance is now on the second Monday in October, with holiday fixings that are similar to those enjoyed by Americans. In Mexico in 1598, a large group of explorers, soldiers and Franciscans traveled on sand dunes in what's now the American Southwest. They were running low on water, so when they reached the Rio Grande, they expressed gratitude to God by feasting on fish, duck and geese. No official date is set for Thanksgiving celebrations in Mexico. People of all nationalities have been giving thanks to God for as long as we've been on the earth. Office hours: 9-noon, Monday-Friday. Phone: 3546844. Happy Thanksgiving from our church to yours and those reading this. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary Shoebox packing party Children and volunteers at Petersburg Free Methodist Yahweh Youth Ministries gather to pray after packing 84 shoeboxes last Wednesday evening. The boxes were filled with school supplies, hygiene items, toys, books, clothing items and other accessories, and will be sent to the Samaritan's Purse ministry for Operation Christmas Child. The organization will distribute them to needy children both nationally and internationally during the holidays. New Liberty G.B. Church Coe Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Ryan Edrington, Superintendent, Rev. Gary Pancake, Assistant; Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m. The Sunday school lesson spoke to each of us as we make preparations on our building project. We had a wonderful service at New Liberty on Sunday with a message on Faith by Rev. Pancake, followed by a dedication of our property across the road to use for the building of God's Kingdom. To top it off, we had a delicious Thanksgiving meal and fellowship. Thank you God, for all of your blessings, not just during this time of year, but every day. Count your blessings. Name them one by one. Count your many blessings, see what God has done. Pike County schools will be off for their Thanksgiving break on November 28 and 29. As we begin December, remember Pearl Harbor on December 7. On December 7, at 4 p.m., Ruby will host "Christmas at the Pastor's Wife's House." Bring finger foods and join us for a time of fellowship. We will hold our "Hanging of the Green" service on Sunday evening, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. This is always a wonderful service. Church council will be meeting at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 15, at the church. Pike County's Winter/ Christmas break begins on December 21. This is also the first day of winter. Christmas program will be on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Come and join us as we celebrate our Savior's Birth. Don't forget to put Christ into Christmas as we celebrate his birth on December 25. Reading the "Christmas Story" from the Bible is a great way to start the morning. Sharing the "Perfect Gift" and asking for His presence would be a great way to start the day before opening our earthly presents. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always looking for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter St. Peter Lutheran Church Stendal Bible verse for the week: "I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever. And I hold the keys of death and Hades" (Revelation 1:18 NIV). Sunday school 9 a.m.; 10:15 a.m. worship with Holy Communion; Church decorating for Christmas and a soup lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall for those who stay to help. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Sycamore apartmentS We are now taking applications for Senior Citizens and Disabled • 2 bedroom • Rent based on income • On-site laundry facility • Security lock system Sycamore apartments 2nd & Sycamore St., Petersburg Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. 8:00-4:00 Phone: 354-2885/354-8700 TDD# 1-800-743-3333 Sponsored by: Pike County Area Rehabilitation Center, PCARC christian holiness church 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Located six miles between Petersburg and Oakland City junction. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Thursday prayer meeting 7 p.m. We extend a warm welcome to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor pleasant grove g.b. church Spraggins Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Kathy Miller, superintendent; Michael Miller, morning speaker 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Sunday school lesson for Dec. 1—Jesus' Birth Foretold. Last week's trivia question and answer: What type of fruit was embroidered on the hems of the priests robes? Answer: Pomegranates—Exodus 39:26. Next week's trivia question: In Luke 1:26, what did the sixth month period refer to? December birthday wishes to Jessica Melvin and Brett Sollman. May God bless each of your special days. Mini message: "Dr. Luke" As we begin our new quarter with the book of Luke, we can be assured that as a medical doctor, Luke knew the importance of being thorough. He used his skills in ob- servation and analysis to investigate the stories of Jesus completely as he penned his gospel account. His diagnosis—The Good News of Jesus is true. Because God's Word is founded on historical truth, as Christians we must grow spiritually by careful study and daily discipline to God's scriptures and following the example of Jesus. Live each day in the light of the truth. Until next week—Accept God's call. Fred Faith, Deacon Kathy Miller, Reporter thanksgiving. This was done and the custom has been continued ever since. Remember that victory, in whatever situation, begins with a thankful heart. Have a blessed Thanksgiving. Kyle Moore, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter old friendship church Hwy 68, Lynnville Old Friend Church will have a hanging of the green Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. CST. There will be fellowship after the service. The arthur g.b. church church is located four miles Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; east of Highway 61 on Highmorning worship and chil- way 68, Lynnville. The pubdren's church 10:30 a.m. lic is invited to attend. Business meeting third For more information, call Wednesday at 6 p.m. 812-897-4106. Annual Holiday dinner will be December 8 at 4 p.m. Bring a covered dish and join us. Christmas program will be December 22. Make plans to attend. "Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Je- PressDispatch.net/Subscribe sus our Lord" (II Peter 1:2). It is said that in a time of great despondency among the first settlers in New England, it was proposed in one of their public assemblies to proclaim a fast. An old farmer arose. He spoke of their provoking heaven with their complaints. He reviewed their measure, showed how much they had to be thankful for, and moved that instead of appointing a day of fasting, they should appoint a day of netedition It's the paper. Just digital. tHanKS- GiVinG HourS: CLoSeD 11/28 (tHanKSGiVinG Day) CLoSeD 11/29 (LunCH HourS onLy-WiLL be open eVeninG 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Dine-in or Carry-out for ead ah faster s erv e! ic vincent christian church 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Morning worship and Lord's Supper 9:30 a.m.; Bible school 10:30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m. The morning service will be followed by an after Thanksgiving Day noon meal. You are invited to these services. Open arms This Sunday we are having folk from Open Arms Ministry out of Switz City, Ind., for our morning program. This ministry includes Miriam Home which protects, encourages and equips female youth ages 821 to rise above their troubled past; a comprehensive foster care program that serves both male and female youth, and helps them to become personally and socially responsible; and a Turning Point Education Center which offers a second chance educational experience through high school credit recovery and GED preparation classes. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister The Church Alive Worship Center 506 N. 9th Street Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m.; Wednesday night worship at 7 p.m. We will be in revival Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1 with Evangelist John Ervin from Clarksville, Miss. If you are looking for a Full Gospel Church, that believes in the Gifts of the Spirit in operation and teaches that the Five Fold Ministry is needed for the perfecting of the Saints. Then Pastor Mark and First Lady Sandy would like to take this time to welcome you to come and join us. "After He had dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the hills by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was still there alone" (Matthew 14:23). Spending time alone with God in a quiet place is vital to me and I believe it is also vital for you. Don't wait until some difficulty or tragedy demands that you spend time with God in order to find answers to your situation. Seek God first and regularly, and then you will already be strong spiritually and enabled to deal with anything that comes. If Jesus needed to be alone with God the Father, then we certainly need it. Hope to see you in church. Mark Davis, Pastor Greg Davis, Assoc. Pastor and Music Director Vickie Robling, Reporter Cal l Continued from page 1 Joe Mama's 350 W. 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