The Press-Dispatch
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C-4 Wednesday, December 4, 2013 The Press-Dispatch ★ Church news Continued from page 1 bethel g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; all Wednesday evening activities 6:30 p.m. except the Amber Manor service at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4— We'll continue our Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7—We'll meet at the church and decorate the sanctuary at 5 p.m. Be sure to eat before you come as we decided not to have a meal as in the past. Wednesday, Dec. 11— We'll have our regular monthly business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thought of the Week— When life feels like a stormtossed sea with crashing waves of pain and grief. Turn to the Lord and trust in Him, He'll give you peace and bring relief.—Sper Bob Deel, Pastor Alan Christmas, Reporter Brenton Chapel Church of Christ 1194 E. Co. Rd. 400 N. Prides Creek Road, Petersburg Sunday morning Bible classes 10 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m.. George Fiscus, Minister Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 210 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:30 a.m.; youth group meetings the last Sunday of each month 6-7 p.m.; community luncheons the third Tuesday of each month 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The community of Good Shepherd United Methodist 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 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 worship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Douglas Low, Minister rumbletown free methodist church 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; no Sunday evening worship until the time changes; Tuesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. "In the beginning was the Huntingburg Word, and the Word was with Holiness Church Sunday morning service God, and the Word was God. and Sunday school 10 a.m.; He was with God in the beSunday evening worship 6 ginning. The word became p.m.; Wednesday prayer and flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his praise 7 p.m.. Everyone is always wel- glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from come. For information or trans- the Father, full of grace and portation phone 354-4273 truth" (John 1:1-4 NIV). The story of Christmas for a ride. begins with the creation of Brent S. Myers, Pastor earth. Jesus was there at the pleasant grove beginning. He is here now g.b. church and He is coming again. We Spraggins invite you to worship and Sunday school 9:30 a.m., pray with us this and every Kathy Miller, superinten- Sunday. dent; Michael Miller, mornThe Rumbletown Church ing speaker 10:30 a.m. Ev- is located three and one half eryone welcome. miles south of Petersburg on Sunday school lesson for Indiana State Road 57. Dec. 8—Mary's Song of Church phone—354-8312 Praise. Jim Harrell, Pastor Last week's trivia question and answer: In Luke Light house 1:26, what did the sixth recovery center month period refer to? AnCome and be with us on swer: Elizabeth's pregnancy Monday night at 7 p.m., with John the Baptist. Next week's trivia ques- with Paul and Mary Becker tion: Mary said that future for the Overcomers class; generations would call her Wednesday morning with Steve Kirby at 8 a.m. for what? Hint—Luke. December birthday wish- the 12 step class and Thurses to Jessica Melvin and day night at 7 p.m. and SunBrett Sollman. May God day morning at 10 a.m. with bless each of your special Denny Wiscaver making Disciples. days. Saturday night, Dec. 7, BJ Mini message: Riley will be bringing the Mary's gift Even though she didn't at Word of God. See Only Christ first understand how God You are familiar, no doubt, could use her, Mary glorified God for what he was with one of the most famous going to do for the world paintings ever done by any artist: The Last Supper by through her. Instead of being prideful Leonardo da Vinci, that that God had chosen her, classic portrayal of Christ Mary was humbled. She and the twelve apostles at recognized and accepted the table. Many students of art histhe gift God had given her. Humility is accepting the tory believe that the paintgifts God has given us and ing, when first created, was using them to praise and somewhat different from the version which we now see. serve him. Don't deny, belittle or ig- Initially, it is believed to have nore your God given gifts. an exquisite lace border on Thank God for them and the tablecloth. When, immediately upon put them to work to bring completion, da Vinci invitHim glory. Until next week—Glory ed a group of art students to view his masterpiece, they be to God. were immensely impressed Fred Faith, Deacon by the delicate design of that Kathy Miller, Reporter lacework. They studied it intensely and praised it highly. glezen g.b. church Upon seeing the reaction Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; of these young men, the artmorning worship 10:30 a.m.; ist took up a brush, dipped it, Wednesday, Bible study 6:30 and made a few long strokes p.m. across the canvas, obliterThis Wednesday will be ating the lace. Then, with our monthly business meet- uncontrollable feeling, he ing at 6:30 p.m. with the shouted, "Now, you fools, hanging of the green to fol- look at the face of Christ." low. Bob Shepherd, Reporter This Sunday following morning worship will be St. Peter Lutheran Church our Thanksgiving/ChristStendal mas dinner. Come and enBible verse for the week: joy the day with us. Remember those on our "You will keep in perfect prayer list, the shut-ins and peace those whose minds are steadfast; because they our lost loved ones. None of us can know trust in you" (Isaiah 26:3). Sunday school 9 a.m.; worexactly how Mary felt, but in her praise to the ship 10:15 a.m.; WOW ChristLord, Mary expresses mas party following worship; the thoughts found in the Church Council meets after Old Testament scripture. worship; Wednesday at 7 We too, can turn to scrip- p.m. Choir practice. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor ture to help us express our thoughts of gratitude and praise for what God is doHOLLAND UNITED ing in our lives. METHODIST CHURCH "Because of the Lord's 205 N. 2nd Avenue great love, we are not conChurch breakfast 8 a.m.; sumed, for his compassions Sunday school 9 a.m.; never fail. They are new ev- morning worship 10 a.m.; ery morning, great is your Wednesday, Christmas profaithfulness." (Lamenta- gram practice 5:30 p.m. Joe Kamman, Pastor tions 3:22, 23). Logan McCullough, Eddie Willis, Pastor Associate Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter PCHD's new trailer Pike County Health Department purchased a new 14' trailer with grant funds from the Indiana State Department of Health. The trailer will be used by the Health Department's emergency preparedness and response activities. Saladin Trailer Sales in Elnora built the trailer and Pike Collision in Petersburg installed signage. Pictured (l to r): Don Richardson, owner of Pike Collision; Amy Gladish, Public Health Nurse; Dr. Clint Shoultz, PCHD Board member; and Pamela Cosby, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Not pictured: Dr. Honesto Fenol, Jr., Health Officer; Health Board members: Kenneth Curtis, Chairman, Cindy Bailey, Kim Middleton and Tonda Dixon; PCHD staff: Al Foust, Environmental Sanitarian; and Rita Faith, Vital Records. first baptist church Petersburg (Near the Post Office) "Rejoice in the Lord! Again I say, rejoice in the Lord" (Philippians 4:4). Sunday school for all ages 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday, "Kids Grub and Club" beginning at 6 p.m. (children and parents invitUnion Community ed), Kids club is 2 yr. old— Church 5th grade 7 p.m., adult Bible 3082 N. CR 850 study and Teen Club 6th-8th W., Union grade at 7 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Join us each Sunday. Each worship service 10:30 a.m., (previous) Sunday morning followed with lunch and Bi- message is on WWBL 106.5 ble study. Sundays at 9 a.m. "God is Kevin (Linda) Easton, good all the time!" Pastor Dr. C. Baxter, Pastor 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 christian Iva Union Church holiness church Sunday school 9:30 a.m. 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. followed by a short worship Located six miles beservice; Wednesday Bible tween Petersburg and Oakstudy 7 p.m. land City junction. Everyone is welcome. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Mary Kathryn Gray, morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Reporter evening service 6 p.m.; Thursday prayer meeting 7 River Of Life p.m. We extend a warm welFellowship come to everyone. 342 E. CR 300 N. Rick Walburn, Pastor Petersburg Morning worship 10 a.m.; winslow full Sunday evening worship and gospel church Consumed youth group 6 p.m. 510 Main Street Wednesday evening BiGospel singing and preachble study and Extreme Kids ing services on Tuesday and 7 p.m. If you would like a ride to Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. Larry Jones, Pastor and from church services, Geneva Deen, Reporter call 354-8800. Continued on page 5 Jim Gidcumb, Pastor TRI-CAP Justin Collins/Petersburg office/812-354-8721/justin@tri-cap.net Tammy Dewitt/Boonville office/812-897-0364/tammyd@tri-cap.net www.tri-cap.net Find us on Facebook