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The Press-Dispatch ★ Church news Continued from page 4 ayrshire valley g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Eric Hill, assistant; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. There will be no services on Wednesday, Dec. 25. "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore" (Psalm 121). You are welcome to worship with us in any or all our services. Alec Hensley, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Reporter Arthur g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and children's church 10:30 a.m. Business meeting third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. This Wednesday is our monthly business meeting. We urge all members to attend. Holiday dinner, Sunday, Dec. 22, after the morning worship service. Bring a covered dish and join us. Christmas program will be this Sunday evening at 6 p.m. "And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 11: 10,11). The greatest gift ever given. Because of God's gift to all mankind, we can have eternal life with Him, but not only that, we can have peace and joy in our lives every day of the year even in the midst of trouble. That is a gift only God Himself could give. Remembering those in our church and community who are ill and in need of the Lord's healing touch. We First Christian pray that they have strength Church and peace during this diffi1400 E Main Street cult time. Petersburg Come worship with us. 354-8591 Kyle Moore, Pastor Marla Morrison, Sunday services: Sunday Reporter school 9:30 a.m. and worship 10:30 a.m. first baptist Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. church Michael Cochren Christmas Petersburg Concert. (Near the Post Office) Christmas Eve Candle"Rejoice in the Lord! light Communion service at Again I say, rejoice in the 11 p.m. Lord" (Philippians 4:4). Everyone welcome. Sunday school for all agJack Howard, Minister es 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 Good Shepherd a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; United Methodist Wednesday, "Kids Grub and Church Club" beginning at 6 p.m. 210 W. Harrison (children and parents invitStreet, Oakland City ed), Kids club is 2 yr. old— Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; 5th grade 7 p.m., adult Bible study and Teen Club 6th-8th worship service 10:30 a.m.; youth group meetings the grade at 7 p.m. Join us each Sunday. Each last Sunday of each month (previous) Sunday morning 6-7 p.m.; community lunmessage is on WWBL 106.5 cheons the third Tuesday of Sundays at 9 a.m. "God is each month 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The community of Good good all the time!" Dr. C. Baxter, Pastor Shepherd United Methodist Church exists to glorify glezen g.b. church God through Jesus Christ Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; our Lord. As a body of bemorning worship 10:30 a.m.; lievers, we pledge ourselves Wednesday, Bible study 6:30 to allow the Holy Spirit to p.m. develop within us maturiRemember those on our ty of spirit, unity of faith, prayer list, the shut-ins and and knowledge of the Son our lost loved ones. of God, so that we may be "For unto you is born this prepared to share His love, day in the city of David a mercy and grace through Saviour, which is Christ the our words and actions, to a Lord. And this shall be a needy world. sign unto you; Ye shall find We extend an invitation to the babe wrapped in swad- the public to come and wordling clothes, lying in a man- ship with us. ger" (Luke 2:11, 12). The Good Shepherd takes We need to share with care of His sheep. those who know Jesus and Douglas Low, Minister those who don't the joy we should all be having in this Iva Union Church Sunday school 9:30 a.m. busy season. The birth of Jesus has brought joy to the followed by a short worship whole world. service; Wednesday Bible Eddie Willis, Pastor study 7 p.m. Karri Brock, Reporter Everyone is welcome. Mary Kathryn Gray, Reporter zoar united methodist church Winslow U.M. 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Church Sunday morning worship Sunday morning worship service 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Christmas program pracchildren's Christmas party tice on Thursday, Dec. at noon; Christmas program 19, immediately following practice 2 p.m. school. Monday, Christmas proSunday, Dec. 22—Spegram dress rehearsal 6:30 cial Christmas service durp.m.; Tuesday, UMW Christ- ing morning worship. Join mas program 7 p.m. us following morning worJoe Kamman, Pastor ship for a delicious Holiday Logan McCullough, Asso- dinner. ciate Pastor Wonderful Impossibilities "When God intends to st. john's make something wonderful lutheran church 6483 W. 580 N., Otwell he begins with a difficulty. Sunday, Dec. 22: Sunday The birth of Jesus was not school, adult class, Praise just a difficulty, it was an imTeam practice 9 a.m.; wor- possibility. Mary was a virship 10 a.m.; Tuesday, Dec. gin. Only God could breathe 24, Christmas Eve Candle- life so that the perfect Savior light service 6 p.m.; Sunday, . . . fully God, fully human Dec. 29, Fifth Sunday spe- could be conceived." Looking forward to a Mercial offering, Sunday school 9 a.m. no adult class; wor- ry Christmas—How would you feel if everyone forgot ship 10 a.m. your birthday? Catherine Burnette, Wally Cullen, Lay Pastor Minister Paula Mann, Devara Krause, Reporter Administrative Assistant Wednesday, December 18, 2013 C-5 Monica's 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 first church of god 2135 East Main Street Petersburg "Hear the angels still rejoicing, and I will lift my voice to you and sing, my Savior, God, and the king of kings is born." Jesus Christ is born. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday school 10:45 a.m.; Soul Detox and Power House downstairs, and adults upstairs. Dec. 21—Jesus' birthday offering 4 p.m., followed by caroling. Come and join us in any of our services. You are always welcome. Nursery is available. Contact us at 354-6489 or www.petersburgchog.org Josh Bowers, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter Grace g.b. church Union Street, Winslow Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Bible study 6 p.m. Les Coomer, 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. 22—Jesus is born. Last week's Trivia question and answer: How did Zacharias convey that his son's name would be John? Answer: He asked for a writing tablet. Next week's trivia question: Who was the Roman emperor when Jesus was born? Mini message: Facts about Jesus Born as an infant who could do nothing on his own, Jesus grew to become completely able to fulfill his mission on earth. He was fully human, developing in all ways like us. Yet, he remained fully God. Jesus taught great crowds of people, especially through parables, but only those with ears willing to hear would understand them. The Saviour of the world was arrested and executed. But death could not destroy Him and Jesus came back to life and ascended to heaven. We must not only believe these facts about Jesus are true, but we must trust Christ as our Savior. It is shortsighted to neglect the facts, but even more tragic to accept the facts and neglect the forgiveness that Jesus has to offer each of us. Until next week—Accept and believe. Fred Faith, Deacon Kathy Miller, Reporter St. Peter Lutheran Church Stendal Wednesday, Dec. 18, Senior choir practice; Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship 10:15 a.m.; children's Christmas program, Sunday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m., Christmas Cantata—"Lead me Back to Bethlehem." At 7:45 p.m. refreshments and at 8:15 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight service. Edwin H. Wicks, 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 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 winslow full gospel church 510 Main Street Gospel singing and preaching services on Tuesday and Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. Larry Jones, Pastor Geneva Deen, Reporter FIRST U.M. CHURCH 801 E. Walnut Petersburg Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m.; fellowship 10:2510:40 a.m.; Sunday school 10:40-11:30 a.m.; choir practice on Wednesday evening. Children's program, during worship service on Sunday, Dec. 22. December 24, a live Nativity will be presented from 10:15-10:45 p.m. outdoors with Christmas Eve service beginning at 11 p.m. in the sanctuary. "You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV). The story's told of a kid who was chosen to play the innkeeper in the Christmas pageant, telling Mary and Joseph that there was no room for them in the inn. But on the night of the big event, he stood onstage, looked into the faces of the audience, froze in fear, then smiled and announced, "I'm not supposed to do this, but come on in anyway." The hymnist wrote, "Room for pleasure, room for business, but for Christ the crucified; not a place where He can enter, in the heart for which He died." Instead of ending this Christmas exhausted, disappointed, and in debt, invite Jesus into your life. You may be looking back with regret on some bad moves you've made this year, but making Jesus your Lord and Savior this Christmas is the best move you'll ever make." Taken in part from The Word For You Today. See you in church next Sunday. Mel Camp, Pastor New Liberty G.B. Church Coe Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Ryan Edrington, Superintendent, Gary Pancake, Assistant; Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m. We had our "Hanging of the Green" Service on Sunday. We appreciated Chris McLaughlin for all of her plans and also for all of the kids who participated. Pike County's Christmas break begins following classes on December 20. The first day of winter will be, December 21. Christmas program practice on Saturday, at noon. Bring your youth to prepare for Sunday. Christmas program, Sunday, Dec. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Come and join us as we celebrate our Savior's Birth. We have excellent Sunday school classes each week beginning at 9:30 a.m. We have three youth classes for all ages. Come and learn about God through his word. We'd love to have you and your family. The best gift of all is Jesus. May God truly bless you and yours during this Christmas season. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always looking for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter Otwell Contenders of Faith Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; evening worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study meeting 7 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor Meals in Minutes Cannoli mini-cups By Monica Sinclair Ok, it is definitely time for a dessert recipe. I love cannolis, and I mean real cannolis, made with ricotta cheese, the kind that I have only been able to find in New England and maybe some authentic Italian restaurants. However, I have never attempted to make them. It just seemed like too much work. However, this week, my sister sent me a link to a recipe for mini cannoli cups. I can get all the flavor without all of the work. You can better believe I am picking up the ingredients at the grocery store soon. Enjoy! Source: www.cookingwithsugar.com Ingredients Crust- 2 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Flour for dusting surface Filling-1 15oz. container of whole milk ricotta you'll need: cheese 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips cooking Directions: 1.Preheat oven to 425. cake pans to form a pas2.Prepare filling by comtry cup. Gently prick the bining all ingredients exbottoms on the cups with cept chocolate chips in a a fork so that they don't bowl with an electric mixrise too much in the over. Place in a one-gallon en! freezer bag and refriger- 5.Bake for 8-10 minutes. ate. Remove from oven and 3.Roll out pie crusts and once cool, fill with cream. sprinkle each all over one Cut off a small part of the side with sugar and cincorner of the plastic bag to fill cups. namon. Roll over dough with rolling pin gently to 6.Sprinkle chocolate chips push cinnamon and sugon top and dust with powar into the pie crust. dered sugar! Filling can 4.Using a biscuit cutter, cut be kept in the fridge up to 3 days before filling. out circles in the dough. Lightly press the circles Fill about 1 hour before into ungreased mini cupserving. Looking for your feedback Care to comment? Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mealsinminutes, mail to Monica's Meals in Minutes, PO Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567 or email to monicasmealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net. This week in history Wednesday, December 18 •Mayflower docks at Plymouth Harbor (1620) •United States celebrates its first national day of thanksgiving (1777) Thursday, December 19 •President Clinton impeached (1998) •Last lunar-landing mission ends (1972) Friday, December 20 •Elvis Presley is drafted (1957) •Berlin Wall opened for first time (1963) Saturday, December 21 •Pan Am Flight 103 explodes over Scotland (1988) •Apollo 8 departs for moon's orbit (1968) Sunday, December 22 •Continental Congress creates a Continental Navy (1775) •First "Mercedes" is delivered to its buyer (1900) Monday, December 23 •Van Gogh chops off ear (1888) •George Washington resigns as commander in chief (1783) Tuesday, December 24 •War of 1812 ends (1814) •Coolidge lights first national Christmas tree (1923) Source: History.com holidays this week December 18—Bake Cookies Day December 19—Oatmeal Muffin Day December 20—Go Caroling Day December 21—Humbug Day December 22—National Date Nut Bread Day December 23—Roots Day December 24—National Egg Nog Day Source: HolidayInsights.com

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