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C-4 Wednesday, December 18, 2013 The Press-Dispatch ★ Church news Continued from page 1 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. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this" (Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV). Have you met the wonderful Counselor? Do you know Mighty God? Have you spoken with the Everlasting Father recently? The Prince of Peace was born to save you; He died for you; He wants us to love for Him. We invite you to the Rumbletown Church to worship and pray with us this and every Sunday. The Rumbletown Church is located three and one half miles south of Petersburg on Indiana State Road 57. Church phone—354-8312 Jim Harrell, Pastor Vincent christian church 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning worship and the Lord's Supper 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10:30 a.m.; evening worship at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to these services. Christmas Isaiah the prophet said, "For to us a Child is born. Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder, and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). One time there was speculation about Jesus' conversation with the religious leaders in Luke, chapter two. This conversation started out, "What is your name boy?" Jesus could have said, "On my mother's side my name is Jesus, which means Savior, but on my Father's side my name is Emmanuel, which means God with us." Another might have asked, "Where are you from?" Jesus could have said, "On my mother's side I'm from Nazareth, a small town in Galilee, but on my Father's side I'm from the very portals of heaven." Another might have asked, "Well what are your plans?" He could have said, "On my mother's side I plan to go to the cross and die for your sins, but on my Father's side I intend to be resurrected and ascend back to heaven." At Christmas time, we are reminded that on Jesus' mother's side He is, "to us the Child that is born," and on His Father's side He is "to us the Son that is given." So at Christmas time, if we choose, we can clearly see, "For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). To realize should is a better translation then shall, read Hebrews 5:7-9. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister Otwell Wesleyan Church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; evening worship service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday morning women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. Youth group every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the fellowship hall. All area youth are invited to attend. Fun time with Margie will be 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month at the Otwell Senior Housing. December 18—The youth will be having an ugly sweater contest at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall; Christmas caroling starting at 6 p.m. December 22—Christmas dinner at noon at the fellowship hall. Christmas program will be in the evening service, starting at 6:30 p.m. "For unto us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; This week PAWS is featuring a very affectionate older Poodle, who and the government shall be is hoping that a family will welcome him home for the holidays. To upon His shoulders, and His adopt Prent, call 354-9894. name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, of Eternity, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). My Christmas One Christmas scarf, one frisky pup, he can often be seen playing with his wish for you one Christmas morning so near . . . Can many toys in the office at PAWS. He My Christmas wish for he keep a secret? Or will he pipe up and has a very affectionate personality and you, my friend, is not a sim"yip" for the whole house to hear? doesn't know a stranger. ple one, for I wish you hope This week PAWS is featuring a perPrent is hoping that a special family and joy and peace and days fect little guy named Prent, who is an or individual will welcome him home filled with warmth and sun. older Poodle, but who is very young for Christmas. He is neutered and I wish you love and friendat heart. He weighs in at about 8 lbs housebroken and can be adopted by ship too, throughout the and is black with silver highlights and calling 354-9894. coming year and lots of laughter and happiness to fill your world with cheer. May you count your blessings, one by one, Golden LivingCenter - Petersburg provides you with and when totaled by the lot. May you short-term, targeted rehab services through our Golden find all you've been given, to be more than what you Rehab and skilled nursing care before returning home sought. May your journeys illness or surgery. Our goal is to help you restore after be short, your burdens light your strength and condence so you can get back to and may your spirit nevOakland City er grow old. May all your Full Gospel enjoying Golden Living Center clouds have silver linings, life! 124 West Washington and your rainbows pots of now offersWe also offer: private, Sunday services: 10 a.m. gold. and 6 p.m., Oakland City short-term, Medicare I wish this all and so time. much more and may all your • Physical therapyno occupational therapy rehab suites at and Evening services; Dec. dreams come true. Merry on both an inpatient and outpatient basis 22—Rev. Pat McCandless additional charge Christmas to all. and Dec. 29—Allen Brock. Source: By Ruth Kephart. • Private rehab suites that offer more Dec. 29—Elaine Young Have a blessed day. will bring the morning serconvenience and We invite all of you to • Dedicated Alzheimer's unit mon. come and worship with us. privacy for both • Personalized treatment plans to meet Sunday morning, Dec. Roy Stilwell, Pastor residents and their visitors. 22, we will be having a canPam Lemond, Reporter individual healthcare needs dlelight communion. There HOLLAND UNITED will be a gift exchange as well. If you wish to partici- METHODIST CHURCH Experience the Golden Difference today! 205 N. 2nd Avenue pate, bring a $10 gift, male for male, female for female. Sunday school ChristOn the evening service, mas party 9 a.m.; morning 309 W. Pike Ave., Dec. 29, we will be having worship 10 a.m.; Monday, refreshments. Bring some- Christmas program 7 p.m.; Petersburg thing to share. This will be Wednesday, Christmas the last service before the morning worship 10 a.m. (812) 354-8833 Indiana_Layout 1 9/12/2013 1:29 PM Page 1 Joe Kamman, Pastor New Year. We thank the Lord for the Logan McCullough, Assohttp://www.goldenlivingcenters.com/petersburg.html presence we felt in Sunday ciate Pastor night's service. Huntingburg Keep Jesus in your ChristHoliness Church mas this year. Sunday morning service Henry W. Nelson, Pastor and Sunday school 10http://www.goldenlivingcenters.com/petersburg.html a.m.; Elaine W. Young, Sunday evening worship 6 Reporter p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Golden LivingCenters offer services and programs to residents without discrimination on praise 7 p.m.. River Of Life the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, Everyone is always welFellowship disability, status as a Vietnam era veteran, qualied special disabled veteran, recently come. 342 E. CR 300 N. For informationseparated veteran, or other protected veteran, or source of payment. GLS-05500-10-AR or transPetersburg Morning worship 10 a.m.; portation phone 354-4273 Sunday evening worship and for a ride. Once every year, 400,000 race Brent S. Myers, Pastor Consumed youth group 6 fans gather to witness the most p.m. prestigious event in motorsports Wednesday evening BiPetersburg the Indianapolis 500. That's ble study and Extreme Kids Holiness Church impressive! But this crowd places 7 p.m. 5317 N. Knox Road second to the 426,000 Indiana If you would like a ride to Phone 354-9446 The Indiana Passenger adults who visit a newspaper and from church services, Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; website every week. call 354-8800. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; Combine that digital audience Jim Gidcumb, Pastor evening service 6:30 p.m.; Once with the 2 million Indiana adults Wednesday evening prayer every year, 400,000 race400,000 race Once every year, Union Community fans gather to witness thea witness the most who read print and praise 7 p.m. fans gather tomost edition this Church prestigious event in motorsports - newspaper week, and the state's Everyone is welcome to all prestigious event in motorsports 3082 N. CR 850 the Indianapolis Indianapoliscould fill the audience services. the 500. That's 500. That's impressive! impressive! But this crowd places But this crowd places Speedway W., Union Indianapolis Motor Chad Searls, Pastor 426,000 the 426,000 Indiana Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; five Continued on pagesecond to thesecond to Indiana times over. 5 The Indiana Passenger adults who visit a newspaper a newspaper worship service 10:30 a.m., The Indiana Passenger adults who visit website every week. every week. followed with lunch and Biwebsite Something newsworthy? ble study. Combine that digital audience Combine that Kevin (Linda) Easton, 812-354-8500 the 2 millionthe 2 milliondigital audience with with Indiana adults Indiana adults Pastor who read a print edition this 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. God's heart toward us Bryon and Ruthie were unemployed one December. Wanting their seven children to have gifts to open on Christmas morning, they took $20 and shopped diligently at the thrift store, finding seven small items to place under a tiny tree they'd found in a field. Feeling desperate about all their other needs and guilty for praying for presents, the couple asked God to bless their kids. On Christmas Eve, a couple they barely knew, friends of friends from church, called and asked to stop by. They pulled up in a 15-passenger van and asked if Bryon and Ruthie's kids could help carry in "a couple of things." In fact, the rear seats had been removed and the vehicle was filled with packages and groceries. The next morning, the family unwrapped goodies both practical and fun. "We felt as if the Lord was saying, 'This is my heart toward you. I want to bless you.' " Bryon writes, "It is the Lord's heart to bless his children." Office hours: 9-noon, Monday-Friday. Phone: 3546844. 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