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C-4 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 25, 2013 ★ Church news PLEASANT RIDGE G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and morning worship 10:30 a.m. Everyone is always welcome We want to thank God for His mercy, love and answered prayer. Continue to pray for one another, the unsaved, the prayer list, for all who are traveling, for the sick and needy, for the ones in hospitals and nursing homes, for the military and their families, our President and his family, and all decisions that are made. Remember to pray for our country and our religious freedoms. We want to extend our sympathy to anyone who has lost a loved one. "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. 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 Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men' " (Luke 2:7-14). Because Jesus came, we can...have peace with God, be filled with all joy, abound in hope, be justified freely, be alive toward God, have the spirit of wisdom, be under grace, know the hope of His calling, be conformed to His image, be a child of God, be His heir, have victory, know the riches of the glory of His inheritance. Because of Jesus, we have so many reasons to rejoice. "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath given us..."(I John 3:1). Have a safe and blessed Merry Christmas. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter Petersburg Holiness Church 5317 N. Knox Road Phone 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to all services. Chad Searls, Pastor st. john's lutheran church 6483 W. 580 N., Otwell Sunday, Dec. 29: Fifth Sunday special offering, Sunday school, no adult class 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5: Sunday school and adult class 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m. Catherine Burnette, Pastor Paula Mann, Administrative Assistant 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 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 St. Peter Lutheran Church Stendal Bible verse for the week: (Mary's song) "And Mary said; 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for the Mighty one has done great things for me—holy is his name'" (Luke 1:46,47,49 NIV). Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship 10:15 a.m. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Patok a Grove U.M. Church 1325 W. Co. Rd. 475 S. Winslow Church at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school 10:30 a.m. "For unto us a Child is born; unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder. These will be his royal titles: "Wonderful," "Counselor," "The Mighty God," "The Everlasting Father," River Of Life "The Prince of Peace." His Fellowship ever-expanding, peaceful 342 E. CR 300 N. government will never end. Petersburg He will rule with perfect fairMorning worship 10 a.m.; ness and justice from the Sunday evening worship and throne of his father David. Consumed youth group 6 He will bring true justice p.m. and peace to all the nations Wednesday evening Bi- of the world" (Isaiah 9:6-7). ble study and Extreme Kids We are so thankful for this 7 p.m. precious gift to us, the Lord If you would like a ride to Jesus Christ. Have a Merry and from church services, Christmas. call 354-8800. Larry Stoops, Pastor Jim Gidcumb, Pastor Stacy McLain, Reporter 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. Keeping Christ in Christmas The number one way to keep Jesus Christ in your Christmas celebrations is to have him present in your daily life. If you've accepted Jesus as your Savior and made him the center of your life, keeping Christ in Christmas is more about the way you live your life than the things you say—such as "Merry Christmas" versus "Happy Holidays." Keeping Christ in Christmas means daily revealing the character, love and spirit of Christ that dwells in you, by allowing these traits to shine through your actions. Here are simple ways to keep Christ the central focus of your life this Christmas season. • Give God one very special gift just from you to him: Let this gift be something personal that no one else needs to know about, and let it be a sacrifice. David said in II Samuel 24 that he would not offer a sacrifice to God that cost him nothing. Maybe your gift to God will be to forgive someone you've needed to forgive for a long time. You may discover that you've given a gift back to yourself. Perhaps your gift will be to commit to spending time with God daily. Or maybe there is something God has asked you to give up. Make this your most important gift of the season. • Set aside a special time to read the Christmas story in Luke 1:5-56 through 2:1-20. • Set aside a time of family devotions on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning before opening the gifts. Take a few minutes to gather together as a family in prayer and devotions. Read a few Bible verses and discuss as a family the true meaning of Christmas. Source: By Mary Fairchild. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas. Remember the reason for the season. Merry Christmas. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter This week PAWS is featuring a curious, little kitten named Magic, who seems to be peeking around the Christmas tree, in hopes to see Santa. To adopt Magic, call 354-9894. PAWS pet of the week Nothing else could be so cute or bring more Christmas cheer than a rambunctious, rowdy ball of fur to hold to hearts so near. This week PAWS is featuring an exuberant little kitten named Magic, who arrived at PAWS with an injured tail, which eventually had to be amputated. He is now a bobtailed kitten, however, this only winslow g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and children's church at 10:30 a.m.; youth group 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study will be 6:30 p.m. The first Wednesday of each month, Advisory Board meeting before Bible study. Business meeting following. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and fellowship at 9:20 a.m. each Sunday morning before Sunday school. December 25—No Wednesday night Bible study. Merry Christmas. "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" (Isaiah 9:6). Be in prayer this week for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love because everyone is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Note the new days and times. Terry Beadles, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Reporter Brenton Chapel Church of Christ 1194 E. Co. Rd. 400 N. Prides Creek Road, Petersburg Sunday morning Bible classes 10 a.m.; worship House of mercy 10:30 a.m.; evening worship church 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening Sunday morning service Bible study 7 p.m.. 10 a.m.; teen class and chilGeorge Fiscus, Minister dren's Sunday school at 11 a.m.; fourth Sunday of the spurgeon united methodist church month, nursing home serSunday morning wor- vices at Amber Manor at 2 ship 9 a.m.; Sunday school p.m. We are so thankful for a 10 a.m. Pray daily for those on our God who steps out of eternity into time to minister to prayer list. May the grace that we the needs of His children. encounter at this time of God showed up in Sundays' Christmas cheer not be service in a spectacular way. true just in this season, but He broke into our service, remain throughout the year. broke up what we thought it May we take God's grace should be, and broke out in into the real world this peoples' lives in such a fashChristmas and every day of ion that I know with all certainty that they will never be the new year. To all a Merry Christmas. the same. God is still moving in the Honna Schloss, Pastor anointing of the Holy SpirSherry Julian, Reporter it, showing us His Word is Zoar United true and He is a never failMethodist Church ing GOD. 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 This is the season of givHolland ing. Jesus said, "It is bet812-536-4862 ter to give than to receive." Sunday morning worship Think more of others than service 8:30 a.m. and Sun- yourself. Touch the hearts day school at 9:30 a.m. of those around you with the Joe Kamman, Pastor words of Jesus on your mind. Logan McCullough, AsThe Spirit of God moved soc. Pastor 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (99) IRS Use Only—Do not write or staple in this space. Celebrating 20 Years of Service THACKER TAX SERVICE 704 E. Haub Street Haubstadt, IN 47639 Office: 812-615-0071 Cell: 812-789-3852 By Appointment Member of National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) adds more pizzazz to his dynamic personality. Magic is an American long-haired kitten with soft, black fur and stunning gold eyes. He is neutered and ready to bring the "magic" of Christmas into his new owner's home. To adopt Magic, call 354-9894. From all the pets at PAWS, Merry Christmas. in Sunday mornings service and lives were touched and changed. Now, they need to walk in faith and know that in their weakness, that God is their strength. Remember the sick and shut in, keep them in your prayers. May your week be blessed with the love and joy of the Lord. George Bruce, Pastor winslow christian church Disciples of Christ Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday choir practice 6:30 p.m. December 25—No choir practice this Wednesday as it is Christmas. Keep in prayer those on our church prayer list. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. God's timeless message of hope is waiting to be received. Christmas is the unforgettable message of love, redemption, and hope sent by God. Have a blessed Christmas. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister 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. Food and fellowship to follow the evening service. You are invited to these services. Epigrams "He who seeks for a faultless brother will have to remain brotherless." "The man who does things makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all, doing nothing." "Two marks of a Christian—Giving and Forgiving." On the cross Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34). He also said, "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses" (Matthew 6:14). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister Continued on page 5 Warm Up To Quality! 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