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The Press-Dispatch ★ Church news Continued from page 4 PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. 354-8851—Church We invite you to join us in all our services. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; youth time 5 p.m.; children's Bible quizzing 5:45 p.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study/prayer 7 p.m. We will be having a combined service this Sunday starting at 10 a.m. As we reflect on this past year, we are reminded that we have much for which to be thankful. My prayer for you during this Christmas season is that you will reflect on, and live in, the reality of John 1:14 and 17 NKJV... "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." All that God was, is, and ever would be was wrapped up in the flesh of man to not just merely stop by and visit, but to dwell (live, reside) with us. Although the Word does not dwell physically with us now, the Spirit of God lives in each heart that has accepted His grace and truth. He is the only one that brings real grace and truth, and as you live in that grace and truth, may you behold His glory in abundant measure. www.petersburgnaz.net. Come and join us as we… Enter to Worship; Leave to Serve. Michael P. Elliott, Pastor 354-6351—Home LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY Center Come and be with us on Monday night at 7 p.m., with Paul and Mary Becker for the Overcomers class; Wednesday morning with Steve Kirby at 8 a.m. for the 12 step class, and Thursday night at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with Denny Wiscaver making Disciples. Saturday, Dec. 28, Bill Evans will be bringing the word. The Touchstone A painter of landscape scenes always kept in front of him on his easel a number of precious stones-emerald, sapphire, ruby. Asked why, he replied, "To help me keep my colors true. In course of time, without some constant reference, my eye might lose its perception of color tones, and the colors I choose may not be right, may not be what they once were." So it is with us, in the requirements of our ongoing life. Lest we wander astray, we need occasional exposure to some unchanging and unfading standard. Unless we are in touch with some constant reference, we can deviate and scarcely know it. We need some touchstone to test ourselves by, one that is worthy of what life is, one by which our life tones can be safely set-the only perfect unchanging Lord. Bob Shepherd, Reporter Wednesday, December 25, 2013 C-5 Monica's program at church. God has been good to our church this year and we know He will be good to us as we end 2013 and begin 2014. Be in prayer, as we raise funds needed to start a new building across the road. Ryan Edrington, will be bringing the message this coming Sunday, as Rev. Pancake will be visiting with his family, who are back in Indiana from Ft. Hood, New York. The best gift of all is Jesus. May God truly bless you and yours, during this Christmas season. We will have Communion at the church on Sunday, January 5, during our worship service. Fellowship Sunday will be January 12. We will be having soup and sandwiches following morning worship. Everyone is invited to attend. We will also have our January Church Council meeting at 6 p.m. Come join us at our services. Everyone is welcome. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always looking for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter cry, my King and my God, for to You do I pray" (Psalm 5:2). Prayer is so simple, it is nothing more than talking to God and listening to what He has to say. God wants to teach each one of us to pray and hear His voice in personal ways. He wants to take us just the way we are and help us discover our own unique rhythm of prayer and develop a style of prayer that maximizes our personal relationship with Him. He wants prayer to be an easy, natural, life-giving way of communicating with Him as we share our hearts with Him and allow Him to share His heart with us. You are God's unique creation. Celebrate that in your life and in your prayer. Hope to see you in church. God bless. Mark Davis, Pastor Greg Davis, Assoc. Pastor and Music Director Vickie Robling, Reporter Immanuel Baptist church 219 West Main Street Petersburg This Wednesday—Have a Blessed Christmas. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; The Church Alive morning worship 10:40 Worship Center a.m.; Sunday evening wor506 N. 9th St. ship 6:30 p.m.; WednesPetersburg day, ladies Bible study 10 Sunday morning worship a.m., Kids' Connection 6at 10 a.m. and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. and prayer/Bible night worship at 7 p.m. study at 6:30 p.m.; ThursIf you are looking for a day, church visitation, at 5 New Liberty Full Gospel Church, that be- p.m. and Hospice Grief supG.B. Church lieves in the Gifts of the Spir- port meeting 1 p.m. Coe it in operation, and teaches December 29—Amber Sunday school 9:30 a.m., that the Five Fold Ministry Manor service at 2 p.m. Ryan Edrington, Superin- is needed for the perfecting January 14—Blood Drive, tendent, Rev. Gary Pancake, of the Saints, then Pastor 2 p.m. Assistant; Sunday morning Mark and First Lady Sandy "There is born to you worship 10:30 a.m. would like to take this time this day in the city of David We appreciated the pro- to welcome you to come and a Savior, who is Christ the gram committee and youth join us. Lord" (Luke 2:11). group, who helped with our "Hear the sound of my Larry Barr, Pastor Meals in Minutes Gingerbread Pancakes By Monica Sinclair If you are a morning person, unlike me, you might want to do something special for your family and make them a Christmas morning breakfast. This week, I found a delicious recipe for pancakes that will have everyone wanting more. I hope and pray everyone has a safe and very Merry Christmas. Enjoy! Source: tasteofhome.com Ingredients 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground ginger ¼ tsp. ground allspice 1 egg ¾ c. milk you'll need: 2 tbsp. molasses 1 tbsp. canola oil 6 tbsp. maple pancake syrup ¾ c. apple pie filling, warmed 3 tbsp. dried cranberries cooking Directions: the second side is gold1.In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. en brown. 2.Combine the egg, milk, 4.To serve, place two panmolasses and oil; stir incakes on each plate; drizto dry ingredients just zle with 2 tablespoons of until moistened. syrup. Top with ¼ cup ap3.Pour batter by ¼ cupfuls ple pie filling; sprinkle onto a greased hot gridwith cranberries. Yield: dle; turn when bubbles 3 servings. form on top. Cook until Like our facebook page 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 Santa Buddy visits OES Otwell Elementary kindergarten classes were surprised by a visit from Santa Buddy, aka Deb Troutman, during their Christmas parties. Santa Buddy gave lots of hugs and added lots of excitement to the party. Mrs. Melanie Kavanaugh's class (l to r): Prince Wallace, Hattie Yager, Keith Perkins, Raeleigh McCraken, Jayden Childree, Drake Kent, Matthew Baker, Silas Anson, Gage Wolfe, Rueger Troutman, Lila Taylor, Collin Ahrens, Kylee Weathers, Tayler Uppencamp and standing in back, Santa Buddy, aka Deb Troutman Wednesday, December 25 •The Christmas Truce (1914) •Washington crosses the Delaware (1776) Thursday, December 26 •The first Kwanzaa (1966) •President Truman dies (1972) Friday, December 27 •Radio City Music Hall opens (1932) •Apollo 8 returns to Earth (1968) Saturday, December 28 •First commercial movie screened in Paris (1895) •America's first Labor Day (1869) Sunday, December 29 •U.S. Army massacres Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee (1890) •British capture Savannah, Georgia (1778) Monday, December 30 •USSR established (1922) •Autoworkers conduct first sit-down strike in Flint, Mich. (1936) Tuesday, December 31 •Panama Canal turned over to Panama (1999) •Edison demonstrates incandescent light (1879) Source: History.com holidays this week December 25—Christmas Day December 26—Boxing Day December 27—National Fruitcake Day December 28—Card Playing Day December 29—Pepper Pot Day December 30—National Bicarbonate of Soda Day December 31—New Year's Eve Source: HolidayInsights.com Mrs. Ficklin's class (l to r): Serenity Fulcher, Avion Murry, Chase Maxwell, Sophie Boyd, Landon Hart, AnnaMarie O'Brien, Abigail Boyd, Peyton Mann, Madisyn Miles, Corbin Traylor, Lucy Yon, Serena Cloe, Kiersten Wirthwein and Kaycen Murfin. Half Price Sale 50 % OFF Lemon Tree Home Decor, LLc ALL CHRISTMAS DECOR Ben Franklin Family & Craft Center Northwood Park Shopping Center, Hwy. 231 in Jasper 8124823060 M-Sat 9am-8pm • Sun 11am-5pm come in for your Last minute Gifts! Open Christmas Eve: 10-2 220 E. 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