The Press-Dispatch
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C-4 Wednesday, February 12, 2014 The Press-Dispatch H Church news Continued from page 1 PAWS pet of the week "I have learned more from my dog than from all the great books I have read. The wisdom of my dog is the prod- uct of his inability to conceal his wants. When he yearns to be loved . . . he puts his head on my lap, wags his tail and looks up at me with kind eyes, waiting to be petted"—Gerry Spence. This week PAWS is featuring a ram- bunctious young Cocker named Rags, who is an absolute charmer and per- forms with unbounded enthusiasm, wagging his tail joyously to everyone he meets. We believe he is an English Cocker Spaniel, parti-colored black and white, energetic, playful and easy to please. He is approximately two years old, neutered and ready to be some- one's special Valentine. To adopt this cutie, call 354-9894. this week PAWs is featuring a rambunctious young Cocker span- iel named rags, who is all dressed up for valentine's day in hopes to be adopted by some loving family. to adopt this sweet fellow, call 354-9894. 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 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 chil- dren 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. the AbCs of love Use this alphabetical list of love-in-action verbs as a reminder of the many ways to reflect Christ's love: Accepts, Behaves, Com- forts, Defends, Empowers, Forgives, Grows, Helps, In- vests, Joins, Kneels, Lis- tens—Yields, Mentors, No- tices, Overlooks, Provides, Quiets, Rejoices, Supports, Tries, Understands, Volun- teers, Welcomes—Expects, Adds Zest to Life. Office hours: 9-noon, Monday-Friday. Phone: 354- 6844. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary st. JohN's luther AN ChurCh 6483 W. 580 N., otwell Sunday, Feb. 16: Special Sunday school event 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.; Evangelism team 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 18, Bible study 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 19, Con- firmation 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 21, Praise Team prac- tice 6:30 p.m. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant 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 First ChristiAN ChurCh 1400 e. Main street Petersburg 354-8591 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship 10 :30 a.m. No Second Sunday wor- ship this week. Our church is having a soup and sand- wich dinner right after the morning worship service. Come worship with us and stay for lunch. You'll be glad you did. We missed all of you last Sunday, due to black ice on the parking lot and we didn't want anyone to get hurt. Worship with us this week. Jack Howard, Minister huNtiNgburg holiNess ChurCh Sunday morning service and Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and praise 7 p.m.. Everyone is always wel- come. For information or trans- portation phone 354-4273 for a ride. Brent S. Myers, Pastor Mt. olive g.b. ChurCh hwy. 56, Cato Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and church service 10 :30 a.m. We were grateful the young people were with us Sunday morning. If you do not have a church, you are always wel- come to join us for fellow- ship and a good message from the Bible. Remember in our prayers those in our community who are ill, and also those in the hospitals and nurs- ing homes, our country and our leaders, service men and women, and all the area churches, and remember to uplift each other in prayer. Quote: You can't spell brothers and not spell oth- ers. Let brotherly love contin- ue. Be not forgetful to enter- tain strangers: for thereby some have entertained an- gels unaware. You are always welcome to attend our church. Bob Strain, Pastor Katherine Burkhart, Re- porter PleAsANt grove g.b. ChurCh spraggins Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Kathy Miller, superinten- dent; Michael Miller, morn- ing speaker 10 :30 a.m. Ev- eryone welcome. Sunday school lesson for Feb. 16 —Show Your Faith By Your Works—Back- ground scripture—James 2:14-26. Last week's trivia ques- tion: What two compo- nents does James say must be combined to create per- fection? Answer: Faith and works—James 2:22. Next week's trivia ques- tion: James identifies Abra- ham as his first example of true faith by his premier ex- ample of the willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac. Study Genesis 22:1-12, which verse indicates his faith at its strongest? Mini message: incomplete faith To be in agreement with the Christian teaching of values is merely having in- tellectual assent. This is not true faith. Even Satan and his demons know who God is but just knowing doesn't constitute the action of faith. This can only be done through works. True faith transforms our conduct as well as our thoughts into action. We cannot earn salvation through works, but if our life remains unchanged by our profession of faith, then our faith is worthless. If you have true faith, you must use it. Until next week—A work- less faith is a worthless faith. May God bless. Fred Faith, Deacon Kathy Miller, Reporter 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 encour- aged to take part in these services. epigrams "He who lives for self dwarfs his soul and finally has the privilege of being his own mourner." Jesus said, "If anyone de- sires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world and loses himself, or be cast away? " Because He lives. John Manges, Minister 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 ag- es 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 invit- ed), Kids club is 2 yr. old— 5th grade 7 p.m., adult Bible study and Teen Club 6th-8th grade at 7 p.m. Join us each Sunday. Each (previous) Sunday morning message is on W WBL 106.5 Sundays at 9 a.m. "God is good all the time! " Dr. C. Baxter, Pastor river oF liFe FelloWshiP 342 e. Cr 300 N. Petersburg Morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship and Consumed youth group 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bi- ble study and Extreme Kids 7 p.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor sPurgeoN uNited Methodist ChurCh Sunday morning wor- ship 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. Pray for those on our church prayer list. We invite you to attend our free will offering Italian night on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Jordan Park in Spurgeon, be- ginning at 4 p.m. The menu includes lasagna, spaghetti, tossed salad, bread, dessert and drink is on the menu. This could be your back- up plan if Valentine's Day slips up on you—good food and fellowship may cure cab- in fever. Read Romans 12:6 -21. "Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving pref- erence to one another" (Ro- mans 12;10). For a healthier spiritual life, exercise humility and care for others. Come and worship. Every- one welcome. Honna Schloss, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter the ChurCh Alive WorshiP CeNter 506 N. 9th street Petersburg Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and Wednesday night wor- ship at 7 p.m. If you are looking for a Full Gospel Church that be- lieves in the Gifts of the Spir- it in operation and teaches that the Five Fold Ministry is needed for the perfecting of the Saints, then Pastors Mark and Sandy would like to welcome you to join us. "Be mindful to be a bless- ing, especially to those of the household of faith" (Ga- latians 6:10). As you begin your day, ask God to speak to you about what you can do to help oth- ers today and every day. When Jesus' disciples asked Him which of them was the greatest, He replied that whoever wished to be great had to be a servant (see Mat- thew 20 :26). If we only want to hear from God about what will help us, then He may not have much to say because He is not interested in help- ing you be selfish. If we tru- ly care for others, we often find that in the midst of our effort to help them, our own problems are divinely solved by God without much effort on our part. In God's Kingdom, the position of "servant" is the highest. Christ came to serve and not to be served (see Mark 10 :45). Anyone can serve if they are willing to do so. Just lis- ten to what people say they want and need and get busy serving. As you serve oth- ers, your intimacy with Christ will increase because He is a servant. Hope to see you in church. Mark Davis, Pastor Greg Davis, Assoc. Pastor and Music Director Vickie Robling, Reporter 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. Sermon text for next Sun- day—Matthew 20 :1-6. Pray for those on our Feb- ruary prayer list. Read Matthew 7:7-12. "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, so al- so do to them" (Matthew 7:12). Our heavenly Father asks us to live up to His com- mands, but He also gives us His power and love to carry it out. We need only to ask Him for it. Everyone welcome to come and worship. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister PAtoK A grove u.M. ChurCh 1325 W. Co. rd. 475 s. Winslow "If I speak with human el- oquence and angelic ecsta- sy but don't love, I'm noth- ing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything as plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don't love, I've gotten nowhere. So no mat- ter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love" (I Corinthians 13:1-2, The Message). In this life, no matter how hard we try, we cannot be sinless (I John 1:8 -10). On- ly by the blood of Jesus does God see us as perfect but God does command us to love one another. "But for now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love unswerv- ingly, love extravagantly. And the best of these three is love" (I Corinthians 13:13, The Message). You are always welcome in our church. Come and ex- perience God's love. Church 9:30 a.m. and Sun- day school 10 :30 a.m. Larry Stoops, Pastor Stacy McLain, Reporter Continued on page 5 bethel g.b. ChurCh Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; all Wednesday evening ac- tivities 6:30 p.m., except the Amber Manor service at 6:15 p.m.. The United of Indiana Association Sunday School Convention hosted by New Liberty G. B. Church will convene at Camp Brosend in Newburgh, Saturday, Feb. 15. Registration will be from 8 to 8:30 a.m. ( Warrick Co. time) or 9 to 9:30 a.m. (Pike Co. time). Wednesday, Feb. 19 — We'll continue our Bible study in II Samuel 10 -12; I Chronicles 19 -20 :1-3 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23—is fourth Sunday. Morning worship service offering will go toward the building fund. Wednesday, Feb. 26 — We'll go to Amber Manor in Petersburg for special ser- vices at 6:15 p.m. Thought of the Week—I have promised you My pres- ence with you everywhere you go; I will never, never leave you as you travel here below—Rose. Bob Deel, Pastor Alan Christmas, Reporter Mt. PisgAh g.b. ChurCh The trees of the Lord are full of sap. I will be as the dew to Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the ol- ive tree, and his fragrance like Lebanon. Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree plant- ed by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be anxious in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. I the Lord have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish. The righteous shall flour- ish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing. Intercessory prayer each Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m.; adult Sunday school class in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15 a.m., care provid- ed for children; morning worship at 10 :15 a.m.; Sun- day school for children and youth during morning wor- ship service. Sunday night—Celebrate Recovery at 6 p.m.; Celebra- tion Station Ministry for ag- es four, including fifth grade and youth meeting also at 6 p.m. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us. Your presence will be greatly appreciated and you will receive the bless- ings of God. Josh Luker, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter zoAr uNited Methodist ChurCh 8818 W. old rd. 64 Sunday morning worship service 8:30 and 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Monday, First place Bible study 6:19 p.m. Monday, First Place Bible study 6:19 p.m.; Administra- tive Council meeting 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Confirmation class 5:15 p.m.; EPIC youth group 6 p.m.; Thursday, Bi- ble study 7 p.m. Joe Kamman, Pastor Logan McCullough, Asso- ciate Pastor Biblical Stewardship Seminar Learn how to manage money in a Faith Based manner Presenter: Jay D. Schurz, Investment Advisor Representative Topics covered will include: )RXQGDWLRQDO 'HEW %LEOLFDOO\5HVSRQVLEOH,QYHVWLQJ *LYLQJ Date: February 22, 2014 Location: The Church Alive, 506 North 9th Street, Petersburg, IN Time: 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm Cost for materials: $15 per person We ask that you pre-register by calling ING Financial Partners at 877-847-0181. Fees may be paid the day of the seminar. Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through ING )LQDQFLDO3DUWQHUV0HPEHU6,3&7KH7LPRWK\3ODQLVQRWDI¿OL- ated with ING Financial Partners. night Spurgeon United Methodist Church SATURDAY, FEB. 15 4PM - ? SPURGEON PARK, HWY 64 IN SPURGEON FREE WILL OFFERING MENU: Lasagna, Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Dessert and Drink. * CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE * Myers heating & cooling We service all makes and models. Give us a call! $ 20 Gift Card with any service call or clean and check to use toward your next service. 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