The Press-Dispatch
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C-6 Wednesday, June 4, 2014 The Press-Dispatch H Church news continued from page 1 PAWS pet of the week "Dogs are neither human nor Brit- ish, but as long as you keep them under control, give them exercise, feed them, pat them; you will find their wild emo- tions are amusing and their characters interesting" —V.S. Pritchett. This week PAWS is featuring an en- tertaining young dog named Pacer. A Puggle is one of the most popular cross breeds in America and are part Pug, part Beagle and to say they are social dogs is an understatement. They love meeting new dogs at the dog park or while walking in the neighborhood. They also love humans and want to be close to their owners at all times. Pacer has short, fawn colored fur with a black mask, an adorable curly tail and is approximately one and a half years old, sweet-natured, playful and has a great personality. He can be ad- opted by calling 812-354-9894. this week PaWs is featuring an entertaining young dog named Pacer, who has a sweet nature, is playful and would make a great family pet. to adopt this sweet fellow, call 812-354-9894. fiRst u.m. chuRch 801 e. Walnut Petersburg Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m.; fellowship 10 :25 - 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :40 -11:30 a.m. Congratulations to all our students, faculty and fami- lies. Have a blessed sum- mer. Remember to keep grow- ing in His Spirit always. "Likewise reckon ye al- so yourselves to be dead in- deed unto sin, but alive un- to God through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:11). The risen Christ was the centerpiece of Paul's min- istry. Not only was he con- vinced of the historical fact of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, he had been transformed by the risen Christ. Because he served a living Lord, Paul could face whatever lay ahead. None of us knows what to- morrow may bring, but be- cause Christ lives within us as believers, we can face our future with confidence. We find strength in Christ's liv- ing presence within us. Father, we thank You for the joy of not only walking in Christ's love but for the as- surance of His living pres- ence. Taken in part from Open Windows. See you in church next Sunday. Mel Camp, Pastor PeteRsbuRg fRee methoDist chuRch It is such a joy to serve a church that loves people and ministers to the community. In all my years of service, I Patok a gRoVe u.m. chuRch 1325 W. co. Rd. 475 s. Winslow Church 9:30 a.m. and Sun- day school 10 :30 a.m. Psalm 121:1-8 says, "I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heav- en and earth. He will not let your foot slip, he who watch- es over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watch- es over you, the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm, he will watch over you all your life; the Lord will watch over your com- ing and going both now and forevermore." Praise God that we can call on him, the creator of the universe, to protect us and help us in our time of need. If you haven't visited us in a while, come and see the changes that have happened at Patoka Grove. Larry Stoops, Pastor Stacy McLain, 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 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 immanueL baPtist chuRch 219 West main street Petersburg Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :40 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, prayer and Bible study 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, church visitation 5 p.m. Don't forget to join us for VBS June 8 -13. Come and have some fun. "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Ga- latians 2:20). Larry Barr, Pastor chRistian hoLiness chuRch 1252 st. Rd. 57 s. Located six miles be- tween Petersburg and Oak- land 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 wel- come to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor gLeZen ReViVaL centeR Sunday school, Phillip Sharp, superintendent, Rick Jones, adult class teach- er 9:30 a.m.; Sunday wor- ship service and children's church 10 :15 a.m.; Sunday evening service and youth worship in Life Center, both at 6 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning Christian Education and youth class in Family Life Center at 7 p.m., class- es for all age groups. Exercise Workout is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. for men and women in the Life Center. Cost $2 per person. June 16 -20 —Vacation Bi- ble School. We would like neW LibeRty g.b. chuRch coe Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Ryan Edrington, Superin- tendent, Rev. Gary Pancake, Assistant and Sunday morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m. Congratulations to all of the graduates! We hope your future is bright. We had a great message on attitude today. Is your glass half full or half empty? We should have the same at- titude as our Savior. We are grateful to Rev. Pancake for a great message. Ethan will be going to Se- nior High Camp at Camp Brosend on June 5 -8. Gary and Ruby will be spending next week visit- ing their son, Josh and fam- ily, stationed in Watertown, N.Y. Hopefully, they will get to see a new grandbaby, which will be due. We pray for safe travel. There will be a meeting concerning Bible school, June 11 at 7 p.m. at the church. The ladies of the Church will have an evening of prayer and praise, June 13 at the Hunts' home. The men will have an out- ing to the Military Muse- um and the George Rog- ers Clark Memorial in Vin- cennes on June 14, which will also be Flag Day. They otWeLL WesLeyan chuRch Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fel- lowship hall 10 a.m. Youth group every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the fellowship hall. All area youth are invited to attend. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. footsteps One night a man had a very real, yet surreal dream that he was walking along the beach with God. As he looked up at the sky, he saw all the scenes of his life flash by, along with two sets of footprints: one set for him- self, and another for God. Af- ter all the scenes had flashed before him, he looked back at those footprints and no- ticed something quite dis- turbing: At the most difficult times in his life, he saw on- ly one set of footprints. This deeply troubled the man, so he turned and said to God: You said that if I followed you, then you would always walk with me through thick and thin. In looking back, I see that during the most pain- ful times there is only one set of footprints. Why did you leave me when I need- ed you the most? I love you and would never leave. It was during those times when you suffered the most that I carried you. This is just a reminder to us all that "God will never leave nor forsake us" (He- brews:13:5). Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter June 16-20 • 6–8:30 p.m. 3 years to 6th grade For more information, call 812-354-6646 202 E. Walnut St., Petersburg Next to German American VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Petersburg Free Methodist ChurCh New Friends Great SnackS SurprISINg AdVENTurES Wild GameS INCrEdIBLE MuSIC at Immanuel Baptist Church June 8-13 6:00 - 8:30 • Ages 3 yrs (potty trained) to 6th grade • Adult VBS class • Friday will be family day with fun and games Vacation Bible School LiVing faith chuRch inteRnationaL "I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them li- ars; (3) and you have per- severed and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and have not become weary. (4) Never- theless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. (5) Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent"(Revelation 2:2-6). One of God's messages to the church is this: Intimate connection with Him comes first. God was happy that the church in Ephesus was test- ing false apostles, persever- ing, walking in patience, and laboring for His Name's sake without growing weary. You have "left" your first love, it says in verse 4. The word im- plies forsaking, laying aside, omitting, and sending away. Luke 10 :39 -42: And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she ap- proached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me." And Je- sus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her." It's so easy to become dis- tracted. Serving in itself is not bad, but when what we do overshadows who we are, the distraction that en- sues will eventually cause us to abandon the reason we came to Jesus to begin with. Everything we do must be an outflow of our relation- ship with Jesus in order for it to bear fruit. Keeping our connection with our Father at the forefront of our dai- ly lives is vital to our abili- ty to stand in the midst of this complicated world we live in. Let's sit at His feet and choose with Mary, the "Good Part." Blessings. Living Faith is currently meeting at the Old Peters- burg Gym on Walnut St. in Petersburg. Sunday morn- ing services 10 a.m.; adult Bible study 6 p.m., Sunday evenings; youth ministry meets at The Esteem Cof- fee Shop on Main St., Sun- day nights at 6 p.m. More information at www. livingfc.org or call 812-809 - 4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors John and Julie Marron, Youth Pastors Dave and Peggy Smith, Music Ministers WinsLoW g.b. chuRch Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship have never enjoyed a group of people as much as the peo- ple I serve with now. I cel- ebrate and praise God for their faithfulness, selfless- ness and commitment to the Word of God and each other. If you are searching for a church, I believe you will find in us a place where you will be welcomed and assist- ed in growing into whole- ness. Join us for one of our ministries. June 7 is the Holy Open Golf Scramble. Register your team at Prides Creek. Sunday morning June 8, we will honor our high school graduates between church and Sunday school. We will also have a game and movie night. Bring a snack to share and a drink. Stay for the movie or play games from 6 -8 p.m. VBS, June 16 -20. The pro- gram starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. June 22—Sunday Sing starting at 6 p.m. We have also set our 90th Anniversary Celebration for Sunday morning, Octo- ber 5. I hope you will join us for this celebration. Normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship following at 10 :15 a.m.; Sunday night at 6 p.m., we have a casual evening service; Monday at 6:30 p.m. the Study Buddies meet in the new fellowship hall and an exercise group meets in the old fellowship hall. Wednesday evening chil- dren and youth ministries are over for the summer. There are some special events for the kids all sum- mer, so stay connected; Thursday at 3:30 p.m. the Knitwits meet to knit and crochet. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor will meet at the church at 9 a.m. June 15 —Father's Day. Karen, Amy and Allison Edrington will be on our committee to honor the Dads that day. June 21—First day of Summer. We will also be participating in the annual softball tourney sponsored by Ebenezer G.B. Church, near Folsomville. Our first game begins at 9:45 a.m. EDT. June 22—will be assis- tant teacher Sunday. Church business meeting following morning worship. It is time to elect our at-large member to the church council. June 23-27—Junior Camp, at Camp Brosend. June 29 —J oining our neighboring churches for a "Worship and Singing in the Park" in downtown Spurgeon. A fellowship will follow the morning service. It's not too late to sign up for Bible school. This year's theme is "Wilderness Es- cape" and will include our own walking through the wilderness pathway. The Sunday school classes are preparing by studying the life of Moses and we are much in prayer for a great time in the Lord. Con- tact any church member for more information. The dates are July 14-18 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Be in prayer for those who are in need in our church, our community and our country. Come join us at our ser- vices. Everyone is welcome. God is good all of the time. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study 6:30 p.m. The first Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting before Bible study. Business meeting following. Youth group, first and third Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and fellow- ship at 9:20 a.m. each Sun- day morning before Sunday school. We are currently taking donations for any canned or non perishable items for the new food bank for any family of the church in need. Leave donations in the foyer. Any questions? Ask Pastor Ter- ry or Jim Dickerson. "The deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of the pain, thanking God during the trials, trust- ing him when we're tempt- ed to lose hope and loving him when he seems so dis- tant and far away. At my low- est, God is my hope. At my darkness, God is my light. At my weakness God is my strength. At my saddest God is my comforter"—Anony- mous. Be in prayer this week for the Pastor, the lost, the sick, our church, our coun- try and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Terry Beadles, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter continued on page 7