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C-2 Church Wednesday, November 4, 2015 The Press-Dispatch ABUNDANT LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 409 South Fourth St. Petersburg "Where life is more than just living! " Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible study 7 p.m. Allen Lich, Pastor "When you believe there is no love in the world, just gaze into the eyes of the cat in your lap." The simple affec- tionate purr of a favorite feline has the power to renew optimism and re- store hope at the end of a frustrating day. "Don't despair! " is the message that often comes without words, but lifts the heart again—Welsh saying. This week PAWS is featuring a personable young fellow named Mid- night. He has sleek and shiny black fur and jew- el-toned eyes the color of topaz. He is one hand- some cat. Midnight is very in- quisitive and loves human attention. He is approxi- mately five months old, neutered and has all his shots. He can be adopted by calling 812-354-9894. Remember to save weight circles located on the side panel of most Purina pet foods. You can mail these to P.O. Box 63, Petersburg, IN 47567 or drop them by the shelter. PAWS pet of the week Church news Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 Midnight is looking at the camera wondering why no one has come to adopt him yet. He is sleek and shiny, and wants to impress the right family with his jewel-toned eyes. Don't keep him waiting. Adopt this baby and give him something to be thankful for this November. Call 812-354-9894. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 E. Walnut, Petersburg "Making Disciples of Je- sus Christ for the Transfor- mation of the World" Sunday morning worship 9:30 ; Fellowship 10 :25 - 10 :40 ; Sunday school 10 :40 - 11:30. Everyone welcome. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. Pray for those on our church prayer list. Read Romans 8:26 -31. "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called ac- cording to his purpose" (Ro- mans 8:28). God can bring new life out of any situation. Everyone welcome to come and worship. Honna Schloss, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter ALGIERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Highway 356 Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship service 10 a.m. You are always welcome to come to our friendly church and worship with us. Mike Atkins, 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 wor- ship 6 p.m. George Fiscus, Minister GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship service 10 :32 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6:02 p.m.; Wednes- day, Bible study 6 p.m. Rocky Wrye, Pastor IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg 812-354-9659 Sunday morning Bible study for children and adults 9:30 a.m.; Morning wor- ship and children's church 10 :40 a.m. – Nursery avail- able; Sunday evening ser- vice 6 p.m.; Tuesday visita- tion 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Bi- ble study 10 a.m.; Kids' Gos- pel Project Bible study 6 p.m. Unison scripture reading: Mark 12: 28 -34. The choir sang "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Pastor Roman's sermon: Love God, Love Your Neigh- bor. "We love him, because he first loved us" (I John 5:19). There was a great turnout for the Trunk or Treat. November 1 – Fellowship spaghetti meal was enjoyed by all after morning worship. Operation Christmas Shoebox has filled 65 shoe- boxes to donate. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" ( John 15:13). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara E. Walls, Reporter OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study meet- ing 7 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH Our normal weekly sched- ule is as follows: Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m., we have a ca- sual Bible study; Monday, the Study Buddies meet in the new fellowship hall and an exercise group meets in the old fellowship hall at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning, our children and youth ministries meet at 6:30 p.m. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH Adult Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning wor- ship 10 :30 a.m.; Tuesday Bi- ble study 6:30 p.m. "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the wa- ters" (Psalms 24:1-2 NIV ). God is in charge of all. Who do you turn to in times of distress? We invite you to come feel His power this and every Sunday at Rum- bletown. The Rumbletown Church is located four miles south of Petersburg on State Road 57. Jim Harrell, Pastor STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg Mass or Communion Ser- vice schedule: Wednesday, Nov. 4: Communion service 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 6: Com- munion service 8 a.m.; Sat- urday, Nov. 7: Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8: Mass 11 a.m. The rosary is prayed be- fore the Saturday evening mass and also before the Sunday mass. CCD (Religious educa- tion) - 9:30 a.m. to 10 :30 a.m. in the Rectory Basement. Adult Bible study - 9:30 a.m. to 10 :30 a.m. in the Par- ish Hall Inquiry sessions - Sunday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m. in the Recto- ry Basement. The Inquiry sessions are for those who want to learn more about the Catholic faith or for those who want to know what Catholic means. Sts. Peter & Paul will be accepting non-perishable donations for Somebody's Place. The last Sunday for donations will be Novem- ber 15. Why do we sing in church? Singing brings us clos- er together. We sing out of love for the one we are prais- ing - God our Father, Jesus the Son of God and the Holy Spirit, the consoler. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Next business meeting will be on Nov. 15, following morning church service. We have been having a coat drive and will dis- perse them on Saturday, Nov. 14 from noon until 4 p.m. Cold weather is on its way. If you or your chil- dren are in need of a win- ter coat, we invite you to come. We will serve chili, hot dogs and cookies free of charge. If we don't have your size, we will get one for you. We warmly invite you to attend. Our annual Thanksgiv- ing/Christmas dinner will be on Dec. 13 following the morning worship service. Bring a side dish and plan to join us. Our Christmas program will be on Sunday, Dec. 20. Plans are underway for that event. "Then Jesus told his dis- ciples a parable to show them that they should al- ways pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1). Prayer is not overcom- ing God's reluctance, but laying hold of His willing- ness (Martin Luther). We have many on our prayer list for which we are not ceasing to pray. Those battling cancer or other se- rious problems, those go- ing through the healing process, those who are traveling and in need of traveling mercies. We may not know all the problems people face, but we serve a mighty God who does, and is willing to hear and answer our prayers and He gives us his peace in the process. We thank Him for His mercies, His answers and most of all His love. We invite you to worship with us. Kyle Moore, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er 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 LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 281 S. 12th St. Petersburg Formerly the Adult Education Building, next to soccer field, behind OPG Sunday worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday youth service 6 p.m. "How is it then, breth- ren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edifi- cation. If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to him- self and to God. Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. But if anything is revealed to an- other who sits by, let the first keep silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be en- couraged. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the church- es of the saints" (I Corinthi- ans 14:26 -40). I love this passage of scrip- ture because it speaks of the body doing ministry togeth- er. You know whenever you are going to be involved in something, you get your- self prepared for it. It's in- teresting. I think many peo- ple treat Sunday morning church as an afterthought. Rather than..."Oh yeah, it's Sunday...." When we come together as a body, there should be an expectation. "Oh, I'm involved in some- thing powerful on Sunday and I am expecting great downloads from heaven." No matter what church you are a part of, gather with expectation and see a power- ful move of the Spirit in your midst! Upcoming Events: Thursday, Nov. 12: Out of the Box Ladies' Ministries presents Ladies Night. Join us for faith, fun and fellow- ship from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov 15: Anniver- sary Celebration Sunday. A special service celebrating our second year as a church. Carry-in dinner to follow. Sign up to bring a side dish and a dessert. Sunday night, Dec. 20, Candlelight Christmas Ser- vice. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN 47567. More information at www. livingfc.org or call 812-809 - 4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors John and Julie Marron, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 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 Bi- ble study and prayer 7 p.m. Hope to see you in church Sunday. Jeanette Smith, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N., Otwell 812-482-7623 Sunday, Nov. 8: Sunday school and Praise Team practice 9 a.m.; worship and Thank offering Sunday 10 a.m.; Christmas program practice 11:15; Monday, Nov. 9: Church Council 6:30 p.m.. Tuesday, Nov. 10 : Bible study 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 11: Confirmation class 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 5: WELCA Bible study 6:30 p.m.; Friday Nov 6: Praise Team practice 6:30 p.m. Catherine Burnette, Pastor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Sunday morning worship and the Lord's Supper 9:30 a.m.; Bible school 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m. This Sunday we will have our annual Thanksgiving meal following the morning ser- vices. Meat and drinks will be furnished. You are invit- ed to attend these services. Something to think about Once upon a time a mighty king condemned one of his lowly subjects to die. The wretch proposed and the king agreed to call off the ex- ecution if, within a year, the condemned could teach the King's horse to fly. "Why postpone the inev- itable? " a friend asked the wretch. "It's not inevitable, he re- plied. The odds are four to one in my favor: (1) The King might die; (2) I might die; (3) The horse might die; (4) I might teach the horse to fly." Jesus said, "All things are possible to him that be- lieves." A person who aims at nothing has a target he can't miss. Set an attainable goal. When you reach it, set anoth- er goal and higher. Personally, if we plan to reach heaven, we need to follow the Savior. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" ( John 14:6). Because He Lives. John Manges, Minister WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 915-490-8813 Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship celebration 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m. Knowing, Living and Sharing Christ Fred Grenier, Pastor ZOAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-6862 Traditional worship ser- vice 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school classes 9:30 a.m.; Contempo- rary worship service 10 :30 a.m.; Monday, First Place 4 Health Bible study 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, Bible study 10 a.m.; UMW meeting 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Confirmation class 5:15 p.m. EPIC 6 p.m.; Friday, Bible study 7 p.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-8591 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship 10 :30 a.m. Jeff Powers began his pastorate on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015.No evening services at this time. Everyone welcome. Jeff Powers, Pastor JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION On the corner of 6th and Walnut Sunday morning fellowship 10 a.m.; church 10 :20 a.m.; Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m.; Home Bible study Tues- day night, call for times and location. Thanksgiving Dinner will be November 15 after church. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; be- hold, the new has come" (2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV ). We give the Lord praise for the new creation that was baptized this past Sunday. To God be the glory. For information, call 812- 354-4424 or 812-582-0240. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter 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. Grateful kids Adults aren't the only ones who benefit from counting their blessings. Research shows that thankful kids get better grades, experience less depression and jealousy, and maintain a more positive outlook on life. Experts emphasize that parents must model grati- tude, especially in today's consumer-driven culture. But professor Robert Emmons notes that being thankful usually comes pretty easily for children. "Kids have a nat- ural affinity to gratitude," he says. "They often teach par- ents as much or more about gratitude than the other way around." Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Phone: 812- 354-6844. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary PLEASANT RIDGE G.B. CHURCH Morning worship service 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 trav- eling, for the sick and needy, for the ones in hospitals and nursing homes, for the mili- tary and their families, our President and his family, and all decisions that are made. If you need spiritual help or in- formation, call Dale or Terri at 812-789 -2348. Remember to pray for heal- ing for our divided country, and for protection for our ba- bies, our families, our jobs and our religious freedoms. We want to extend our sym- pathy to anyone who has lost a loved one. Our lives will soon be over, whether we live a short time or for several years, but un- til He takes us home we have a message to tell. How will our children, grandchil- dren, great-grandchildren, and others be saved if no one tells them about Jesus or sets the right example for them? We may think we have a lot of time to win them for Christ, but the devil is influencing and working everyday. Instead of feeling like doom and gloom, we need to re- member that God is there for us and always ready to help us if we truly seek Him. "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee" (Psalm 119:11). Thought: Music is a great way to tell about Jesus and His love. Remember: When a be- lieving person prays...great things happen. Have a great week! Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter Saturday, November 7 Beginning at noon, e Ultimate Look Retreat & Boutique will be hosting a benefit for Tonya McCullough. All proceeds will be donated to Tonya and her fight with breast cancer. Come join us for a sidewalk sale, where we will be displaying our boutique items. We are also raffling off a "princess party" for your little one! Raffle tickets for the party will be $10 and will be available for purchase at our location, 220 North Main St., Oakland City. e deadline to purchase your ticket is November 7 (the day of the benefit) until 6 p.m. We hope to see you there!