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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, November 11, 2015 C- 3 Church news Continued from page 2 Kiwanis Saturday, Nov. 14 6 p.m. to ?? We play the old-fashioned way. Shutter cards are furnished. Come and Go as You Please! Come Help Us Help Our Kids! NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS AND NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDING. INDIANA GAMING LICENSE # 125109 Play for Cash!!! FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE at the VFW in Petersburg. The Press-Dispatch Join the new 812-354-8500 | www.pressdispatch.net *By enrolling in the Birthday Club, you agree to have your name, town and birth- day, or the person's name and town and birthday of whom you are enrolling, printed in e Press-Dispatch on the week in which the birthday occurs. You could win a FREE 3-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION to e Press-Dispatch! Joining is easy! Send your: Full name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number and birthdate to birthdayclub@pressdispatch.net.* One winner is drawn at the end of each month. Each week, a list of birthdays will be published in the paper! HOLLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 205 N. 2nd Avenue 812-536-4862 Church breakfast 8 a.m.; Sunday school classes 9 a.m.; morning worship 10 a.m.; Membership class at noon; Monday, Exercise class 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Bible study 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Con- firmation Class 5:15 p.m.; KIC 5:30 p.m. Keith Chanley, 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.; Contemporary worship ser- vice 10 :30 a.m.; Member- ship class at noon; Thanks- giving Family Night 6 p.m. Monday, First Place 4 Health Bible study 6:19 p.m.; Tuesday, Bible study 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Confir- mation class 5:15 p.m. EPIC 6 p.m.; Friday, Bible study 7 p.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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. Wednesdays, Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 – We'll continue our study of Dr. David Jeremi- ah's DVDs at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 – Special music will be provided dur- ing the morning worship service, dedication of our new fellowship hall and a noon meal. We'll also take up a special Harvest Day of- fering to go to the Building Fund. Thought of the Week – The many tasks we face each day can burden and oppress, but spending time with God each day can bring relief from stress – Sper. Bob Deel, Pastor Alan Christmas, Reporter CHRISTIAN HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Located six miles between Petersburg and Oakland City junction. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Thurs- day prayer meeting 7 p.m. We extend a warm welcome to everyone. Rick Walburn, 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 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. It's important to under- stand that anything we have from the Lord belongs to Him. We are simply stewards of the gift. The calling, the gift, the talent. These are all differ- ent ways the Bible speaks of things that have been entrust- ed to us. We have a responsi- bility to use what God has giv- en to us and to operate from it. It's easy to get possessive of the calling, gift, talent, but we must remember that they do not belong to us. This is a sobering message from Luke 12:37,40 -44. I know I skipped a few vers- es in that one, but the main message I want to bring out here is that we have been giv- en stewardship over some- thing that doesn't belong to us. It is not our right to simply turn and make decisions with such gifts and callings with- out first consulting the mas- ter that gave them to us. God's main requirement of stewards is faithfulness. Read 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Matthew 25:21. So, let's make a decision to- day to be faithful in the things and with the things that have been committed to us. It will be worth it in the end! Upcoming Events: Thursday, Nov. 12: Out of the Box Ladies Ministries presents Ladies Nigh.! Join us for faith, fun, and fellowship 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 Can- dlelight Christmas Service. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN 47567. More information at www.liv- ingfc.org or call 812-809 -4544 Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors John and Julie Marron, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Business meeting this Sun- day following morning church service. We have been having a coat drive and will disperse them on Saturday, Nov. 14 from noon until 4 p.m. Cold weather is on its way. If you or your children are in need of a winter 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 in- vite 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). "Carry each other's bur- dens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2) We are remembering those in our church and ar- ea in need of prayer. We invite you to worship with us. Kyle Moore, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er First Baptist Church dinner Pastor Charles Baxter leads his flock through the delicious buffet line at the annual First Baptist Church Thanksgiving and veterans' recognition din- ner Sunday, Nov. 8. 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 will be starting a study of Revelation, call for time and location. Thanksgiving Dinner will be November 15 after church. "You are my God, and I will give thanks to You; You are my God; I will extol you" (Psalm 118:28, ESV ). If He is not your God, He can be today. For information, call 812- 354-4424 or 812-582-0240. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter NEW LIBERTY GENER AL BAPTIST CHURCH Coe Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, assistant; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. We had a wonderful church service on Sunday. Gary's message was based on Romans 16 and how we should commend those who have gone before us for the sake of keeping God's word. We will meet them again some day "When We All Get to Heaven." November 11 is Veterans Day. We need to set aside this time and every day to thank every veteran for their service to our coun- try. No one knows what they have gone through to bring freedom to our coun- try. November 22 will be As- sistant Teacher Sunday as well as the offering going to the Building Fund. Pike County's Thanks- giving Break will be from Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27. Enjoy Thanksgiving with your family on Nov. 26. On Sunday, November 29, the Asst. Teachers will bring the lessons and the offering will go to the Building Fund. At 6:30 p.m., the church will hold a "Hanging of the Green" service. Join us for the dec- orating of God's house for the Christmas season. We have so many who are under the weather or aren't feeling well. We need to keep so many in our prayers. We look forward to see- ing you on Sunday. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg Mass or Communion Ser- vice schedule: Wednesday, Nov. 11: Communion service 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 13: Com- munion service 8 a.m.; Satur- day, Nov. 14: Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 15: Mass 11 a.m. The rosary is prayed before the Saturday evening mass and also before the Sunday mass. CCD (Religious education) - 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 Sts. Peter & Paul will be ac- cepting non-perishable dona- tions for Somebody's Place, the last Sunday for donations will be November 15. "Parents, can you 'waste time' with your children? It is one of the most important things that you can do each day" (Pope Francis). Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH Stendal Bible Verse for the week: "For the same reason you al- so pay taxes, for the authori- ties are God's servants, busy with this very thing" (Ro- mans 13:6). Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship 10 :15 a.m.; Tuesday, WOW Bible Study in the Fel- lowship Hall 7 p.m.; Wednes- day, choir 7:30 p.m. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor ALFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH November 15 is Cowboy Sunday. Come dressed in your favorite western at- tire. Scripture: Matthew 28:18 -20. Service is at 10 :45 a.m. each Sunday. Everyone wel- come to come and worship. Bob Tipton, Pastor LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER Come and be with us on Monday night for Overcom- ers Class with Paul and Mary Becker 7 p.m.; Wednesday morning with Steve Kirby at 8 a.m.; Thursday night at 7 p.m., Chris Hughes will be teaching the 12 Step Recov- ery class; Saturday, Nov. 14, Gene Burkhart will be bring- ing the word. God Speaks to Man Have you ever had difficul- ty in making yourself under- stood by a young child? Just try answering some of his questions: "What's the sky made of? Why did Grandma have to die? Where did God come from? " It can be quite a problem. The difference between your mental ability and the child's is not as great as that between the mental ability of God, the Creator, and you, His creature. What meth- od did He use to communi- cate with man? Did He send a great cataclysm of nature to awe us into submission? No, He sent a little Baby to be born in Bethlehem. Of course, babies are born ev- ery day, but this was a very special Baby. He was God in the flesh. Bob Shepherd, Reporter 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. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord" (Psalms 33:12a, NIV ). To- morrow, we remember those who have served in our Armed Forces. They are the blessing that has kept our country free. In our freedom, we should be a blessing to our God. We invite you to bless God with your presence at a church of your choosing. As always, we invite you to Rumbletown this and every Sunday. The Rumbletown Church is located four miles south of Pe- tersburg on State Road 57. Jim Harrell, Pastor 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 mil- itary 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. "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs. 22.6). You can't replace a Moth- er or Father's love. Love your children unconditionally. A child feels angry and frus- trated when his parents do not show him love. If you do not train them before they leave home, they are not prepared for life. They need quality time with parents...not a maid or baby- sitter. Listen to them so they will listen to you when it's im- portant. No special educa- tion is required; no college degrees are needed to teach your children. Give them un- divided attention and admit when you're wrong. It is in the home that the child learns the basic princi- ple of accountability for ac- tions; first to those around him and ultimately to God. Remember: Your care and teaching is an investment in their future and eternity. Kids have needs, dreams and goals. They need people to believe in them. Thought: Bless all parents, God. Give them strength and love and patience. Use them to Your glory. Amen. Through prayer we can move moun- tains. Have a great week. Remem- ber to thank our veterans for their service. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. Some of our congrega- tion was still absent due to sickness this past Sunday. We pray all those suffering in any way may be made whole and feel even great- er than they did before. Our soup supper will be this Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. at the fellowship hall. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, nei- ther let it be afraid" ( John 14:27). You are welcome to wor- ship with us in any or all our services. Frank Coleman, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Report- er Pregnant... or think you are? 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