The Press-Dispatch
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C-6 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 ★ Church news Continued from page 1 VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. St. Rd. 56 Morning worship and the Lord's supper 9:30; Bible school 10:30; Sunday eve- ning worship 6:30. Every- one is invited to attend these services. Patience Solomon said, "The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride" (Eccleci- astes 7:8). Someone else said, "Pa- tience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears." The Bible says, "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law" (Galatians 5:22-23). John Manges, Minister LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER OF PIKE COUNTY, INC. Come and visit with us Monday or Thursday nights at 7 p.m. for classes. Monday night is Accountability class and Thursday night is Step/ Principle class. Everyone is welcome at the Lighthouse. Saturday, March 17 Lar- ry Jones will be bringing the word of God's. Nothing but Christ Alexander Maclaren stat- ed—"Paul felt that, if he was to give the Corinthians what they needed, he must refuse to give them what they want- ed, and while he crossed their wishes he was consult- ing their necessities." "In the message of Christ and Him crucified, there lies the satisfaction of all that is legitimate in those desires that at first sight it seems to thwart. Paul determined to know nothing but Jesus, and to know everything in Jesus, and Jesus in everything." "Do not begin your build- ing at the second floor win- dows. Put in your founda- tions first and be sure that they are well laid. Let the sacrifice of Christ in its ap- plication to the individual and his sins be ever the ba- sis of all that you say." "Then, when that founda- tion is laid, exhibit to your heart's content the applica- tion of Christianity and its social aspects. But be sure that the beginning of them all is the work of Christ for the individual sinful soul, and the acceptance of that work by personal faith." Bob Shepherd, Reporter FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 E. Walnut Petersburg Sunday morning worship 9:30; fellowship 10:25-10:40; Sunday school 10:40-11:30; choir practice Wednesday evening at 7:30. Lenten Breakfast sched- ule for Saturday, March 17— The women will meet at Im- manuel Baptist Church and the men will meet at River of Life Fellowship. Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. What word best describes the way you feel when you watch a dear friend in mis- ery? What's the word that best expresses your emo- tions when you see pictures of starving refugees in Su- dan or earthquake victims in Haiti? How about the word compassion? We use that word fre- quently yet hardly give its true meaning much thought. Looking up compassion in the dictionary you will dis- cover that the first part of the word means "with" and the second part means "that which relates to the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross." Amazing what you find in some dictionar- ies. When you feel compas- sion, you experience what Jesus feels. But it's much more than just feeling. When you say you have com- passion for a hurting per- son, you are standing with him, agonizing and suffer- ing with him a though you were in his shoes. It is called compassion when you feel the sting in your chest over the pain of another, and you do something about it—no matter how much it hurts or H Religious Viewpoint Continued from page 1 tainment have overpowered faith and it has become the after-thought and serves on- ly in time of tragedy, prob- lems and attacks. costs, you are there, being with them in their anguish. Just as Christ placed him- self on the cross on our be- half, we are demonstrating compassion when we shoul- der the cross someone else is bearing. When it comes to com- passion, it's not about mere- ly experiencing emotion at an arm's length distance or simply "feeling" deep- ly about a person in heart- breaking circumstances. Af- ter all, aren't you glad that Jesus did more than just "feel bad" about your sin? He did more than pity you' he put himself in your place. And that's about as compas- sionate as you can get. I John says, "Let us not love with words—but with actions and in truth." Look around today and see how you might help bear the load on a friend's shoulders—as you carry their cross, you'll be with them in their pain— you'll be showing them the compassionate heart of the Lord." (Taken in part from Joni 2012 Planner). See you in church next Sunday. Mel Camp, Pastor STS. PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 8th and Sycamore Masses—Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. Fourth week of Lent— There was a pool in Jerusa- lem where people came to be healed. A Man who had been very sick for thirty- eight years was lying there. Jesus asked, "Do you want to get well?" The sick man answered, 'Sir, I don't have anyone here to put me in the pool when the water is stirred up. Jesus said to him, 'Get up, pick up your mat, and walk'" (John 5:5-8). Two frogs tumbled into a vat of cream. They strug- gled for about an hour, try- ing to climb up the metal side. Finally, one frog gave up and drowned. The other struggled on. He thrashed and thrashed and thrashed. Then suddenly, he found himself sitting safely on a lump of butter. It is this kind of perseverance the person in today's gospel showed. What keeps me thrashing and thrashing when no hope is in sight? Vision 2000— Mark Link, S.J. "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to suc- cess when they gave up"— Thomas Edison. "One must not only preach a sermon with his voice; he must preach it with his life" —Martin Lu- ther King, Jr. Parish Hall Reservation: Call 354-3909. David Fleck, Pastor Rev. Don Haag, Deacon Lu Froehle, Reporter HUNTINGBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Sunday morning ser- vice and Sunday school 10; Sunday evening worship 6; Wednesday prayer and praise 7. Everyone is always wel- come. For information or trans- portation phone 354-4273 for a ride. Brent S. Myers, Pastor OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30; wor- ship 10:30; evening worship 7; Wednesday prayer and Bi- ble study meeting 7. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30; morning worship 10:30; this Wednesday will be our monthly business meeting at 6:30. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. We have a Bible full of ac- counts of Jesus' miracles. We carry around in our own beings, the miracle of rebirth. We have seen our Lord work wonders in our own lives and in the lives of those around us. When we believe, we will follow whole- heartedly. "This, the first of his mi- raculous signs, Jesus per- formed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his glory, and his disci- ples, put their faith in him" (John 2:11). Jack Hamm, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter HOUSE OF MERCY Sunday morning worship service 10 a.m.; Children's class 10:10; Teen class 10:45; Sunday and Thurs- day night services 7. We are a Full Gospel Church that believes the fullness of the Bible. We are a Pentecostal church and truly the Spirit of the Lord is in this place. If you are looking for a church that will welcome you with open arms and heart, that has a family at- mosphere, come and see. Nursing home servic- es fourth Sunday of each month at Amber Manor in Petersburg at 2 p.m. and there will be no night ser- vice at House of Mercy on this day. Every other Tues- day night is intercessory prayer at 7, beginning Feb- ruary 7 at House of Mercy. We will be ministering at Lighthouse Recovery Satur- day night March 31 at 7 p.m. Praise the Lord for the glo- rious services we have been having. We may be a small congregation but the pres- ence of the Holy Spirit has been so real and there is a sweet, refreshing touch up- on lives. There are those that are coming with an expectancy and God is not disappointing them. We are so thankful to God, the structural damage has been repaired, now we can shout, dance, and re- joice with a fervency. Can you rejoice that Jesus is your Lord and Saviour. If you don't know Him in a personal relationship, have the joy of the Lord as your strength, nor have that love for Him in your life no bet- ter time than now to have it, just ask Him into your life, turn your eyes, and heart up- on Jesus, call out His name and He will be there in your midst. Become His today and fill that emptiness that is in your life. Be ready for that day when He comes to take His children home. There is no greater joy in life than knowing our heavenly Fa- ther and a relationship with Jesus. Pray for your neighbors, friends, and loved ones that are lost and for those that are sick in body. We pray you will be blessed this week and find joy in your life that is joy unspeakable. May good things come your way and you find a church this week in which you can wor- ship the creator of your life and enjoy peace that passes all understanding. George Bruce, Pastor ANNUAL Democratic Party DAVE CROOKS St. Patrick's Day Dinner FEATURED SPEAKER DINNER SERVED PROGRAM TO FOLLOW DOORS OPEN 6:30PM 6PM MARCH, 17 OTWELL COMMUNITY CENTER $15/person for Dinner & Program FOR TICKETS CALL 789-2349 Call 812-354-8731, ext. 709 Register Today! Pike County School Corp.-Adult Ed. Office 907 Walnut Street Petersburg, IN Dave Crooks Pre-Dinner Fundraising Reception at 5:30 p.m. (ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND) The Press-Dispatch This week PAWS is featuring a sweet young pup named Mika who appears to be shy, but very protective of her pink toy. You can adopt Mika by calling PAWS at 354-9894. PAWS pet of the week When children grow up with a puppy, they learn ear- ly on how valuable a lifelong friendship can be. This week PAWS is fea- turing a sweet young pup named Mika. As you can tell by the photo, Mika al- ready loves to play ball and she is quite possessive of her pink toy. Mika and her siblings came to PAWS just a few weeks ago and they have liv- ened up the puppy room con- siderably with their spirited ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Stendal Sunday school, Intergen- erational Bible study in Fel- lowship Hall at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10:15; Choir rehearsal following service. St. Peter's game night from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday—9 a.m. till noon Sewing sisters. Wednesday—6:30 p.m. Soup Supper; Lenten ser- vice and choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Thursday—Conf irma- tion class at Parsonage at 4:30 p.m. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 536-4598 Reuben and Eunice Butke, Reporters OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH Sunday school 9:30; morn- ing worship 10:30; evening worship service 6:30. Tuesday morning women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10. Youth group every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall. All area youth are invited to attend. W.K.F.M. (Wesleyan Kids for Missions) will be ev- ery second Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the church. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. The secret to happiness A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said. "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like. The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. play and curious puppy an- tics. Although Mika appears to win out by devouring the most puppy chow daily, (she is the chubbiest of the lit- ter) she also appears to be the shy one compared to her other sisters. She nor- mally hides behind her sis- ters when visitors come in to look. Volunteers are unsure of these little gals heritage as they all seem to look differ- ent from each other. Sever- al visitors have speculated In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sick- ly. They appeared to be fam- ished. They were holding spoons with very long han- dles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suf- fering. The Lord said, "You have seen Hell. They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The peo- ple were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laugh- ing and talking. The holy man said, "I don't understand." "It is simple," said the Lord. "It requires but one skill. You see they have learned the secret to happi- ness—feed one another." May God bless you . Roy C. Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter WINSLOW FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 510 Main Street Gospel singing and preaching services on Tues- day and Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. Jerry Newkirk, Pastor Geneva Deen, Reporter that Mika may have some Bulldog Heritage. She has soft, short black fur with a distinctive white spot on the tip of her chin. As the weather is begin- ning to warm up and with spring right around the cor- ner, now is the perfect time to adopt a canine compan- ion. These little gals won't last long, so come in and have a look or call 354-9894. You can also find us on Facebook at PAWS Animal Shelter. WINSLOW U.M. CHURCH Sunday morning worship at 10:15 p.m. (fourth Sunday of Lent). Next Cluster meeting— April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Spurgeon U.M. Church. Bible School at the Spur- geon Park on June 12, 13 and 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Spon- sored by The Pike County Seekers. Theme—"SonRise National Park" Jesus is way better than the Easter Bunny. When we consider that the cross and the empty tomb express the bound- less love of God, and a sec- ond chance for us, it kinda ticks me off that we have somehow let a certain fur- ry pusher of candy turn this time of the year into a "bas- ket" case. With this thought in mind, some reasons Jesus is way better than the Eas- ter Bunny: 1. The Easter Bunny has big feet and a furry tail, Je- sus did a big feat with wood and nails. 2. No one ever got sick of an over consumption of grace, mercy and forgive- ness. 3. What would you rath- er have—dirty hands, or a clean heart? 4. What would you rather do? Gain weight, or gain sal- vation? 5. Rabbits twitch their nose; Jesus arose. The No. 1 reason—Christ paid. You keep the change— New Life. Carl Meeks, Lay Minister Devara Krause, Reporter Continued on page 7 Don't Miss Out on the Chance to Pursue Your Career Path Classes Held (EST) Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:30 – 8:30 pm Adult Classes Begin Soon Call 812-354-8731, ext. 709 to Pre-Register Pike County School Corporation Adult Education Class Classes run from March 19 - May 25, 2012 Oct. 17 to Dec. 15, 2011 Improve your skills in Math and English Add a GED to your resume Prepare for post secondary training Increase wage earning potential! 8th District Congr essional Candidate