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The Press-Dispatch ★ Church news METHODIST CHURCH 801 E. Walnut Petersburg Continued from page 4 FIRST UNITED 9:30; fellowship 10:25-10:40; Sunday school 10:40-11:30; choir practice Wednesday evening at 7:30. The message of the cross "For God so loved the Sunday morning worship been, since we found each other's friendship and you took away my sin. Don't know much of how to pray, but I think about you every- day. So, Jesus, this is Jim checking in today." The minister feeling fool- ish, told Jim, that was fine. He told the man he was world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). As we lift high the cross, welcome to come and pray just anytime. The minister knelt at the there's so much to gain in the mystery and beauty the cross can contain. The message it shares can bring great joy to you—joy you can carry in all that you do. It's a message of caring—a free gift of love—we need on- ly accept from our Father above. In that cross is the sacri- fice Jesus Christ made so our souls could be cleansed with the great price He paid. It's a personal promise to me and to you, that God loves and accepts us when we love Him, too (Taken from Today and Always by Amer- ican Greetings). See you in church next Sunday. Mel Camp, Pastor 2135 East Main Street Petersburg FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Church of God is a place where you can worship God, experience his presence, and appreciate the warm fel- lowship of God's people. If you are looking for a church to attend then be encour- aged and give First Church of God a try. On Sunday we will again Greetings to all. The First be offering free blood pres- sure checks from 9 to 9:20. We believe and understand the importance of not on- ly taking care of ourselves spiritually but also phys- ically as well. We hope to see you this Sunday. Our Worship Celebration is at 9:30 and we have Children's Church during that time. Have a great week and re- member God loves you and so do we. Joe Shouse, Pastor erational Bible study in Fel- lowship Hall; Worship 10:15 a.m. Church Council meet- ing following service. Tuesday from 9 a.m. till LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday at 9 a.m. Intergen- ST. PETER'S noon, Sewing Sisters. WOW Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Confirmation Class at Parsonage. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH morning worship 10:30; eve- ning worship service 6:30. Tuesday morning wom- Sunday school 9:30; en's Bible study at the fel- lowship 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. This is Jesus just checking in today Author unknown warmed with love, and met with Jesus there. As the tears flowed, in his to those who donated candy and for the ladies who filled the eggs. We are looking forward to continued fellowship with all those who rededicated their walk with God. You can watch us on New Wave, Ch. 23 every Satur- day at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. If you would like more in- altar, he'd never done it be- fore. His cold heart melted, heart, he repeated old Jim's prayer. Past noon one day, the formation concerning any of our services call 354-6897. Mark Davis, Pastor Greg Davis, Asst. Pastor and Music Director minister noticed that old Jim hadn't come. As more days passed without Jim, he be- gan to worry. At the factory, he asked about him, learn- ing he was ill and was in the hospital. The week that Jim was in morning worship 10:30; eve- ning service 6; Wednesday evening 6. Yard sale Saturday, April 16th and Walnut Streets Sunday school 9:30; PETERSBURG G.B. CHURCH the hospital brought chang- es in the ward. His smiles, a joy contagious. Changed people, were his reward. The head nurse couldn't 14 starting 8 a.m. to bene- fit the Mission trip for Char- leen Thomas to Haiti. Watch for our ad in The Press Dis- patch. Remember the unsaved, our men and women serv- ing our country and ones that has lost loved ones. Thank you Lord for all understand why Jim was so glad, when no flowers, calls or cards came, not a visitor he had. The minister stayed your blessings. Come and worship with us. by his bed, he voiced the nurse's concern: No friends came to show they cared. He had nowhere to turn. Looking surprised, old Jim spoke up and with a winsome smile; "the nurse is wrong, she couldn't know, that in here all the while ev- eryday at noon He's here, a dear friend of mine, you see, He sits right down, takes my hand, leans over and says to me: "I just came again to tell you, Jim, how happy I have been, since we found this friendship, and I took away your sin. Always love to hear you pray, I think about you each day, And so Jim, this is Jesus checking in today." Don't forget to just check in. God wants to hear from you. May God bless you this week. Roy C. Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter of a going church for a com- ing Lord! Sunday school 9:30; morning worship 10:30; senior youth and evening worship 6. We had planned for 245 for worship Easter Sunday an had 248! We rejoice with our other sister churches for their in- crease as well. We welcome everyone, (8th and Poplar Sts.) Welcome! Come be a part FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Chalmer Burden, Pastor Loveda Burden, Reporter school 10. Read John 4:46-54. Jesus said, "I came that METHODIST CHURCH Church service 9; Sunday SPURGEON UNITED (my sheep) may have life, and have it abundantly" (John 10:10). Because Christ is risen, teacher at Otwell Elementary) have been studying the 13 Colonies and the Revolutionary War. Keith Thomas, a story-teller and speaker about the time of the Revolutionary War, visited the students and spoke about the Battle of Vincennes, George Rogers Clark, and our area's history at the time of the Revolutionary War. He dressed in clothing from that era and showed sup- plies of a frontiersman. Pictured: Keith Thomas, Brandon Fuhrman, Hannah Bush, Abby Skelton, and Alli Holder. Second grade students of Chasity Clifton (Oakland City University student Keith Thomas visits OES our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right (II Timo- thy 3:16). Have you ever felt like the final words is not death but life. As we face deaths of many kinds, we too have life when we believe Christ's words. Everyone welcome to our services. Honna Schloss, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter ing worship 10:30; Wednes- day Bible study 6:30. Remember those on our GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30; morn- prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Does your worship please Jesus? A little chorus tells us what our purpose of worship should be: "We have come into his house and gathered in His name to worship Him, worship Him, Jesus Christ the Lord." Jack Hamm, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter WINSLOW CHRISTIAN CHURCH morning worship 10:30; Wednesday choir practice 6:30. Sunday, April 15—Board Sunday school 9:30; but especially young fam- ilies who want to settle in and become more Christ focused. We have a staffed nursery, a Wednesday "Kids Club" and a junior high youth class at 7 p.m. We rejoice with the con- viction of the Holy Ghost and His movement upon our church. We rejoice with those who find comfort, hope, love, and forgiveness at the altar through Christ. Surely goodness and mer- cy shall follow after you. Be contagious! Listen each Sunday at 9 a.m. on 106.5 FM WWBL for the FBC message. Dr. C. C. Baxter, Pastor through his church in the middle of the day, decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray. Just then the back door A minister passing THE CHURCH ALIVE 506 N. 9th Street Petersburg opened, a man came down the aisle. The minister frowned as he saw the man hadn't shaved in a while. His shirt was kinda shabby and his coat was worn and frayed. The man knelt, he bowed his head, then rose and walked away. In the days that followed, God has quit speaking? Maybe sermons are losing their impact, times of genu- ine worship in life are grow- ing more scarce, and overall, you're coasting on spiritual memories and past times? Whatever the reason, there are times in life in which we feel disconnected from God and alone. But have you considered that Book you've been ne- glecting? The Bible is called God's Word because that's exactly what it is. It was faithfully recorded by in- spired men from all walks of life, who lived across three continents, and com- piled the texts over a peri- od of fifteen hundred years without ever contradict- ing one another. God spoke then through Scripture and is still speaking through it now. When we neglect to meet meeting following church services. Read II Corinthians 4:6- 12. Jesus said, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trou- ble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). We have no choice about Him in the words He pre- served for us we lose our bearing in life, and He seems distant. But the won- derful truth is that God hasn't moved and He is still speaking through the Bi- ble. Remember, it's not just a book with worn-out phras- es. Rather, it's a treasure house of truth that's living and active, it's a fountain of living water and our source of strength. Pick it up, dust it off, and draw near to the God who speaks still. One should approach Scripture with the under- standing that God speaks every time we read His Words. We just need to lis- ten and seek after Him. Devotion written by Rev. Don Collins. www.petersburgnaz.net Come and join us as we— when storms come, but we can choose to prepare our spirit to face them. When we faithfully read the Bible and pray, we pre- pare spiritually for the storms of life. Everyone welcome to come and worship. Dr. Robert Asa, Minister 7; Sunday morning worship 10:15. Due to the great outpour- Wednesday night worship ing of miraculous miracles in West Palm Beach, Flori- da, Evangelist W. V. Grant will not be here for the Heal- ing Crusade until May 7. Evangelist W. V. Grant is each noon time came this chap, each time he knelt just for a moment, a lunch pail in his lap. Well, the minister's suspicions grew so he decided to stop the man and ask him, "What are you doing here?" The old man said, he worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour. Lunchtime was his prayer time, for finding strength and power. "I stay only moments, see, because the factory is so far away; As I kneel here talking to the Lord, this is what I say: "I just came again to tell you, Lord, how happy I've from Eagles Nest Church in Dallas, Texas. He min- isters in the gifts of mira- cles, prophecy and word of knowledge. Come and get your miracle from God. Ev- eryone is welcome and bring someone who needs a spe- cial touch. Beginning this Sunday we will have Children's Sunday school starting at 10 a.m. Classes for all ages. We appreciated all who 10. Everyone welcome. Lloyd Lamar, Pastor all our services. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; 118 West Pike Ave. 354-8851—Church We invite you to join us in CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PETERSBURG morning worship 10:30 a.m; evening worship 6; Wednes- day, Adult Bible study/ prayer 7 p.m. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in It takes 3 minutes to subscribe to Call 354-8500 made our Easter Service successful again this year. We praise God for the large crowd of folks who came for the Easter service. We had lots of eggs for lots of chil- dren this year and what a time the kids had finding them. A special appreciation Sunday morning service PETERSBURG WESLEYAN Enter to Worship; Leave to Serve. Michael P. Elliott, Pastor 354-6351—Home ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Bible study 9; worship 10; Tuesday, April 17, Bible study 7; Wednesday, April 18, Confirmation 6:30; Fri- day, April 20, Praise Team practice 6:30 p.m. Catherine Burnette, Pas- 6483 W 580 N, Otwell Sunday school and adult tor tive Assistant Paula Mann, Administra- STOP!!!! middle of tough times right now. You feel like the storm is raging all around you, your boat is filling with wa- ter and you don't know how much longer you can hold on. Don't give up . . . Jesus cares . . . let Him help you! Come to Him in faith, be- lieving that He can help. Re- member, He did not give the disciples what they expect- ed . . . He gave them much more. Believing means trusting Perhaps you are in the PLEASANT RIDGE G.B. CHURCH His judgment and letting Him decide how best to help. Sometimes He may calm the storm; other times He calms our hearts while the storm still rages. You may be sur- prised what He will do for you . . . you can't go wrong in trusting Jesus. If you are willing to be- ning service 6:30; Wednes- day evening Bible study and PR youth meeting 6:30. Ev- eryone is always welcome. We want to thank God Wednesday, April 11, 2012 C-5 for His mercy, love and an- swered prayer. If you need spiritual help or informa- tion call Dale or Terri Fred- erick (812-789-2348). Con- tinue to pray for one anoth- er, the unsaved, the prayer list, for all who are traveling, the sick and needy, for the ones in hospitals and nurs- ing homes, the military, and their families and the Pres- ident and his family and all decisions that are made. We want to extend our sympathy to anyone who has lost a loved one. Thought: A lot of us turn lieve (accept Him), repent and confess Him as Lord, then He will come into your life and will always be there for you. Just follow Him in obedience. Sunday school 9:30; morning worship 10:30; eve- to God when we are in need and we don't know which way to turn. When things get better, it is easy to forget who sent us our help and to just want to go our own way. Remember: Attitude is contagious . . . is ours worth catching? Have a great week! He is risen! Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter 1-800-880-1631