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C-2 Church Wednesday, Januar y 13, 2016 The Press-Dispatch Church news Continued from page 1 "If you eliminate smoking and gam- bling, you will be amazed to find that almost all an Englishman's pleasures can be, and mostly are, shared by his dog"— George Bernard Shaw. This week, PAWS is featuring an ap- proximately two-year-old die-hard IU fan named Briscoe, who is named after one of the dorms on the Bloomington Campus. This handsome young fellow would love to find a family with whom he could watch the games on lazy af- ternoons. Briscoe has a wonderful personali- ty, cute smile and will show his pearly whites when he is spoken to very affec- tionately. He adores other canines, is very playful, has short black fur with white accents and has some Boxer/Lab heritage. Briscoe is neutered and ready to be adopted by calling 812-354-9894. PAWS pet of the week This week PAWS is featuring a die-hard IU fan named Briscoe, who would love to find a family with which he could watch the games. He adores other canines, is very playful and would make a great family pet. To adopt Briscoe, call 812-354-9894. Continued on page 3 LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL "For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righ- teousness. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:14,18,23). Out of the Box ladies' min- istries will be meeting on the third Thursday of each month starting in January. Check the website for loca- tion and time, www.living- fc.org. Service times: Sundays 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and youth service Sundays at 6 p.m. Location: 4-H Building at Hornady Park. Mailing address: P.O. Box 566, Petersburg, IN. More information at www.living- fc.org or call 812-809 -4544 Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors John and Julie Marron, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Reporter PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and spe- cial junior church services 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednes- day night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. Join us for monthly Bible study and youth night. Call for details. Chad Searls, Pastor 419 -354-5500 (Cell) 812-354-9446 (Church Parsonage) ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N., Otwell 812-482-7623 Sunday, Jan. 17: Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 19: Bible study 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 20 : Confirmation 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21: Worship and music team 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 22: Praise Team practice 6:30 p.m. Catherine Burnette, Pastor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant UNION COMMUNITY CHURCH 3082 N. CR 850 W., Union Sunday school 10 :15 a.m.; worship service 11:15 a.m., both services are EST; chil- dren's service every fifth Sunday – geared toward children. Everyone is welcome to the First Friday Fun, the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EST, to work on craft projects, scrapbook- ing, sewing, etc. There will be a Cricut available along with other crafting tools for use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie 812-664-5970, for more information. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Chuck Swindoll says, "When we obey God, there are rewards. When we don't, there are consequences." And this is one of the most consistent principles that the Bible teaches. "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap" (Galatians 6:7). Eddie Willis, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter NEW BEGINNING FELLOWSHIP WESLEYAN CHURCH Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m. We are committed to the life-giving Christian faith that is guided by God's Word. Our vision – trans- forming lives, churches and communities through the hope and holiness of Jesus Christ. You are invited to worship with us. Everett Freels, Pastor NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH Coe Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Su- perintendent, Ryan Edring- ton, Assistant and Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. We were unable to hold our services due to the weather on Sunday. We hope everyone was able to stay safe and warm. We miss see- ing everyone. Keep the church fami- ly in your prayers. There is so many who need prayer. The prayer list continues to grow. Martin L. King, Jr. Day will be January 18. School will be in session, but gov- ernment services and banks will be closed. January 24 will be Assis- tant Teacher Sunday and the offering will go to the Build- ing Fund. January 31 is Fifth Sunday and fellowship luncheon. We will have regular Sun- day school and church ser- vices at the church, then will meet at Spurgeon Park for a time of fellowship. The theme will be soup, salads, sandwiches and, of course, dessert. Each family should bring their own table service and drink. Looking forward to a wonderful time. You are always welcome to attend our country church. We'd love to have you. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, 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 SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. Pray daily for those on our church prayer list. Read Romans 8:24-28. "Cast all your anxiety on God because he cares for you" (I Peter 5:7). God cares for each of us and will bring us what is best for us. We need only to pray and to trust God and then act on God's nudgings. In all situations, God is working. Come join us this Sunday. Everyone welcome. Honna Schloss, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter If you missed Taco Friday at the Trading Post last week, you missed a really good time, food, friends and great music! My little brother, Tony Rothrock, decided to try to raise some money for my favorite charity, PAWS. He got three buddies, Henry Norton, Shelby Lynn & David Wayne to provide an evening of great music. It was a huge success! You can catch it all again Friday, Jan 15 • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come join us for all the fun and food, drop a few dollars in our little doghouse for all our adorable critters at PAWS. anks to all who joined us last week. Benefit for PAWS Trading Post • 1 Mile South of Winslow off Hwy. 61 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! 1040 Form U.S. Individual Income Tax Return More Than 20 Years of Service THACKER TAX SERVICE 704 E. Haub Street Haubstadt, IN 47639 (99) IRS Use Only—Do not write or staple in this space. Office: 812-615-0071 Cell: 812-789-3852 By Appointment Member of National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH If you are looking for a church with a vibrant youth and children's ministry, par- ticipatory worship, a solid belief in the full authority of Scripture and a concern for the needs of others, give us a try. In my 20 + years of ministry, I have never been involved in a church that is more unified and friendly than Petersburg Free Meth- odist. We will be having a Soup Supper on January 29 at 5 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. On January 31 at 6 p.m., the Pike Central Swing Choir will be host- ed by our church. This is al- ways a good time. I hope you will be with us. Way down the road we have several things planned. Our churches are already gearing up for our Lenten breakfasts, so keep that in mind. Also, we have our Va- cation Bible School planned for June 6 -10. Bible Quiz teams are planning a trip to Seattle, Wash., on June 27-July 1 to participate in Bi- ble Quiz Nationals. They are raising support and working hard to be prepared. Also, I will be spending the next few months prepar- ing for a trip to South Sudan. I will be teaching the book of James to the Sudanese Peo- ple's Liberation Army Chap- lains for two weeks in June. Your prayers as I prepare are extremely valued. Normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday night at 6 p.m. there is a casual Bible study; 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; Wednes- day evening the children and youth ministries meet at 6:30 p.m. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor 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 ALGIERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Highway 356 Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship service 10 a.m. Have you ever read a story in the Bible and said, I wish I could have been there to have seen that? I hope you can come and join us for worship service as we start a new sermon series on the Rednecks of the Bible. If you are looking for a friendly church that loves all God's family, including Red- necks, then come and wor- ship with us. Mike Atkins, Pastor BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell Meeting in the Iva Union Church building Sunday school and morn- ing worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service and youth group (6th through 12th grades) 6 p.m.; Thurs- day, Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, 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 GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 210 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10 :30 a.m.; youth group meetings the last Sunday of each month 6 -7 p.m.; community lun- cheons the third Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.-noon CST. The community of Good Shepherd United Method- ist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of be- lievers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to develop within us maturi- ty of spirit, unity of faith, and knowledge of the Son of God, so that we may be prepared to share His love, mercy and grace through our words and actions, to a needy world. We extend an invitation to the public to come and wor- ship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Douglas Low, Minister GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois Street Petersburg Sunday morning worship, children's Bible time les- son and children's Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday AWANA 6 p.m.; Sunday evening worship in the chapel 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday mid-week En- couragement service in- cluding prayer meeting and youth group (6th through 12th grade) and fellowship 7 p.m. Once a month on Thurs- day there is a 40 and over La- dies Bible study. Gospel Center Church is a place where you can hear God's Word preached. We in- vite you to come and worship with us. We are a friendly, down to earth church and we will make ou feel welcome. Iim Stevens, Interim Pas- tor 812-354-4899 Church 812-354-9914 HEPHZIBAH-LIT TLES G.B. CHURCH 743 W. CR 125 S. Petersburg Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; Wednes- day Bible study and Wednes- day night youth at 6:45 p.m. Adults meet in the fellow- ship hall and the children meet in the church base- ment. Upcoming events: Sat- urday, Jan. 30 —Indepen- dent Association of Gener- al Baptist will meet at the New Hope General Baptist Church, Kentucky, starting at 11 a.m. EST. Sunday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. celebrating birthdays and anniversaries with our monthly supper and at 6 p.m., Fifth Sunday celebra- tion with special singers for the evening service. The Jenkins' family ap- preciates all the prayers and support during the loss of Pastor's Keith's mother. You are invited to join us for any of our weekly servic- es and events. Keith Jenkins, Sr., Pastor TWIN OAKS CHURCH Sunday school, Junior church and youth class 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Martha Breidenbaugh, Reporter WINSLOW CHRISTIAN CHURCH Corner of Lafayette and Walnut Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. Continue in prayer for those on our church prayer list. Read John 1:1-9. "Be strong and coura- geous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wher- ever you go" ( Joshua 1:9). No matter how deep the darkness, God will bring life. Prayer: Take our hand, God, today and every day. Remind us that because of your love, we are never alone. Amen. Come and worship. Every- one welcome. Dr. Robert Asa, 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 U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Traditional worship ser- vice 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m.; Contemporary worship ser- vice 10 :30 a.m.; Financial Peace University at 6 p.m.; Monday at 6:19 p.m. First Place Bible study and 7 p.m. Administrative Coun- cil meeting; Tuesday at 10 a.m. Bible study; Wednes- day at 5:15 p.m. Confirma- tion class at HUM and at 6 p.m. EPIC; Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor