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C-2 Church Wednesday, July 5, 2017 The Press-Dispatch Baptist CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY Continued in next column Real dogs don't ride in purses. This week PAWS is fea- turing an all American dog named Winston, who is a gentle giant and likely has some Great Dane heritage. He is very agile, energetic, needs room to run and play and is very people oriented and wants to please. Winston gets along well with other dogs, is noble and affectionate and he would benefit from some- one who has time to work with him and channel his undying energy. He has soft , short fur, is white with black spots, neutered, has all his shots and wait- ing for that special family to call his own. To inquire about Win- ston, call 812-354-9894. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the WINSTON Church of Christ Independent Independent Catholic Christian us. We will hold our closing celebration for parents to at- tend on Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m. Every Wednesday night, there is an opportunity for community youth to meet at the church. The God Squad (grades 6 -12) and God's Lit- tle People (Pre-K-5th grade) meet at the church from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Meals and/or snacks are provided and we have a great time in fellow- ship as we dig into the Word. The youth offers many op- portunities for travel and lo- cal missions. We will begin a Commu- nity Outreach ministry this Sunday as well. Look for Mt. Olive in the local communi- ties and contact us if you see a need that needs to be met here in Pike County. This is a new and growing ministry, and we are excited to spread the love of Jesus and serve the Otwell and neighboring communities. Contact the church at 812- 354-5777 or alexbenefiel@ gmail.com with questions or needs. Mt. Olive Gener- al Baptist is located at 6187 E. State Rd. 56, Winslow, IN 47598. We would love to see you this week at Mt. Olive. Alex Benefiel, Pastor Crystal Benefiel, Reporter. MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m., children's church during morning ser- vice; Celebrate Recovery from 5 -7 p.m. at the Gather- ing Place in Winslow. July 9 is family and friend day. Invite all your family and friends. Camp Out VBS will be Ju- ly 12-14 from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. All children are invited. "The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God" (I Corinthians 3:19). Some may contend that the way for the Church to make a better place is to be- come like it. But whenever the church does this, it ends up compromising its spiritu- al authority and losing its in- fluence. Instead of changing the world, the world changes it. God doesn't want us to iso- late ourselves. In praying for His disciples Jesus said, "As you sent Me into the world, I have also them into the world" ( John 17:18). If we isolate ourselves from oth- ers, we have no impact and demonstrate a lack of love. But neither does God want us to become like the unbe- lieving world. We are to be separate, refusing to adopt its motives and patterns of behavior. The Bible warns, "All that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father but it is of the world" (I John 2:16). Let Christ fill your life, and there won't be room for the world. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. I'm sure you will leave feeling blessed. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, Assistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m. We hope each of you had a great 4th of July. We will be having Com- munion during morning worship on Sunday, July 9. July 9 -13 will be the High School Mission Camp at Camp Brosend. We have two of our youth attending. July 15 will be the First Adventure Camp at Camp Brosend. We know that Rose will have a great time. On July 16, the Church Council will have their monthly meeting at the church at 6 p.m. The General Baptist Mis- sion and Ministry Summit will be in Evansville, July 17-19. July 23 will be Assistant Teacher Sunday and our of- fering will go to the Build- ing Fund. Bible School, "Maker Fun Factory" will take place July 24-28. A meal will be served from 6 -6:30 p.m., with our school from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to go can contact any member of our church. July 30 will be our Fifth Sunday Fellowship at Jor- dan Park, following morn- ing worship. Keep praying, keep believ- ing and let your light shine for Jesus. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter PLEASANT RIDGE G.B. CHURCH 1738 E. Co. Rd. 75 N. Petersburg Pastor 812-789-2348 Sunday morning service 10 :30 a.m. Everyone is al- ways welcome. "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the hea- then do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, be- fore ye ask him" (Matthew 6:7-8, K JV ). Lord's Prayer "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And for- give us our debts, as we for- give our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but de- liver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the pow- er, and the glory, for ever"— Amen (Matthew 6:9 -13). Remember to pray for those on the prayer list. Have a safe and happy week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Pastor 812.582.0290 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. First Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meet- ing before Bible study, busi- ness meeting following and youth group, every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. July 5 at 6 p.m. advisory board meeting with business meeting following. Thought for the week: "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" (II Corinthians 3:17). Be in prayer this week for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Terry Beadles, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Reporter BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; all Wednesday evening activ- ities 7:30 p.m. We'll have Bible Study on Wednesday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. Our regular monthly business meeting will be on Wednesday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Thought of the week – Why must I bear thus pain? I cannot tell; I only know my Lord does all things well. And so I trust in God, my all in all, for He will bring me through, whate'er befall— Smith. Steve Selby, Pastor Alan Christmas, Reporter BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (4 yrs old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass Schedule: Saturday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 9. The Rosary is prayed before the Saturday evening mass and also before the Sunday morning mass. God Bless America. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 618-783-5566 Call or Text Sundays, Prayer 9 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday, Bible study (The Story) 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, morning (The Story) at 10 a.m.; youth supper 6 p.m.; Bible study (The Story) 6:30 p.m. "Like" our Facebook page. "Come and See" – John 1:46. Everyone welcome. Jeff Powers, Pastor VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10 :30 a.m. evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Topic: Studies in Christian Doctrine. You are encour- aged to take part in these services. Knowledge "Knowledge is proud that he knows so much; Wisdom is humble that he know no more." "It is a great pity that things weren't so arranged that an empty head, like an empty stomach, wouldn't let its owner rest until he had put something in it." Remember Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hun- ger and thirst for righteous- ness, for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister 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 New Gospel Center pastor Rodney Fretwell is now at the Gospel Cen- ter Church as full-time senior pastor after hav- ing been behind the Illi- nois Street pulpit on sev- eral occasions in recent weeks. Rodney, his wife, Sharon, along with their children, Grace, Jude, Mercy and Eden, hail from Locust Grove, Va. In years prior, he was se- nior pastor at Lael Bap- tist Church in Green- ville, S.C. Fretwell grew up near Fort Knox, Ky. and has relatives there. He is a licensed and or- dained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, with a degree in Chris- tian Studies, with an emphasis in Biblical Studies. Fretwell and the family arrived in Pe- tersburg Friday and de- sire "to see the children of God grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. This is accom- plished by solid Bibli- cal preaching and teach- ing." CHRISTIAN HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. Petersburg 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 GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9914 Come join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and Sun- day night at 6:30 p.m. to wor- ship God. The Gospel Center Church is a friendly place where you can bring your family and feel welcome. We all love God and know that through his Son Jesus Christ we are saved and that his Son is our only way to heaven. Rodney Fretwell, Senior Pastor GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9914 Come join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and Sun- day night at 6:30 p.m. to wor- ship God. The Gospel Center Church is a friendly place where you can bring your family and feel welcome. We all love God and know that through his Son Jesus Christ we are saved and that his Son is our only way to heaven. Rodney Fretwell, Senior Pastor JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION On the corner of Sixth and Walnut Petersburg 812-354-4424 or 812-582-0240 Sunday morning fellow- ship 10 a.m.; Bible studies: Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brian Eilert's house and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at church. "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit" (I Peter 3:18 NK J). This Independence Day remember the One who gave all, in whom you must Depend. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER, INC. 307 N. 9th Street Petersburg 812-354-1360 Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Chris Hughes will be teaching the 12 step class- es; Saturday, July 8, Paul Newton will be bringing the Word of the Lord; Monday evening at 7 p.m. the Over- comers class with Paul and Mary. Everyone is welcome. Backsliders Do Not Bid Jesus Goodbye Mr. Moody once said, "A rule I have had for years is to treat the Lord Jesus Christ as a personal friend. When I go away from home I bid my wife and children goodbye; I bid my friends and acquain- tances goodbye, but I nev- er heard of a poor backslid- er going down on his knees and saying, 'I have been near you for ten years; your ser- vice has become tedious and monotonous; I have come to bid you farewell. Goodbye, Lord Jesus Christ.' I nev- er heard of one doing this. I will tell you how they go: they just run away." It's our choice. Bob Shepherd, Reporter LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday services are at 10 a.m. and youth service at 6 p.m. "It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [com- pletely liberating us]; there- fore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery" [which you once removed] (Galatians 5:1). Ladies War Room Bible study on Wednesdays, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Peg- gy Smith. Young adults life group, Friday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. Check the website for lo- cation and time for upcom- ing events, www.livingfc. org. 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 Continued on page 3