The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, August 23, 2017 The Press-Dispatch Baptist Continued in next column Continued in next column "I have learned a lot from my kitten. When life is loud and scary, go under the bed and nap. When you want some- one to notice you, sit on the book that person is reading. And if someone sits in your chair, glare at her until she moves"— Unknown. This week PAWS is fea- turing a shy little kitten named Zippy, who was abandoned in a dump- ster and her life was barely spared before be- ing crushed with trash. It is no wonder she is very timid after surviv- ing such a terrifying ex- perience. Zippy is in need of a cat loving family to help her feel loved and social- ize her, due to her young PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the ZIPPY Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 Church of Christ Christian age and natural curiosity this should be relatively easy. She has a beautiful, plush coat of gray fur with black swirls, large golden eyes and can be adopted for $ 30, by calling PAWS at 812-354-9894. e Board of the Jefferson Township Ruritan wishes to sincerely thank all those who helped support the 60th anniversary 4th of July celebration. We are most grateful for the many generous donations we received, for the participation in events by various civic and student groups, and for the diligence of workers—Ruritan members as well as members of the community— all these together make our event a great success. For the past 60 years (and for many years to come!) we happily provide enjoyable, family-friendly activities for our guests who come and eat good food, see good entertainment, and make memories for a lifetime. We honor the National Ruritan creed of "Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community." Thank You A heartfelt ank You to all the dear family, friends, and church family who attended my 90th birthday party as well as to all of you who sent beautiful cards. I always say that every day is a good day, and my special birthday was a good day indeed! God Bless You, Mrs. Norma Meadors Thank You "Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye de- sire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" (Mark 11:24). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter MT. OLIVE G.B. CHURCH (Cato) 6187 E. State Rd. 56 Winslow 812-354-5777 alexbenefiel@gmail.com Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening mens/wom- ens groups and kid's peer tu- toring at 6 p.m.; Wednesday youth (ages 3-18)from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children's church during Sunday morning worship and nursery avail- able for mothers and infants. This week at Mt. Olive General Baptist, we learned about God's love and what it really means to have uncon- ditional love for the Lord as well as each other. We have several exciting events coming up at Mt. Ol- ive this week. The community is invited to join us at Hornady Park on Saturday, August 26, at 4 p.m. for a picnic and gospel sing. Our church will pro- vide food and everyone is in- vited to bring an instrument and/or their voice to join in. On Sunday, August 27, we will be having a baptism immediately following our morning service. A pitch-in dinner will follow. We will not have Sunday evening groups this week, as we will be spending most of the day at the church. We have kicked off our Sunday evening separate mens/womens/children groups. They are all going great and we are having a wonderful time. The men are studying Revelation and the women are learn- ing about the Bible's stance on being an emotionally healthy woman. Join us for any or all of the activities our church hosts. We love to see new faces. Come by for a visit. We will save you a seat. 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 Sun- day school during morning service; Sunday night: Cel- ebrate Recovery a 5 -7 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Winslow (formerly Old UM Church); Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m.; Second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. business meeting. "Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5). No person is meek by na- ture. We insist on our own way (even if we are mild mannered in nature), and if anyone blocks our paths we react with hurt, anger resentment, and even re- venge. Moses was meek, but he was not meek by na- ture. God worked meekness into his life over a forty year- year period. Peter was certainly not meek by nature. He was im- petuous, saying and doing the first thing that came in- to his mind. But little by lit- tle, the Holy Spirit of God transformed Peter after the resurrection of Jesus. Be- fore his conversion, Paul was not meek. His job was to persecute Christians. Yet Paul wrote to the church at Galatia, "the fruit of the Spirit is gentleness, good- ness and meekness" (Gala- tia 5:22-23). 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 had a good service about friendship on Sunday. Ruby was helping her moth- er following a fall. Pray for the many in our community who are affected by illness. We will be having a fun- draiser. For tickets, contact any church member. For more information concern- ing the fundraiser, contact Marlene Erwin. August 27, Asst. Sunday and the offering will go to the Building Fund. We welcome everyone to our services. We'd love to have you. 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. "Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever" (Psalm 106:1). Remember to pray for those on the prayer list. "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God" (I John 4:7). 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. The first Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting before Bible study. September 6 at 6 p.m. will be our next board meeting, with business meeting to fol- low. The youth group will meet every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Thought for the week: Your attitude determines your direction. Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. 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- 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 activities 7:30 p.m. Nothing is planned for Wednesday, August 23. Sunday, August 27, is fourth Sunday. The morning worship service offering will go to the Building Fund. Nothing is planned for the fifth Wednesday, August 30. Thought of the Week – When I kneel before my Master, I can feel his pres- ence there, and the load of care and sorrow seems much easier to bear–Anon. Steve Selby, Pastor Alan Christmas, Reporter 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, Report- er Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass Schedule: Saturday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m.; Sun- day, August 27. The Rosary is prayed before the Satur- day evening mass and before the Sunday morning mass. CCD classes start Sun- day, September 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the church rectory. There are sign-up sheets on the back table of our church. Starting September 10 there will be Inquiry ses- sions for people interested in inquiring about our Catholic Faith. Meeting will be in the rectory basement at 1 p.m. Catholic "We must overcome all forms of racism, of intoler- ance and of the instrumen- talization of the human per- son"—Pope Francis. 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, Contemporary Praise ser- vice at 6:30 p.m.; youth sup- per 6 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. Following the evening ser- vice, there will be food and fellowship time. You are in- vited to attend these servic- es. What the World needs Jesus said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go make disciples of all na- tions, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spir- it, and teaching them to obey everything I have command- ed you" (Matthew 28:18 -20). 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 Church of God FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning ser- vice at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sun- day school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Church picnic will be Sep- tember 24 at Hornady Park. Details will be available at a later date. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1, K JV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter Independent 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 GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER 245 S. Glezen Center St. 812-354-6738 or 812-582-9667 Sunday morning wor- ship and children's church 10 :15 a.m.; Youth Group Hearts on Fire will meet on Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Life Center. Bible study meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Au- gust 23, refreshments will be provided. Invite others to Bible study. Refresh and Renew La- dies' Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29. Bring comfortable walking shoes for a walk after bible study. The Ice Cream Social will be in the church Life Center on Sunday, August 27 at 5 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remember to pray for the USA, peace and for one an- other. Discipline and Instruction Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not de- spise the discipline of the Almighty. ( Job 5:17). Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. (Prov- erbs 16:20). Wow, what a strong set of verses. We all know that when God corrects, it is out of love. But that does not make it any easier to take. In addition, taking instruc- tion without getting offend- ed is almost impossible to do as well. I personally think of God as a parent (after all he is our heaven- ly father). A parent almost always has the best in mind and heart for you and your future. Is it wrong to say that most of the time when you listen to the wisdom of your parent, you do better in life and "prosper? " A lot GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9914 Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; AWANA clubs will meet Sunday's at 6:30 p.m., the children will learn from the Word of God and have fun doing it; Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Gospel Center invites you to worship the King of Kings with us every Sunday. You will hear sound biblical and applicable preaching each week. We are excited to bring AWANA back this fall as well. At the Gospel Center, you will find God loving peo- ple who desire to serve and praise Good with their heart, soul, mind and strength. Come and Praise the King with us. We would be hon- ored to have you come and join us and see what God is doing here at the Gospel Center Church. Rodney Fretwell, Sr. Pas- tor JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION On the corner of Sixth and Walnut Petersburg 812-354-4424 or 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. Be aware that every thought that pops into your head, is not your thought. 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. Saturday, August 26 at 2 p.m., we are meeting at the church to put together "Birthing Kits" for Hearts for Haiti. Bring scissors if ya got'em. In Matthew 24, Jesus is telling about the end times. Verse 36 says, "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heav- en, but My Father only." It doesn't matter when Je- sus is coming. The impor- tant thing is that He is com- ing, so we should live each day as though He is coming NOW! Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter Independent of the time, we forget that God loves us so much that he corrects us and gives us the instruction or direction that we need to do better in life. All we have to do is listen. God loves you. Find blessing in his discipline, heed his instruction and you will prosper. We welcome you to all services. Come and wor- ship Jesus with us. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Website: grcenter.net – E- mail address: glezenreviv- alcenter@yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter