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C-2 Church Wednesday, September 6, 2017 The Press-Dispatch Baptist Continued in next column Bulldog Owners: Don't mind flatulence, love wrin- kles and folds, prefer short and stocky over tall and handsome, like fat instead of skinny, love crooked teeth, prefer underbites to overbites, enjoy being slob- bered on, don't mind eye snot in the morning, love being loved and kissed, enjoy cuddling with large balls of flubber and realize you are the luckiest dog owners in the world. This week PAWS is fea- turing a fun-loving gal named Maggie, who is a bulldog wanna be, has short brown fur with white accents. She was recently surrendered by her own- ers, due to having to move. Maggie has been de- pressed, due to losing her family, but is hoping her warm personality will catch someone's eye. She PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the MAGGIE Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 Church of Christ Catholic Christian would do best, being the only dog in the household, because she does not like cats. She is spayed, has all her shots and can be adopt- ed, by calling 812-354-9894. Winslow G.B. Church 600 E. Union Street, Winslow • 812-789-2469 September 10 at 1:30pm Also singing during morning service at 10:30am It is Homecoming! Everyone is invited to morning service! Dinner at noon! IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10 :40 a.m.; Wednesday, Team kids be- gins and adult discipleship both at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, Women on Mission at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m., Church Council. "God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, for on it he rested from all his work of creation" (Genesis 2:3). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning wor- ship at 10 :15 a.m., chil- dren's Sunday school during morning service; Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m.; Second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. business meet- ing. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your understanding" (Proverbs 3:5). There will always be se- crets and motives of God that lie beyond our grasp. God knows everything we don't. Only in Heaven will we understand God's ways more fully. As Paul said, "Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known" (I Corin- thians 13:12). Based upon what we do know about God's char- acter demonstrated su- premely on the Cross, we can trust that God is doing what is best for us. God says in His Word, "I know the plans I have for you— plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" ( Jeremiah 29:11). 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, Report- er 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 appreciated all who helped with the smoked rib sale, especially Jeremy Nal- ley, Dave Nalley and family. Have you ever felt des- perate? Sunday's sermon was from Psalm 119:67 and the feeling of despera- tion. Rev. Pancake used the song, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" to illus- trate the feeling of desper- ation the songwriter felt as he struggled between being human and reminding him- self he is a Christian. Da- vid and Paul each had their hours of desperation. Keep looking up. That's where we find our strength. We will be meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 7, to clean the church. September 10, will be Grandparent's Day. We will be having a Sunday school picnic at the Pike State For- est. We will meet at 10 a.m. and have a picnic lunch and lots of fun. September 11 is Patri- ot Day. Let us never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Our church will be host- ing the United of Indiana Presbytery Semi-Annual meeting, Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. EDT. September 17, is Ed Ste- ven's Day. Rev. Stevens was a minister here and served as a missionary in the Gen- eral Baptist foreign mis- sions before he passed away. An offering will be taken for foreign missions, dur- ing morning worship. We will have a business meet- ing, following the worship service to elect church of- ficers for the coming year. A trustee will be elected at this time. World Peace Day is Sep- tember 21 and the first day of Autumn is September 22. September 24 will be As- sistant Teacher Sunday and the offering will go to the Building Fund. We will be serving food at the Spurgeon Commu- nity Festival at Jordan Park from 4-8 p.m. Be in prayer for those who have had catastrophes in our country. Spend time in prayer being thankful for those attending to their needs. So many to pray for. So many blessings we receive every day. Tell them to Je- sus. He hears and answers our prayers. 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. "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it" (Prov- erbs 3:27 K JV ). Remember to pray for those on the prayer list and also remember "God's ways are better than our ways." "Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm" (Prov- 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. Every- one is welcome. The first Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting before Bi- ble study and business meeting to follow. The youth group will be every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. September 10 —Home- coming. Church will begin at 10 a.m. with no Sunday school, Former Pastor Roy Biggerstaff will be preach- ing. Dinner will be served after church service, Gran- dy's will cater. Bring a des- sert. At 1:30 p.m., The Open Heart Quartet will be singing. Make plans to attend to support the group and expect to be blessed by them. The public is wel- come to come and worship with us. Thought for the week: "Not forsaking our own as- sembling together, as is the habit of some, but encour- aging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near" (Hebrews 10 :25). 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, Re- porter 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 eve- ning activities 7:30 p.m. We will continue our Bi- ble Study of Daniel 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6. We will have our regular monthly business meeting on Wednesday, September 13, at 7:30. On Wednesday, Septem- ber 20, we will continue our Bible Study of Daniel 10 through 12 at 7:30. Thought of the Week Do good to all and kind- ness show- that's what God's Word commands; for when we're serving in Christ's name, we are his feet and hands. -Fitzhugh Steve Selby, Pastor Alan Christmas, Report- er erbs 3:30 K JV ). Have a safe week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass Schedule: Saturday, Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. The Rosa- ry is prayed before the Satur- day evening mass and before the Sunday morning mass. CCD classes start Sunday, September 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the church rectory and the adult Bible study will start again at 9:30 a.m., also in the Parish Hall. Starting September 10 there will be Inquiry ses- sions for people interested in inquiring about our Cath- olic Faith. Meeting will be in the rectory basement at 1 p.m. If you have any ques- tions about the logistics of the Inquiry Sessions, call Father Frank. "Words which do not give the Light of Christ increas- es the Darkness"— St Moth- er Teresa. God Bless America. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 618-783-5566 Call or Text Regular services: Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday, service at 6:30 p.m.; Wednes- day dinner at 6 p.m. for every- one. "Get a Grip on Basic" class- es started Sunday, Sept. 3 and will continue on Wednes- days, at 10 a.m. for adults and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for everyone and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. for everyone. "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 6:30 p.m. Topic: Studies in Christian Doctrine. Next Sunday, we plan to receive an offer- ing to send to IDES to help with the work in Texas and Louisiana. You are encour- aged to take part in these services. Our World Today "The world is like a sym- phony orchestra," Madame Galli-Curci observed. "God is the conductor. When na- tions turn to Him, there is harmony; but when they turn away, then there is confusion and strife." Remember the Palmist said, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Psalm 33:4a. 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 Independent 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, Sep- tember 6, refreshments will be provided. Invite oth- ers to Bible study. Refresh and Renew La- dies' Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Septem- ber 12. Bring comfortable walking shoes for a walk after bible study. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, remember to pray for the USA, peace and for one an- other. Stand Firm in your Labor Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give your- selves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Cor- inthians 15:58) We all have a gift to use for the Lord. Standing firm in your faith and gift while using it for the Lord can sometimes be hard to do. There are distrac- tions and barriers in this life that sometimes make this seem impossible. But as children of God, we can rest assured that if we can push through in our labor for the Lord, no matter how hard the task may seem, and give ourselves fully to this task, our work will not be in vain. God always has a plan and all we have to do is give ourselves ful- ly to him and know that if we do what is asked of us, God will bless us and those in our lives. God loves you. Stand firm in your labor, and have faith that when it is for the Lord, it is never in vain. 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. "Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one an- other, and the Lord listened and heard them; so the book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who med- itate on His name" (Malachi 3:16 NK JV ). Maybe if we become more aware that the Lord is with us continually (living inside us) hearing every word, 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, Sept. 9 will be canceled, due to attend- ing the benefit for Pat Mc- Candless at the First Pen- ticost Church in Oakland City. The next services with Chris Hughes will be Satur- day, Sept. 16. Not Welcome A young nobleman had been absent for such a long time from his extensive es- tate and numerous ten- ants that he was a stranger to them. Having returned home, he was out hunt- ing and wandered from his party. Lost and thorough- ly drenched by the rain, he sought shelter and relief in the cottages of some of his tenants, but they did not rec- ognize him as the lord of the manor and shut their doors in his face. Knocking at the cottage of a poor widow, he heard the invitation, "Come in, thou blessed of the Lord." She gave him a suit of dry, though coarse, clothing and spread before him the best food she could provide. He went away promising to re- turn for his own clothes. The next day he appeared with his retinue and stopped before the poor widow's door. She discovered in the young lord her unknown guest. He thanked her for her kindness shown to a stranger. She gave as a rea- son for her hospitality the fact that her own boy was away at sea and might be in need of shelter. When Christ came, He was surrounded by the world He had made. Yet Christ had nowhere to lay His head, for "He came then our speaking would be more Christ like. Matthew 12:36 says that we will give an account for every idle word. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter 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