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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, October 18, 2017 C- 3 has been spent feeding our- selves and becoming compla- cent. It is time to get about the Master's work. Pray for your country, our president and government, your local government, our soldiers and all pastors. Re- member to pray for the sick and afflicted and those in the nursing homes and hospitals. Be a friend to your neigh- bors, co-workers, any with whom you come into contact. To have a friend, you need to be a friend. Jesus said what you give out is what you will receive back. May you find peace and joy in your life this week. God's Servant and friend to Humanity, George Bruce, Pastor RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued on page 6 Continued from page 2 he sees their army. His fear is not necessarily of death, but of realizing that he was going without God's help. He tried praying and re- ceived no answer. He tried to find a prophet to talk to God for him. None could help him; and he even tried the Urim and The Thum- min with no answer. The law had required all the people who prac- ticed the black arts to be removed from Israel, so he was in need of any kind of help. He was told there was a woman in a Philis- tine-held city. So Saul went there in disguise to keep from being recognized. The lady was concerned for her life, but Saul assured her that there would be no punishment for her help. He asked her to bring up Samuel so Samuel could tell him what to do. This woman had no power to do what Saul wanted, but God brought Samuel and he told Saul the straight truth, that Saul's lack of humility and obedience had caused God to more or less give up on Saul, which was the rea- son for no answers to his prayers. Samuel told Saul, tomor- row Israel will be taken and Saul and his sons will be killed. Saul was now empty, with the exception of the knowledge that he had many opportunities to seek God's will in his life, but instead did things his own way. Folks, we do play a major part in our personal desti- nies and that is by having a humble heart and know- ing that we must have God's grace in our lives, if we de- sire a home in heaven. Well enough for now. As always, be blessed and be a blessing to all. Monday thru Wednesday • Starting at 7pm OCT OBE R 23, 24 & 25 Fall Revival ARTHUR GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH 5670 S. State Road 61 • Winslow Matt Hoffman Guest Speaker Kick-off Service Sunday at 7pm with the Conquerors Refreshments will be served after singing. Mark your calendars! Independent Pentecostal Nazarene Lutheran Methodist GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9914 Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and 6:30 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 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. "All nations will be gath- ered before Him, and He will separate them [the people] from one another as a shep- herd separates his sheep from the goats" (Matthew 25:32 Amplified). Sheep are gentle, yielded and trust their shepherd and follow His voice. Goats have a spirit of defiance, self-will, independent from God's in- volvement in their lives. We must self-evaluate and ask our Good Shepherd areas in our lives where we are goats. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, 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. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoic- es with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, al- ways hopes, always perse- veres. Love never fails" (I Corinthians 13:4-8). Out of the Box Ladies Ministry will meet Thurs- day, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Peggy Smith. Fall wiener roast, Sunday Oct. 22, at the home of John and Julie Marron, from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your own hot dogs and buns. Anniversary/Holiday din- ner on Sunday, Nov. 12, im- mediately following Sunday morning service. Bring a main dish and a side or des- sert. 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 OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study meet- ing 7 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-354- 5500 (C) Parsonage 812- 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and special junior church services 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. Join us for monthly Bible study and youth night. Call for details. Chad Searls, Pastor THE CHURCH ALIVE WORSHIP CENTER 506 N. 9th St. Petersburg Pastor 812-354-6897 Service times: Sunday morning praise and wor- ship 10 a.m.; children's Sun- day school 11 a.m.; Wednes- day night praise and worship and Bible study 7 p.m. I hope God will see you at church somewhere. Mark Davis, Pastor TWIN OAKS CHURCH 1911 E. Co. Rd. 650 N. Petersburg 812-354-6389 Sunday school, Junior church and youth class 9:30 Thursday prayer meeting 7 p.m. We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. A traveling IHC service will be this Friday evening, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Curtis Going as the speaker for the evening. Music will be by the Gospel Light Sing- ers and the Travis Hatfield family. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. Sunday school, Praise Team practice and 10 a.m. worship. Sunday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship and fifth Sunday special offering. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m., all ages; worship at 10 :15 a.m., choir practice. Bible Verse for the week: "Praise to God for a Living Hope. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ in his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (I Peter 1:3, NIV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Methodist ALGIERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Highway 356, Petersburg Sunday school 9 a.m. and worship service 10 a.m. You are always welcome to join our friendly church and worship God with us. Mike Atkins, Pastor GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 210 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City Church 812-749-3535 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 luncheons the third Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.-noon CDT. The community of Good Shepherd United Method- ist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believ- ers, we pledge ourselves to al- low the Holy Spirit to develop within us maturity 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 ac- tions, 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 HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class; 5:30 p.m. KIC. Thursday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. Senior Balance exer- cise class. Sunday, Oct. 22, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes; 10 :30 a.m. morning worship. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH E. Washington St. Otwell 812-354-2426 Otwell United Method- ist invites you to join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. as we wor- ship the Lord our God in the name of Jesus Christ! Otwell United Methodist meets at 9 a.m. for Sunday School and you may also join us in class! "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become ma- ture, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV ). Logan McCullough, Pas- tor PATOK A GROVE U.M. CHURCH 1135 W. C.R. 475 S. Winslow Pastor 812-749-4477 Sunday morning church service at 9:30 a.m. and Sun- day school 10 :30 a.m. If you are looking for a church, we would love for you to join us in the white church on the hill by Wil- liams Cemetery. Larry Stoops, Pastor PETERSBURG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 801 East Walnut Petersburg 812-354-6658 We are Christians following Christ and serving Christ with compassion Worship service 9:30 a.m. EDT; Wednesday night Bi- ble study from 6 -7 p.m. and Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Sermon Series: "Every- thing Jesus Taught." This Sunday's sermon will be titled "About Humil- ity." Scripture reading from John 13:3-7. Theme statement: Hu- mility is praise, but seldom practices. Humility is also a healing virtue; it will close a thousand wounds, which pride would keep forever open. Humility finds it hard to believe that the best way up is down. There are three essential qualities of humility taught by Jesus. 1. Lowly of heart. 2. Child-likeness. 3. A Servant Spirit. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 E. Walnut Street Pastor 812-354-6646 Normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m., with morning worship starting at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday night at 6 p.m., there is a casual Bible study; Wednesday eve- ning, the children and youth ministries meet at 6:30 p.m., during the school year. If you can't make it to church on Sunday, check out our live stream on Pe- tersburg Free Methodist Church Facebook page. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning Bible study at 6 p.m. The church is located south of Petersburg on State Road 57. "Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, 'Did God really say, you must not eat from any tree in the garden'" (Gene- sis 3:1)? We don't know all of the background as to why Satan landed on planet Earth to be a thorn in our flesh, but we all sure feel his impact and his influence. Sneaking around like a serpent, he feigned in- nocent ignorance by ques- tioning Eve about the one rule God had given her and her husband. It reminds me of the old saying "Curiosity killed the cat." This menac- ing whisper in Eve's ear put a chain of events into action and humanity's destiny was set toward sinful rebellion. When I hear a whisper that asks me to doubt God's wis- dom, I know exactly from whom it's coming. Praise God for His voice, which an- swers my doubts. David Walton, Pastor Hope Barnett, Reporter SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Church service 9 a.m. and Sunday school 10 :10 a.m. October 29, Halloween party at 5:30 p.m. "With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing" ( James WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 in Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :45 a.m.; Thursday eve- ning Bible study at 6:30 p.m. So many trials come in- to our lives and along with the business of life. These things can easily choke out the Life of God in us. But praise God, "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). What things will be add- ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 5:15 p.m., Confirmation class at Holland UM; 6 p.m. ed? God's order back into our lives—a peace that pass- es all understanding—He is in control. Questions regarding church events, call 812-582- 8896. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11, Petersburg, IN 47567. Terry Kamman, Pastor Judy Gumbel, Reporter EPIC. Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. morning worship service; 10 :15 a.m. Sunday school classes. Monday, Oct. 23, at 6:19 p.m. Bible study. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor 3:9 -10). He redeems us. Reflect His grace in all that we say. Use our words to bring life and encouragement to oth- ers. Speak words of God's grace and peace to some- one today. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and children's church at 10 :30 a.m.; youth meeting and children's service at 6 p.m.; evening worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Upcoming activities and services: • Soup supper this Thurs- day, Oct. 19 from 4:30 -6 p.m. Parking in the rear of the church. Everyone is wel- come. • Women's Fellowship Brunch, Thursday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. Bring food and drinks to share. • Fall Festival for church and community, Sunday, October 29, from 3:30 -6:30 p.m. Inflatables and games for all. Hot dogs, chips and cookies will be served. Ev- eryone is welcome. Need a church home? Stop in and visit us. We would love to have you be a part of our church family. David Warren, Pastor Jeannine Smith, Reporter WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 915-490-8813 Prayer Partners meet on Sunday at 8:45 a.m.; Sun- day school 9:30 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m., in the fel- lowship hall; Monday from 10 -11 a.m. ladies' prayer; Tuesday, 6 p.m. ladies' Bible study (12 women from the Bible), 6 p.m. youth group meeting in the trailer be- hind the church; Wednes- day evening, Bible study at 6 p.m., in the fellowship hall, first and third week, Dare to Care, in the church base- ment and Thursday 8 a.m., men's breakfast at Denny's. Irene's Room Food Pan- try is open from 9 -11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month. Use the entrance on the west side of the building. The Spirit of God is mov- ing in our church. The hearts and lives of people are being refreshed and re- newed. We are continuing to experience revival that began in early August. We would love to meet you and share what has been happen- ing in our church. God's love and presence is evident. We hope to see you soon. Our Mission Statement: To Know Christ; To Share Christ and To Live Christ. "Lord, I have heard of Your fame; I stand in awe of Your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, In our time make them known; In wrath remember mercy" (Habak- kuk 3:2). Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. Sunday morning worship service at 10 a.m., with Sun- day school classes at 10 :45 a.m.; Every other Tuesday night, prayer at 7 p.m. Camp meeting, Thursday, Oct. 19 and Friday, Oct. 20, with Evangelist Keith Bar- ron. Come expecting to re- ceive. Through camp meet- ing, we as pastors expect the body to be revived. 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