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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, November 1, 2017 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 True friends are precious and should be treated with the care you would treat something very valuable. Speaking of good friends we have a couple who have had their share of trials lately with sickness and things around the home going bad, but I'm happy to say that while the dev- il is trying to knock them down God keeps pick- ing them up. The God we serve is not going to allow you to be defeated as long as you let Him take care of the worry and you just do what you can. He will pro- vide for His children. Without having servic- es Sunday I'll have to give you what they would have gotten. David and his men returned to the city that they were allowed to live after being rejected by the Philistines. When they got there they found their city burned and their families and belongings had been taken. Now David has slid in his devotion to God and he and his men were devas- tated with their loss. David sees now that they had been doing things without going with God and His blessing. He mends his relationship with God and asks if they should go after the group who has wronged them and God shows David that not only will they catch them. They will win the battle and their families and belong- ings will be returned. There were only 400 of their enemy escape while the battle lasted biggest part of the day. The enemy was celebrating their vic- tory and was unprepared for the battle so David and his men killed all of them. Their belongings were re- turned with extra spoils taken from the enemy. Some of David's men were reluctant to share the spoils with the 200 men who had remained to watch over the supplies, but David calms them down and said the supporters were important as well and they had done their part. So if you feel like you aren't doing your part know that we all play dif- ferent roles in God's King- dom . Do your best to be a blessing and accept every blessing that comes your way. Until next week so long. Independent Pentecostal Presbyterian Nazarene Lutheran Wesleyan Methodist Methodist TWIN OAKS CHURCH 1911 E. Co. Rd. 650 N. Petersburg 812-354-6389 Sunday school, Junior church and youth class 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning prayer and praise ser- vice 7 p.m. Youth trip to Lark's Ranch this Friday, Oct. 13. Leaving the church at 5 p.m. 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, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. Sun- day school; 10 a.m. worship, All Saints Sunday, Thankof- fering Sunday; Christmas program practice, follow- ing worship and from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Family fun night. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. Sunday school breakfast; worship at 10 a.m. and Christmas program prac- ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship at 10 :15 a.m., with Holy Communion Bible Verse for the week: "The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare"(Psalm 25:14-15, NIV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor tice, following worship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant 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- HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. Confirmation class and 5:30 p.m. KIC. Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. UMW meeting. Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8 a.m. church breakfast; Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m. and 10 :30 a.m. morning wor- ship service. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6:15 p.m. Bible study and 7:30 p.m. Finance committee meeting. 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! The fifth Sunday sing will be at the Otwell Contenders of Faith Church, October 29 at 7 p.m. "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 Prayer." Scripture reading from Mark 6:45 -48. Theme statement: It has been said: "The best ser- mon is a good example." No one should presume to teach others about prayer unless he/she has a deep and per- sonal prayer life. Jesus' pri- vate prayer is an expression of his secret life of commu- nion with God his Father. There are three key as- pects of Jesus' teaching about prayer: 1. Jesus' enunciation of prayer. 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. "Rejoice in the Lord al- ways. I will say it again: Re- joice. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in ev- erything, by prayer and pe- tition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all under- standing, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:4-7). Thirty- five million people 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.; Bible study Thursday 10 a.m. Time will change Novem- ber 5. November 8, Spurgeon- Lynnville pastor Adminis- trative board finance meet- ing at Lynnville at 7 p.m. "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows" ( James 1:17, NIV ). Thank you for the many gifts you have given us, es- pecially the gift of eternal life through your Son, Je- sus. The gifts he has given us are priceless. Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter 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- 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 ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 5:15 p.m., Confirmation class at Holland UMC; EPIC at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. morning worship service; 10 :15 a.m. Sunday school classes; 2:30 p.m. Nurs- ing home ministry; 6 p.m. Thanksgiving family night. Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. Administrative Council meeting. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor in the United States are on drugs for depression. Some- one out there is not happy. The rarest of commodities, peace of mind, eludes the masses. While some de- pression is of a clinical na- ture and does not need med- ication, many people sink in- to depression because they feel lost and without pur- pose. They don't have Jesus in their lives. Jesus can give us the peace of mind we so desperately need. The peace of God guards our hearts and our minds. That is cool, indeed. "Father, I thank You for Your peace that stands guard over us. I praise You for giving us peace of mind. Your divine protection is like crawling into our mother's arms. Thank you"—Amen. David Walton, Pastor Hope Barnett, Reporter 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 2. Jesus' example of his prayer life. 3. Jesus' experiences of prayer. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor 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. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, we will begin Wednesday eve- ning service at 6 p.m., dur- ing the winter months. We are all so blessed to have God's Word at our fin- gertips. When King Josiah was shown what God's in- structions were for His holy people, he tore his robes in brokenness and repentance. We can show willing obedi- ence to our Lord and His re- quirements and also reach out to others with this mes- sage. "Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says" ( James 1:22). Upcoming activities and services: • Operation Christmas Child packing party, Sun- day, Nov. 5, during morn- ing's children church. • Community Thanks- giving meal, Sunday, Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and share in our feast of thankfulness to all that God has done and continues to do for us. 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.; Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m., in the fellowship hall; Monday from 10 -11 a.m. la- dies' prayer; Tuesday, 6 p.m. ladies' Bible study (12 women from the Bible), 6 p.m. youth group meeting in the trailer behind 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 basement 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 renewed. We are continuing to experience revival that began in early Au- gust. We would love to meet you and share what has been happening in our church. God's love and presence is evi- dent. 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 remem- ber mercy" (Habakkuk 3:2). Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Reporter 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. Another season is upon us and over 3/4 of a year gone. Through the year to this date, did you grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ? Or as so many have done in those days, did you remain complacent and stag- nant? As a natural child we grew, from being bottle fed to beginning to crawl, then feeding ourselves and walk - ing, to a place that sounds be- came words. In Christ, we are to come from the milk in- to strong meat to become a vessel of honor to our God. Where do you stand? 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 MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m.; Youth group Monday evening at 6 p.m. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. Fueled by Thankfulness Thankfulness is not a mi- nor virtue. It is not one of the elementary virtues that may be left behind as we become more mature. I believe that thankfulness is essential to the strength of every virtue, and that without it, every oth- er branch is starved and lean. Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary HUNTINGBURG HOLINESS CHURCH 813 N. Washington St. Huntingburg Pastor 812-354-4273 Sunday morning service and Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and praise 7 p.m. Everyone is always wel- come. For information or trans- portation, call the Pastor. Brent S. Myers, Pastor NEW BEGINNING FELLOWSHIP WESLEYAN CHURCH 9th and McCoy, Petersburg Pastor 812-632-0773 Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m. You are invited to worship with us. Richard Comer, Pastor OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship service 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fel- lowship hall 10 a.m. Youth meeting first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the fellowship hall. "Have faith in God," Je- sus answered" (Mark 11:22, NIV ). I remember as a young girl learning to sing the song, "This little light of mine." Jesus said that we (His disciples) are the light of the world. We must not hide that light. We must let it shine. How will people see that light, but through our good works. Remember to let your light shine this week. Reach out to someone in need. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY Kiwanis FAIR 6 p.m. to ?? Saturday NOV. 4 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We play the old-fashioned way. Shutter cards are furnished. Come and Go as You Please! Come Help Us Help Our Kids! NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS AND NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDING. INDIANA GAMING LICENSE # 125109 Play for Cash!!! FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE at the VFW in Petersburg. Vendor