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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, November 8, 2017 C- 3 MINUTES Continued from page 1 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued on page 5 Continued from page 2 istry since 1985 and have seen many ups and downs. My heart has been bro- ken by the death of sev- eral great saints of God. I have seen many marriag- es broken apart until you just don't feel like being a part of a marriage ceremo- ny again because you take it personal. I have learned that there are several types of minis- ters, but they all fall into one of two groups, preach- ers or pastors. If the con- gregation wants a fiery ser- mon then they want a great orator who can be fueled by a fiery congregation, but if they expect fire from the pulpit sometimes it has to be ignited by the listeners. Now a pastor can be a fiery minister but he normally has a heart of being there for you when you need him but his messages are good common sense which tells you stories about people in the Bible. How you can spare yourself the pain and heartache by staying away from their sins and trou- bles. As a pastor you just aren't all stomp and shout you are a caring person who wants the best for the congrega- tion. When he loses people from the congregation it hurts and discouragement can set in if he isn't ground- ed in the faith. Bottom line to all of this is I suppose you just can't satisfy all the peo- ple all the time. May God help us all. Sunday we found David and his men devastated by their losses and while the men became angry with David and desired to stone him David mended his rela- tionship with God and real- ized that he has been living his life without God. He ac- cepted God's grace and re- newed strength in faith and led his men to recovery of their families and personal belongings. When they returned home they didn't want to share the spoils of the bat- tle with others who had not been in the battle, but had accomplished another task set forth by David. David calmed their thoughts and said that each of us are im- portant no matter the task we perform. There can never be a "big me little you" in the King- dom of God. Accept bless- ing as it comes and be a blessing when you can. vessels of gold and of sil- ver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour" (II Timothy 2:20). Which are you? If your house is not in order, maybe it's time to do a little housecleaning. "Dear- ly beloved, let us cleanse our- selves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfect- ing holiness in the fear of God" (II Corinthians 7:1). God's starter house was pretty humble, but with a little spiritual elbow grease you can make your body a house that brings Him great glory. And together we can improve our local church- es to the point where "the church, which is His Body" will exceed Solomon's tem- ple, as far as the sun exceeds the moon, in bringing glory to God! Independent Pentecostal Presbyterian Nazarene Lutheran Methodist We are again serving as a relay center for shoebox gifts this year! WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC Directions: Turn at McDonald's in Petersburg and take Hwy. 56 4 miles to Bowman. Bring your complet- ed shoebox gis with $9 donation for each gi to cover shipping. We will do the rest! Our hours will be: • Monday, Nov. 13-Friday, Nov. 17 from 5-8pm • Saturday, Nov. 18 from Noon-4pm • Sunday, Nov. 19 from 11:30am-3:30pm • Monday, Nov. 20 from 8-10am We will transport the boxes to the collection center. From there, they will be sent on their way to bring blessings and smiles to millions of children! Questions? Call Debbie Leslie at 812-582-8896 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 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 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 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. On Friday, Nov. 10, the Union Bible College will be ministering in song at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter UNION COMMUNITY CHURCH 3082 N. CR 850 W., Union Pastor 812-664-5454 Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Both services are EDT; children's service every fifth Sunday— geared toward children. Iron Sharpens Iron men's Bible study on Wednes- day nights at 7 p.m. Annu- al Soup Supper will be Sat- urday, Nov. 18, from 5 -8 p.m. EST, to raise funds for much needed building re- pairs. Suggested donations for meal will be $5, per per- son and $10, for families. Meal includes soup, sand- wich, dessert and drink. Everyone is welcome to the First Friday Fun, the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. EDT, to work on craft projects, scrapbook- ing, sewing, etc. There will be a Cricut available, along with other crafting tools for for details. Chad Searls, Pastor use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie 812-664-5970, for more information. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. wor- ship, Christmas program practice following worship. Monday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., Church Council meet- ing. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. Sunday school; worship at 10 a.m. and Christmas program practice following worship. ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship at 10 :15 a.m., followed by Church Council meeting. Bible Verse for the week: "Jesus answered them, 'This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent" ( John 6:29, NRSV ) Saturday - Coleman Auc- tion at the Community Cen- ter. St. Peter's group is serv- ing snacks and drinks. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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.; HOLLAND U.M. CHURCH 205 N. Second Ave. 812-536-4862 Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. Confirmation class and 5:30 p.m. KIC. Sunday, Nov. 12, Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m. and 10 :30 a.m. morning wor- ship service. Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., Parsonage committee meet- ing. Tuesday, Nov. 14 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 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 in the United States are on drugs for depression. Some- one out there is not happy. The rarest of commodi- ties, peace of mind, eludes 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. November 8, Spurgeon- Lynnville pastor Adminis- trative board finance meet- ing at Lynnville at 7 p.m. On November 12, there will be a board meeting. "The Psalmist wrote: Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name" (Psalm 103:1, NIV ). 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- ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 5:15 p.m., Confirmation class at Holland UMC; EPIC at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. morning worship service; 10 :15 a.m. Sunday school classes. Monday, Nov. 13, at 6:19 p.m., Bible Study; 7 p.m. Par- sonage Committee meeting. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. Bible study; 7 p.m. UMW. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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 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 8896. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11, Petersburg, IN 47567. Terry Kamman, Pastor Judy Gumbel, Reporter Methodist 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 6 p.m. According to I Corinthi- ans 12:1-11, we are all given different spiritual gifts. The Holy Spirit is the one true and final authority on who receives what gift. No spir- itual gift is more important than another, but we should all work diligently to fulfill our calling to serve our Mas- ter with the gifts he has giv- en to us. Upcoming activities and services: Women's Ministry Fel- lowship brunch, tomorrow morning, November 9, at 10 a.m. in the church fellow- ship hall. Bring along some breakfast foods to share. Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes due by this Sunday, November 12. Wednesday services be- gin at 6 p.m. Come and join us for a study of the minor prophets. Community Thanksgiv- ing Meal - Sunday, Novem- ber 19 beginning at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and share in our feast of thank- fulness to all that God has done and continues to do for us! This will take the place of our monthly soup supper. 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.; Sunday 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. ladies' 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 Pantry 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 moving in our church. The hearts and lives of people are being re- freshed and renewed. We are continuing to experience re- vival 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 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 re- member mercy" (Habakkuk 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. Do you know the plan of God for your life. God says in Jeremiah 29:11—"He knows the plans He has for our lives, peace and not evil and that we should have hope." He was referring to Israel people in bondage in Bab- ylon, but it can have a dou- ble meaning. They were in bondage and so many Chris- tians are in bondage, keep- ing them from their full po- tential for the work of the Kingdom. God desires for us to be free from bondage, to have peace, and fulfill our destiny and purpose. Get it under the blood, be free and complete your purpose. 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 hos- pitals. Be a friend to your neigh- bors, co-workers, any with whom you come into con- tact. 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 vis- it us, our doors are always open to you. The meaning of life The greatest thing is to give thanks for every- thing. He who has learned this knows what it means to live. He has penetrated the whole mystery of life: giv- ing thanks for everything. Office hours: 9 a.m.- noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY