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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, December 6, 2017 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued on page 5 Continued from page 2 The Gathering Place Community REVIVAL 2017 December 7, 8, 9 & 10 WHERE: GatherinG Place 207 lafayette Street WinSloW, in TIME: 7 P.m. Save the Dates! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 Speaker: Cliff Clark Praise & Worship: Charlie McCracken FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Speaker: Joe Rivera Praise & Worship: Victory Temple Praise Team SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Speaker: BJ Riley Praise & Worship: Destrey Brown Jr. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Speaker: Virgil Mozee Praise & Worship: Tom Babbit The pure at heart were the ones who knew they would never be perfect, but they can see God in nature, scripture and their church family. Stop and think about the many pleasures in your life that make you know they are a gift from God, for your enjoyment and uplifting. Like the ser- mon said don't strive for people to see you, rath- er hope they see Jesus in your walk. As always stay well and be blessed. Let your life be a blessing. Independent Nazarene Methodist Methodist 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 worship 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, Decem- ber 13, refreshments will be provided. Invite others to Bi- ble study. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one an- other. Anxiety and Care Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's Mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him be- cause he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6 -7, K JV ). Anxieties are everywhere in the world. We encoun- ter them everyday more that one time a day. Giving those anxieties to God can seem extremely hard to do. If we can humble ourselves before our God, who cares immensely for us, and give him our anxieties and wor- ries, he will take them be- cause he cares and loves us so much. Our mighty God can lift us out of the fog of worry and anxiety. All we have to do is be humble and patient. Give your worries to God and remember he loves you always. We welcome you to all services. Come and wor- ship Jesus with us. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail address: glezenrevivalcen- ter@yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor Matt Haycraft, Reporter 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 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. Christmas program, "The Angel and Shepherd Boy" this Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. There will be no Sun- day school. There will be a pitch-in dinner after the pro- gram. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. Christmas Caroling. No 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. 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 use. Bring a snack to share if you can. Contact Angela Christie 812-664-5970, for more information. Kevin ( Janna) Easton, Pastor PIKE COUNTY CENTER FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRIES Phone —812-582-8222 Office hours: Open Mon- day, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. till noon. Wednesday and Thursday, closed. Free peer counseling available, call 812-582-1486 or 812- 582-8222. Grief Support Group (to help after the death of a spouse, child, family mem- ber or friend) will begin Tuesdays 6 -8 p.m. from September 12-December 5 at the Pike Co. Center, 339 State Rd. 61 in Campbell- town. To register, call or text 812-582-1486. present in the body. Isn't it just like the devil to try to put sickness and disease on us so that as we offer up ourselves to God, we aren't walking in the fullness He has already provided to us? Don't be conformed to natu- ral thinking such as, "Well, it is cold and flu season, so I'll probably get it" or "I am get- ting older, so I can't expect my body to be as healthy as when I was younger." Those are lies from the enemy. Doesn't the Word of God say that Jesus took those stripes on His back for our healing? (Isaiah 53:5). That the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in us and af- fects our physical body? (Ro- mans 8:11). Yes it does! Be- lieve it and receive it to glori- fy our Lord and Savior! • Out of the Box Ladies' Ministry annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Bring an inexpen- sive wrapped ornament for the gift game and an appe- tizer or dessert to share. If you're able, bring a jar of pea- nut butter to donate to Some- body's Place. • Christmas Candlelight service on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. No morning service on Sunday, Dec. 24. 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 prayer meeting. Christmas concert with the Chapel Trio, December 24 at 10 :30 a.m. There will be no evening service on Dec. 24. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter Lutheran ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, Dec. 10, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sun- day school; 10 a.m. worship; Christmas program at 6 p.m. and fellowship following the ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship at 10 :15 a.m.; special congregational meeting and election of council members Bible Verse for the week: "You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor program. Monday, Dec. 11, Church Council at 6:30 p.m.; Tues- day, Dec. 12, Bible study at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 13, Confirmation from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. wor- ship and 11 a.m. Praise Team practice. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant Lutheran Christmas Concert at OC First GB Church this weekend The Oakland City First General Baptist Church, at 224 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City, will be celebrating the joy of Christmas with a free con- cert, "NOEL: Night of Everlasting Love," Satur- day, Dec. 9 with two performances at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. CST. This 32-voice Community Christmas Choir is comprised of singers from twelve area churches in five surrounding counties. 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, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m., Christmas pro- gram practice. Sunday, Dec. 10, 8 a.m. church breakfast; Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m.; 10 :30 a.m. morning worship service and 4 p.m. Caroling. Tuesday, Dec. 12 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 peo- ple 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 mature, attain- ing to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV ). Jan Hollis, Reporter 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. EST; Wednesday night Bi- ble study from 6 -7 p.m. and Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Advent Series: "A Listen- ing Season." This Sunday's sermon will be titled "The Prophet- ic Voice." Scripture reading from Luke 3:10 -14. Theme statement: The be- ginning of John the Baptist's ministry is recorded by all the gospel writers. The word 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. A dinner table loaded with food always provides some of the best times for our family to visit, unwind, and catch up on what is go- ing on in our worlds. Sitting around the table together always provides nourish- ment way beyond just phys- ical food; it nourishes our very souls. That is the im- age I get when David shows nourished sheep gaining more than just the physi- cal blessing; they are gifted with an emotional and spiri- tual blessing, as well. Community, family, and relationships are a big part of our lives and should be combined into the physi- cal needs of food and drink. "Lord, thank You for com- munity and family and the fulfillment that comes from them. Thank You for provid- ing our physical needs like food, water, and shelter. For- give us when we take our daily bread and drink for granted, and help us share that honored blessing with family and friends as much as possible. We love You and honor You today through the name of our Lord Jesus"— Amen. David Walton, Pastor Hope Barnett, Reporter WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 in Bowman ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Wednesday, Dec. 6, EPIC at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, Charge conference at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. morning worship service; 10 :15 a.m. Sunday school classes and 11:30 a.m. UMW Christmas party. Bible study: Monday, Dec. 11 at 6:19 and Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor 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 of the Lord is spoken into the kind of world that we live in every day. It is where we sit- uate ourselves that often de- termines how easy it is for us to hear God's voice. There were/are three groups of people asking God the same question. 1. The crowds. 2. The tax collectors. 3. The soldiers. 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 6 p.m. The first Sunday of Advent is Hope. Life gets messy; we can remember that Our Sav- ior is with us through it all. Because of Jesus' life, res- urrection, and death, we have received salvation and a promise of a home in heaven with our Lord; this is our hope. We serve a Ris- en Savior. We need to share the good news this season that Jesus is Alive, and He is coming again. Upcoming activities and services: • Women's Ministry and Fellowship Christmas party, Friday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. • Christmas Caroling, Sunday, Dec. 10. Meet at the church at 4:15 p.m. • Children's Christmas program, Sunday, Dec. 17, in the morning worship ser- vice. • Community soup sup- per, Thursday, Dec. 21 from 4:30 -6 p.m. 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 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 build- ing. The Spirit of God is mov- ing in our church. The hearts and lives of people are being refreshed and renewed. We are continu- ing to experience revival that began in early August. 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. Re- new them in our day, In our time make them known; In wrath remember mercy" (Habakkuk 3:2). Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Re- porter