The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, December 13, 2017 The Press-Dispatch Baptist Baptist Continued in next column On the twelfth day of Christmas, my owner gave to me: Twelve tails a wagging, eleven frisbees flying, ten cats for chas- ing, nine bones for chew- ing, eight coons for tree- ing, seven scraps a spill- ing, six fleas a dying, five puppy friends, four fall- ing squirrels, three Bully- sticks, two tennis balls and a fire hydrant so I can pee. This week, PAWS is featuring a Walker Coon- hound named Ruby, who is an easygoing, energet- ic gal and is all decked out with a Christmas wreath on, hoping to find a home for the holidays. She has lived at PAWS about two and a half years, has a gorgeous stance and carries herself like a show dog. She is tri-colored PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the RUBY Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 black, brown and white, and has friendly golden eyes, is tall, leggy and has soft flop- py ears. You can adopt Ruby by calling 812-354-9894. House of Mercy Corner of East and Porter Street, Winslow Evangelist Keith Barron December 17-19 Sunday at 10am; Monday and Tuesday at 7pm Come to Receive from God. Church of God Independent ary 3. Sunday, Dec. 24 will be our Christmas program, during morning worship. Gary and Ruby Pancake will be in charge of the program. Let them know if you'd like to help. Spend your Christ- mas Eve with Jesus. December 25 is Christmas Day. Give thanks to God for His wonderful gift. December 31 will be New Year's Eve. Prepare for 2018! O beautiful star, the hope of life, Guiding the pilgrims through the night, Over the mountains 'til the break of dawn, Into the land of per- fect day, It will give out a lovely ray, O beautiful star of Bethlehem, Shine on. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter 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 have our regular monthly business meeting on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Decem- ber 20, we will continue our Bible Study at 7:30. Our Christmas Program will be on Sunday, Decem- ber 24 beginning at 9:30 a.m., during our Sun- day school hour and go through the morning wor- ship service. Everyone is welcome. Thought of the Week In You, O Lord, I take delight, my every need You will supply;I long to do what's true and right, so, Lord, on You I will re- ly - DJD. Steve Selby, Pastor Alan Christmas, Report- er ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 5 p.m. Business meeting third Sunday of each month, following morning worship. This Sunday will be our Children's Christmas pro- gram at 10 :30 a.m. There will be a brief business meeting following the pro- gram. We will have the morning worship service on Christmas Eve morn- ing at 10 :30 a.m. AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Phone: 812-354-3862 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. This Sunday will be our Christmas program, during the morning worship service. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Christmas should be all about Jesus, who came into our world to show us what God is like, lived among us so He could identify with our hurts and pain, as well as our joy and happiness, and then went to the cross to die for us so that we could be re- deemed from our sin and have peace with God. Those are things worth remember- ing and celebrating, both now and anytime of the year. "On coming to the house, they saw the child with GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow No Sunday School. Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Enrichment classes 5 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter MT. OLIVE G.B. CHURCH (Cato) 6187 E. State Rd. 56 Winslow 812-354-6397 alexbenefiel@gmail.com Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; worship at 10 :30 a.m., children church and nursery available; Sunday evening mens/womens and children groups at 6 p.m.; Wednes- day, God's Little People and the God Squad, ages 3-12th grade, meet from 6 -7:30 p.m. The children are served a full meal at the beginning of youth groups. December has started out great at Mt. Olive Gen- eral Baptist as we spend this season focusing on our per- sonal relationships with Je- sus, whom we celebrate this month. On Friday, Dec. 15, we will use the newly remod- eled basement area to bab- ysit while parents finish Christmas Shopping or have a date night. We will have Christmas movies, games, crafts and snacks, after we hear the story of Jesus' birth. This will be a fundraiser for our youth group's trip to youth confer- ence. The event is open to the public. You may contact the church for more infor- mation. At 10 :30 a.m. on Decem- ber 17, the youth will be pre- senting their Christmas pro- gram during our morning worship service. Join us as we watch the children, hear about Jesus' birth and fellow- ship in a reception following MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m., children's Sun- day school during morning service; Celebrate Recovery at 6 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Winslow; Wednes- day night Bible study and youth at 6:30 p.m. Business meeting has been changed to every other month, instead of the second Wednesday of each month. The next business meeting will be January 10. Wednesday night, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m., we will be going Christmas caroling. We will be having servic- es on Christmas Eve from 9:30 -10 :30 a.m. We will al- so be having services usual time and will also be serving Communion, during morn- ing worship. "In Him dwells all the full- ness of the Godhead bodily" (Colossians 2:9). On that first Christmas night in Bethlehem, "God was manifested in the flesh" ( I Timothy 3:16). This man- ifestation was in the person of Jesus Christ. What an incredible truth. Think of it. The God of the universe came down from Heaven that first Christ- mas night and took human form. If you want to know what God is like, then take a long look at Jesus Christ, because He was God in hu- man flesh. In Him were dis- played not only the perfec- tions that had been exhibit- ed in the creation, such as wisdom, power, and majes- ty, but also such perfections as justice, mercy, grace and love. "The Word was God and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" ( John 1:1,14). To His disciples Je- sus said, "You believe in God, believe also in Me" ( John 14:1). The sequence of faith is inevitable. If we believe in what God made and what God said, we will believe in the One whom God sent. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. I'm sure you will leave feel- ing blessed. May God bless each and every one. Remember Jesus is the reason for the season. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, 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. "For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth" (Acts 13:47, K JV ). Remember to pray for those on the prayer list and also remember "Jesus is a way maker. He can make a way when you don't see a way." "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe" (Proverbs 29:25, K JV ). The magic of Christmas is not the presents, but His presence. Have a safe week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Pastor 812.582.0290 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship; Youth group, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. December 24, evening service will be dismissed. December 27, special called meeting for the elec- tion of officers at 6:30 p.m. January 3 at 6 p.m., Advi- sory Board meeting, with business meeting following. Thought for the week: "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day" (Psalm 91:4-5). 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 There will be no Sunday school until January. We are planning a New Year's Eve service on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. until midnight. There will be a time of fel- lowship, food and games. Everyone is welcome. "Therefore the Lord him- self will give you a sign; The Virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14). Remembering those in our church and area who have lost loved ones, and those in need of God's heal- ing touch. We invite you to worship with us at any or all of our services. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er his mother Mary and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of in- cense and of myrrh" (Mat- thew 2:11). Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter the event. On December 31, the Ot- well area churches will gath- er at Mt. Olive for the Fifth Sunday singing. Everyone is welcome to bring a spe- cial song. We are excited to bring in the new year wor- shiping our Father. Follow- ing the singing, we will be hosting a fun-filled, safe New Year's Eve party. We will all gather to play games and watch the ball drop at midnight. Everyone is wel- come to attend any of the above mentioned events. We hope to see you soon. Have a wonderful holiday season. Helping others Know Christ, Grow in Christ, and Go Forth to Serve Christ. Alex Benefiel, Pastor Crystal Benefiel, Reporter Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass Schedule: Satur- day, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 17, Third Sun- day of Advent at 11 a.m.; CCD and adult Bible study at 9:30 a.m. in the Rectory basement; adult Christmas party at 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Rosary is prayed before the Saturday evening mass and before the Sunday morning mass. Individual confessions 30 minutes be- fore weekend Masses at 5 p.m. and 10 :30 a.m. Joseph Siegel will be in- stalled as our Bishop on Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Bene- dict's Cathedral in Evans- ville. "We cannot change the world alone, but together we can spread the JOY of the Gospel by staying close to those in need"—Pope Francis. God Bless America. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter Christian 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 at 6:30 p.m. This Sunday, Christmas treats will be given out. The Sunday evening pro- gram will be a Christmas Concert by the Dave Melton family singers. There will be food and fellowship after the program. You are invited to take part in these services. The Bible "The Bible is a book of faith and a book of doctrine and a book of morals and a book of religion, or special revelation from God; but it is also a book which teach- es man his own individual re- sponsibility, his own dignity and his equality with his fel- low man." Because He lives. John Manges, Minister FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning ser- vice at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sun- day school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. December 16, Christmas Caroling and Birthday par- ty for Jesus at 4 p.m. "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:7 K JV ). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter 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 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 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. "But when the set time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to re- deem those under the law, that we might receive adop- tion to sonship" (Galatians 4:4-5). In Roman culture, "adop- tion to sonship" was a legal term meaning to have full legal standing of an adopt- ed man. The adopted is the same as the natural born. Our citizenship is as sons, not strangers. Jesus is the only way. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter 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. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. Christmas Caroling. No prayer meeting. Christmas concert with the Chapel Trio, December 24 at 10 :30 a.m. There will 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. be no evening service on Dec. 24. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500