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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, Januar y 31, 2018 C- 3 MINUTES Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Continued on page 4 in the sanctuary" (63:2). As David went through the day, he continued to think about the Lord and talk about Him. He wrote, "…my lips shall praise Th- ee. Thus will I bless [or praise aloud] Thee while I live" (vv. 3b-4a). When a man and woman love each other, they talk to others about the one they love, extoling each other's vir- tues. It was the same with David, who happily ex- pressed the virtues of the Almighty. David's walk with the Lord was so fulfilling that he couldn't help but ex- press it. He told the Lord, "My soul shall be satis- fied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise Thee with joy- ful lips…in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice" (vv. 5,7b). When two peo- ple are in love and main- tain a healthy, growing re- lationship, they too make a conscious decision to be satisfied and joyful in time together. David experi- enced an even richer and more complete joy by be- ing in the satisfying pres- ence of his God. David not only began his day in fellowship with the Lord and spoke of Him throughout the day, he al- so ended his day with the Lord. He wrote, "I re- member Thee upon my bed, and meditate on Th- ee in the night watches" (v. 6). For soldiers and shepherds, the night was divided into three watch- es: from sunset to 10 p.m., from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., and from 2 a.m. until dawn. In verse six, David is sharing that, throughout the night, sleep sometimes evaded him because even then he was thinking about the Lord and His greatness. David also explained: "My soul followeth hard after thee" (v. 8). Just as a young man oftentimes pursues hard after a young woman to win her love, Da- vid fervently pursued his relationship with the Lord. Of course, David did not have to win His love. The Lord already loved David. Nonetheless, David was not casual or complacent in the way he nurtured his relationship with the Lord. His walk with the Lord meant too much to him for his efforts to be anything less than diligent and wholehearted. In prin- ciple, we should exert the same kind of effort in our relationship with the Lord as we read that David did. Are you following hard after the Lord? We en- courage you to pattern your walk with Christ af- ter the example of David's wholeheartedness. Make a strong effort to make each day one of fellowship with the Lord from beginning to end. Pentecostal COMFORT With smart temperature management and remote- access options, new technology from Carrier makes it easier than ever to control your home's climate. 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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, Jan. 31 at 5:15 p.m. Confirmation class and 5:30 p.m. KIC. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m., Senior balance exercise class; 7 p.m. Delilah Circle meeting at Jennifer's and 7 p.m. Lydia Circle meeting at Andrea's Sunday, Feb. 4, 8 a.m. Church breakfast; Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10 :30. Monday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting; Yoga class at St. Paul at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Administra- tive Council meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m. Hannah-Ruth Circle meet- ing at Nancy's and 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 146, 10041E. Washington St. Otwell 812-766-3344 Facebook: Otwell Unit- ed Methodist Church & Jeff Pinney. 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 ). Jeff Pinney, Pastor 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. Sermon Series: "Jesus the Word." This Sunday's sermon ti- tle is: "Jesus, the Bread of Life." Scripture reading: John 8:1-9. Theme statement: Jesus demonstrated his capaci- ty and desire to use small things to bless a great mul- titude. Physical and spiritual hunger continues to be the concern of Christ in order to meet the needs of those who are suffering. Jesus showed his disciples that he was able and available to meet those needs. There are three reasons we can depend on Jesus, the Bread of Life. 1. Jesus will use what I've got. 2. Jesus will multiply what I give. 3. Jesus will be glorified. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :10 a.m. 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 10 a.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor and Bible study Thursday at 1 p.m. February 4, bring soup for super bowl. Wear your favorite sport attire. "Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth" (I John 3:18). Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter Methodist Nazarene 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 chil- dren's service at 6 p.m.; eve- ning worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" (I Peter 5:7). God is ev- er near us; the more we cast our cares and worries on Him, the more our trust in Him grows. The more that we cry out to the Lord, the more that assurance from Him will fill our spirits that his care is growing each day. Activities and service times can change due to weather. We hope that you can join us when you are able. Upcoming activities and services: • Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Beginning a new Ray Vander Laan series: That the World May Know ti- tled "In the Dust of the Rab- bi." Everyone is welcome to come to the DVD sessions. • Birthday/Anniversary fellowship, Sunday, Feb. 4, immediately following the evening service. Bring food and drinks to share. • Women's Ministry and Fellowship brunch will be, Thursday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Bring food items to share. We will work on our Valen- tine's Day project for the care facilities' residents. • Children's Valentine Party, Sunday, February 11, during children's church. 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 Nazarene 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 fellow- ship hall; Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. ladies' prayer; Tues- day, 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 hap- pening 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, Re- porter 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. As we contemplate a new season of warmer weath- er we need to contemplate a new season in what God has in His plans for us. Are you fully walking in the fulfillment of God's plans for your life? Or have you come to a place of content- ment in where you are at this