The Press-Dispatch
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C-2 Church Wednesday, Februar y 28, 2018 The Press-Dispatch Continued in next column To a child and to a cat, a new morning is a miracle of infinite possibilities. This week, PAWS is featuring an allur- ing young feline named Artie, who has lived at PAWS for over a year and is patiently awaiting to be discovered by a cat lover who will take him home and pamper him. Cat folklore claims that black and white cats bring humans good luck, so with this being said, Artie feels this week will be his lucky week to find his forever home. He is very laid back and gets along well with dogs and other felines. He can be adopted for $ 30. Call 812-354-9894 to see this handsome guy. PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the ARTIE Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 Baptist SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 Church of God Christian Benefit CLARKS CHAPEL CHURCH March 10 • 4p.m. to ? hosting for Randy & M a r y Perr y • Gospel Sing • Raffle/Chinese Auction Raffle items include two hand-quilted quilts, tickets to the Creation Museum, Big Splash Water Park, Canoe Country, Louisville Zoo, and prize packages from the Pacers and Colts, along with lots of other attractions and food tickets. Also included are items donated from Clarks Chapel church members. • Spaghetti Dinner Along with desserts donated from Clarks Chapel church members! Clarks Chapel Church 5515 S. 825 E., Oakland City, IN Randy is an evangelist and, due to medical issues, hasn't been able to preach for several months. ing third Sunday of each month, following morning worship. "Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapid- ly and be honored, just as it was with you" (II Thessalo- nians 3:1). Do we do everything we can each day to show God's love? Do we spread the message as often as we can by our words and deeds? We never know what even a small act of kindness can do for someone who is in need of His love and we may be the only way they see that. We should strive to let God's light and His love show through us. By blessing someone else, we too receive a tre- mendous blessing. Remember to pray for those in need, our country and our leaders. You are welcome to wor- ship with us at any of our services. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 or 812-789-3162 Welcome! A "Full Word" church reaching out in these final days of the "age of grace." Praise Team practice Sun- days 9 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., for all ages; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m. Men's fellowship study each Monday at 7 p.m. at scheduled locations. Wom- en's studies meet on selected days. Contact the church at 812-354-6582 for details. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Kids' Club for two-years-olds through fifth grade; Jr./Sr. high youth group for sixth- 12th grades and adult Bible study. All adults and children are welcome to come to Grub (a full meal) at 6 p.m. If you are looking for a wel- coming church that stands on the Word of God, a church that declares its dependency in Christ, then First Baptist could be the church for you. Visit us soon. We would be glad to have you. Van Ministry, Wednesday evenings. Need a ride? Call 812-354-6582 Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor 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. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning wor- ship at 10 :15 a.m., chil- dren's Sunday school dur- ing morning service; Cel- ebrate Recovery Sunday evening from 5 -7 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer meeting and Bible study at 6:30 p.m.; Business meet- ing, second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, April 8, we will be having our Easter dinner, after the morning worship. "By faith, Noah became an heir of the righteous- ness which comes by faith" (Hebrews 11:7). The Bible warned the people in Noah's day, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever" (Genesis 6:3). They laughed at No- ah and mocked his words, and went about their usu- al business and their plea- sures without ever dream- ing he might be right. God was speaking, but they ig- nored Him. Eventually, God's patience gave out and by then it was too late. Outside the ark, men and women struggled for their lives, clutching at pieces of driftwood, until the pitiless hand of death reached up and drew them down be- neath those cruel waves. All were lost. Every soul outside the ark perished. They had their chance, but tossed it away. You cannot come to Christ unless the Spirit of God brings you. But what if you ignore His warnings? Then you are in the grav- est of danger, for some- day God will no longer be speaking to you. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. I'm sure you will leave feeling blessed. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Report- er NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, Assistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study at 6 p.m. How is your church doing? Our message this week com- pared our churches found in Revelation 2 and 3. Each had problems, and each were told what they could do to get closer to God. Look at your church. We appreciat- ed Gary, for helping us learn more about getting closer to our God. We appreciated all the workers at church who helped furnish and work at the Sun- day school convention last Saturday. New building is on our property and ready to be as- sembled, when we can get a break in the weather. We are excited about the build- ing and look forward to wor- shipping and fellowshipping together in our new church. We will not be having prayer meeting the next two weeks. We will begin again March 7. March 10, will be the an- nual United of Indiana Pres- bytery meeting at Mt. Ol- ive G.B. Church in Heilman. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. EST. Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday morning, March 11. The church Coun- cil will meet at 6 p.m. March 17, will be the United of Indiana Association meet- ing at Mt. Olive G.B. Church in Heilman. The meeting be- gins at 9:30 EDT. It is also St. Patrick's Day. Spring begins on March 20. March 25, is Palm Sunday and it is also Assistant Teach- er Sunday and the offering will go to the Building Fund. March 26 -30 is Pike Coun- ty's Spring Break. Good Friday is on March 30. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass Schedule: Saturday, March 3, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 4, 11 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. CCD classes and adult Bible study meeting in the Recto- ry basement. The Rosary is prayed before the Saturday evening mass and before the Sunday morning mass. Individual confessions 30 minutes before each week- end Mass. Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., Way of the Cross. Saturday, March 3, Lent- en Breakfast: Women's is at the First Baptist Church at 9 a.m. and the men's is at the Main Street Presbyterian Church at 8 a.m. Words to Inspire the Faithful "You don't think your way into a new kind of living. You live your way into a new kind of thinking"— Henri Nouw- en. "The best and most beau- tiful things in the world can- not be seen or even touched —they must be felt with the heart" —Helen Keller. "If evil is contagious, so is goodness. Let us be in- fected by goodness and let us spread goodness"—Pope Francis. Have a Blessed Lent. God Bless America. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 Regular services: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship service and the Lord's Sup- per at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednes- day youth group at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Joe Sutton, Reporter 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., DVD on church histo- ry by Harvey Bream. You are invited to attend these ser- vices. Eternity Jesus said, "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be con- demned" ( John 5:28 -29). Someone has said, "There is only one way to keep out of Hell, but there is no way to get out." To look for proof of this, read John 14:6 and Luke 16:19 -31. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m.; children's church at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :45 a.m.; Wednesday eve- ning service 6:30 p.m. March 11, Michael Co- chren concert, during the morning service. "And the Lord shall guide thee continually" (Isaiah Traylor Union Church 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m. and children's Sunday school at 10 a.m. Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors 58:11). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter Independent 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, March 7, refreshments will be pro- vided. Invite others to Bible study. Refresh and renew group will meet Tuesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Vanish Worry "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righ- teous be shaken." (Psalm 55:22, K JV ). Even as Christians, we have worries and concerns that can become overwhelm- ing and completely frustrat- ing. This verse is a wonder- ful reminder that we have a God that will help us by tak- ing away our cares and wor- ries. Does this mean that all your problems will just vanish? No, but this does mean that God will help you through them, and guide your steps so that stress and worry do not fill every facet of your life. Keep your mind on God and let him give you strength (or help you sus- tain) to make it through the situation, whatever it may be. God loves you and will not let you fall if you just keep your eyes on him. God bless you and keep you. We welcome you to all ser- vices. Come and worship Je- 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 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: LIVING FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg Phone: 812-809-4544 Sunday services are at 10 a.m. and youth Tuesdays service at 6:15 p.m. Don't Limit Your Child Throughout the Bible we are shown where God used children to accomplish His will. From the little boy who willingly gave his lunch so that God could be glorified ( John 6:1-14) to the young slave girl who shared about God's power so that Naa- PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH Pastor 419-354- 5500 (C) Parsonage 812- 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and special junior church services 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; weekly Wednesday night prayer meeting 7 p.m. Transportation available. Join us for monthly Bible study and youth night. Call for details. Chad Searls, Pastor 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, scrapbooking, 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 Chris- tie 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. Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Brian Eilert's house and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at church. "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone boast" (Ephesians 2:8 -9). Grace is the free and un- merited favor of God. Faith is complete trust or confidence in someone; a strong belief in God rather than having proof. We praise the Lord for the three this year that put their faith to work, believing on Jesus for their salvation. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter man could be healed of lep- rosy (II Kings 5:1-14). Jere- miah was told by God that God knew him and called him to be a prophet before God had even formed him in his mother's womb ( Jeremi- ah 1:5), and there are so ma- ny more examples. When we really under- stand that God has given us the privilege of raising and teaching His child, we'll stop putting limitations on our children and realize that they hold the keys to heav- en—(Matthew 18:2-4). Hu- mility, trust and faith are so perfectly exampled in small children that it's no wonder Jesus said that we must be- come as little children to en- ter into heaven. Your child has more potential than the small acorn that, when plant- ed and cultivated, becomes a mighty oak tree. The on- ly limitations your child has are the ones placed on him by others. • Prophetic worship this Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. • Out of the Box Ladies Ministry, Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Peggy Smith. 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 Independent 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