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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, March 28, 2018 C- 3 for your sins and He will give you plenty to do — the most rewarding service any man could possibly render. RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 MINUTES Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Continued on page 10 and compassion to others. The second in my line of priorities is family be- cause we are important to God as a family where he has delegated the im- portance of raising a fam- ily. He wants our fami- lies to populate the world and be taught how to live as a Christian. The apos- tle Paul said that before he became a believer he could see his life as someone who just fought at the air until he got purpose in his life. That's why we should place purpose in the lives of our families. The Bible teach- es us to care for our elderly and to provide for them as their needs arise. In each of our lives there will be a role reversal should we live long enough. The best team ever put together was a younger person putting the sage advice of an elder to work for the good of all. The third priority for me is the church and the rea- son for this is because the building we worship at is only a building and the peo- ple who worship there are the church. If we are going to worship in our buildings we should care for them, but if the people who make up the church aren't being taught and nurtured the building would not be near- ly as important. There has been many arbor meetings and home churches led by people of God's choosing in times past. So always remember Baptist, Meth- odist or what ever denom- ination you are associated with, you are a member of the church of Jesus Christ. Fourth priority is our na- tion and as mixed up and messed up as it is, it is still a free nation where we have the right to disagree with one another until a reason- able solution can be had. We are a nation that stands for our rights and our free- doms. It is not only right to stand for our nation of America but it is what God demands of us. My last priority is my daily duties where the Lord asks that we work with a diligence and sense of accomplishing our tasks to the best of our abilities. God gets glory when we use our talents and gifts for His people. Next Sunday we will have early church start- ing at 8 a.m. with a mes- sage followed by commu- nion and then we will dis- miss to have some Easter Sunday refreshments. You are invited to any and all of our services. I will agin echo what I said in an ear- lier article that we welcome the chance to show our Vel- pen neighbors that we real- ly care. Enough for now so be blessed and be a bless- ing. LAST SUPPER Petersburg First UMC presents The Living From le to right: Bartholomew, James Minor, Andrew, Judas, Peter, John, Jesus, omas, James Major, Philip, Matthew, addeus and Simon. Thursday, March 29 7:30 p.m. Petersburg First United Methodist Church 801 E. Walnut St, Petersburg Independent Nazarene Lutheran Methodist Methodist GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER 245 S. Glezen Center St. 812-354-6738 or 812-582-9667 Easter Sunrise Service Sunday morning at 7 a.m. 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 28, refreshments will be pro- vided. Invite others to Bible study. Refresh and renew group will meet Tuesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. Pray for our military and their protection. Also, re- member to pray for the USA, peace and for one another. Being a Patient Example "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." ( James 1:19, K JV ). This is a verse that every- one should try to remember on a daily basis. Especially as Christians and examples of what it means to be one to others, we need to keep this verse in our heart and mind everyday. In this scripture, it re- minds us to be a good, pa- tient and willing listen- er, to not hurry into our judgements or telling our thoughts and beliefs, along with being slow to wrath or anger. We are all guilty at some point or another in our lives of doing just the opposite of all of the above. Just because it is hard to do, and that you will not always be success- ful, does not mean that you should not try to achieve these qualities everyday. Start by remembering that a little prayer goes a long way. Ask for strength, courage, wisdom, patience, or help in whatever it is that you are going through at that partic- ular time. A prayer does not have to be long to be heard or use big words to be an- swered. God meets us all where we are. Following this simple scripture opens one of ma- ny doorways for God to bless your life and help you on your path to him. Showing these simple kind aspects in your life helps show oth- ers that God is in your life, and can aid in visibly show- ing them that they need him, too. God bless you and keep you. We welcome you to all ser- vices. Come and worship Je- sus 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 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. "All of us like sheep have gone astray, We have turned, each one, to his own way; But the Lord has caused the wickedness of us all [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing] to fall on Him [instead of us]. He was op- pressed and He was afflict- ed, yet He did not open His mouth [to complain or de- fend Himself]; Like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that is si- lent before her shearers, so He did not open His mouth" (Isaiah 53:6 -7 AMP). • Prophetic worship Wednesday, April 4, at 6 p.m. • Change to Change the World. We are collecting change (or money of any denomination) to send Bi- bles into Iran. $2.90 will pur- chase a Bible to change the life of a person, a family, and a nation. • Annual Seder Supper will be Wednesday, March 28, at 6:15 p.m. If you've ev- er wondered about the Pass- over supper and what it's all about, this is a wonderful demonstration and expla- nation. 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 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 a.m. till noon. Wednesday and Thursday, closed. Free peer counseling available, call 812-582-1486 or 812- 582-8222. p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise service 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, April 1, 9 a.m., Sunday school; 10 a.m. Eas- ter worship. There will be an Easter egg hunt, follow- ing worship. Wednesday, April 4, 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, April 8, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sun- day school breakfast, Praise Team practice and 10 a.m. worship. Catherine Burnette, Pas- tor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Holy week and Easter wor- ship: Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday worship; Friday, at 7:30 p.m. Good Fri- day worship. Easter Sunday: Son-Rise worship at 8:15 a.m., a ser- vice of songs and readings; Easter breakfast at 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall; Easter egg hunt at 9:15 a.m. for the children of all ages; meet during the breakfast and bring your own basket. Easter service with Holy Communion at 10 :15 a.m. Bible Verse for the week: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor 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 Thursday, March 29, 2 p.m. senior balance exercise class and at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service at Zoar UM Church. Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. Good Friday service at St. Paul UCC. Sunday, April 1, 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise service at St. James Lutheran Church; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes and children's par- ty; 10 :30 a.m. morning wor- ship service; 2:30 p.m. Nurs- ing Home ministry. Monday, April 2, 6 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting; 6:30 p.m. exercise class and 7 p.m. Administrative Coun- cil meeting. Tuesday, April 3, 6:15 p.m. Bible study and 7 p.m. UMW meeting. 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. EDT; Wednesday night Bi- ble study from 6 -7 p.m. and Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. This Sunday's sermon ti- tle is: "Witnessing the Res- urrection." Scripture reading: Mat- thew 28:1-5. Theme statement: The se- cret of Christian stability is the Resurrection. Knowing the resurrection is real, what are we to do? Jesus gives us a job to do and the power to do it. Jesus said that we must do three things about the res- urrection. 1. The Resurrection is to be believed. 2. The Resurrection is to be talked about. 3. The Resurrection is to change our lives. Leon Pomeroy, 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 SPURGEON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor 812-922-5362 Sunrise service at 7 a.m. at our church; Church ser- vice 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. and Bible study, Thursday at 1 p.m. "When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hin- der them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these" (Mark 10 :14 NIV ). Be more child like in our relationship with Jesus. Be filled with wonder at all he has done. Faith shines brightest in a child like heart. 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- 8896. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11, Petersburg, IN 47567. Terry Kamman, Pastor Judy Gumbel, Reporter ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday ser- vice. Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. Good Friday service at St. Paul UCC. Sunday, April 1, at 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise service at St. James Lutheran Church; 9 a.m. morning worship ser- vice; 10 :15 a.m. Sunday school classes. Monday, April 2, at 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at 10 a.m. Bible study and 7 p.m. UMW meeting at Holland UMC. Keith Chanley, Pastor PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 As we come up to our Res- urrection Day celebrations, let us remember the things that Jesus demonstrated. He showed us sacrificial love, heartfelt compassion, and sincere forgiveness. Do we really demonstrate this to our world? May the love of our Lord fill us up, so that we can do these things that 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 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 angel spoke to the women: "There is nothing to fear here. I know you're looking for Jesus, the One they nailed to the cross. He is not here. He was raised, just as he said. Come and look at the place where he was placed" (Matthew 28:5 - 6, The Message). Jesus wasn't in the tomb that day and he is not in that tomb today. We celebrate during this season and real- ly every day that our savior is risen. We serve a living, risen God. He lives, he lives, Christ Jesus lives today. You are welcome to join us for the following services during this Holy Week. Fri- day at 7 p.m. the Communi- ty Good Friday service will be at the Petersburg United Methodist Church. On Eas- ter Sunday morning we will serve breakfast from 9:30 - 10 :20 a.m. in our Fellow- ship Hall. Easter worship Celebration will begin at 10 :30 a.m. and we will have an Easter egg hunt for the children immediately after the service. We look forward to worshiping and celebrat- ing with you and your fami- ly. If you don't have a home church, join us this week. Christ the Lord is Risen! He is risen! He is risen in- deed! Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er