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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, May 2, 2018 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued in next column Continued from page 2 Continued on page 11 NATIONAL DAY OF Prayer May 3 at Noon at the Pike County Courthouse National Anthem - Sung by the Pike Central Swing Choir Pledge to the Flag - Chuck Froehle Greeting - Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy Opening Prayer - Pastor Jim Gidcumb Scripture - R.C. Klipsch, Mayor of Petersburg "Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same under- standing and the same conviction." (1 Corinthians 1:10, KJV) Lord's Prayer - Pastor Charles Baxter Prayer of Repentance - Pastor Tammy Powers Prayer in Unison for the Nation - Father Frank Renner O God, You are the one who gave us this promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14; "If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." Convict the church in America to wake up spiritually, agree clearly, unite visibly and pray extraordinarily for the next great spiritual awakening in America to occur in our generation. Amen. Closing Prayer - Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy Sponsored by: Pike County Ministerial Fellowship UNITY UN I T Y For the peace of mind that comes with quiet, dependable cooling and energy efficiency that can save you money, discover Comfortmaker ® systems. Comfort with confidence. 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Another thought brought out was our flesh- ly mind wants more and more with no real satis- faction. The Bible tells us to learn to be content with what we have at the time and stop complaining. It doesn't say that we have to be satisfied as we can work for more, but let God's Spirit lead you to more. Scripture says the love of money is the true evil, but if you lust after anything your neighbor has it can become an evil in your life. If you like what your neighbor has then work to have something like it and be happy that they have what they have. Don't forget to be a bless- ing for someone this week and be ready and willing to accept all of life's blessings coming your way. OTWELL CONTENDERS OF FAITH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednes- day prayer and Bible study meeting 6:30 p.m. William Breidenbaugh, Pastor 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 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. Everyone is welcome to each service. Tim Miller, Pastor Doris Catt, Reporter know You. Open the eyes of their hearts, and let the light of Your truth flood in. Shine Your light on the hope You are calling them to embrace. Reveal to them the glorious riches You are preparing as their inher- itance. Let them see the full extent of Your power that is at work in those of us who believe, and may it be done according to Your might and power. Friends, it is this same might and resurrection power that He used in the Anointed One to raise Him from the dead and to position Him at His right hand in heaven. There is nothing over Him. He's above all rule, author- ity, power, and dominion; over every name invoked, over every title bestowed in this age and the next" (Ephesians 1:17-21 Voice). • Men's ministry on Sat- urday, May 12 at 9 a.m. • Church work day, Sat- urday, May 12 at 10 :15 a.m. • Youth camp, June 11- 15. • Change to Change the World. We are collect- ing change (or money of any denomination) to send Bibles into Iran. $2.90 will purchase a Bible to change the life of a person, a fami- ly, and a 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. livingfc.org or call 812-809 - 4544. Don and Christina Priest, Senior Pastors John and Julie Marron, Youth Pastors Melissa Bowens, Report- er ST. JOHN'S LUTHER AN CHURCH 6483 W. 580 N. Otwell 812-482-7623 stjohnsboonetwp@ gmail.com Sunday, May 6, 9 a.m. Sun- day school; 10 a.m. worship. Monday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. All ministry teams meeting. Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Friday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. Praise team practice. Sunday, May 13, Food Bank Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school, Praise team practice and 10 a.m. worship. Catherine Burnette, Pastor Paula Mann, Administra- tive Assistant ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH 10529 S. Church Street Stendal Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship service with Holy Communion at 10 :15 a.m.; Paint night at 7 p.m. Bible Verse for the week: "You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perish- able things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ like that of a lamb without defect or blemish" (I Peter 1:18 -19, NRSV ). Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Methodist Methodist 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, May 3, Moth- er and Daughter Tea at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, Church breakfast at 8 a.m.; Sunday school classes at 9 a.m. and morning worship service at 10 :10 a.m. Monday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. exercise class at St. Paul. Tuesday, May 8, Bible stu- day at 6:15 p.m. 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. Sermon series: "Enjoying God." This Sunday's sermon ti- tle is: "Turn Around Prayer." Scripture reading: Job 42:7-10. Theme statement: Joy overflows in generosity to other people. The prayer of Job was prayed during a time of severe affliction. A turn around prayer is mirac- ulous, blood-brought, spirit- wrought, enjoying God ex- perience. There are three moti- vations for a turn-around prayer. 1. For a response to true repentance. 2. For true reconciliation with friends. 3. For true restoration of service to God. 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 Church service 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; Bi- ble study, Thursday at 1 p.m. "The Lord is good to all and He has compassion over all He has made" (Psalm 145:9 K JV ). 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, May 3, 7 p.m. Bible study. Sunday, May 6, morn- ing worship service 9 a.m.; Sunday school classes 10 :15 a.m.; ladies brunch at 11 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. nursing home ministry and 6 p.m. Confirmation dinner. Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m., Administrative Council meeting. Tuesday, May 8, Bible study at 10 a.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY 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.; children's and teen ser- vice at 6 p.m.; evening wor- ship at 6 p.m. and Wednes- day prayer service at 6 p.m. Everyone faces tests and trials in this life—no one is exempt. You can't chose them; the challenges you face have been encountered by others. You can count on one thing: God is Faithful (I Corinthians 10 :13). Upcoming activities and services • VBS "Splash Canyon" meeting, following evening service, this Sunday, May 6. • Birthday/Anniversa- ry celebration, this Sunday, May 6, following VBS meet- ing. Bring food and drink to share. • Women's fellowship and ministry brunch, Thursday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Come and enjoy our Moth- er's Day celebration on Sun- day, May 13, during the morning worship service. Activities and service times can change due to weather or sickness. We hope that you can join us when you are able. 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 Coffee and fellowship at 9 a.m.; Prayer at 9:30 a.m. Sun- day school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday morning worship celebration at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening, Bible talk at 6 p.m. Monthly birthday and an- niversary celebration is the first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. 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. If you are looking for a church we would love to have you join us for our services at any time. We look forward to meeting you. Spring is finally here and we are looking forward to the many activities that come with Spring and Summer. Thursday, May 3 at 6 p.m. we will doing a painting for women's craft night. The cost is $5 for supplies and we will have snacks also. On Saturday, May , the men's breakfast will be at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will celebrate May birthdays and anniversaries Sunday, May 6, at 6 p.m. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and pu- rify us from all unrighteous- ness" (I John 1:9). John says when Jesus comes, He sheds light in our lives and the darkness flees. Light shows things as they really are: dirty, messy rooms, clutter or whatever is revealed whn the light comes on. So it is in our spiritual lives. When Christ shines His light in our lives, every- thing gets revealed, includ- ing our sin. We cannot hide it anymore. We cannot keep going in the darkness. We have to admit what is there so Christ can clean it. Confession is acknowledg- ing what is there, even if it isn't pretty. The good news is that when, enabled by God's grace, we confess the things revealed by the Light, God forgives us and then cleanses us. He can clean up a messy room so we don't have to stumble around in the dark any longer. "In him was life, and that life was the light of all man- kind. The light shines in the darkness, and the drkness has not overcome it" ( John 1:4-5). Ladies Banquet will be on Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Watch for more information on up- coming activities such as a Free clothing day and VBS. Fred J. Grenier, Pastor Corinna Williams, Report- er 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. Are you truly a believer of God's Word. Can you say you have experienced His saving power, His healing power, His delivering power. If you have not experienced His