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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, May 9, 2018 C- 3 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Continued from page 2 just didn't seem to fit in. The puupy they adopted has made himself at home and his laid back nature is one that seems to bring ev- eryone around him peace and serenity. Nola could use a well deserved pat on the back for the hard work she puts in taking care of animals and facility. Some- one needs to step up and learn from her because if she ever gets to the place where she can't take care of things it would be bad for everyone. Our Sunday church ser- vices were brought to us by Gideon speaker John Burns and his accounts of the many testimonies con- cerning people who were touched and inspired by reading a well placed Bi- ble. The Gideon organiza- tion works with donations from churches and indi- viduals to place Bibles and testaments in places where hurting people can find hope if they will only use the Bible close to them. If you get the opportunity to help them with a donation please do, because theirs is a worthy cause. They are putting life to the com- mand to preach and teach to all people of the world. We all enjoyed listening to John and we were happy to offer our help to them. We are going to attempt to host an afternoon sing- ing at Velpen General Bap- tist Sunday, May 20 start- ing at 1:30 p.m. If you like gospel music plan to at- tend. This is short notice but we will try to gather as many singers as possible. We hope to see you there. As always be blessed and be a blessing. Pentecostal Presbyterian Nazarene Wesleyan 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: "Com- pelled by Love." This Sunday's sermon ti- tle is: "The Most Excellent Way." Scripture reading: II Cor- inthians 5:11-15. Theme statement: The Apostle Paul is speaking about something before the judgment tribunal of Christ. A Christian moth- er's greatest desire is for all of her children to be stand- ing there and blessing her. Some call it "crazy love," but the scripture calls it: "The Most Excellent Way." There are three impor- tant signs of the most excel- lent way. 1. Pursuing the heart of God. 2. Control of the Spirit of God. 3. Clear on the Love of Christ. Leon Pomeroy, Pastor WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 in Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday morning wor- ship 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :45 a.m.; Thurs- day evening 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" (Mat- thew 6:33). What things will be add- ed? God's order back in- to our lives—a peace that passes all understand- ing—He is in control. Questions regarding church events, call 812- 582-8896. Mailing Address: P.O. 812-536-4862 Thursday, May 10, Bible study at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12, Steve Hunter softball tourney. Sunday, May 13, 9 a.m. Sunday school and 10 :10 a.m. morning worship ser- vice. Monday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. exercise class at St. Paul. Tuesday, May 15 at 6:15 p.m. Bible study. Keith Chanley, Pastor Box 11, Petersburg, IN 47567. Terry Kamman, Pastor Judy Gumbel, Reporter Methodist 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. "But Mary treasured up all these things and pon- dered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). Sometimes we have to look back and re- member the great things God has done for us - the ma- ny blessings and answers to prayer that have come our way. We especially need to remember this when we are discouraged or in a trial. Re- member...God is with us. Upcoming activities and services • Women's fellowship and ministry brunch, Thursday, May 10 at 10 a.m. • Come and enjoy our Mother's Day celebration on Sunday, May 13, during the morning worship. • Community soup sup- per, Thursday, May 17 from 4:30 -6 p.m. • School's Out Party— Saturday, June 2 from 2-5 p.m. Inflatables, pizza and an ice cream bar will be a part of the festivities that day. 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 9 a.m. Coffee and fellow- ship; 9:30 a.m. prayer; Sun- day school 9:45 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship cele- bration 10 :30 a.m.; Wednes- day evening Bible talk at 6 p.m.; women's prayer, Mon- day from 10 -11 a.m. Monthly birthday and an- niversary celebration, first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. 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. You are welcome to join us this Sunday for Mother's Day. It is an honor to cele- brate the women in our lives. Irene's Room will be open for food on May 19, from 9 - 11 a.m. That evening the la- dies will have their May La- dies Banquet at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Meat and drinks will be provided. Bring a salad, side dish or dessert and a friend. Next women's craft night will be June 1, at 7 p.m. We will be making a solar lit light house. The cost is $5 for supplies. Snacks will be furnished. "Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his bene- fits-who forgives all your sins and heals your diseas- es" (Psalm 103:2-3). In the midst of a world filled with broken promis- es, unmet expectations, dis- honesty, deceit, and full- blown sin, this passage is very Good News to us. God will never forsake His peo- ple. Take a moment today and thank God for His for- giveness, healing, redemp- tion, crowning, satisfying, renewal, justice, and righ- teousness. For more, read Psalm 103:1-22. 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. The Word of God states, "eye has not seen, ear has not heard, neither has there entered into the heart what God has prepared for those that love Him." If we believe the Word of God, we can see what Jesus said that the last days would be like. I believe we are there. So what God is preparing that we have not seen, heard, nor en- tered our hearts, I believe is a harvest of souls like nev- er seen and the working of miracles, signs and wonders for those that love Him. Do you love Him? Ask Him into your heart. Pray for your country, our president and government, your local government, our soldiers and all pastors. Re- member to pray for the sick and afflicted, and those in the nursing homes and hos- pitals. Also, pray about the elections. Be a friend to your neigh- bors, co-workers, any with whom you come into con- tact. To have a friend, you need to be a friend. Jesus said what you give out is what you will receive back. May you find peace and joy in your life this week. God's servant and friend to humanity, George Bruce, Pastor SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? Give us a call: 812-354-8500 MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m.; Youth group Monday evening at 6 p.m. Come vis- it us, our doors are always open to you. "Each day holds a sur- prise," wrote Henri Nouwen. "But only if we expect it, we can see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy." Wait - sorrow as a sur- prise? And I'm not to fear it? Aren't surprises supposed to be happy things? What does Nouwen mean? He continues: "It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can wel- come new friends and cele- brate more fully our shared humanity." And I remember, too, the psalmist's words: The LORD is near to the bro- kenhearted" (Psalm 34:18). Maybe that's the surprise in our sorrow: that when we ache, as when we cele- brate, God is there - in new friends, in shared humanity. Surprise! Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary HUNTINGBURG HOLINESS CHURCH 813 N. Washington St. Huntingburg Pastor 812-354-4273 Sunday morning service and Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and praise 7 p.m. Everyone is always wel- come. For information or trans- portation, call the Pastor. Brent S. Myers, Pastor NEW BEGINNING FELLOWSHIP WESLEYAN CHURCH 9th and McCoy, Petersburg Pastor 812-632-0773 Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m. You are invited to worship with us. Richard Comer, Pastor OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship service 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. • Tuesday morning wom- en's Bible study at the fellow- ship hall 10 a.m. "All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel moth- er"—Abraham Lincoln. Mother's love There is no love, like a mother's love, no stronger bond on earth...like the pre- cious bond that comes from God, to a mother, when she gives birth. A mother's love is forever strong, never changing for all time...and when her chil- dren need her most, a moth- er's love will shine. God bless these special mothers, God bless them ev- ery one...for all the tears and heartache, and for the spe- cial work they've done. When her days on earth are over, a mother's love lives on...through many gen- erations, with God's bless- ings on each one. Be thankful for our moth- ers, for they love with a high- er love...from the power God has given, and the strength from up above. Happy Mother's Day. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter To pre-register for this free event, please call Memorial Hospital's Marketing Department at 812-996-2352, or go online to www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes and Events." Deadline to register is Monday May 21, 2018. Thursday, May 24, 2018 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. ET Main Street Presbyterian Church Kiefer Hall 910 Main Street • Petersburg, IN Your heart acts as a pump that circulates about 2,000 gallons of blood every day to nearly every cell in your body. It beats approximately 100,000 times a day. Keeping your heart healthy is important to your entire body. During this presentation, cardiologist Josh Leonard, M.D. will discuss things you can do to live healthier for your heart. A free dinner will be included, and pre-registration is required. LIVING for a healthy heart