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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 16, 2019 C-1 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg ing as working guide dogs. They have suc- cessfully helped with several dogs and some of them have working roles with people who need them. Several of our church members were at a family reunion Sunday and my wife and waited to see if anyone came before we went over to Cup Creek for church. Their Sunday school covered the account of Elijah doing things for God that involved many others to trust that God would provide if they would just step out and depend on Him. Some of the situations we studied seemed impossi- ble and certainly made little physical sense but these people went on to trust God and were blessed. Bro. Jeff's message was about dedicating your life to being God's servant and to live a life full of God's righteousness. None of us can live the life needed to satisfy God's de- sire for us to be righteous unless we commit ourselves to His service. At the end of the service my wife and I were anointed with oil and we were prayed over with the laying on of hands. I trust God to take care of us and have hope and faith in His protection. Even though we have been in the ministry in one way or another since 1985 there are still ma- ny times we fall way short of what God de- sires and we trust that our shortcomings have been covered by the blood of Jesus. If you don't know the Lord as your Sav- ior you are missing out on the blessings of faith and hope. Please don't let this life be your only life. Trust God and lay up your treasures in heaven above. Be blessed and be a blessing. The largest segment of the professing Church offers her devotees neither peace for the present, nor assurance for the fu- ture. She does not tell them that believers in Christ are given a position in heaven at God's right hand (Eph. 2:4-7). She even brings Christ down from His exalted posi- tion and offers Him to the world on a cruci- fix, requiring men to eat His flesh and drink His blood to be saved. And this when Paul, by the Spirit, so emphatically says: "…yea, though we have known Christ af- ter the flesh, yet now, henceforth, know we him no more" (II Cor. 5:16). Man's religion, especially in "the Church," is built upon an appeal to the senses. Her devotees are occupied with beads and bells, statues and crucifixes, candlesticks and sa- cred objects, robes and incense; so far has she departed from the teachings of Paul and from his declaration that "we walk by faith, not by sight" (II Cor. 5:7). Lingering still among the types and shad- ows of primitive ages and mingling these with meaningless pagan rituals, she keeps millions from trusting and rejoicing in an already accomplished redemption. We beg those who read these lines to look in faith to the risen, exalted Christ and to trust in His finished work: "Who… when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat downon the right hand of the Majesty on high" (Heb. 1:3). "This Man, after He had offered one sac- rifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God" (Heb. 10 :12). This is clear enough. Our Lord came to earth to accomplish our redemption and, having accomplished it, He returned to heaven and sat down with His Father. The work was finished. And now He invites us to rest in His finished work. "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. "For he that hath entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his" (Heb. 4:9,10). The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. Heating and Air Petersburg — 812-354-3433 Computers Plus Radio Shack Petersburg — 812-354-9633 DougGlass DBA Hold Everything Self Storage — 812-354-1110 Four Star Fabricators Petersburg — 812-354-9995 www.fourstarfab.com Harris Funeral Home 7th and Walnut Streets, Petersburg Phone: 812-354-8844 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 812-354-3999 Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Continued in next column Continued in next column Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Religious Mixtures Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Plugged Into Evil Addiction Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin There have been many studies and sur- veys regarding how much time the Ameri- can family watches the internet, television and its influence on the family. Pope John Paul, before his death, called television a major proponent of the culture of death. An- other great Christian scholar, Ravi Zachari- as has said, "I firmly believe that when his- tory is written about modern society, our ep- itaph will be that we entertained ourselves into boredom and moral paralysis." Most people, in their hearts, know that the majority of television programs are anti- family and degrade our most valuable asset, our children. When the T V in many homes is on six or seven hours a day a lot of sew- age runs into our homes. Television has an unrelenting emphasis on violence, immoral- ity, social license and perverse sexual life- styles. Today, a family cannot even watch good programs without the children listen- ing to all kinds of commercials about male sex encouraging, prescription drugs. Most of the programs of- fer us more trash and perversion. This generation desperately needs heroes. The leading ladies and men in Hollywood are most- ly about premarital sex, drug addiction, sexual perversion and a shameful life - style. These people often seem to speak with authority when they talk politics, reli- gion or on social issues. Their celebrity im- age causes our children to stop, listen, and often act. The constant distortion of good and evil by these celebrities leaves us with no sense of moral order in our universe. The moral erosion has been steady for many years and Hollywood, not the Church, has shaped our culture. Our weekly routine started early Monday morning as our son called to ask us if they could bring the grandkids early because he had been up all night sick. Abby had been up trying to help him and needed a little rest before she went to work. You all know what our answer was so our week began with changes. The first Monday of the month we are scheduled to entertain at River Walk com- munities in Evansville. We get there and several are sick with stomach problems, but we are there so we play. Well Steve has a weakened immune system and later in the week he came down with stomach is- sues. So far I haven't been sick but you nev- er know when it will occur. We have had our flu shots but sometimes tempt fate with our nursing home ministry because we feel sure our Lord will protect us. Let's face it if you get sick with whatever is going around just where were you exposed? Dr. Keepes has me on supplements vi- tamin C and vitamin D and both are sup- posed to aid in immune health but I do catch things as they go around. It just seems as though they are not quite as bad as they used to be before the vitamins. My grandson and I got to help with the Lynnville truck Thursday morning and then we spent the day outside so he could en- joy the warm weather and sunshine. I didn't have to watch him as close as usual because he stayed where I asked him and we both had a good day enjoying a day only God could provide. Thursday evening at our local Lions club meeting we were happy to have our District Governor make her official visit and I be- lieve she is going to be a good governor be- cause of her calm, unassuming approach to her office. She and her husband are very ac- tive in preparing guide dogs in home atmo- sphere conditions before they receive train- Continued on page 2 Southwest Indiana Gospel Music Assoc. hosts gospel sing The Southwest Indiana Gospel Music Assoc. will host their fifth annual home- coming gospel sing on Sun- day, Oct. 20 from 5 -6:30 p.m. at St. Matthew Church, 3044 Somerville Road, Lynnville. Featured groups will be 4- His Praise Trio, The Ander- sons, The Wilson Family, Allan Houchins and Home- land. RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Con- sumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thurs- day 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 320 S. Meridian Street Washington Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening dinner and Bible study at 6 p.m. and from church services, call 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sun- day evening Bible study at 6 p.m.; Business meeting third Sunday of the month, follow- ing worship. Jesus told him, "I am the way, yes, and the truth and the life. No one can get to the Father except by me. If you had known who I am, then you would have known who my Father is. From now on you know him and have seen him" ( John 14:6,7 LB). Many ways to get to heav- en? No, only one way, through BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study 6 p.m., studying Philippians; Wednesday children activi- ties include a meal, lessons, and RC for JC. All times are CDT. Last Wednesday, the RC for JC (Remote Control cars for Jesus Christ) ministry was a huge success. The chil- dren received a Bible lesson and went outside to a light- ed dirt track. If you have not brought your children to the Wednesday RC for JC, then come this Wednesday. Also, this Wednesday, we contin- ue our study in Philippians. Our study starts just after 6 p.m. and there will be food and fellowship at 5:30 p.m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Website: www. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We're remembering those in our church and area who are in need of prayer, because of illness, the loss of loved ones and any other need we might have. The Lord hears and answers our prayers. We invite you to worship with us at any of our services. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor If you are looking for some Fall fun, then go to New Lake this Saturday. The Oakland City Lions Club is hosting a Spook- tacular Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5 -8 p.m. at New Lake in Oakland City. It's a great evening of fun activities for all ages. We love Jesus and love people, so if you have nev- er visited Crossroads before, then join us at our Wednes- day study and/or our Sun- day services. If you do not have a church home, we would love for you to choose Crossroads. As always, we encourage you to visit our website at www.crossroad- soc.org to get more informa- tion about upcoming events. Like us on Facebook and see some pictures from various events. Curt Beadle, Pastor immanuelbaptistchurch. weebly.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 10 :40 a.m.; Thursday: The Clos- et Door at 6:30 p.m., This is a relaxed non-tradition- al church. This is for those whom are not able to attend other services. Everyone is welcome to come and hear God's word. • Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Church business meet- ing. • October 17 at 6:30 p.m. Pizza party. • October 26, from 6 -8 p.m. Trunk or Treat. Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only" ( James 2:24). "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also" ( James 2:26). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; first and third Wednesday of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 16, Bi- ble study. Studying Psalm 8 -14 • Friday, Oct. 25, Fall out- ing. Trunk or Treat. Refresh- ments and fun at 6:30 p.m. • Sunday, Oct. 27, Pas- tor Steve and Audrey's Ap- preciation Day; fourth Sun- day and morning worship of- fering will go to the building fund. Sunday-Wednesday, Nov. 3-6: G.B. United Associa- tion Revival services at 7:30 EST.; 3rd—Ebenezer; 4th— Centenary; 5th—N. Friend- ship; 6th—Mt. Gilead. Wednesday, Nov. 6, Bible study canceled. Sunday, Nov. 10, regular business meeting after the morning worship service. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What does the psalmist say is sweeter than honey and the honeycomb? An- swer: The law of the Lord. Reference: Psalm 19:7-10. Q: What prophet sat on a hill while God sent fire to burn up the army sent to capture him? Answer to