The Press-Dispatch
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013 C-1 Church notes Opinion Letters to the editor Files OUT of the past Gospel Concert at Wheatland Southern Indiana Neighbors Gospel Sing will be at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Weselyan Church, 240 N. Green Street in Wheatland. The featured group is "Jericho Junction." For more information, call 812-257-7992. house of mercy Sunday morning worship service 10 a.m.; children's class 10:10 a.m.; teen class 10:45 a.m.; Sunday and Thursday night services at 7 p.m. Nursing home services fourth Sunday of each month at Amber Manor in Petersburg at 2 p.m. There will be no night service at House of Mercy on this day. Every other Tuesday night is intercessory prayer at 7 p.m. at House of Mercy. Next night of prayer is September 24. Where the Spirit of God Dwells To God be the glory for the great things He has done. How often we fail to give all the praise due unto God for the many blessings He has brought into our lives. We should always remember what He has done and know that God is the same yesterday, today and forever. This helps for our faith to stay strong. God is a loving Father desiring to move with greatness for His children, If you are looking for a house of worship, come and visit. We have a family atmosphere and people with big hearts of love desiring to see people grow in a relationship with Jesus. We will show you mercy and compassion as our Jesus did when He was upon this earth for He is our example. You will feel the presence of His Spirit and be refreshed and renewed. Remember to pray for your loved ones, friends and neighbors that are sick in body or facing problems of life. Only thing missing in ch-rch is you. Hope to see you in church Sunday. Be blessed. In His Service George Bruce, Pastor Mt. Olive GB Church Hwy 56, Cato Good morning friends and family. Pastor Dave Harden will be bringing the message this Sunday at Mt. Olive. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and church service follows at 10:30 a.m. We hope you will come and join us. Feel free to bring a friend. All are welcome to attend. Dave Harden, Pastor Katherine Burkhart, Reporter Huntingburg Holiness Church 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 welcome. For information or transportation phone 354-4273 for a ride. Brent S. Myers, Pastor New Liberty G.B. Church Coe Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m. Ryan Edrington, Sunday school, Superintendent, Rev. Gary Pancake, Assistant Superintendent. We had a great Sunday morning as we prepare for our "Back to Church Sunday" next week. Hope everyone comes to join us. September 11 is Patriot Day. Don't forget those who have served their country and those currently in the service. Remember those who gave their lives serving those in need as well. On Saturday, Sept. 14, the VFW in Petersburg will be having a dinner for the wounded warrior program, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., EST. There will also be a Fall BBQ picnic and auction at Camp Brosend from 4-6 p.m. CST. Our "Back to Church Sunday" event will be, Sunday, Sept. 15. We invite those who have not been to church or those who would like to come back to church. We will have a picnic style lunch following the morning worship service. Burgers and hot dogs will be served, along with salads, desserts and finger foods. Come and see what's going on at New Liberty. We're praying for beautiful weather and a great day. Autumn begins on September 21. There will also be a meeting of the United of Indiana Presbytery at Mt. Olive G.B. Church at 11 a.m. EST. We will celebrate International Mission Sunday, Sept. 22. Ed Steven's Day will also be celebrated and a special offering will be taken. The Assistant Sunday school teachers will be teaching on this day and the church council will meet at 6 p.m. EST. Pray for those on our prayer list, for the decisions being made in our church and community. May God bless each one of you with a great week. You're invited to come to New Liberty Church. We'd love to have you join us. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason Jr., Reporter Patok a Grove U.M. Church 1325 W. Co. Rd. 475 S. Winslow Church service at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Proverbs 3:4-6 says, "If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success." Pray for our upcoming church renovation. Come visit us on Sunday for a spirit filled message from Pastor Larry. Larry Stoops, Pastor Oakland City Full Gospel 124 West Washington Service times: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Oakland City times. Well, praise God. We had a hallelujah meeting Sunday night. We appreciated Rev. Pat McCandless sharing the anointing with us. Sunday, Sept. 8, we saw a lot of churches having Homecomings, which makes us remember the services of yesterday. I thank God, He gave us a service, in the present, to talk about. Speakers for our evening services this month are: Sept. 15—Jerry Wright. Sept. 22—Ed Hall. Sept. 29—Elaine Young. Pastor, of course, brings the morning message. May God bless you this week with a new revelation. Henry W. Nelson, Pastor Elaine W. Young, Reporter Petersburg Free Methodist Church You are personally invited to check us out at any of our services. Dress is typically very casual. Our worship style is a blend of modern worship music and timeless classics so everyone can participate in honoring God. We have classes for all ages and interests. Join us for one of our times of ministry and worship. Our normal weekly schedule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m., with morning worship following at 10:15 a.m.; Sunday night at 6 p.m., we have a casual evening service. Monday at 6:30 p.m. the Study Buddies meet in the new fellowship hall and an exercise group meets in the old fellowship hall; Thursday at 4 p.m. the Knitwits meet to knit and crochet. Peace and joy in the Lord. Mark Schlechty, Pastor Continued on page 4 pleasant grove g.b. church Spraggins Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Kathy Miller, superintendent; Michael Miller, morning speaker 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Sunday school lesson for Sept. 15—Knowledge of Good and Evil. Trivia question: When did God give His helpmate her name Eve? Answer: After they sinned—Genesis 3:20. Next week's question: Who was more subtle than any beast of the field which God had made? Hint-Genesis. Mini message: True knowledge Knowing the difference between right and wrong comes from intimate knowledge acquired by a personal relationship with God. Don't listen to Satan's temptations. Satan tries to make us think that sin is good, pleasant and desirable. But God helps us to understand that true knowledge comes from obedience and knowing what not to do. The restrictions He gives us is for our own good to help us to avoid evil. So prepare yourself for Satan's attractive temptations that will come your way. Recognize and confess your temptations to God and He will give you a way to escape them. Until next week: Knowledge without God is ultimately ignorance. Fred Faith, Deacon Kathy Miller, Reporter Two Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam The unknown hymn "And when they had sung an hymn, they went out…" (Matthew 26:30). Often have we wondered what might have been the words of that sacred hymn, but God has seen fit to keep this from us for the present. We have in our Bibles many great poetic expressions: the Song of Moses, the beautiful Magnificat, all the Psalms and many other poems, but the hymn that our Lord and His eleven apostles sang that night before leaving the Upper Room was evidently a well-known song, in which they could all join. We can almost imagine our Lord saying, "Before we leave, let's sing…". We will not know the words of that hallowed hymn until we reach heaven, but we do know this: Our Lord and His apostles did not leave the Upper Room weeping and mourning. Though His soul had been deeply troubled as He approached the dreadful hour of His suffering and death, He could say: "What shall I say? Father save Me from this hour? But for this cause came I unto this hour" (John 12:27). Though deeply saddened by Judas' base betrayal, "having loved His own…He loved them unto the end" (John 13:1), and His words of comfort and cheer during these last hours are now crowned with the singing of a hymn–a hymn, a song of praise. Though the words of that hymn are as yet unknown to us, the lesson of its singing should not be lost. If the Upper Room scene closed with the singing of a hymn, surely we may be given the grace to sing God's praise in the midst of our lesser trials. And if our Lord, "for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame" (Hebrews 12:2), surely our burdens may—and should—be lightened through the knowledge that by His grace, "our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" (II Corinthians 4:17). Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Return to religious freedom Our world is changing but our faith in God is eternal. A recent poll reveals that most people feel America is headed in the wrong direction. The economy has been up and down and mostly down. The political winds shift from liberal to conservative. The scientists tell us one thing and a few years later correct their mistake. The thing that matters most is what doesn't change. Our need for God never changes and His Word is always true. When Christianity is so important and constant why is it shunned and often ignored? In much of our public life there is no room for God. God is no longer honored in the public square. The elite media talk as though God is dead. Television devotes hours to sporting events and newspapers dedicate whole sections to sports. Our newspapers may devote a few columns on the weekend to religion. On television religion is seldom mentioned until there is a demeaning story. The fact is more people go to church on Sunday than attend all the sporting events combined. In a sinful culture and with a corrupt government man still has a deep need to know God. In every heart there is a longing to know God. After years of a secular, humanistic culture Americans still believe in God. Our government attacks God, our schools try to destroy our faith and many churches do not preach His Word but He still exists. After all the attacks on Christianity more than nine in ten Americans say they believe in God. It's time we go public with our faith. It's time a small minority stops dictating and controlling the faith of most Americans. We were silent when prayer and the Bible were removed from our schools. Chaplains have been told not to pray in Jesus' name. It is time to stand up and protect what religious freedom means. Gospel CoNCeRT The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 354-3001 EvEryonE WElComE! Friday, Sept. 13 Starting at 7 p.m. Petersburg First Christian Church 1400 E. Main Street, Petersburg • 354-8591 Jack Howard, Pastor • www.thepfcc.org Benner & Co. 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