The Press-Dispatch
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 CHURCH NOTES OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 'Fifth Sunday Sing' at churches lip Sharp, superintendent, Rick Jones, adult class teach- er; morning worship service and children's church 10:15; evening worship service 6; Wednesday evening Chris- tian education 7; youth class in Family Life Center at 7. Classes for all age groups, nursery for infants to age three. Volunteers van drivers are Sunday school 9:30, Phil- GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER Sunday Sing at Rumbletown Free Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Vacation Bible School three and one half miles south of Petersburg on In- diana State Road 57. Church phone—354-8312 Jim Harrell, Pastor needed. If interested contact the pastor. Sunday, April 29—Fifth morning worship service 10:30; Sunday evening ser- vice and F.R.O.G.'s and Tad- poles 6 to 7 p.m.; all Wednes- day evening activities 6:30 except our Amber Manor service begins at 6:15. Wednesday, April 25— BETHEL G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30; We'll go to Amber Manor in Petersburg for our special service beginning at 6:15. April 29, Fifth Sunday— will June 25-29. Volunteers should contact Renee An- derson or Vickie or Rae Ann Phillips. "The words of God earth will pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Fa- ther only. But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marry- ing and giving in marriage until the day that Noah en- tered into the ark. And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be" (Matthew 24:35- 39). "Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh" (Matthew 24:44). Jesus loves you! Church website is www. shall not pass away" Jesus said, "Heaven and glezenrevivalcenter.org. Don Priest, Pastor Jerry Blackwell, Assistant Pastor Billie A. Grubb, Reporter Ryan Edrington, Superin- tendent, Gary Pancake, As- sistant; Sunday morning worship 10:30. Keep the Ryan Edring- Sunday school 9:30 a.m., NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH Coe We'll have communion ser- vice during morning wor- ship service. We'll not have evening worship service. Wednesday, May 2, we'll school at 9:30; Worship at 10:40; Sunday and Wednes- day evening services at 6:30; Ladies Bible study at 10 on Wednesday morning. Amber Manor service on (next to the Jay C store) Service times: Sunday BAPTIST CHURCH IMMANUEL The first book to read Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. Looking ahead—VBS at Immanuel. It is Big Apple Adventure. Starts on Sun- day, June 10. It is for all chil- dren from three years old through sixth grade and adults. Nursery is provid- ed for workers. Times are 6-8:30. It goes all week and family night on Friday, June 15. "For I am not ashamed of continue our Bible study of Joshua 22-24 at 6:30. Sunday, May 6, is As- sistant Sunday. We'll cele- brate our March and April birthdays after evening wor- ship service. Rev. Deel and the deacons will have their monthly meeting after the celebration. Thought of the Week: the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto Sal- vation to all that believe. To the Jew first and also to the Greek" (Romans 1:16). Larry Barr, Pastor Jim Williams, Associate Pastor Terry and Carol Hightow- er, Reporters Press on in your service for Jesus, Spurred on by your love for the Lord; He prom- ised that if you are faithful, one day you'll receive your reward.—Fasick Bob Deel, Pastor Alan Christmas, Reporter church or are just exploring what it means to be a follow- er of Jesus, we invite you to attend one of our week- ly ministry events. Sunday morning you can connect with joyful people, partic- ipate in meaningful wor- ship and find opportunities to grow and mature in your faith. Saturday, May 5 will be METHODIST CHURCH If you are looking for a PETERSBURG FREE STS. PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg when life was simpler, men had more time to ponder over the really important questions: What will become of me when I die? Is there a heaven—and a hell? Can I know God? Will He forgive my sins? If so, on what basis? What must I do to be saved? The materialism, By Cornelius R. Stam In years gone by, commercialism and technology of our day, however, have so com- plicated life that sec- ondary problems hin- der many people from even considering at lei- sure that which is most important. Yet, despite all the p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. Why not let Jesus take Masses: Saturday 5:30 over your life? He can do far more with it then you can.— Anonymous Parish Hall Reservation: 354-3909 David Fleck, Pastor Don Haag, Deacon Lu Froehle, Reporter 10th and Main Streets Petersburg PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MAIN STREET day worship 10:20. We have a nursery for chil- ton family in your prayers. A precious angel is in heav- en now, but the early depar- ture has left a hole that no one can ever forget. We ap- preciate all who helped us on Thursday with the after ser- vice meal. Rev. Pancake had a won- our Mother/Daughter Lun- cheon at 11 a.m. And, of course, Mother's Day is May 13, this year. On May 20, we will be honoring our grad- uates. This year we have Brandon Cropper, Morgan Henson, Brieanna Smith and David Zenthofer. VBS will be June 18-22 this year. Our normal weekly sched- derful message for our youth and the congrega- tion about everyone being a part of a whole. It takes all of the pieces of the puzzle to make a complete picture. When one piece is missing, the puzzle will never be com- plete. April 29, we will have our fifth Sunday fellowship dinner following the morn- ing worship. Bring a basket lunch and come join us for a great time. Several of our churches ule is as follows: Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship fol- lowing at 10:15; Sunday night at 6 p.m. we have a ca- sual evening service. Mon- day at 6:30 p.m. the Study Buddies meet in the new fellowship hall and an exer- cise group meets in the old fellowship hall. Wednesday evening our children and youth minis- tries start at 6:30 p.m. and our Adult Bible study is at 7 p.m.; Thursday at 4 p.m. the Knitwits meet to knit and crochet items for peo- ple with illness. Peace and joy in the pow- and communities are having difficulties and are on our prayer request list. Remem- ber to pray for all of them. You are always welcome erful name of Jesus, Mark Schlechty, Pastor at New Liberty G.B. Church. Come and see what God is doing through His people. Our Mission Statement: church and youth class 9:30; morning worship 10:30; eve- ning service 6:30; Wednes- day evening prayer and praise service 7. Everyone is always wel- Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Georgia Mason, Reporter RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg come to each service. Barry Whitaker, Pastor HOLINESS CHURCH 5317 N. Knox Road Phone 354-9446 PETERSBURG children's Sunday school 10; morning worship 10:30; eve- ning worship 6; Wednesday Bible studies 7. Different week; same Adult Sunday school 9:30; day worship 10:30; evening service 6:30; Wednesday evening prayer and praise meeting 7. Everyone is welcome to all message: "If your gift is prophesying, then prophe- sy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give gener- ously; if it is to lead, do it dili- gently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully" (Romans 12-6b-8 NIV). If it is singing then sing, if it is listening, then come and listen with joy. We in- vite the entire community to a Fifth Sunday Sing this Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at our church. Come and worship the Lord by shar- ing your talent or listening to the talents of others. No evening service this week. Rumbletown Church is services. Craig Line, Pastor Betty Decker, Reporter Sunday school 9:30; Sun- TWIN OAKS CHURCH Sunday school, Junior Sunday school 9:15; Sun- dren up to the age of seven and we also have a van route in Petersburg to pick anyone up. are always open to you! Believing is seeing Come visit us, our doors sus after his resurrection, they believed. But Thom- as, who was absent, doubt- ed until he, too, got to see and even touch Jesus. For him, as the others, seeing was believing. But what of us who don't When the disciples saw Je- get to see Jesus in the flesh? If "seeing is believing" are we out of luck? No. In fact, sometimes it works the op- posite way; sometimes "be- lieving is seeing." Try this: Despite any spired Apostle declares that "all have sinned" (3:23) and that "the wages of sin is death" (6:23). But this is not all. Romans also pro- claims the good news that the Lord Jesus Christ "was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification" and that therefore we may have "peace with God through our Lord Je- sus Christ" (4:25; 5:1). More than this, Ro- hurry and anxiety, all the noise and distrac- tion, there are trou- bled souls, hungering and thirsting for true satisfaction, for hearts cleansed from sin, for deliverance from the awful burden of a guilty conscience. Such people should read Paul's Epistle to the Romans and med- itate on its great mes- sage of salvation. In fact, this is the first book they ought to read. In Romans the in- mans offers abundant grace to all who trust in Christ. "The law entered that the of- fence might abound, but where sin abound- ed grace did much more abound" (5:20, 21). Thus believers are "justified freely by [God's] grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (3:24) and "the [free] gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (6:23). We urge those who C-1 FILES OUT OF THE PAST Religious viewpoint are probably still in shock over the results of their poll last month. The NBC poll asked the question, "Do you believe that the word God should stay in American culture?" An overwhelming majority, 86 percent, believe the word should be a part of American culture. One has to wonder why there are so many complaints from the liberal media and the ACLU in having, "In God We Trust" on our money. NBC got the largest response they have ever had to a poll. Eighty-six percent said to keep God in the Pledge of Allegiance. The message is to listen to the American people and not a few politicians or the elite media. This is one of the great- The people at NBC-TV "In God we trust must stay" By Clyde Dupin est surprises NBC and the media have received. Chris- tians have been told to keep silent and not to fight for tra- ditional family values. Nev- er in my lifetime have I seen so many political leaders and the media in deceitful ways fighting the church. In our culture one liberal seems to have a louder voice than millions who have faith and practice their religion. The liberals say repeat are not sure of salvation to read carefully and prayerfully this great Epistle to the Romans. You may be thanking God for the rest of your earthly life—and forev- er —that you did. a lie often and people will eventually believe it. For ex- ample, they talk about "sep- aration of church and state" as though it was part of the Constitution. It is not in the Constitution but many peo- ple have accepted the lie as truth. The Constitution gives total religious freedom and the government cannot favor any religion. Recently there has been Continued on page 4 doubts, choose to believe, trusting the witness of someone who's seen God at work—a biblical figure or present-day Christian. You'll be amazed at the love, heal- ing, peace and new life that spring out of troubles. "With the eyes of your heart" (Ephesians 1:18 NRSV), you will see your Lord and your God. Church phone—354-6844 Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Reporter HOLINESS CHURCH 1252 St. Rd. 57 S. CHRISTIAN tween Petersburg and Oak- land City junction. Sunday school 9:30; morn- Located six miles be- ing worship 10:30; evening service 6; Thursday prayer meeting 7. We extend a warm wel- come to everyone. Rick Walburn, Pastor lowed by a short worship service; Wednesday Bible study 7. Mary Kathryn Gray, Re- IVA UNION CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 fol- porter Continued on page 4 S m o Share your talent or listen to the songs of others! h f Rumbletown Free Methodist Church located 3 miles south of Petersburg on IN State Road 57 — 2PM • April 29 — 5th The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: German American Petersburg — 354-3001 Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 354-9633 Computers Plus Radio Shack Curtis Funeral Home 300 Walnut St., Winslow Phone: 789-2442 Self Storage — 354-1110 DougGlass DBA Hold Everything Four Star Fabricators Petersburg — 354-9995 www.fourstarfab.com Banking | Insurance | Investments Main Office — 354-8471 7th & Walnut Streets, Petersburg Phone: 354-8844 Harris Funeral Home Martin's Used Cars Monroe City — 743-2229 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 354-3999 Coal for Steam and Industrial Market Petersburg — 354-8776 Solar Sources u d a n C c e i o n n d joi n y S lebration J e t e a g us e s