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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 13, 2016 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 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 German American Banking | Insurance | Investments Main Office — 812-354-8471 Harris Funeral Home 7th and Walnut Streets, Petersburg Phone: 812-354-8844 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 812-354-3999 Solar Sources Coal for Steam and Industrial Market Petersburg — 812-354-8776 Go, and sin no more Not ashamed of the cross Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Since the days of Christ's crucifixion, the cross has been the symbol of Chris- tianity. Christians have always looked to the Cross as a reminder of the price Christ paid for our salvation. The famous evange- list, Billy Graham, often reminds pastors to preach about the Cross. The true mean- ing of the Cross is that all people who be- lieve in redemption through the Cross have eternal life. It is sad to see many churches today with- out a Cross. In an effort to offend no one and fit in with our political correct culture the Cross has been removed. Christ died on the Cross for the sins of the whole world. It is a fact that, around the world, more people recognize the golden arches of Mc- Donald's and the Shell Oil Company logo more than the meaning of the Cross. Ac- cording to a survey of people in Australia, Germany, India, Japan, the United King- dom and the United States, these commer- cial symbols are better known than the Cross representing Christianity. The most widely recognized symbol in these six countries was the five linked rings of the Olympics by 92 percent of respon- dents. In contrast, 88 percent identi- fied the McDonald's arches and Shell's seashell logo. Only 54 percent identified the Cross as the symbol of Christianity. We need more pastors who, like Paul of the New Testament, will say, "I am not ashamed of the Cross of Christ." There is a strange and wonderful power when the true meaning of the Cross is preached. The self-righteous Pharisees had brought a fallen woman to Jesus and, "when they had set her in the midst", they began to accuse her, saying: "Now Moses in the law com- manded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest Thou? " ( John 8:5). They were using this fallen woman to embarrass the Lord into agreeing that this woman should be stoned, or else leaving Himself open to a charge of repudiating Mo- ses' Law. At first He made "as though He heard them not", but, when they continued ask- ing, they got what they asked for! Simply an- swering: "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her", the Lord turned away again to let that sentence do its work. They had "set her in the midst". Now He had set them in the midst and, "being convicted by their own conscience", they "went out one by one" ( Verse 9). And there stood the woman alone before Him: a great sinner and a great Saviour. Since none of the Pharisees had dared to cast a stone at her, the Lord said: "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more" ( Verse 11). Thus the Lord graciously forgave the sin- ner-woman, yet without ignoring the de- mand of the Law. He had not denied that the woman deserved punishment. He had only pointed out that the Pharisees themselves were sinners; that they, like she, needed a Saviour. Thank God! Since "Christ died for our sins", God can justly forgive us – and He will, If we but acknowledge our sin and our need of a Saviour, and do not join the self- righteous who keep "going about to estab- lish their own righteousness" (Romans 10 :3). "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came in- to the world to save sinners…" (I Timothy 1:15). God is very gracious to those who will acknowledge their sin and their need: "For the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him." "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10 :12, 13). Continued on page 2 CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God Continued in next column Continued in next column Supper 5:30 p.m. • Auction 7 p.m. Walnut Grove UM Church 13599 E. Governors Rd., Monroe City Corner of S. Petersburg and Governors Roads. Watch for the large white sign along Hwy. 61, 4 miles south of Monroe City. APRIL 16 SUPPER & AUCTION 33rd ANNUAL Many items for sale, including: BAKED GOODS, CRAFTS & LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS! RIVER OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship and Consumed youth group 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study and Extreme Kids 7 p.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Pastor 812-354-3862 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. "Love...is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; all Wednesday evening activities 6:30 p.m., except the Amber Manor service at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 – We'll have our monthly busi- ness meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 – We'll continue our Bible study of Dr. David Jeremi- ah's DVDs at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, will be Rev. Bob Deel's last day at Bethel G.B. Church as pastor. A noon meal is planned to follow the morn- ing worship service. Sunday, April 24 is the fourth Sunday and our morning worship offering goes to the Building Fund. Wednesday, April 27 – We'll go to Amber Manor in Petersburg for our special service at 6:15 p.m. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 or 812-789-3162 If you are searching for a church that can meet your spiritual needs, that preach- es and teaches the Word of God, that chooses to be more scripturally correct that politically correct, and believes in the saving blood and power of Christ, then First Baptist is the place for you. In these times the spiritu- al needs, especially of chil- dren need to be met. We are concerned about the direc- tion of their lives and devel- oping a personal relation- ship with God. We have well attended and successful youth min- istries (2 yrs. old through high school) which average 50 + children on Wednesday evenings in our large fami- ly fellowship and recreation GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Pastor 812-219-4563 Sunday school 9:30 -10 :15 a.m., fellowship time with doughnuts, bagels, cof- fee, orange juice, etc. from 10 :15 -10 :45 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10 :45 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 6:05 p.m.; Wednesday, Enrichment classes at 6:05 p.m. Rocky Wrye, Pastor MT. OLIVE G.B. CHURCH (Cato) Hwy. 56, Winslow Pastor 812-583-4953 (cell) Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; church service at 10 :30 a.m. and Bible study each Monday evening at 6 p.m. If you are searching for a church to attend, you are welcome to join our church this Sunday. Business meeting af- ter church service Sunday morning. Continue to pray for those on our prayer list, the sick and lonely, our churches, our pastors and their fam- ilies, military, our country and our leaders, and each other. PLEASANT RIDGE G.B. CHURCH 1738 E. Co. Rd. 75 N. Petersburg Pastor 812-789-2348 Sunday morning service 10 :30 a.m. Everyone is al- ways welcome. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new crea- ture; old things are past away, behold all thing be- come new" (II Corinthians 5:17). We want to thank God for His mercy, love, and an- swered prayer. Continue to pray for one another, the un- saved, the prayer list, for all who are traveling, for the sick and needy, for the ones in hospitals and nursing homes, for the military and their families, our President and his family, and all deci- sions that are made. If you need spiritual help or infor- mation, call the Pastor. Remember to pray for healing for our divided coun- try, for protection for our ba- bies, our families, our jobs, and our religious freedoms. We want to extend our sympathy to anyone who has lost a loved one. Have a great week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street 812-789-2469 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study 6:30 p.m., the first Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting before Bible study, business meeting following; youth group, every Thurs- day at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and fellow- ship at 9:20 a.m. each Sun- day morning before Sunday school. Thought for the week: If God could close the mouth of the lions for Daniel, part the red sea for Moses, make the sun stand still for Josh- ua, open the prison for Pe- ter, put a baby in the arms for Sarah, and raise Laza- rus from the dead, then he can certainly take care of you. Nothing you are facing today is too hard for God to handle. Trust in him. Be in prayer this week for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Terry Beadles, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter to it (it pays no attention to a suffered wrong)" (I Corin- thians 13:5, The Amplified Bible). Leaving the pain behind Have you ever tried to for- give someone...and found you simply couldn't do it? You've cried about it and prayed about it and asked God to help you, but those old feelings of resentment just failed to go away. You're to forgive as God forgives. To release that person from guilt perma- nently and unconditionally and to operate as if nothing had ever happened between you. You're to purposely for- get as well as forgive. As you do that, something supernaturally will happen within you. The pain once caused by that incident will disappear. The power of God will wash away the ef- fects of it. You are welcome to wor- ship with us in any or all our services. Frank Coleman, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Report- er facility. Children's "Grub-to-Club" (2 yrs. old-5th grade), led by Nancy Baxter, experienced in children's ministry begins with a meal at 6 p.m., then has their different classes and activities with teachers from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Senior High Youth (6th to 12th grade) meet down- stairs in the facility, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. with Tammy Gra- ham. She is an ordained youth minister, experienced in ministry. She has sever- al events planned for the up- coming months. Sunday Bible classes for all ages 9:30 to 10 :15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. There is a young couple/sin- gles class led by the pastor. Adult Bible study (led by Pastor/Dr. Baxter), is also each Wednesday from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. All are invited to come early and eat "Grub" at 6 p.m. Men's weekly Bible study is each Monday at 7 p.m. and is open to all men interested in having their own study to- gether. There are two wom- en's studies available. Come be a part of a Ho- ly Spirit led, Bible based church family. Old time re- ligion in a modern outreach! Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor Quote—The fingers of God touch your life when you touch a friend. Bob Strain, Pastor Katherine Burkhart, Re- porter. Sunday, May 1 is Assis- tant Sunday. The F.R.O.G.s and the Tadpoles will meet during Sunday school and morning worship. Thought of the Week – With patience, in His love I'll rest and whisper that He knoweth best; then, cling- ing to that guiding hand, a weakling, in His strength I'll stand – Pentecost. Alan Christmas, Reporter