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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 20, 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 Our responsibility to the Bible Important issues of life Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin There are many battles raging within the Church. The Church has become too much like the world we seek to win. The old saying, "Let your walk match your talk" has little meaning today. True followers of Christ, regardless of denomination, have a lifestyle that represents our Lord. The lifestyle ingredients include things such as love, kindness, respect, loyalty, hones- ty and clean living. It is by this that Jesus said, "All men will know that you are my disciples." One reason our nation is being overrun by cults, shamed by gay marriage and in- undated by Internet pornography is be- cause Christians have become silent. Ma- ny of our evangelical pastors have lost con- fidence that the Gospel can actively trans- form the human heart. The spirit of the world and desire to fit in with the 21st Cen- tury culture has led many to reinvent the sacred Scriptures. As the Church becomes more popular, it seems to have lost some of its cutting edge. When the Church becomes more tolerant of an evil culture the presence of God seems less. Paul writes, "I urge you, therefore, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God which is your spiri- tual service of wor- ship and do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is that which is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:1-2 NASB). The great issues of our day are more than moral and political. They are theo- logical and spiritual. We idealize self-es- teem, power, money and leisure. All these will soon pass away and all will stand be- fore God. There are four passages in the New Tes- tament where adjectives are used to de- scribe "the Word of God" and where we are informed of our responsibility toward it as such. For example, in James 1:21 it is called the "engrafted" or "implanted" Word, and as such we are advised to "receive" it "with meekness" since it is "able to save [our] souls." The Word of God, indeed, does have a way of getting down underneath, of get- ting "under our skins," so to speak. It is not merely sown, it is planted into men's hearts and often makes them miserable as it con- victs them of sin and of their need of salva- tion through Christ. When it does this, says the Apostle: "receive" it "with meekness" for it is "able to save your souls." Then, in Titus 1:9, it is called "the faithful Word," and as such we are urged to "hold it fast." "God is not a man, that He should lie, neither the son of man, that He should repent." We can safely count on His Word and act upon it. Next, in Philippians 2:16 the Bible is called "the Word of life," and as such we are to "hold it forth." The Word of God alone has power to regenerate and give spiritual life. St. Peter says that believers are "born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incor- ruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth forever" (I Peter 1:23). Thus we should "hold it forth" to lost men as their on- ly hope of eternal life. Finally, in II Timothy 2:15 it is called "the Word of truth," and as such we are told to "rightly divide it." If we fail to rightly di- vide it, we can change the truth into error, for God has not always dealt the same with mankind. Abel had to bring an animal sac- rifice for salvation (Hebrews 11:4). The chil- dren of Israel were told to "keep" the law "in- deed" to find acceptance with God (Exodus 19:5, 6). But later Paul declared by divine inspiration: "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of re- generation, and renewing of the Holy Spir- it" (Titus 3:5). Continued on page 2 CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God Continued in next column Continued in next column join us at on CAMP MEETING May 1 • 10aM & 7pM May 2-5 • 7pM Nightly 506 N. 9TH ST., PETERSBURG, IN BRAD FARLEY Singer/Songwriter Author and Pastor CLIFF CLARK International Minister JOEL WALEHWA World Evangelist PAULETTA LOGAN Evangelist/ Prophetess At the Courthouse Square, turn north on Hwy. 61. Cross the railroad tracks and it's the second building on the left. For more information, call Pastor Mark Davis: 812-582-0075 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 ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow Pastor 270-999-5715 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; business meeting third Sunday of the month, fol- lowing worship service. "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Mat- thew 6:10). As Christ has taught us, prayer must say, "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10); therefore the people of the Lord in humility are to lay themselves and their prayers, and all that they have, at the feet of their God, to be disposed of by him as he in his heaven- ly wisdom sees best. Nev- er doubting that God will answer the desire of his people in a way that will be most advantageous for them and for his glory. Therefore, when the saints pray with submis- 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 the power charge "This is my command- ment, That ye love one an- 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 BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell Meeting in the Iva Union Church building Sunday school and morn- ing worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service and youth group (6th through 12th grades) 6 p.m.; Thurs- day, Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 or 812-789-3162 Welcome! An old time religion church in a mod- ern outreach! If you are searching for a church that can meet your spiritual needs, that preaches and teaches the Word of God, that choos- es to be more scriptural- ly correct that politically correct, and believes in the saving blood and power of Christ, then First Baptist is the place for you. Children's "Summer Club" (2 yrs. old-5th grade) till late August meet on Wednesday's. They will have a lesson and activities 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Senior High Youth (6th to 12th grade) meet GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Pastor 812-582-0138 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth worship the Lord with gladness: come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us and we are his: we are his WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH Union Street 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: God, take me by the hand and lead the way. I'm trust- ing you to lead me where you want me to be—Anon- ymous. 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 6:15 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, is the fourth Sunday and our morning worship of- fering goes to the Building Fund. It will also be Rev. Bob Deel's last day at Bethel G.B. Church as pastor. We'll have a farewell meal following morning worship service. Wednesday, April 27 – We'll not go to Amber Man- or in Petersburg for our spe- cial service at 6:15 p.m. We are postponing this service until a later date. 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 – When we are called upon to stand before the Lord someday, will we anticipate His praise or dread what He will say? – Anon Alan Christmas, Reporter other, a I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that man lay down his life for his friends" ( John 15:12-13). Love is the first and fore- most command Jesus gave us, yet all too many believ- ers neglect to follow it. Love is the power charge. God's power package just won't work without it. We can make up our minds to let the Word dwell richly within us. We can set our hearts on keeping the command of Jesus and speak his Name with confidence and author- ity. And, most important of all, we can begin to love one another. Then we will truly see the power of God begin to flow. You are welcome to wor- ship with us in any or all our services. Frank Coleman, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Report- er sion to the will of God, they are not to doubt or question God's love and kindness to them. Continue to pray for those who are in need of God's healing touch and for those who have lost loved ones. We know our God hears and answers our prayers. We invite you to worship with us. Kyle Moore, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er downstairs in the facility, from 6 -7:30 p.m. with Tam- my Graham and adult Bi- ble study 6:30 -7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Sunday worship is 10 :30 a.m. with the praise and music practice from 9 -9:20 a.m. Bible classes for all ages from 9:30 -10 :15 a.m. Men's weekly Bible study Monday's at 7 p.m. There are two women's studies available. Come be a part of a Bible based church family. Old time religion in a modern out- reach! Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor