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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 4, 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 The first month of the year Prayer, our greatest need Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Ricky Kurth Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin One news story writer reported all the thousands of people gathering at all 50 State Capitals to pray for our nation. America seems to be on a slippery slope to destruc- tion. Our only hope is a return to God. It is encouraging to see thousands of Christians in every state gathering for prayer. Christians everywhere should pray for spiritual awakening. Even the Son of God felt a strong compelling need to pray and He made it a regular habit of His life. Surely if the Son of God needed to pray, how much more do we need to value and practice the act of prayer. Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Association are having prayer rallies all over America in 2016. Pastors should en- courage and arrange for many of their peo- ple to attend a prayer rally at your State Cap- itol. This can be a wonderful time to pray for America and take a public stand for Chris- tian values. Our Christian values are under attack. One activist group is calling for all Bibles to be removed from our libraries and schools. There is a great emptiness in the lives of many Americans. They feel their gov- ernment has failed and become greedy and corrupt. On col- lege campuses, most restraints are gone and moral values no longer exist. As we face the 2016 elec- tion, it may determine the direction of our nation. Our churches are no longer a place of prayer and worship. Many have substitut- ed what will draw the largest crowd. Now is the time to call the Church to pray. Prayer changes things. You will never find a sub- stitute for real prayer. Even a child knows that January is the first month of our calendar year. For the ancient people of Israel, however, the first month of the year was the month of Abib, which roughly equates to our month of April. Speaking of Abib, God said, "This month shall be unto you the begin- ning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you" (Exodus 12:2). If you are wondering why God chose April as the beginning of months for His chosen people, we learn the reason in the next chapter: "Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt….This day came ye out in the month Abib" (Exo- dus 13:3,4). God wanted His ancient people to "re- member" that their birth as a nation marked a new beginning for them, so he instructed them to "observe" this month as something special unto the Lord (Deuteronomy 16:1). God's people today often do the same with their spiritual birthdays. Many who can tell you the exact date they were saved consid- er the day worth remembering each year. But what if you can't remember the day you trusted Christ as your Savior? There are many believers who grew up under the sound of the gospel and were saved at an early age. Occasionally, we hear from these dear saints, who tell us they are troubled by the fact that they cannot remember the day they were saved. Since they can't remem- ber the date, some even wonder if they are truly saved. When we hear from believers like this, we like to point out that while we can't re- member the day we first understood that we were born an American citizen, now that we know it to be so, we know that all the rights promised to citizens in the Bill of Rights are ours. In the same way, while you may not remember the day of your spiritual birth, now that you believe, you can be sure that the promise of eternal life and all the other blessings found in Paul's epistles are yours. The point is, of course, that it doesn't mat- ter when you first believe something; what matters is what you believe right now. If you believe you can get to heaven by something that you yourself can do, you are not saved. If you rather believe you are going to heaven because of what Christ did for you on Calva- ry, we'll see you someday in glory! Continued on page 2 CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God Continued in next column Somebody's Place 812-354-2443 27 W. Locust St., Petersburg, IN 47567 Thank You We at Somebody's Place wanted to thank the community for its support during the last Christmas season and remind them the need still exists. Somebody's Place provides food and basic household items to Pike County families and individuals in need. Each month we serve an average of 369 families, with an average of 1300 individuals in need. We appreciate the support we receive from the Pike County community, various charitable organizations, churches, and local businesses. We depend on these donations. Cash donations maybe made by mail or in person; other donations are accepted during operating hours. Open on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and ursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 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 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 eve- ning activities 6:30 p.m., except the Amber Manor service at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 – We'll continue our Bible study of Dr. David Jeremi- ah's DVDs at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8 is Moth- er's Day. The children will have something special and Rita Clem will have something special for the ladies in attendance. Wednesday, May 11 – We'll have our regular monthly business meet- ing at 6:30 p.m. Thought of the Week – O help us, Lord, to serve You well and live a life so true that when we die our friends may say "His life spoke well for You" – DJD. Alan Christmas, Report- er 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 MT. OLIVE G.B. CHURCH (Cato) 6187 E. SR 56, Winslow Pastor 812-583-4953 (cell) Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; church service 10 :30 a.m.; Bible study each Monday evening 6 p.m. We missed those that were unable to be with us Sunday and look forward to their return. Anytime there is one absent from our ser- vices, it always leaves an empty hole in our congre- gation. Remember those on our prayer list, the sick and lone- ly, our churches and their pastors and families, our military, country and each other. Our responsibilities may not be glorious deeds that win us loud acclaim – at least not on this side of heav- en. Here, our tasks may be something much simpler – and even more impor- tant: To speak a healing word to a broken heart, to extend a hand to one who MT. PISGAH GENER AL BAPTIST CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Adult Sunday school class 9:15 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10 :15 a.m.; chil- dren's Sunday school dur- ing worship; Celebrate Re- covery at The Gathering Place in Winslow. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee. Moses stood between the Lord and you at that time, to shew you the word of the Lord: for ye were afraid. There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and low- ly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Je- sus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not rob- bery to be equal with God: but made himself of no rep- utation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. Moses verily was faith- ful in all his house, as a ser- vant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spo- ken after; but Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the re- joicing of the hope firm un- NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, Assistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m. We are grateful to Ryan for his message while Rev. and Mrs. Pancake were on vacation. There was a nice crowd. We appreciate Leo for filling in at the piano dur- ing Sunday school and Lin- da during our worship ser- vice, and also to Beth and Avery for their word in song. Be sure to observe the National Day of Prayer on May 5. Pray for our com- munity and our nation. May 7 is a Mother/Daugh- ter Banquet at Jordan Park in Spurgeon. The men will be serving the ladies start- ing at 5:30 p.m. May 8 is Mother's Day. Remember to honor your Mother on her special day. Rev. and Ruby Pancake will be in charge of the program. 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. We want to thank God for His mercy, love, and answered prayer. Contin- ue to pray for one anoth- er, the unsaved, the prayer list, for all who are travel- ing, for the sick and needy, for the ones in hospitals to the end. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for your services. Your presence will be great- ly appreciated and I am sure you will enjoy the blessings of God. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter Monthly Church Council meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 15. Michaela Wire will be graduating from Tecumseh High School on Friday eve- ning, May 20 at 8 p.m. EDT. May 21 will be Armed Forces Day. Remember our service men and women. Celebrating the gradua- tion of Michaela Wire and Cody Nalley on Sunday, May 22, during the morn- ing worship. It will also be assistant teacher and build- ing fund Sunday. Monday, May 23 will be Pike County's last school day. Friday, May 27 will be Pike Central Commence- ment. Congratulations to Cody Nalley and all the graduates. Monday, May 30 will be Memorial Day. Be sure to visit those who've gone be- fore us and donate to the up- keep fund generously. It is so important to take care of our cemeteries and keep them in good condition. If you miss the trustees at the cemetery, just drop a dona- tion in the mail. You are always welcome to attend our services. You'll always find a friendly face. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter and nursing homes, for the military and their families, our President and his fami- ly, and all decisions that are made. If you need spiritu- al help or information, call the Pastor. Remember to pray for healing for our divided country, for protection for our babies, our families, our jobs, and our religious freedoms. "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wick- ed ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will for- give their sin, and will he- al their land" (II Chroni- cles 7:14). 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 has fallen, to give a smile to those whose laughter has been lost, to encourage the dreamer who has given up, to share the powerful soli- tude of one who is alone, to ease the burden of one bent law beneath a threadless task, to reassure the doubt- er and reinforce the believer, to light the candle of God's Word in the midst of anoth- er's darkest night. Remember our mothers this coming Mother's Day. A tribute to our mothers – How did you become so wise? Why did it take me so long to notice. P.S. I love you. Bob Strain, Pastor Katherine Burkhart, Re- porter.