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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, July 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 First Communion Beware of a religion of self Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin The New Age religion may show up at school, work or even in the Christian church. It may catch you by surprise. The New Age ideas are poison, but contain enough truth to deceive many people. It is hard to define or narrow down the be- liefs of this religion. It is a vast smorgas- bord of beliefs and practices. To begin with the New Ager's believe God is in everything. This is called pan- theism. They say man is God and the mind creates reality. New Ager's do not believe in the existence of evil. They do not accept man's problem as separation by sin from God. They seek a higher con- sciousness through meditation, breath- ing exercises, yoga, diet, crystals, chan- neling, spirit guides and more. Many New Ager's are Universalists, believing all paths lead to God. The very heart of their religion is self-centerdness. They believe they can become a god. The roots of this religion have spread around the world and they adapt some of most religions into their belief system. The New Ager's like to depersonalize Je- sus by speaking of a cosmic Christ that permeates the uni- verse. They believe that Jesus was one among many great teachers. The Bible teaches that Jesus is the on- ly way and the truth and the life – ( John 14:6), The message of the Christian faith must always point people to Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Our world today is filled with many cults and false religions. The Bible must be the source of our beliefs and Christ must be our personal Savior. Many young peo- ple are being introduced to cults in high school and colleges. It is important that both parents and the church teach young people what to believe. For some years a little girl passed our window at Berean Bible Society each day on her way to and from school. Every time she passed she would smile, wave and throw a kiss. Occasionally she would come in to tell me something special, and I was always impressed by her natural refinement. One would not have wished to meet a sweeter child. One day she came in to show me a picture of herself, all dressed up for her "first com- munion! " "How pretty! ", I exclaimed. "But do you know what happened at the very first communion supper? " "Yes," she said, "they killed Him." "That's right," I agreed, "but there's much more than that." She had given me a wonderful opportu- nity to breathe into her little ears, what St. Paul calls "the preaching of the cross", "the power of God unto salvation to every one that believet." If only we could persuade all of our read- ers of "the truth of the gospel", (I Corinthi- ans 15:3), and that "by Him all who believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the Law of Moses" (Acts 13:39). This is why St. Paul could tell the trembling Philippian jailor: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (Acts 16:31). CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued on page 2 Anticipation Gospel group to perform at Gentle Shepherd Church this Sunday Gentle Shepherd Church of God located at 8350 E. 350 N. (Francisco, IN) in rural Gib- son County will host Anticipa- tion as its guest on Sunday, Ju- ly 24 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. This group mixes old and new gospel songs. There will be food and fellowship imme- diately after the presentation. The public is invited. PETERSBURG Holiness churcH 5317 N. Knox Rd (Friday, VBS times will be 5:30 pm to 8:15pm to accommodate the VBS picnic.) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY 25-29 • 6:30PM - 8:15PM TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE, CALL: Pastor Chad Searls at 419-340-5500, VBS Coordinator Valerie Searls at 419-340-3927 or the Parsonage at 812-354-9446 Otwell Holiness Camp will be held on July 18-24 Otwell Holiness Camp will be July 18 -24, 2016. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. EDT nightly and Sun- day evening at 6 p.m. EDT. The camp is located on Hwy. 56, one-half mile east of the junction with Hwy. 256, Otwell. Evangelists and sing- ers will be Rev. and Mrs. Rick Rose. Missionary service will be Friday, Ju- ly 22 at 6:30 p.m. with DC Ministries' Michael and Ladawnya Cox. For more information, call Rev. Brent Myers, president at 812-354-4273 and Rev. To- ny Frankum, secretary at 812-644-7124. RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Con- sumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thurs- day 10 a.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. We are planning a reviv- al September 7-11 with Rev. David Frazier, of Bedford, as the evangelist. Chip Rid- er will present a special pro- gram on Friday, Oct. 7 We are grateful for our visitors on Sunday. "Be careful for noth- ing: but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Fi- nally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoev- er things are just, whatsoev- er things are pure whatsoev- er things are lovely, whatso- ever things are of good re- port; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" (Phi- 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, July 20 – We'll continue our Bible study of Dr. David Jeremiah DVDs at 6:30 p.m. July 24 is the fourth Sun- day – our morning worship offering will go to the Build- ing Fund. The Woolsey fam- ily will have their family re- union in our new fellowship building with a noon meal. Wednesday, July 27, we will not go to Amber Manor. July 31 is Fifth Sunday and we'll have a commu- nion service during morn- 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. Many of our regulars were on vacation this week. We pray for safe travel and hope to see them next week. Sev- eral others are traveling this coming week. We are grate- ful for those who attended and came out to hear a mes- sage about "Finding Peace Through God." Only by ask- ing God into our hearts can we find true peace. We are so blessed at our church to have five pianists. We had three piano players partici- pate in our service. Each one willing to play when called upon. Bible School "Cave Quest" is approaching on the eve- nings of July 25 -29. Din- ner will be served at 6 p.m. If you'd like to join us, let Christie McLaughlin know. July 24 will be assistant teacher Sunday and the of- fering will go to the Building Fund. Starting at 6 p.m. Sun- day evening, we will be deco- rating the sanctuary for our Bible School. We are grate- ful to the Otwell Method- ist Church for sharing their decorations with us. 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 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 WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Pastor 812-582-0290 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- lippians 4:6 -8). You are welcome to wor- ship with us in any or all our services. Have a blessed week! See our Facebook page– Ayrshire Valley General Baptist Church –facebook. com. Frank Coleman, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Report- er ing worship. Thought of the Week – My Lord is ever with me along life's busy way; I'll trust in Him completely for guid- ance day by day – Anon. Alan Christmas, Reporter July 31 will be our Fifth Sunday fellowship at Spur- geon Park. We will have a grill out to end our Bible School. The church will furnish the meat and buns. Bring drinks, table service, salads and desserts. The children will share some of their Bible School songs during the morning. Scripture for the week: "Don't worry about any- thing, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses ev- ery thought, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6 -7). Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter healing for our divided country, for protection for our babies, our families, our jobs, and our religious freedoms. "O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy coun- sels of old are faithfulness and truth" (Isaiah 25:1). 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