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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 16, 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 Peace of God God is not dead Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin I will never forget a cover story in Time magazine in 1966. The cover said, "God Is Dead." The article provided a lot of ser- mons, books, and discussions. It singular- ly taught that God was no longer relevant to the new generation. The flower children of the sixties and new thinkers could cre- ate their own heaven. We were now ready for a society that didn't need God. The Su- preme Court ruled prayer and Bible read- ing out of the schools. Television was com- ing of age and Playboy magazine would tell the new generation how to live. The denial of spiritual values since the sixties has produced a whole new world. Opinion polls have replaced the Ten Com- mandments in American society. Our he- roes today are often people who can run fast, jump high, and live low. Many get their inspiration from rock concerts and their re- ligion is called hiphop and progressive. The idea that God doesn't matter has de- stroyed our families. There are many in the church that no longer practice what Jesus said about sex and marriage and di- vorce. We have weak churches because we have weak families; we have weak fami- lies because we have weak marriages, we have weak marriag- es because we have weak faith in God. To save our families we must return to a system of absolute truth. The destroyers of the family must be rec- ognized. The solution which is the teaching of Jesus Christ must become a part of our daily lives. God is not dead, only our faith in God has been weakened. "Peace with God" is one thing; "the peace of God" is another. To enjoy the latter, we must first experience the former, for the peace of God, ruling in our hearts, is the result of "peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ." St. Paul declared by divine inspiration that "[Christ] was delivered for our offenc- es and was raised again for our justification" and that "therefore, being justified by faith," we, who once were at enmity with God, may enjoy "peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Rom. 4:25; 5:1). The result of "peace with God" is "the peace of God," the peace that He gives to His own amid all the troubles of life. This is why the Apostle wrote to the Roman Christians: "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing" (Romans 15:13). While only those who are at peace with God can – and should know "the peace of God," it does not follow, however, that all those who are at peace with God necessar- ily enjoy "the peace of God." Believers can enjoy "the peace of God" only as they prac- tice Philippians 4:6: "Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God." As we follow these instructions the prom- ise which follows will certainly be fulfilled. "The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (verse 7). As believers in Christ "we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called ac- cording to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). Therefore weshould not be constantly over- whelmed and defeated by the adversities of life, but should heed the exhortation; "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts" (Co- lossians 3:15). "Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means" (II Thesslonians 3:16). CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God Continued on page C-2 Continued in next column Continued in next column CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY Jesus And Me (JAM) Club students enrolled receive a shirt and Bible Students from the Petersburg Jesus And Me (JAM) Club received their club shirts last Thursday. JAM Club is for area third and fourth graders and meets once a week. Each student enrolled in the club receives a shirt and a Bible. If you would like more information or to make a donation you can con- tact JAM Club at P.O. Box 512, Petersburg, IN 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 and communion 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning Bible study 6:30 p.m. Our holiday dinner will be Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Our pastor was ill this past weekend and we were grateful to have Paul New- ton bring the morning mes- sage and Alec Hensley the evening message. As the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays draw near, we look forward to cel- ebrating with our family and friends. Even though holi- days are special, we thank God for Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and how our lives are blessed daily for even the small things in life. But Je- sus is the greatest gift ever given and the plan of salva- tion for all those who believe and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior. Have a blessed week! See our Facebook page– Ayrshire Valley General Baptist Church – Facebook. com. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Report- er BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; all Tuesday evening activi- ties 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 – We'll have a Harvest Day cele- bration, with a noon meal following morning worship service. Bryan Holzappel will provide special music during morning worship. Everyone is invited. Our special Harvest Day offering will go to the Pike County Backpack Program. Tuesday, Nov. 22 – We'll continue our Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Thought of the Week – How sweet the Name of Je- sus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrow and drives away his fear – Newton. Frank E. Coleman, Pastor Alan Christmas, Reporter 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 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 or 812-789-3162 Welcome! An old time re- ligion church in a modern outreach. If you are searching for a church that can meet your spiritual needs, that preaches and teaches the Word of God, that chooses to be more scripturally cor- rect that politically correct, and believes in the saving blood and power of Christ, then First Baptist is the place for you. Children's Grub-to-Club (2 yrs. old-5th grade) sup- per at 6 p.m. (adults includ- ed) 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 down- stairs in the facility, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. with Tammy Gra- ham and adult Bible study 6:30 -7:30 p.m. in the sanc- tuary. Sunday worship is 10 :30 a.m. with the praise and music practice from 9 -9:20 a.m. Bible classes for all ag- es 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 GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9914 Wednesday Bible study series will continue with "The Peace of the 23rd Psalm" at 7 p.m. Join us as we meet to study God's Word and pray for the many needs that have been shared with us. This Friday night, Nov. youth group (6th through 12th grades) 6 p.m.; Thurs- day, Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bi- ble study at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer request, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Rarely does a servant turn to his or her master and say, "Thank you for letting me serve you." Yet, as God's servants, when we look at who our Master and Lord is, we can't help but fall to our knees in gratitude and express our continuing joy at serving Him in whatever ways He call us to do. "Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book" (Rev- elation 22:7). Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter 18, the Dixie Melody Boys will be in concert at the Gos- pel Center at 7 p.m. We hope you will plan to come out for this night of inspiration and entertainment. (A love-of- fering will be received.) Pastor Burchfield is speaking on different things for which we can give thanks, and his 10 a.m. message on Sunday, Nov. 20, will be "Giving Thanks." The Sunday Evening series has been on the topic of Per- sonal Witnessing; this Sun- day's lesson at 6:30 p.m. will be a continuation of "Using Tracts in Your Personal Wit- nessing."