The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, August 29, 2018 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 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might" (Eph. 6:10). As Paul begins to close the letter to the Ephesians, he addresses the spiritual war- fare of the Body of Christ. Paul's instruc- tion is for us to "be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might." In this spiritu- al battle, we need spiritual strength. As we are on the Lord's side, Paul points us to the Lord Almighty, from Whom we are to get our strength. In this epistle, Paul has been showing believers that we are "in Christ," in perfect, eternal union with Him. Being in Christ, we find that His life is our life and His power is our power. We, the Body, draw the strength and power for living the Chris- tian life from our living Head. "What is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead…" (Eph. 1:19,20). Being strong in the Lord and in the pow- er of His might has to do with living by faith in the resurrection life and power which re- sides in every believer through Christ. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is the same power we're to use to stand in this spiritual battle. The strength of the Christian life is dependence on God. So Paul points the Church to be "strong in the Lord," to depend upon Him. Before salvation, Paul says we are "with- out strength" (Rom. 5:6). We are weak and absolutely unable to please God or save Just read on a Facebook post from a 1966 classmate that we have lost another mate. Robert Lemon was a great friend to the whole class. We all spent elementary school to graduating together and lots of memories were made. All of our class members are 70 years old and we are starting to leave this world for another. There is no leaving the next world so we had better make the prep- arations now for the best and not the alter- native. Strange as it seems life will go on af- ter we leave but I'm sure we have all made a mark on our world today. I'm not going to expand on things going on around us today because there are about as many opinions as there are people who share them. I am going to quickly tell you how I feel about what our country is going through. On a personal level I don't care for President Trump because I feel he is not a moral per- son. He is however a business man but even there he has little compassion for those in his way. He has a tendency to throw people un- der whatever bus he has at the time but he is the president so for America's sake let us try to do what we can do to make our part of the USA be as good as it can be no matter what the rest say and do. I'll shut up about this be- cause someone always gets angry when they are reminded that this is their home and they have a share in its responsibilities. Sunday school this past Sunday covered The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. 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They have strengthened the hand of evildoers and intimidated and restricted the religious of this nation. Shocked Christians are often puzzled as they see them oppose good and defend the evil. They are always on the wrong side of values and delight in attacking Christians. This evil will oppose the new Supreme Court nominee. They seem determined to steer the great American dream into the dark waters of moral decay. Christians must oppose this dangerous organization and protect the church and society. Jesus called us to be the "salt of the earth." This means we are to be a preserv- ing influence on our culture. Our forefa- thers recognized this teaching when they called America to be "a city that is set on a hill." A citadel of truth and righteousness. Unless the American people stand up for truth and justice, our true liberties will be taken and given to our enemies. We need a spiritu- al and moral awaken- ing among our politi- cal leaders, business- es, education system, government and the church. The voice of the church and mes- sage of the Bible has been weakened. The church has been so concerned about being seeker sensitive that its voice of clarity is no longer heard. There are enemies of the Christian faith and one of the most power- ful is the American Civil Liberties Union. If it is against the family, church and morality it is probably approved by the A.C.L.U. If it is for abortion, gay marriages, pornography and the liberal media they will fight to de- fend them. In one simple sentence: "Wake up America, 9/11 could happen again." getting rid of the things in our life which causes us to take any of our attention from serving God. It reinforced my thoughts about only you can change because the world will not. Our sermon was about the Samaritan la- dy at the well. Jesus was tired from His jour- ney and from trying to make sense to the hard headed Sanhedrin. He chose to jour- ney through Samaria because the powers to be weren't as harsh as they would have been going through Israel proper. The Samaritans were looked down on by the Jewish because even though they believe similiarly they were of a mixed race and not pure Hebrews. At the well Jesus encountered a lady and asked her for a drink. She didn't say no but she was confused as to why a Jewish man was asking her for a drink. Jesus told her of the living water which refreshed completely and eternally. The lady like us started think- ing in the physical rather than seeing Jesus was talking about our salvation, yet she want- ed this water. Jesus tells her about her entire life and she is amazed so she brings others to meet Je- sus. There are so many other lessons in this story but the main one is we all shall have an opportunity to receive Jesus. Let us live our lives next week as though we were seeking to be a blessing and as we do blessings will come to us. Finding Je sus in the Storie s of Mose s WHO: All kids ages two years through 5th grade WHAT: "Grub to Club" (THIS YEAR'S THEME: "Wrangler Round-up") WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 6pm to 7:30pm WHERE: First Baptist Church Family Life Center (Acr s from p t office: Corner of 7th and Poplar Sts.) REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 5 (registration required, but no fees, all free) We meet every Wednesday evening during the school year. Come be a part of the fun activities: cras, music, games and story time. As always supper will be ready for our little "Wranglers" when they come into the "Ranch" aer a long day out on the "Range". QUESTIONS, CALL: Ed Sturgeon 812-582-0957 Marci St. John 812-582-8628 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 812-354-8800. 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 and all Wednesday evening activities at 7:30 p.m.; first and third Wednesday of each month Bible study at 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 29, Bethel Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is wel- come. • Sunday, Sept. 2, Assis- tant Sunday; F.R.O.G.'s and IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Bible study at 6 p.m. Up coming events: Trip to Noah's Ark, Williamstown, Ky. will be Saturday, Oct. 13. If interested, call Pastor Joe at 812-890 -9942. Cost for the trip will be $ 99, which in- cludes your admission tick- et for adults and children. There is a buffet style res- taurant onsite. Cost for the meal will be $14 adults and $10 seniors, children cost is lower. Price includes drink and dessert. Other upcoming event: Hayride, Trucker Treat, Thanksgiving Fellowship, Cookie Exchange; watch for announcement of date and time. Mission Statement for 2018 New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Pastor 812.582.0290 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship; Youth group, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor Tadpoles will meet during the morning worship ser- vice. • Wednesday, Sept. 5, we will continue Bible study of Haggai 1 and 2. • Sunday, Sept. 9, regular business meeting, after the morning worship service. • Sunday, Sept. 16, Rev. Ed Stevens Day. There will be a special offering. • Wednesday, Sept. 19, we will continue Bible study of Zechariah 1-3. • Sunday, Sept. 23, fourth Sunday and the morning worship offering will go to the building fund. • Sunday, Sept. 30, is fifth Sunday. There will be a Communion service dur- ing the morning worship service. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: In speaking of Jesus (the one who would come af- ter), what did John the Baptist say he was un- worthy to do? Answer: Un- loose the shoes of Jesus. Ref- erence: Mark 1:7. Q: How many of the ten lepers whom Jesus cleansed came back to thank him? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter in all that we do. "But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into ev- erlasting life" ( John 4:14). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter • Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m., Advisory Board meet- ing before Bible study, busi- ness meeting to follow. Sunday, Sept. 9 —Home- coming. Sunday school will be dismissed. Church ser- vice will start at 10 a.m. with Pastor Mike Whitak- er bringing the message.