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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 5, 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 "I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been com- mended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be noth- ing" (II Cor. 12:11). The Apostle Paul did not like to "glory" or boast about his apostleship. He would much rather spend his time teaching the great truths of the Mystery, and the Word of God, rightly divided. However, the imma- turity of the Corinthians "compelled" him to such boasting. They were so impressed with the boasting of the "false apostles" (11:13) that Paul was forced to speak to them in the only language they seemed to understand— that of boasting. Grace believers are often accused of boasting too much about the apostleship of Paul, and to this we plead guilty. We too would much rather spend our time teaching the great truths of the Word of God, rightly divided. However, the sorry state of modern Christianity is such that we too are "com- pelled" to boast about Paul's apostleship. The immaturity of contemporary Christi- anity has caused them to overlook Paul as "the apostle of the Gentiles" (Rom. 11:13), and presents us with a compelling reason to emphasize his apostleship. Paul found the Corinthian situation espe- cially disappointing, since as he told them, "I ought to have been commended of you." As the one who had begotten them in the gospel (I Cor. 4:15), they should have been singing the praises of his apostleship, in- stead of forcing him to defend it. And so it is today. All who are saved in the dispensa- tion of Grace are saved by grace through faith apart from works (Eph. 2:8,9), a gospel that is exclusive to the Apostle Paul. And so in a very real sense, all who are saved today In the Ramblings last week I left a para- graph with an open thought so people could think if they are really doing what is expect- ed of them or are they waiting for others to lead the way. Folks, all I want from others is to do what it takes for our country to re- main strong and free, no more no less. So if my words caused you to rethink how you might see the thoughts of others, great, if not I have tried. Last Wednesday the wife and I went with our son and daughter-in-law to "Jumpin Jax" to watch our grandson celebrate his third birthday. When you go into the building amazement takes over. There is so much to do in a relative small area of space in com- parison with the amount of entertainment. We are in the process of replacing the wooden floor in our utility trailer. It has been a tremendous chore to remove the old floor because all the retaining hardware was rust- ed so bad that most of them broke. Hopeful- ly going back together will be easy. Our Sunday school lesson took us back to the beginning of things when created the Earth. Whenever I think about the awesome power to speak something into existence it makes me wonder how anyone can think we just happened to come into existence. Believ- ing in God must be an act of faith and accept- ing some of the mysteries of our creation. 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 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 Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Continued in next column Continued in next column Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Let Us Face the Facts A Compelling Reason Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Ricky Kurth Continued on page 2 See MINUTES on 3 See R AMBLINGS on 3 There is a growing number of Americans who believe there are no absolutes. They be- lieve that circumstances determine right or wrong. These people have trouble believing the Bible to be the inspired Word of God. Because man cannot understand every- thing, it does not lessen the all knowing power and wisdom of God. Most people be- lieve where there is a design there is a de- signer. While we struggle with many of the mysteries of the universe, let's not forget God who designed it and has total control. Even science cannot supply the final link in the chain of how we came to be and why we are here. I could leave the final link to chance or I can ascribe some role to a Su- preme Being. It is much easier to look at our universe and human beings and believe in God rather than in chance. This universe is too great and won- derful to exist with- out the hand of God. In America, sur- veys show that about 91% of the people be- lieve in a Supreme Being. Three out of four adults in Amer- ica describe them- selves as Christians. This being true, why should we let a tiny group of atheists and agnostics define our values and get most of the elite liberal media's attention. There are scientists who believe in God and those who don't. Should our educational system be influenced by one or two skeptics or by the 91% who believe in a Supreme Being? Faithbuilders youth program begins September 12 Faithbuilders youth pro- gram kicks off opening day with a party at Petersburg Free Methodist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The programs are open to all children and youth, ages 3 years to 12th grade. Preschoolers should be ac- companied by a parent. Wednesday's opening ac- tivities will include inflata- bles, games and food for all who attend. Faithbuilders meets each Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the school year at Petersburg Free Methodist Church, 202 East Walnut Street, across from German Amer- ican Bank. Winslow G.B. Church 600 E. Union Street, Winslow • 812-789-2469 September 9 at 1pm Also singing during morning service at 10:30am SPEAKER: Former Pastor Mike Whitaker It is Homecoming! Everyone is invited to morning service! Dinner at noon! 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 AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Phone: 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.; BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family Praise Team practice Sundays from 9 -9:30 a.m.; Sunday school from 9:30 - 10 :15 a.m.; morning wor- ship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednes- day Bible study from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Jr. High/Sr. High youth from 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Summer Club will be Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "Because He lives, we 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 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 at 5:30 p.m.; Youth group, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • 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. There will be a carry-in dinner after the message. You are ask to bring a side dish and/or dessert. There will be special music by the Open Heart Quartet at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • Wednesday, Sept. 12, Advisory Board meeting before Bible study, business meeting to follow. Thought for the week: "Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— 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 can face tomorrow." Bill Slaven, Deacon Chairman for announcement of date and time. Mission Statement for 2018 New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be giv- en you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you" (St. Luke 11:9). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter he remains faithful forever" (Psalm 146:5 -6). Be in prayer for the search committee as they look for a new Pastor and also pray this week for the lost, the sick, our church, our coun- try 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. Kathy Henderson, Re- porter Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. My hope and prayer for all people who read this is that you will make a decision to confess the past, repent from your sins and accept Je- sus as this Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor