The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 19, 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 We have Christian friends who have a close relationship with an outstanding Bible teach- er. They tell the story of going on a cruise with this teacher. At the time, the husband knew Christ as Savior, but the wife was still unsaved and somewhat leery of letting go of the doc- trines learned as a child in her church. The teacher disarmed this lady by seeking her out, sharing a meal with them, being very person- able, and lovingly sharing the Scriptures she needed. The end result was that this lady trust- ed Christ as her Savior, became a vibrant be- liever, and the couple became lifelong friends with this teacher who had been so used of the Lord in their lives. Have you ever wondered how the Apostle Paul had such an effective ministry with so many during his lifetime? He gives his tes- timony about this in the Scriptures. It began with a genuine burden for lost souls. Paul tells us "That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that my- self were accursed from Christ for my breth- ren…" (Rom. 9:2,3). Lost souls seem to be able to sense when one deeply cares for their spiri- tual welfare. Paul was ready to share the eter- nal life-giving gospel "in season, out of sea- Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas It's been a good week with little to ag- gravate anyone. The truck for Somebody's Place was rather small last Monday and it was unloaded quickly. The truck varies from week to week and we have seen Lar- ry drive in with the mud flaps dragging. You know you are in for many trips to take the food in. Wednesday was United way's day of car- ing. There were several of us working at Somebody's Place doing lots of cleaning and general extra work which piles up. Joe Smith and I helped move food from the shelves so they could be cleaned and put back in place. The organization of Some- body's Place is simple but quite in order and they know where everything is at. I believe Denise commented there were more than 100 volunteers overall. For a smaller com- munity Petersburg has little to be ashamed of when it comes to being there for one an- other. Thursday my wife and I drove our friend to IU Methodist to visit with her husband Steve Edwards. He has been through three months of being sick and the doctors are having a difficult time pinpointing the cause of his symptoms. Please join the many peo- ple praying for Steve and his family. One thing about IU Methodist getting there seems easy because we drove right to the parking garage, but when you leave things become extremely difficult because it has taken everyone a different route back to dear old Petersburg. 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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 Education often ignores God Why Paul's ministry was so effective Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor John Fredericksen Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 See MINUTES on 3 A few weeks ago many of our finest and brightest students returned to our colleges and universities. Many of them will lose some- thing of great value during their college days. They will find that teaching was often at odds with their faith and the values they had been taught. They will be told that America is not great, secularism is good and Christianity is outdated and politically incorrect. Those in secular and state institutions found professors hostile in their references to God. Our teens leave home with a strong faith. The survey found 89 % believe in God. Accord- ing to this survey 91% believe in heaven and 75% believe in hell. In the next few years, while in college, all they believe will be attacked and questioned. Our young people deserve to know the truth. They must be taught in the home and reinforced by a Bible teaching church. Chris- tian colleges and universities sometimes cost more but it may be a parent's best investment. There are some things in life worth sacrific- ing on both the part of the parent and the stu- dent. Don't let liberal, anti-God professors destroy what you have worked hard to instill in your children. A fter more than 60 years in full time min- istry I have witnessed many changes. Some are good but the liberal, anti-God teachings and secularism spreading across America is not good. Many denomina- tions are falling apart internally and the key word among pastors is "change". Forget long held beliefs and do like the politicians. Check the polls and forget the Bible and do what a secular culture wants even at church. In many instances, whether large or small, the church has spiritually become weak and impotent. Gentle Shepherd Church to host praise and worship service Gentle Shepherd Church of God, 8350 E. 350 N., Fran- cisco, in rural Gibson Coun- ty will host the Oakland City University student group, The Great Command, as its guests for Praise and Wor- ship on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. There will be food and fellowship immedi- ately after the concert. The public is invited. 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 ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Business meeting third Sunday of the month, following morn- ing worship. Everyone is welcome to join us this Sunday morn- ing at 10 :30 a.m. for our annual picnic. Lunch will be served in the fellow- ship hall. Meat and drinks will be furnished. Bring a 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.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. My hope and prayer for all people who read this is that you will make a deci- sion to confess the past, re- pent from your sins and ac- cept Jesus as this Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, 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, Sept. 19, we will continue Bible study of Zechariah 1-3. • Sunday, Sept. 23, is 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. • Wednesday, Oct. 3, we will continue Bible study of Zechariah 4-6. GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Just as God knew that man needed a women to meet his needs, God creat- ed the family, both biolog- ical and spiritual, to meet each others needs. As the gospel song by Kirk Frank- lin says, "I Need You to Sur- vive." "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh" (Gene- sis 2:24). Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school will be MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m., children's Sunday school during 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.; Wednesday evening Bible study at 6 p.m. We enjoyed Gary's mes- sage about Ed Steven's and our international missions during our worship ser- vice. He spoke of the "Great Commission" from the four gospels, Matthew 28:18 -20, Mark 16:15 -16, Luke 24:46 - 49, and John 20 :21-22. He finished with Acts 1:8. We should all tell everyone about Christ. This year's mission offering will go to West Niger in Western A f- rica. September 21, will be Peace Day. Autumn begins Sept. 22. We will celebrate "Back to Church" Sunday on Sept. 23. We invite everyone to come and join us. September 24, will be a flex day at Pike County schools. The kids will have an e-learning day at home while the staff will have a day of in-service at the schools. Sept. 30, will be our Sun- day School picnic and fifth 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. First Wednesday of each month, Advisory Board meeting before Bible study and business meeting to fol- low. Thought for the week: Worrying doesn't change anything, but trusting in 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 God changes everything. Be in prayer for the search committee as they look for a new Pastor, and pray for the lost, the sick, our church, our country 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 friend, covered dish and join in the fellowship. Sun- day school and evening Bi- ble study will be dismissed for the day. "You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your words. I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your prom- ise" (Psalm119:57-58). The promises of God, according to His Word, are promises that we can always count on. He nev- er fails. May we strive al- ways to draw close to Him, obey his word, and He will lead and guide our paths. If you don't have a church home, we warmly invite you to join us at any of our services. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er • Sunday, Oct. 7, is Assis- tant Sunday; F.R.O.G.'s and Tadpoles will meet during the morning worship ser- vice. • Sunday, Oct. 14, Pastor Appreciation Day; regular business meeting after the morning worship service. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: Whose bones did Mo- ses take when the Israel- ites left Egypt? Answer: Jo- seph's bones. Reference: Ex- odus 13:19. Q: What did Priscilla and Aquila do when they weren't teaching the gos- pel? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter starting this Sunday from 9:30 -10 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship 10 a.m.; Sun- day evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter Sunday Fellowship at Jor- dan Park at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday School at the church that day. October will be another busy day at New Liberty. Sickness and illness have kept our numbers down. We pray that everyone feels bet- ter and is back really soon. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter Saturday was a busy day as I played and sang at Winslow Lions fest for about an hour and a half. I even had an audience this year. Met the Common Ground members when I finished and really enjoyed the opportunity to be around other guitar players and swap ideas and learn new ways of playing. In the afternoon my wife and I played and sang at Brookside nursing home. Needless to say