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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 26, 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 "For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: Because the law worketh wrath…" (Rom. 4:14,15). This should be self-evident to us all. If blessing is gained by the works of the Law, it is earned. This is why Gal. 3:18 says: "If the inheritance be of the law it is no more of promise, but God gave it to Abraham by promise." The Apostle Paul, God's great apostle of grace, declares in Rom. 4:4,5: "Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is count- ed for righteousness." But let's go back to that phrase: "the law worketh wrath." Many people somehow do not see this. Even some clergymen tell us that the Law was given to help us to be good. But God Himself says, "the law wor- keth wrath." Every criminal knows this, and every sinner should know it. God certainly places strong emphasis upon it: "Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions" (Gal. We have had a busy week trying to get the house ready for another winter. If you pre- pare correctly your home will survive the winter easier. Our main project last week was resealing our cedar siding with a fresh coat of staining seal. It has changed the col- or of some of it and we have decided to put a fresh coat on the whole house to have the same look all the way around. If you look at your house's exterior you will probably see several places that need some caulk and air holes that need stopped up. We have a young handy man who works for us from time to time and I hope he isn't allergic to ladder work because at 70 years old I don't feel real cozy up on a ladder. One of our Lions projects is giving out dic- tionaries to the county's third graders. Cal Biddle and I handed out about 20 dictionar- ies to the Otwell Miller Academy. The chil- dren always get a laugh at the world's lon- gest word which contains almost a thousand letters. We have done this project for more than five years now and it is just one of ma- ny which takes funding. We are like others our treasury is not always where we would like it to be so help us out when you can. We are always in need of new members and the thing we hear from most people we ask to join is there is a lack of time and their life is too full now. I would like to counter this argument with the more members we have the less work we have to do so please con- sider joining. Theresa Houtch is heading up a craft 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 A Book for All Times God's Promise vs. Man's Efforts Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 See MINUTES on 3 In recent years several news magazines have been writing about the Bible. I have read some excellent articles about the Bi- ble, but many have been written from a sec- ular viewpoint. They question the authori- ty and inspiration of this holy book called the Bible. Any reference to the Bible and its age- old teaching has been removed from most public school textbooks. Most would admit no one could be completely educated with- out knowledge of the Bible. Our founding fathers referred to it often. It is the world's best source of knowledge and the basis for our laws and social order. Bible sales are at an all time high and a recent survey found 60 % of Americans be- lieve the Bible to be accurate. The Bible is the most read book. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that Sa- tan is a real evil force in our world. The Bi- ble teaches that the Holy Spirit is a real personality and part of the Trinity. This wonderful book explains the plan of salvation and shares insights for successful liv- ing. This divinely in- spired book has an- swers for many of the everyday problems we face. There are ma- ny translations and the King James and NIV are the most read. The greatest need in our churches is for pastors to preach and teach the Word. There is no religious entertainment, music or dra- ma that can replace the need for Bible teach- ing. Read this wonderful book of love, com- fort, guidance and salvation. The Martins Sunday, September 30 During morning worship service. 10:15 am in the Life Center 245 S. Glezen Center St., Petersburg 812-354-9909 • glezenrevivalcenter.com COME AND WORSHIP WITH US! Washington Assembly of God to have Revival Sept. 30 - Oct. 7 The Washington Assem- bly of God will have a tent revival to celebrate their 70th year. It will be at the corner of Highway 50 and Gateway Drive and begin on Sunday, September 30. It will run through Sunday, October 7. Services on Sunday will be at 10 :30 a.m. and 5 p.m., while services Monday through Saturday will be- gin at 7 p.m. The featured speakers will be Rev. Milton Ostrand- er of Dothan, Ala.; Rev. Tim Winton, of Noblesville; Rev. Michael Gardner, of Koko- mo; Bishop Greg Elkins, of Logansport; and Washing- ton Assembly of God Pastor Michael Anderson will pres- ent on Sunday, Oct. 7. 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. • 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. • Sunday, Oct. 7, 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. • Wednesday, Oct. 17, continue Bible study of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family Sunday activities: 9 a.m. Praise Band practice; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for two yrs. old-adult and 10 :30 a.m. Sunday worship. Wednesday activities: 6 -7:30 p.m. Grub to Club. Everyone is welcomed to Grub (meal) from 6 -6:30 p.m.; Club for two yrs. to fifth grade from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.; 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Adult Bible study; 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Youth: sixth grade through 12th grade. Bill Slaven, Deacon Chairman GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school will be starting this Sunday from 9:30 -10 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship 10 a.m.; Sun- 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, 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. Gary's message was from Colossians 3:12-14 and was about Love and Kindness. We enjoyed the message and several were back from sick- 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 eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor Adult Bible study at 6 p.m. Up coming events: • October 7, Hotdog Roast at 4 p.m., Lot #57 at Prides Creek Park. • Trip to Noah's Ark, Wil- liamstown, Ky., will be Sat- urday, Oct. 13. Bus leaves church at 8 a.m. If interest- ed, call Pastor Joe at 812- 890 -9942. Cost for the trip will be $ 99, which includes your admission ticket for adults and children. There is a buffet style restaurant on- site. Cost for the meal will be $14 for adults and $10 for se- niors, children's cost is low- er. Price includes drink and dessert. • October 28, Trunk or Treat from 6 -8 p.m. Other upcoming event: 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 in all that we do. These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. That thou givest them they gather; thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter Zechariah 7-10. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: What did Priscilla and Aq- uila do when they weren't teaching the gospel? An- swer: They were tent mak- ers. Reference: Acts 18:2-3. Q: For how many years did the Israelite people live in Egypt? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter day evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter ness. We still have many for whom to pray. Sept. 30 will be our Sun- day School picnic and fifth Sunday Fellowship at Jor- dan Park at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday School at the church that day. We will be serving food on October 6 at the Spurgeon Festival. Come out and en- joy the day. We will be serving Com- munion during morning worship on Sunday, Oct. 7. October 8 will be Colum- bus/Discovery Day. Many government offices will be closed. Church council will meet on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. October 16 is Bosses Day.