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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 3, 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 Paul's Epistle to the Romans, Chapters One and Two, present a dark picture of the human race, but acknowledge the facts they record and you have taken the first step to salvation. By nature we shrink from facing up to our sins, but we are better off if we do. If a man has early indications of cancer, and his physician keeps the truth from him, the pa- tient will die of cancer. A good and wise physi- cian will say: "You have cancer and we should do something about it without delay." Thus God, in His Word, tells us very frank- ly about our sinful condition, but only to save us from it. This is where most philosophies and the Bible clash head-on. Most philosophies close their eyes to man's sinful nature. They pre- sume that man is good by nature when over- whelming evidence bears witness that he is sinful by nature. Thus human philosophies offer no salvation from sin and its just pen- alty. Only "the gospel of the grace of God" does that. The Bible says of the whole human race: "All have sinned" (Rom.3:23), and to each indi- vidual: "Thou art inexcusable" (Rom.2:1). But the same Bible says: "Christ died for our sins" Well one week we talk about enjoying the weather and getting things done and the next week we get rained out. I don't like to complain about the weather because it al- ways changes and sometimes the changes aren't always good but overall we have been blessed with many good days this year. This observation doesn't get the work done, so you hope for another chance. This past Sunday the church people at Velpen General Baptist was invited to a pic- nic with Cup Creek General Baptist at Lin- coln Park. My wife and I took advantage of a free day and travelled to Nashville Tennes- see to see our cousins. If you haven't ridden on the General Jackson show boat then you must because it is the best riverboat ride we have ever experienced. The boat is a paddle boat and gives you a slow ride down the riv- er with lots of good music and food, a great and highly recommended excursion. We went to the Aquarium restaurant in Opry Mills Mall to help one of our cousins celebrate her birthday. It was a little pric- ey but unique. There is an aquarium full of fish from the ocean and even features a div- er feeding them. It is a certainly an unfor- gettable place to eat. 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 The conflict in Israel Facing Up to Facts Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Continued on page 2 See MINUTES on 3 Editor's note: This column originally was published in 2015. To love the Jewish people doesn't mean we should hate the Arab people. In the past 40 years, I have spent many days in Isra- el having visited the nation of Israel about nine times. The Bible tells us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. In the Bible, we under- stand that it should be the Jewish capital and never any other nation's capital. During the last 4,000 years of history it has never been an Arab state. In 1947, the United Nations di- vided the land of Palestine into Arab Pales- tine and Jewish Palestine. At that time, the West Bank was given to Israel. Since 1947, Israel has stood alone against her Arab neighbors who seek to destroy the Jewish nation. I have visited Jordan, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon. I have several Chris- tian Arab friends. They hear the Arab Mus- lims criticism and feel confused and frus- trated. They know and hear daily the plan of the Islamic world. The plan is to drive Israel out of their God-given country so they will be scat- tered once again. To- day they are tortured and killed by suicide bombers. Iran is a terrorist nation and is determined at some time to hit Israel. Since September 11, 2001, the Islam- ic world has intensified their efforts to de- stroy Israel. The Arab excuse for Jihad (ho- ly war) is that Israel stole their land and they are determined to destroy Israel. It was God who chose Jerusalem to be the capital of the Jewish people and ultimately His plan will prevail. There may be wars and rumors of wars but someday there will be peace in the holy city. A fter our meal everyone did different things for awhile and I chose to listen to some of the local talent in the open atri- um inside the mall. There is lots of talent in Nashville just waiting for an opportuni- ty to be at the right place at the right time. Our drive to Nashville was hard because of the rain and fog. The traffic was doing their best but it was still a challenge. I thank God for our safe arrival and the great time we had. We experienced many blessings and only hope we blessed others as well. So until next week I say be a blessing and seek blessings. 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 WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 320 S. Meridian Street Washington Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening dinner and Bible study at 6 p.m. and from church services, call 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JOHNSON FOR SHERIFF, JEREMY BRITTON, TREASURER 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 who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God; by lov- ing God and carrying out his commands" (I John 5:1-2). When we truly love someone, we want to please them. So it is with God, we show we are his children and that we love him by carrying out his command and striving each day to please him. We will continue our study of Revelation this Sunday evening. You are welcome to join us. We are remembering those in our prayers who are in need of God's heal- ing touch, those who are 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. • Mark your calendar for Bethel Revival, Nov. 9 -11. More information will fol- low later. • Sunday, Oct. 7, Assis- 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 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, Adult Bible study at 6 p.m. Buffalo Trace Festival Bi- ble winners: Youth, Brandon Norrington and adult, Adam Friday. Up coming events: • October 7, Hotdog Roast at 4 p.m., Lot #57 at Prides Creek Park. Bring your fa- vorite covered dish or des- sert and lawn chairs. • 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 adults and $10 seniors, children cost is lower. Price includes drink and dessert. 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. 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. October 3, Advisory Board meeting, before Bible study and business meeting to follow. Thought for the week: "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me" (Psalm 118:6)? Be in prayer for the search committee as they look for a new pastor and for the lost, the sick, our church, our 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 broken hearted. Also, don't forget to pray for the church, and our country and leaders. We invite you to worship with us at any of our ser- vices. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er 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 • October 27, 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. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, cre- ated in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God ha- th before ordained that we should walk in them" (Ephe- sians 2:8 -10). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter tant Sunday. • Sunday, Oct. 14, Pastor Appreciation Day; regular business meeting after the morning worship service. • Wednesday, Oct. 17, continue Bible study of Zechariah 7-10. • Sunday, Oct. 28, fourth Sunday and morning wor- ship offering will go to the building fund; Fall Outing, Trunk or Treat from 5 -8 p.m. Refreshments and fun. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: For how many years did the Israelite people live in Egypt? Answer: 430. Refer- ence: Exodus 12:40. Q: When God cursed the ground, what did He say it would bring forth? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter