The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 24, 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 Have you been disappointed in your pas- tor or the officers of your church or perhaps in Christian leaders in general? Have you placed great faith in some spiritual leader only to be disillusioned and to find out that your faith has been misplaced? Have you ob- served the growing popularity of some evan- gelist or Bible teacher whom you "know" to be insincere, while noting that anoth- er, whose fidelity and sincerity are beyond question, seems to get nowhere? How it helps, in such situations, to be able to "rightly divide the Word of truth," and to enjoy "the full assurance of understand- ing" that comes with "the full knowledge [Gr., epignosis] of the mystery" ! (Col. 2:2). In "this present evil age" we are living un- der "the dispensation of the grace of God." God is not saving good people today, nor even people who will repent and "do works meet for repentance." Rather, He is saving poor sinners who will come to Him with all their sin. This is God's gracious response to man's rejection of the King and the king- dom as offered at Pentecost. Look at the way believers lived together in love and harmony during the Pentecos- tal era and you are apt to exclaim: "Why can't we live that way today? Let's get back to Pentecost." But look at the way believ- ers lived together after the raising up of Paul, even among his beloved Philippians, and you will say: "It is no different today." This is because the believers at Pentecost were all filled with the Spirit in fulfillment of a prophetic promise, while today He has in grace committed His message to failing men and women, who indeed possess the Spirit, but often grieve Him. Wow, this has been a full but easy week. Started out helping with food truck at Some- body's Place and then in the afternoon de- livering dictionaries to the third graders at Petersburg Elementary school. The chil- dren were pleased to get their dictionaries and to listen to retired assistant Principle Cal Biddle explain some of the contents of their new book. He wanted Lion John Burns and I to take over but we both agreed that Cal was in his element and to let him enjoy the moment. I again have to make mention how well behaved and attentive they were. We made the journey to Mansfield for the covered bridge festival and wore ourselves out checking out the different booths. There were many booths but some of them had similar items for sale and seemed as if there was something there for everyone. Food on the boardwalk by the river varied from brats to soup. A fter about six hours of up hills and down aisle after aisle of booths we crawled back to our vehicle to bask in the softness of a car seat. John and I performed for the residents at Golden Living Tuesday night and they en- joyed the music. John performed a couple of songs at the end of our performance while I shared our love with the residents. Our friend and playing comrade Steve Edwards has been upgraded from critical care to a private room. He is still a very sick man but it seems as though he is improving and gain- ing a little strength. Don't stop the prayers because they are working. The Christmas in the park crew has start- ed working putting up displays and power centers. It seems early to do this but the way 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 Assembly of God CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Continued in next column Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas The Great Commission Failing Christian Leaders Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Continued on page 2 The unchanging Gospel is still effective in a changing church world. Our culture has become pagan, but God's Word is still rele- vant in the 21st Century. Many pastors, in order to reach large crowds and receive big salaries, have avoided the strong teachings of our Lord. He preached and taught about the cross, denying our selfish desires and adopting a new lifestyle of holy living. In a post Christian age this is not popular. The Bible teaches that some are called to be prophets, teachers, evangelists and pas- tors. All these callings and gifts are need- ed and important. Established churches, church plantings and evangelism are all important in fulfilling the great commis- sion of our Lord. Today, there is a group of independent church planters who feel the Gospel, in its simplicity, is not necessary and one should always be sensitive to the sins people hang on to. This appeal often leaves the heart di- vided and without a life changing personal relationship with Christ. Any method that brings people into a life changing, person- al relationship with Christ is a part of God's plan. In Christianity To- day one pastor said that Billy Graham type Crusades and personal witnessing is no longer cutting edge evangelism. He put down such time proven evange- listic tools as "The Four Spiritual Laws" of Campus Crusade and the plan called "Evan- gelism Explosion." His appeal seemed to be only church planting and fit in with the culture. Many church plants are doing an awesome job in winning the lost. At the same time, these new leaders should not cut off the move- ments like crusades, church revivals, per- sonal witnessing and the Sunday school. Lets win them all, by all means taught in the unchanging Word of God. PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JOHNSON FOR SHERIFF, JEREMY BRITTON, TREASURER God's Glorious Creation God's infinite beauty and creation is evident in every direction as far as the eye can see, from the billowy white clouds that fill the blue sky to the green grassy hills and plains. His glory fills the earth and is heard in the calming waves of the seas and seen in His majestic mountains, multi-colored flowers, and the magnificent trees that He strategically planted on this beautiful land. So, take a little time each day and reflect upon God's glorious creation He so graciously gave to us. It's a little glimpse of heaven on earth that He's freely given us to enjoy and help bring us to that peaceful place He desires for us to live in. Psalms 37:11 states, "But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity" (NIV). time slips by it is likely to be just on time. It seems like only yesterday we were storing them for the winter. This past Sunday I was blessed to be able to bring the Sunday message to the Peters- burg Presbyterian church. This is a beau- tiful church but like most churches today there was plenty room to spare for more congregation. As the elders of the church pass we see more and more need for young- er people to take their place but there aren't enough willing to do so. Young people what would it take to reach you? What can we do for you? If you have ideas please share them with us. We need God and He wants us. Our sermon covered judging one another and why we judge. The biggest factor in this subject is that it is human nature to find fault and to bring accusation against it. The pre- conceived faults which people have brought against others should be ignored and peo- ple should be given a chance. If you think you can help someone through a fault make sure you have a work- able solution or you will only add to the prob- lem. We have two ears and one mouth so we should listen to others twice as much before we ever try to help someone through a fault. There were many points brought in this ser- mon but another of the better points was that we don't know for sure how we might do things if we were the one with the fault so we should walk in their moccasins before we try to help them. I feel a little mercy and whole lot of for- giveness and patience is necessary if you are going to help anyone. Make sure you check yourself before trying to help others to see if you might need help yourself. Well you heard it here now go out and be the blessing you can be. 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 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family 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.; 6 -7 p.m. Youth Ministry. Up coming events: • October 27, Trunk or Treat from 6 -8 p.m. • November 14, Holiday fellowship dinner at the Gastoff at 6 p.m. Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, par- 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. 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 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 ents night out from 6 -9 p.m. 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. "The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, search- ing all the inward parts of the belly" (Proverbs 20 : 20 :27 K JV ). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter