The Press-Dispatch
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013 C-1 Church notes Opinion Letters to the editor Files OUT of the past Churches announce coming events immanuel baptist 295 W. Main St. Petersburg The Immanuel Baptist Church is located next to the Jay C Store in Petersburg. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:40; evening worship 6:30. Tuesday—Church visitation at 5 p.m. Wednesday—Ladies Bible study at 10 a.m. and prayer and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. "His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue" (II Peter 1:3). Larry Barr, Pastor First Baptist Church (8th and Poplar Sts. near the post office) Petersburg "Rejoice in the Lord. Again I say, rejoice in the Lord." What a great time we had last Sunday as the new Family Life Center was dedicated and proceeded by a great meal with nearly 200 in attendance. We appreciate Brandi and Carrah for singing. Worship was great with the H.S. joining with His presence and confirmation. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30; evening worship and senior high youth at 6 p.m. Trustee meeting, Monday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.; Wednesday is "Kids Club" and adult Bible study continues with a review of Revelation with highlighting of how the world is setting itself up for what is to come in the near future. Of course, as with the experiences of Elijah, Enoch and the apostle Paul; so shall the true believers be taken out before the Great Tribulation begins. Sunday evening we are currently looking at the ten principles of "Why God takes to long." The experiences of Moses helps us understand. Don't just go to a church, be a part of a church. First Baptist is growing and reaching out for Christ. Join us each Sunday. Each (previous) Sunday morning message is on WWBL 106.5 at 9 a.m. Dr. C. Baxter, Pastor First United Methodist Church 801 E. Walnut Petersburg Sunday morning worship 9:30; fellowship 10:25-10:40; Sunday school 10:40-11:30; choir practice on Wednesday evening. "God has surely listened and heard my prayer" (Psalm 66:19 NIV). Billy Graham said—"The Christian should have an appetite for prayer. He should pray. One does not have to force food upon a healthy child. Exercise, good circulation, health and labor demand food for sustenance. So it is with those who are spiritually healthy. They have an appetite for the Word of God and for prayer." "A little girl committed a certain offense and when her mother discovered it, she began to question her daughter. Immediately, the child lost her smile and a cloud darkened her face as she said, 'Mother, I don't feel like talking.'" "So it is with us, when our fellowship with God is broken by sin in our lives. We do not feel like talking to Him. So, if you don't feel like praying today, it's probably a good indication that you need to." Taken in part from The Word for you today. See you in church next Sunday. Mel Camp, Pastor ABUNDANT LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 409 S. 4th St., Petersburg Sunday services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday 7 p.m., casual Bible study groups last Thursday of month at 7 p.m. What a wonderful service we had Sunday evening. God did so many things for everyone there. Prayers were answered, chains were broken and souls were healed! We want to say thank you to our visitors and we welcome you to come back and worship with us. We welcome everyone to our services. Come expecting great things! We are having revival services this week starting Thursday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Tim Barbour. Come and hear the great word of the Lord, and worship with him and his wife's music ministry. You will be blessed with their talent and anointing. "Hear O Israel, The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength" (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). For questions or more information call 766-3474. Troy Johnson, Pastor Ron Ficklin, Reporter Pleasant Grove G.B. Church Spraggins Sunday school 9:30, Kathy Miller, superintendent; Michael Miller, morning speaker 10:30. Sunday school lesson for Jan. 27, 2013—Stand Firm. Last week's Trivia question: From which of the 12 tribes of Israel did Paul descend? Answer: Benjamin— Philippians 3:5. Next week's question: What did Paul say that Jesus promised to physically do for us when He returns? Hint—Philippians. Mini message: "All things possible" Can we really do everything? The answer lies in your perspective, your priorities and your source of power. The power we receive in Christ is sufficient to do His will and face the challenges that may arise from doing it. He does not promise us superhuman ability to accomplish anything we might imagine without regard to His Holy will. As we live our lives for Him we will certainly be faced with trials and troubles. As they come, ask Christ to strengthen you. Until next week—Focus on heavenly things. Fred Faith, Deacon Kathy Miller, Reporter Bethel G.B. Church Sunday school 9:30; morning worship 10:30; all Wednesday activities at 6:30 except our Amber Manor service begins at 6:15. Wednesday, Jan. 23 we'll go to Amber Manor for our special service at 6:15. Sunday, Jan. 27 is fourth Sunday and morning worship service offering will go to the building fund. We do not have any plans for the fifth Wednesday, Jan. 30. Sunday, Feb. 3 is Assistant Sunday. The F.R.O.G.'s and Tadpoles will meet during Petersburg the Sunday school hour and Holiness Church morning worship. 5317 N. Knox Road Thought of the week: The Phone 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30; Sun- Bible brings great hope and day worship 10:30; evening peace, beyond all earthly service 6:30; Wednesday measure; so we must share it evening prayer and praise with all those who don't possess this treasure.—Sper meeting 7. Bob Deel, Pastor Everyone is welcome to all Alan Christmas, Reporter services. Craig Line, Pastor Continued on page 4 Betty Decker, Reporter Religious viewpoint Never even missed it By Pastor John Fredericksen One Sunday, a Christian family of four decided to take two different cars to church. After the service was over, the young boy rode home with his mom while the eight-year-old girl rode with dad. The father and daughter decided to stop at a furniture store to look for a living room set. After a while the dad got in his car and drove home. After a few minutes in the house, the mother asked, "Where's Emily?" Until that question, the father had not realized that he left the store without his daughter and drove all the way home without her. Despite the solitude in the car, he never missed her until after arriving home. All the way back to the store, the ten-year-old brother, who was very angry with his father, kept asking his dad, "How could you have forgotten my sister?" It is a simple reality that many times the most important things in life are simply forgotten. During the years of Israel's many kings, a pattern of turning away from the Lord to false gods persisted. But that changed with one king. Once King Josiah ascended the throne, "he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord" (II Kings 22:2). "And like unto him there was no king before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might" (II Kings 23:25). Josiah became a spiritual reformer, ridding the land of false worship, sinful practices, and leading the nation back to the proper, exclusive worship of Jehovah. This spiritual revival began at the beginning of Josiah's reign and was built on one primary incident. Josiah instructed trusted people to make needed repairs in Israel's house of worship, the temple, which had been neglected for many years. In the process of making these repairs, Hilkiah the high priest made an important discovery. He reported back to King Josiah, "I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord" (II Kings 22:8). Amazingly, God's chosen and blessed people, Israel, had been without God's Word for decades. It had been absent in their times of worship, in their homes, in their conversations, in their work place, and in their lives, and nobody even missed it. Over and over in the Old Testament, the Lord instructed Israel to build their lives around the Scriptures. They were to write portions of it on their door posts, read it daily, diligently teach it to their children, and make it a topic of conversation as they went about their day (Deuteronomy 11:18-20). How could it be that God's own people could be without God's Word and not even miss it? No doubt the answer is through a growing neglect of the Scriptures, disinterest in spiritual things, and preoccupation with temporal things, resulting in a cold callousness toward the Lord. It's a dangerous pattern and a dangerous place to be. Continued on page 12 By Clyde Dupin "God is present even when we hurt" As we move into a New Year America needs hope, love and family. On December 14 our nation suffered another indescribable tragedy like the one at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. In Connecticut 28 lives were lost in the senseless shooting and children, who are now with our Lord, were killed like that sad day at Virginia Tech. As a minister, I am often asked, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Others question, "Where is God when it hurts?" We are still trying to make some sense of that awful day when so many good people were killed. As President Obama said, "These children will never have a birthday or graduation, a marriage or family". I wish I could tell those parents, family members and the adults that the pain will disappear and never return. What you feel now you will not always feel. But the pain that many feel today will never completely go away. At times grief, like snow, will melt away but then it comes back. In grief, love and pain seem to converge. God doesn't separate Himself from pain. Remember the sufferings of Jesus on the cross. On Calvary Jesus shared our human condition including grief. To understand grief and suffering we need only to follow Jesus while He was on earth and we see how He dealt with pain and suffering. 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