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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 21, 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 It is strange but true that most people — even the great majority of religious peo- ple — do not know what a church is. Ask the average man what a church is, and he's apt to reply: "Well, anybody knows that! A church is a building where people go to wor- ship God." But this is not correct. The word translated church, in our Bibles, simply means assembly. A church is not a building, but the assembly that meets in the building. Technically, a church is not even a religious gathering, for the same word is used in Acts 19:32 of a riotous mob which had assembled at Ephesus, and this verse says that this as- sembly was confused and that "the greater part knew not wherefore they were come to- gether." Perhaps this could apply to many a church today, but the point is that a church is not a building but an assembly of people. The church of which the Bible has most to say is "the Church of God, which He ha- th purchased with His own blood" (Acts 20 :28), and St. Paul calls the church of this present dispensation, "the Body of Christ," or "the Church which is His Body" (I Cor. 12:27; Eph. 1:22,23). Men cannot join this Church by water baptism or any other religious rite, but on- ly by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. With re- gard to believers in Christ St. Paul declares: "By one Spirit are we all baptized into one Body" (I Cor. 12:13). And in Rom. 12:5 the Apostle says that "ye, being many, are one body in Christ." Many sincere people have had their names on local church rolls for many years before learning this great truth — that the true Church of God is not a building, but the assembly of those who trust in Christ as their Savior. Doubtless, people in and out of many of the religious organizations we call churches belong to this one great Bi- ble Church, while others, with all their re- ligious profession, do not. The question is: Have we sincerely trusted in Christ as the Savior who died for our sins? Well something new to start my ram- blings with, this was a different week with many things happening It started out fair- ly normal by unloading the pantry truck fol- lowed by lots of leaf mowing. The new Cy- clone rake is coming in piece by piece and not near enough to start building the whole machine. I've still got lots of leaves to put it to work whenever it gets in from the Ex- press truck. We baby sat with the grandson a couple of days and he is a challenge keeping up with sometimes. Dennis the Menence had a car- toon which reminded me of Wyatt where he had all his toys out and told his dad, I don't what it is but I made it myself." Wyatt can get out every toy he has and then play with mamaw's pots and pans. He is quite a kid and we are really proud to have him around because it is never boring. Wednesday was double down day as Con- nie had jury duty selection while I had a Doctors appointment in Evansville. She wasn't selected and my appointment went well because I don't have to go back for a year and got rid of a medicine, so I suppose it turned out to be a good day. Friday was a shopping day at Sam's and about $400 later we were ready to go home with our treasures. Relief was cut short as I got a phone call from my daughter-in-law who is activity director at Golden Living and she told me I was suppose to bring Bible study for the residents in the afternoon so 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 Dark Shadow of Atheism What Is a Church? Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Continued on page 2 Atheism has been around for a long time. Their cause is gaining ground with the re- cent publication of books promoting these anti "God" beliefs. They boldly proclaim that it is stupid to believe in a personal God. The popularity of recent books on atheism is thriving on a new sense of individualism. Many of the converts to atheism are young, well educated men. These atheists say all religion is evil and faith and reason cannot coexist. They say society should replace faith with science. They argue that since we cannot prove the existence of God in a test tube, there is no God. The popularity of the anti-God books at this point in history has been fueled by the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and ter- ror. The lack of deep, sincere commitment to the Bible and Jesus Christ has encour- aged this new interest in atheism. These God haters write books such as "God Is Not Great" and "How Religion Poi- sons." The best offense against false reli- gions like atheism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism is the Christian faith in the lives of people. The Bible has stood the test for centu- ries and Jesus Christ has brought hope, forgiveness, joy and peace to humanity for more than 2,000 years. Deep in the heart of all mankind is a de- sire to know God. All men, sometime in their lives, long to know God and have an eternal connection. Everyone who believes in God has an anchor for his or her soul. The Christian faith alone gives assurance that when we die we will go to heaven. A relation- ship with Christ is the most satisfying thing in the entire world. Nothing can compare with being a true disciple of Jesus Christ. we hurried up in order to be able to fulfill my obligations for the residents. We were able to play music for Emerald Place and Brookside nursing homes this week and had a great time entertaining the residents. We still have a couple of nursing homes to play at this month coupled with some Christmas sings to go before we fin- ish up this year. I always become amused whenever people say they don't know what they will do when they retire. I do believe we could show them the other side of re- tirement. Church was cancelled last Sunday be- cause several people were going out of town. Next Sunday we will have services and af- Old Friendship Church will celebrate the Christmas season with 'Hanging of the Greens' on Sunday, Dec. 2 The Old Friendship Church, located four miles east of Hwy. 61 on Hwy 68, Lynnville, will be having a "Hanging of the Greens" service on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. Everyone is wel- come as we celebrate the Christmas season. Let's learn together the meaning of the symbols of Christ- mas. There will be fellow- ship after the service. For more information, call 812- 897-4106. Deadline for ticket purchase: December 2, 2018 TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CALL Church Phone 812-354-9909 Joy Wiscaver 812-582-0264 Shirley Featherston 812-582-0582 TICKET PRICE $20 ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED Glezen Revival Center Doors Open at 5:30pm • Seating at 6:30pm December 8, 2018 Guest Singers: The Eleventh Hour Catered By: Sander's It all In Began Bethlehem Christmas by Candlelight 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 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 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 years. to fifth grade from 6:30 -7:30 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.; We had a nice service on Sunday. Gary's message was "give Thanks" and his Scripture came from Psalm 100 :1-5. Thanksgiving Din- ner followed our service. We appreciated all those who served on the committee and helped in any way. We also appreciated the Arthur G.B. Church for allowing us to use their Fellowship Hall. It was wonderful seeing Le- roy Bailey coming to enjoy the meal today. Plans are underway for our Christmas play. Contact Gary for more information. Pike County schools Thanksgiving Vacation, No- vember 21-23. Thanksgiving will be No- vember 22. Thank God for the blessings He gives us ev- ery day. As December rolls around, we have many ac- tivities coming. December 2 will be our "Hanging of the Green" ser- vice during morning wor- ship. Always a great service. December 7 will be Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Church council will meet on the Dec. 9, at 6 p.m., at the church. We will be having our Christmas play on Sunday evening, December 16, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. December 21 will be the last day of school and Christ- mas Break will begin in Pike County Schools. We will have our Christ- mas service on Sunday, Dec. 23, at the regular time. December 24 is Christ- mas Eve. December 25 is a celebra- tion of Christ's birth. Merry Christmas. December 31 is New Year's Eve. 2019 is coming quickly. "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name" (Psalm 100 :4). Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter 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 each month Bible study at 7:30 p.m. • Bible study, Wednesday, Nov. 21. We will continue the study of Zechariah 11-14. • Sunday, Nov. 25, fourth