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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 28, 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 Many years ago, I worked at the Carn- egie Museum of Natural History in Pitts- burgh. When I entered the building, I had to pass by the dinosaur exhibit, which never ceased to amaze me. One of the largest ones on display at the time was a brontosaurus. This particular dinosaur made the Tyranno- saurus rex beside it look small and insignif- icant. A fter the lights were dimmed in the evening, the exhibit was unnerving to con- sider crossing paths with one of these mon- sters, back when they roamed the earth. If you have ever wondered if men and dino- saurs coexisted, the answer is a definite yes! "Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly. He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together. His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron" ( Job 40 :15 -24). The behemoth in these passages is the Hebrew word for "great beast." Notice that this beast has all the same characteristics of a brontosaurus, which we know to have been a vegetarian. Its strength is said to be in its loins—large and powerful! The tail was like the mighty cedars of Lebanon. Huge! And the bones of the behemoth were like bars of iron, crushing everything in its path. It al- so had an insatiable thirst and it could not be snared. He was the chief of God's ways! I hope everyone enjoyed the shortened work week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. When you retire the shorter weeks don't have as much affect on you as they did when you looked forward to the time off. Before I retired I remember a retired friend telling me that every day is like a day off but they didn't say that each day would be as busy as they become. I got all the boxes containing my new Cy- clone Rake and it took about three or four hours to assemble it. When I tried it out I was glad to have it because it takes a lot of the work out of controlling the leaves. How- ever unloading it is more complicated and not near as easy and convenient as my pre- vious model. I suppose as I use it I'll become more familiar with it. Thanksgiving was good as the house filled with the pleasant aroma of a feast be- ing prepared for our family to enjoy. We eat too good on Thanksgiving day and we are in misery as we leave the table to find some place to lay back and rest our stomachs. Ma- ny nations eat lots less than us and I won- der if our appetites aren't hurting us. Oh well if Thanksgiving feasts take us down we will go down well fed. We got two more big days to go and I don't know about you but I'm looking forward to Christmas and New Year's Day. Sunday school was about the schemer be- ing taken advantage of by his father-in-law when he was promised Rachel but on his wedding day. Instead her sister was given to him because of a tradition where the el- dest daughter would be given first . He had to work seven years for a marriage to the wrong girl and another seven years to get the girl he wanted. There was much more deceit to come, but Jacob will eventually be on top of things. The message covered the "armour of God" and how God gives us weapons of 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 Be Thankful to God for His Blessings Dinosaurs Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Paul M. Sadler Continued on page 2 In the midst of all our problems America is a nation blessed by God. American his- tory is filled with God's blessings. God, in His mercy, has protected our freedom. Even when new challenges and problems come, God's blessings are always visible. As we celebrate this American holiday, "Thanksgiving", let us give thanks to God. In the early days of our history our leaders never hesitated to acknowledge God and give thanks for His many blessings. The proclamation made by George Washing- ton in 1789 expressed gratitude to God and gave Him acknowledgment for this form of government. The day was requested by both Houses of Congress to be observed as a day of public prayer and thanksgiving. In the early days of our nation there was no talk of a so-called "Wall of Separation" between God and this nation. Our Presi- dent and Congress publicly affirmed their belief in the Almighty God and recognized His blessings. There is not one word in the Constitution of the United States about a "Wall of Separation." Any person who is intelligent enough to even spell the word wall knows this is an untruth when they talk about this "wall" as being in the Con- stitution. They know most Americans do not even have a copy of the Constitution in their homes. They say it over and over again and use the elite media liberal politicians to misquote and deceive the common people. Secular humanism in both government and education has for many years tried to rob this nation of her great heritage and Chris- tian values. Let's celebrate Thanksgiving and express our gratitude to God for this nation and our religious liberties. defense against the devil. The first weap- on would be a girdle of truth because one of the devil's first attacks is to confuse us. The belt of truth protects us from this at- tack and we know that God has pardoned us and that we are one of His children. We should put on our breasts a coating of right living where no matter the circumstances we live our lives so people can see God's love in our lives. Our feet should be covered with shoes of peace and we should always be ready to de- fend and uphold our brothers and sisters in Jesus. We should always be ready to reach out to those who do not know our Savior and to share our stories of God's love in our lives. We must put on a helmet of salvation and wear it so none of the world's fiery darts can effect us or influence our lives. We must carry the sword of the Spirit and stand for the truth with all our living. In other words know whom we are living for and know why. Some things coming up; next Saturday we will be having an early supper with a sick friend and later that day we plan to at- tend Cup Creek General Baptist's Christ- mas cantata at the Stendal gym. We are al- so we are planning to share a song service with Brookside Village nursing facility at 2 p.m. on Sunday. If you haven't seen one of their cantatas you have been missing out on a blessing. Well enough rambling for now, but please try to make someone's life better this week and enjoy the blessing from it. Saturday, Dec. 1 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Located at the Petersburg Immanuel Baptist Church 295 W. Main Street, Petersburg (Next to Jay C Food Store) For Potty-trained children up through grade 5 Sponsored by Petersburg Immanuel Baptist Church ' For more information, call 812-354-9659 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 GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m.; No Sunday school this week. Morning worship will begin at 10 :30 a.m. We will be hosting The Great Command singers from Oakland City Univer- sity, Thanksgiving/Christ- mas dinner to follow. December 23, our Christ- mas program will be during morning worship service. "Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, Giv- ing thanks to God and the Father by him" (Colossians 3:17). "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts...and be ye thankful" (Colossians 3:15). Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter 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 5 p.m. Business meeting third Sunday of the month, following morning worship. We will be hosting break- fast with Santa on Dec. 8, from 9 -11. Donuts, milk and juice will be served. All kids welcome. Our holiday dinner will be on Dec. 9, following morning worship. Turkey and ham will be furnished. Bring a covered dish and join in the fellowship. This Sunday evening, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m., we will host a Christmas sing. Everyone is welcome to bring a spe- cial. Refreshments will be served. Christmas program will be on Dec. 23, during the morning worship service. There will be no Sunday school that morning. "Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithful- ness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord" (Psalm 117:1,2). We are grateful for our visitors this past Sunday and invite you to worship with us at any of our services. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter 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 GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school 9:30 ; Sun- day morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bi- ble study at 5 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter 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. Due to furnace prob- lems, our crowd was down on Sunday and the service was outside where the sun- shine warmed those in at- tendance. We hope to have the problem fixed quickly. Plans are underway for our Christmas play. Play practice Wednesday at 6 p.m. 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, Dec. 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. A voice of one calling, "In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a high- way for our God" (Isaiah 40 :3). Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter