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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Februar y 20, 2019 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 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 White Stallion Energy Evansville — 812-473-0700 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 Believers Justified Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 Americans Must Rediscover Faith Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin In the past two or three years, we have lost something our founding fathers gave us. We are losing many of our liberties and Christi- anity is coming under attack from our gov- ernment in many ways. Our founding fathers intended that we have fundamental religion. This was intended to be faith in God and His Word. It also allowed people to have no faith. There are many benefits from Christian prin- ciples being practiced in government, educa- tion and society in general. It is evident that Christian faith is America's greatest resource. Our culture is going through a generation- al change that is no friend to Christianity. Pas- tors Jeremiah Wright and Rob Bell have pro- moted a theology that is anti everything the Bi- ble teaches. The liberal media promotes these false prophets and is usually unfavorable to true Bible based values. Men like Jim Wallis of Sojourners magazine are the White House point men to attack evangelicals. Many pas- tors have become Universalists in their major beliefs. Men like Michael Moore and George Soros fund many organizations that have a bi- as to Christian teach- ings. They have been successful in their at- tacks supported by the ACLU and, as a re- cent Gallup Pole tells us, church attendance is at an all time low. Christians should be bold in their faith. You may feel outnum- bered, but keep faith in God. Pray for the Su- preme Court, Congress and the President. Globalization and a one world church is not the answer. America needs to rediscover what made her great. Our roots go deep into the Bible and Christianity. Our nation has never been more in need of a spiritual awakening. Before we give up and retreat, let us remem- ber Germany, Russia and many of the Europe- an countries facing empty churches and lim- ited freedoms. Our Lord's appearance to Saul of Tarsus (later called Paul) on the road to Damascus, changed the pitiless persecutor in a moment into the docile, yes the devoted follower of the Christ he had so bitterly hated. This transformation took place not only because he had now seen the risen, ascend- ed Christ; it was caused also by what he had learned from Christ. From heaven the Lord had revealed to Paul the glory of His fin- ished work of redemption and had sent him forth to proclaim "the gospel of the grace of God" (Acts 20 :24). This is seen in the closing words of the Apostle's first recorded sermon, delivered at the synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia. A f- ter mentioning the death and resurrection of Christ, the Apostle said: "Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this Man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins; and by Him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses" (Acts 13:38,39). Paul never changed this message, but kept emphasizing it wherever he went as well as in his writings. He saw in this truth the answer to man's condemnation for breaking God's holy law. Thus he wrote to the Romans: "…by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested" (Rom. 3:20,21). "[We] declare, I say, at this time, [Christ's] righteousness; that [God] might be just and the Justifier of him which be- lieveth in Jesus" (Rom. 3:26). Mark well: He does not say, "believeth and is baptized." This was the message committed to the twelve (Mark 16: 16; Acts 2:38). With the ushering in of the dispen- sation of grace God was manifested as "the Justifier of him which believeth in Jesus." We have been remodeling our grandkid's room and have been really busy with replac- ing some of the floor and installing a ceiling fan and light. The man helping us had to fig- ure out how to make what we wanted work but he is a smart guy and it turned out really well. My wife has painted the walls and I was kidding her it was so bright in there the kids wouldn't be able to sleep. As always she done a good job but it took her three coats to get it to cover the way she wanted. Friday the Lions clubs of Petersburg and Winslow had a committee meeting concern- ing our abilities to help those who have trouble financing the purchase of eye glasses. It has gotten so expensive helping folks that we had to find more affordable ways to help. When- ever one of our clubs has a fund raiser please dig as deep as you can to help us because we need your support. If you ever feel the pull to be a part of the Lions please get in touch with one and we'll be happy to have you as a part of our group. Sunday we were at Cup Creek Church for Sunday school and to hear the Padgett family S.I.N.G.S. GOSPEL $10 DONATION AT THE DOOR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 812-257-7992. EVENT CANCELED IF SNOW STORM Washington High School Auditorium 608 E. Walnut St., Washington Local Groups begin at 6:45 p.m. EST THURSDAY, FEB. 28 THE JIM BRADY TRIO performs at 7:45 p.m. Good Shepherd to host Rick Osborne Good Shepherd Church of God, located at 8350 E. 350 N., Francisco, in rural Gibson County, will host Rick Osborne as its guest on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. CST. There will be food and fellowship imme- diately after the concert. Everyone is welcome to this service. Petersburg Holiness Church to host youth convention The Petersburg Holi- ness Church, 5317 N. Knox Road, Petersburg, will be hosting a youth convention with Rev. Steven Malone, February 21-24. Services: Thursday and Friday eve- ning at 7 p.m., with Sunday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday activities will be from 10 :30 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Winslow Com- munity Center, 411 E. Por- ter Street. 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 AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Phone: 812-354-3862 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. My hope and prayer for all people who read this is that you will make a decision to confess the past, repent from your sins and accept Je- sus as this Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. • Saturday, Feb. 23, United of Indiana Sunday School Convention at Camp Brosend. Hosted by Little Zi- 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 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. "Turn again, and tell He- zekiah the captain of the people, Thus sainthood 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- 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 eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor on General Baptist church. Registration 8:30 -9 a.m. CST. • Sunday, Feb. 24, I Love My Church Sunday-Every- one will have an opportuni- ty to tell why they love their church; Fourth Sunday and morning worship offering will go to the building fund. • Sunday, March 3, Assis- tant Sunday. • Saturday, March 9, Unit- ed of Indiana Presbytery at Mt. Pisgah Church. • Sunday, March 10, Day- light Saving Time begins. Regular monthly business meeting after morning wor- ship. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What was the name of the evil spirit that possessed the man who lived in the tombs? Answer: Legion Reference: Mark 5:2-9 . Q: Name five Simons mentioned in the New Testament. Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the Lord" (II Kings 20 :5). Mission Statement for 2018 New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter ing worship at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday evening ser- vices at 6 p.m. It was good to be in God's house Sunday. Gary's mes- sage was from Mark 5:22-34 and was "To Be Loved" Sun- day. It is an opportunity to help sponsor a child in need in the General Baptist Mis- sion field. Be in prayer for our missionaries and those they are helping come to Christ. • February 23 will be the United Sunday School Con- vention at Camp Brosend. Registration will be from 8:30 -9 a.m. CST. • February 24, Assistant and Building Fund Sunday. • March 9, United Associ- ation Presbytery at Mt. Pis-