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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 6, 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 Seven Times a Failure Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Continued on page 2 Christianity – Our Greatest Resource Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Study after study proves that happy homes, family values and higher self-es- teem are the result of a strong Christian faith. A report by Heritage Foundation re- veals many benefits of religion. There is evidence that Christian faith is America's greatest national resource. The practice of religion strengthens in- dividuals, families, communities and soci- ety as a whole. It reduces the incidence of such major social problems as out-of-wed- lock babies, drug and alcohol addiction, crime and delinquency. Even with anti-me- dia and government pressure opposing re- ligion Christian faith remains strong. About 37% of Americans go to church every week. According to Heritage Foundation, church goers are more likely to be mar- ried and manifest a higher degree of mar- ital satisfaction. To a considerable degree, church going "inocu- lates" people against personal and social ills such as suicide, drug abuse, out-of- wedlock births and crime. A study shows that religious prac- tices are associated with such mental health benefits as less de- pression and a higher self-esteem. Our Supreme Court, Congress and even the President should value these benefits and be more favorable to religion. America needs to rediscover what made her great. Despite man's natural tendency to boast, history has proved again and again that he is a failure, in deep need of God and His grace. The Age of Innocence closed with man re- belling against his Creator and becoming a fallen, sinful creature (Rom. 5:12). The Age of Conscience opened with one murder (Gen. 4:8) and before another age was ushered in "the earth was filled with vi- olence" (Gen. 6:11). Then came Human Government, but the world's first ruler made a spectacle of him- self through drunkenness (Gen. 9:20,21). Little wonder we soon find the race intoxi- cated with its own importance so that God had to confuse their language at Babel (Gen. 11:4,7,8). The Age of Promise came next, with Abraham failing to enter the promised land through unbelief (Gen. 11:31-12:3). It closed with Israel, his seed, failing to enter the promised land through unbelief (Heb. 3:19). The Age of Law began with Israel wor- shipping a golden calf before Moses had even gotten down from Sinai. Little wonder it ended with the rejection of Christ. The Age of Grace commenced with the Apostle Paul, God's ambassador of love and grace, persecuted and imprisoned (Eph. 6:20). This showed man's attitude toward God and His grace. It will be brought to a close as man continues persistently to go on in his sin rather than accept redeeming grace through Christ (II Cor. 4:4; II Tim. 3:1-5). The Kingdom of Christ, which is to follow the present age, will begin with our Lord re- buking strong nations (Micah 4:3) and will close with multitudes, who for a time had rendered enforced obedience, following Sa- tan (Rev. 20 :7-9). How all this demonstrates man's need of God and salvation through our Lord Je- sus Christ! "All have sinned" (Rom. 3:23) but, thank God: "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Rom. 10 :13). Though surrounded by sin and rebel- lion, multitudes down through history have called and have been saved. Looks like we can't trust the groundhog to forecast our weather anymore, there is another saying about the river and it goes like this "if the river gets out of its banks twice in the winter it will get out during the summer". We have a few weeks to go to find out if this will come true. I think maybe the groundhog had his sunglasses on this year because he missed his prediction of an ear- ly spring. Please let me know if you have any old folk sayings about the weather and I will be happy to share them with the read- ers of my column. How about the flu-bug and the havoc it has caused in some our neighboring school systems. It is getting closer to running its course but I'm sure we have ample time left to let down our guard and be caught up in its trap. Stay smart and limit your time in crowds, wipe your shopping carts with the disinfectant cloths made available at their entrances. I've actually heard people talking about fist bumping instead of shaking hands. I've never heard of let's bump on it, but I guess it's coming. Our daughter-in-law's caesarean birth has been moved up to March 12 if she makes it that far and with the trouble this poor gal has had during the last two months it will be a relief. Abby is a little woman carrying a rather big baby girl. At present time ba- by and mom are doing as well as could be but I'm sure it will be a big relief when baby Willow is born. I can't believe at 70 -years- old I would have two grandchildren under four years old. Most days papaw's patience is tried to its limit and there are times of ab- solute sweetness although it seems short lived. I've been doing my best to stay away from the political propaganda channels on televi- sion but being bored from too much time in- doors I find myself watching them. It is get- ting tiresome listening to all the stories be- ing told and at times you wonder if they hate one another so much that they have no room for God. They really need to listen to God's lead and represent His values as they rep- resent their constituents. I won't say more here because there are still more people much smarter than I doing a lot of talking. Grief support group at Center for Women's Ministries The Pike County Cen- ter for Women's Ministries, 339 N. SR 61, Winslow, will be having a special weekly seminar and Grief Support Group on Tuesdays, March 5 -May 28, from 6 -8 p.m. For more information, call or text 812-582-1486. PCHS Swing Choir to perform at Petersburg First UM Church The Pike Central High School Swing Choir will be performing Sunday, March 10 at the Petersburg First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided following the per- formance. Guess what we actually got to have church this past Sunday and it was great to be in the old church among God's people. Sister Linda brought a great Sunday school lesson from the Bible and we didn't use a syndicated Sunday school book. Her les- son concerned prayer and what the letters PR AY stood for. It was thought provoking and stimulated much conversation which taught as well as the teacher. I sure appre- ciated her efforts and look forward to next Sunday. The scripture lesson covered being what you think and that changing your thought process can be changed by seeking to be the best you can be. Also asking God daily to keep you from the temptations that both- er you the most while you thank Him for the day he has made for you to be your best. Well enough for this week so get out there and ask someone to church so they too may share the blessings God brings. We know our church is becoming an outreach church so if you don't have a church please consid- er a visit to us and see what God can do. 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. • Saturday, March 9, Unit- ed of Indiana Presbytery at Mt. Pisgah Church in Au- gusta at 10 a.m. EST. • Sunday, March 10, Day- light Saving Time begins. Regular monthly business meeting after morning wor- ship. • Saturday, March 16, the 159th Annual Session of the United of Indiana As- sociation of General Bap- tists will be at Mt. Pisgah G.B. church. Registration 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 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 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bi- ble study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter 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 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. and Wednesday evening ser- vices at 6 p.m. Many of our congregation didn't try to get out due to the snow and forecast. We hope everyone is able to be back with us next week. • If interested in being in- 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- 12th grade. Bill Slaven, Deacon Chairman adult Bible study at 6 p.m.; Thursday, March 7, balloon tying class. Mission Statement for 2018 New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven" (Matthew 6:1). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter 8:30 a.m. CDT, 9:30 a.m. EDT. meeting begins 10 a.m. EDT. • Sunday, March 24, fourth Sunday and morning worship offering will go to the building fund. • Sunday, March 31, fifth Sunday and we will have Communion service during morning worship service. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: What blind beggar in Jer- icho received sight from Jesus? Answer: Bartimae- us. Reference: Mark 10 :46 - 52. Q: What king's descrip- tion says he came "deli- cately?" Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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 volved in the Lenten Prayer group, see Chris. • March 9, United Associ- ation Presbytery at Mt. Pis- gah G.B. Church in Augus- ta. The meeting begins at 10 a.m., Pike County time. • March 10, spring for- ward to Daylight Sav- ing Time. Set your clocks ahead one hour, so you'll be to church on time; Baptism service at Spurgeon G.B. Church beginning at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to at- tend; Church Council meet- ing at 6 p.m. • March 16, United Asso- ciation meeting at Mt. Pis- gah G.B. Church. Registra- tion is at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 9 a.m. • St. Patrick's Day is on March 17. Don't forget to wear green. • March 20, first day of Spring. • March 24, Assistant Teacher and Building Fund Sunday. • Pike County Schools will have its Spring Break the week of March 25. • March 31 will be our Fifth Sunday. Our Mission Statement: