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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, July 3, 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 Every true believer knows we are saved by grace through faith, apart from good works (Rom. 4:5; Titus 3:5). This does not mean, however, that good works have no place in the dispensation of grace, for right after affirming that we are saved without works (Eph. 2:8,9), Paul quickly asserts that, as new creatures in Christ (II Cor. 5:17), we are created to walk in the good works He has ordained for us (Eph. 2:10). If you have ever wondered what kind of works God expects us to "maintain" (Titus 3:8,14) in our Christian walk, we hope the following brief study of the phrase "good work(s)" in Scripture will help. FOR THE LADIES To begin with, in Acts 9 we meet Dorcas, a woman "full of good works" (9:36). She was evidently quite the seamstress, for her good works are later defined by a reference to "the coats and garments which Dorcas made" (v. 39). In those days, it could be said of many a virtuous woman that "she seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands" (Prov. 31:13 cf. vv. 22,24). Thus we know that when a Christian woman per- forms the many duties of a wife and mother, she is walking in the good works in which she was created to walk. To this must be added the testimony of the Apostle Paul, who speaks of widows who were "well reported of for good works" (I Tim. 5:10). He then goes on to describe things like bringing up children, hospital- ity, and caring for the sick as good works with which godly women can adorn them- selves (I Tim. 2:9,10). FOR THE MEN In the natural accompaniment to these The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. 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In an effort to be- come larger, there has always been the dan- ger that the historic doctrine could be com- promised and the powerful Gospel message be neglected. Many churches are attracting large numbers of people but are failing to challenge them with the Gospel. The sin word is seldom used and social issues, like abortion and homosexuality, are never condemned. The church must never be influenced more by culture than by scrip- ture. Pastors should not pursue mega church status by lowering the standards of holy living. The Good News of the Gospel is not to be changed every time Hollywood, fake news, and politics introduces a new fad. The danger is that, in our efforts to please man, we forget the church is all about God. It is a God centered institution and people are to worship God in spirit and in truth. It is a dangerous thing to change scripture and mislead people with a Bible in hand. Peo- ple need the truth, the whole truth, and noth- ing but the truth. It alone sets people free from their sins. The Bible has stood the test of time. Those who seek to change its message will ultimately fail. There will come a time when only the real Jesus and His simple Gospel message will give the hope all people desire. "Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God: I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will up- hold you with my righteous right hand." (Isa- iah 41:10 NRSV ) Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Greetings, hope you are having a great week full of blessings. Seems as though my family keeps the doctors in business. We had to take little Willow one day and the next my wife had to go to optometrist. It's already next week and now it is my turn be- cause I have an appointment with a derma- tologist in Evansville. We don't have time to get very bored. We gave some of our trees in the yard a little haircut so I could mow under them easier. We had one area where the limbs were down to the ground. I was able to mow without knocking my hat off for now. Talk about mowing our yard it still needs it twice a week to look decent. Of course we had a trip to Wally world to pick up medicine and necessities such as dog food and cat litter. We were there to see if our Lions Club could help one of our friends with her eye surgery. At present we are still looking for ways to help her afford her needs. Steve and I played and sang at Amber Manor this week. Some of the folks were See R AMBLINGS on 3 looking for more gospel songs and we ex- plained to them about planning a variety be- cause it reaches more of those listening. We have many songs printed and cataloged so we can sing the variety which we play. We go to Riverwalk communities this week and as always, we enjoy lifting spirits for them. I always say Steve is a good singer and I enter- tain. We played for my wife's cousin's birth- day party last Saturday evening and we all had a good time. It was a little different be- cause we each sang about five in a row in- stead of every other song. We were worn out Thursday because we mowed all three yards we are responsible for in the same day. I know I had trouble put- ting one foot in front of the other. Friday we started collecting sponsorships for our "cruise-in" which is scheduled for Aug 16 starting at 5:30 p.m. This is one of our bigger money makers so help us out if asked. I have been asked before if $10 is all we want and we tell them feel free to give all you want. They do, however we try not to place anyone in a spot where they feel obli- gated because our merchants are hit by al- most every fund raiser. Hamline Chapel Sunday, July 21 • 1:30pm Woolsey Band Homecoming 189 th SPEAKER: Rev. Jarrod Chattin SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church Hamline Chapel Rd., Monroe City Sunday Worship at 9am • Sunday School at 10am CARRY-IN AT NOON (Meat Provided) Everyone Welcome! 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 the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor • Sunday, July 14, regu- lar business meeting after morning worship service. • Wednesday, July 17, Bi- ble study. Studying Job 29 - 32. • Sunday, July 28 is the fourth Sunday and the morn- ing worship offering will go to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: The Passover is known by what other name? An- swer: Festival of Unleav- ened Bread. Reference: Ex- odus 12:17. Q: Who was called "the father of all such as han- dle the harp and organ"? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study 6 p.m. Children activities in- clude "Overboard"—a fun time of games, lessons and more. All times are CDT. We had a great VBS in June. There will be a baptism for those who accepted Christ 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 years old-adult; and 10 :30 a.m. Sunday worship. Wednesday activities: Adult Bible study 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. No Kids/Grub to Club through the sum- mer; Youth: sixth grade through 12th grade from 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Bill Slaven, Deacon Chairman 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 WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bi- ble study at 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting, before Bible study and business meeting to fol- low. Next meeting: July 3 at 6:30 p.m. Thought for the week: Je- sus gave us the parable of the prodigal son to make this point...It doesn't matter what you have done, it's time to come home...There is no better time than now. Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love, because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Gary Watson, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter 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 on July 14. Also, on Satur- day, July 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, Crossroads will host their annual back-to-school backpack giveaway. Be sure to mark your calendar. Visit our website at www. crossroadsoc.org to get more information about up- coming events. Like us on Facebook and see some pic- tures from VBS, our church cookout and picnic, and more. Great things are happen- ing at Crossroads. If you do not have a church home, you are welcome to come and join us. Curt Beadle, Pastor BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; first and third Wednesday of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, July 3, Bi- ble study. Studying Job 24- 28. • Sunday, July 7, Assistant Sunday. • VBS, Monday, July 8 -Fri- day, July 12 from 6 -8 p.m.