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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 2, 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 8 p.m. Steve and I plan to play at 1 p.m. un- til about 2 p.m. or so. The group following us is called "When In Rome" and they are a younger group who plays some of their own music and most of it is jazzy style. Please don't miss all the music because it will be good. Steve and I really like to play at festi- vals because you really never know who you will see in the audiences. Becky Steinhart has been instrumental in setting up this fes- tival and she does a good job. It is the time of year for the television shows to be renewed and the new ones come to be. We have watched some of the new ones and even though they are a little far fetched they keep your interest. One day last week I gave our CR V a well needed bath and used some detailing spray on it and it sure looked better. The next morning we worked on the inside and found things under the seats I had even for- got about. I have kidded my wife about hav- ing a trash can on wheels that you can drive because seems like if it makes it to our ve- hicle it has found a home. Sunday morning we had a lesson about humbling our heart so God can forgive and work without us getting into the way. God knows what we are and what we need in our lives and what we don't need in our life but without a humble heart we will never accept The self-righteous Pharisees had brought a fallen woman to Jesus and, "when they had set her in the midst", they began to accuse her, saying: "Now Moses in the law com- manded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest Thou? " ( John 8:5). They were using this fallen woman to em- barrass the Lord into agreeing that this wom- an should be stoned, or else leaving Himself open to a charge of repudiating Moses' Law. At first He made "as though He heard them not", but, when they continued asking, they got what they asked for! Simply answer- ing: "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her", the Lord turned away again to let that sentence do its work. They had "set her in the midst". Now He had set them in the midst and, "being convicted by their own conscience", they "went out one by one" ( Ver.9). And there stood the woman alone before Him: a great sinner and a great Saviour. Since none of the Pharisees had dared to cast a stone at her, the Lord said: "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more" ( Ver.11). Thus the Lord graciously forgave the sin- ner-woman, yet without ignoring the demand of the Law. He had not denied that the woman deserved punishment. He had only pointed out that the Pharisees themselves were sin- ners; that they, like she, needed a Saviour. Thank God! Since "Christ died for our sins", God can justly forgive us — and He will, IF we but acknowledge our sin and our need of a Saviour, and do not join the self- righteous who keep "going about to estab- lish their own righteousness" (Rom.10 :3). "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save SINNERS…" (I Tim.1:15). God is very gracious to those who will ac- knowledge their sin and their need: "For the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him." "for whosoever shall call upon the name of the lord shall be saved" (Rom. 10 :12,13). 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 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 Go, and sin no more Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam 43 Years of Religious Reporting Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Forty-three years have swiftly passed by since Religious Viewpoint had its start. Each week about one million people are exposed to our viewpoint on religion. The 2,180 columns I have written have dealt with many aspects of religion. The chang- es in the American religious landscape have been many. Christianity has come under attack and the sin of tolerance has made homosexual- ity, abortion, co-habitation and moral de- cay acceptable. The liberal, anti-Christian media has become more vocal in express- ing its opposition to religion. The Planned Parenthoods, ACLU and Teachers' Unions have betrayed many of our young people. Moral Leadership has disappeared among many of our political leaders. Poll after poll offers some good news to- day about things that have not changed in America. Nine Americans in ten say they have never doubted the existence of God. Seven in ten believe in life after death. Eight in ten believe God still works miracles. Nine in ten say they pray. Most express that God is important in their lives. This con- firms that, in a chang- ing world, God does not change. There is still only a tiny group of atheists that op- pose good and pro- mote evil. Religion does not shift or waver; it is the constant of Amer- ican life. More people attend church each week than all sporting events combined. We were told that technology, urbanization, so- cial mobility, education and a new culture would erode Christianity. The Hollywood crowd and liberal media hate family, reli- gion and authority, but God's truth march- es on. There have been many changes since this column started 43 years ago, but God is still the same loving God. Greetings readers, by now some of you know my appointment rodeo has been a busy one. Now they want me to have another ultrasound of my liver to check more things. I am waiting on some advice from my reg- ular doctor as to what should be next. The results of my last ultrasound do not match up to blood tests and symptoms. I guess ev- eryone has to have something so it is just my row to hoe. Don't you just love fasting for all the tests the doctors have. At least I was able to get an early morning appointment so my fast wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been. We got to take a leisurely visit to Evans- ville to make our run to Sam's and Aldi's for a grocery run. We were invited to a quar- terly birthday dinner at Golden Corral with our insurance agent. Not many insurance agents treat their customers like ours does. The premiums are high enough but as you age you can expect them to raise yearly. Did you attend the Buffalo Trace festival Friday or Saturday? I was impressed by the effort our town had put out to come up with something great. The rides seemed to be in good shape with few worries about break downs and dangerous situations. I saw sev- eral old friends who I hadn't seen for awhile and it was good to see them. Good job Pe- tersburg. There is another festival coming up at Hornady park next Saturday and if I under- stand it correctly it will run from 8 a.m. to See R AMBLINGS on 12 Continued on page 2 Living Faith Church International hosting Miracle and Healing service October 13 The Living Faith Church International, 718 E. Main Street, Petersburg, will be hosting a Miracle and Healing service by Pas- tor Anne Durant, on Sun- day, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 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 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, Oct. 2, Bi- ble study. Studying Psalms 1-7. • Sunday, Oct. 6, Assis- tant Sunday. • Sunday, Oct. 13, regular business meeting after the morning worship service. • Wednesday, Oct. 16, Bi- ble study. Studying Psalm 8 -14 • Friday, Oct. 25, Fall Out- ing. Trunk or Treat. Refresh- ments and fun. • Sunday, Oct. 27, fourth Sunday and morning wor- 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 to adult; and 10 :30 a.m. Sunday wor- ship. Wednesday activities: Adult Bible study 6:30 -7:30 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 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, Superin- tendent, Gary Pancake As- sistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday evening Bi- ble study at 6 p.m. Our church service was based on Acts 1: 6 -11 (NIV ). Take Christ out of the building and with action, show people who He is. 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 will be Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. We want to welcome our new Associate Pastor Nyles Head, who will also be tak- ing over the youth ministry. Tentative meet and greet will be Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. and will pastor the children's church on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10 :30 a.m. May God bless him as he ministers to our community with the focus on the youth. 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 Thought for the day: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified be- cause of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor for- sake you" (Deuteronomy 31:6). 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 Nyles Head, Assoc. Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter ship offering will go to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: On what day of creation did God make the stars? Answer: Fourth. Reference: Genesis 1:16 -1. Q: Moses told the spies to see what? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter Upcoming events: • Spurgeon Festival—Oc- tober 5. We will be serving soup, sandwiches and des- serts beginning at 3:30 p.m. Let Chris McLaughlin know if you can provide any of the needed items and if you will be able to help during the meal. Needs include: soup, sandwiches, drinks, des- serts, paper products and manpower. • Joint worship services at Spurgeon, October 6, be- ginning at 10 a.m. Gary will be bringing the message and our church will be pro- viding the music. Anyone that would like to contribute, let Gary know. Bring your lawnchair. A pitch-in lunch will follow the services and all are invited. • Communion at New Lib- erty is October 13. • Small Church Confer- ence at Main Street GB in Boonville on October 19 at 10 a.m. EDT. Gary will be attending and encourages as many to join him as avail- able. • Work on the shelter house roof and windows will be scheduled in the upcom- ing weeks. More to come. A building fund fundrais- er order sheets will be avail- able next Sunday. We continue in prayer for our church family and those brought before us in need. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Chris McLaughlin, Re- porter