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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Januar y 8, 2020 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 throughout my life each time I sit down I fall asleep. Driving the car is an exception be- cause I don't seem to get too drowsy driving. I have spent many hours behind the wheel and have always been smart enough to pull off to refresh myself when I get eye heavy. I felt sorry for the caretakers of our trash receptacles because they were flooded with trash and was down to piling it up. The lady at Illinois street receptacle said there had been a study flow of trash all day and all their bins were full. New Years Eve found us watching both grandkids over night and our New year came in quietly as both slept through the clock striking midnight. I don't believe in a lot of the sayings about New Years, but we did eat our cabbage and beans so we would have money coming in next year. We love our kids and grandkids but there is some- thing golden about the silence you hear af- ter they go home. I think it is called get- ting older. I think it was Thursday morning we got up to hear the news about America killing a high ranking official from Iran. Now I don't have a whole lot of feelings one way or an- other about should this or shouldn't this have been done. I'm sure our government made the decision after weighing the cir- cumstances which we never see nor would we want to see. The thing that bothers me most is the media seems to be planning their revenge targets for them as they talk about different cities and utilities being pos- sible targets. If they retaliate what can you and I do about it, other than be vigilant as we can be and do our best to stop people from panic worry. We didn't have church this last Sunday although we had it open and warmed up. We thought some of our friends were com- ing but they didn't show up and some of our We Americans have, for over two hundred years, celebrated our liberty as an indepen- dent nation on the Fourth of July. It does not follow from this however, that all Americans are now free. Far from it! Think of the millions of alcoholics and drug addicts, bound with chains they only wish they could break. Think of the slaves to im- moral passions, to violent tempers, to ma- licious backbiting, not to mention smoking and other habits they cannot control. No, the vast majority of Americans are slaves to–well, sum it all up in one word: sin. If God is a righteous Judge — and He is — He must of course, punish sin. Romans 6:23 says: "the wages of sin is death", but on the other hand, thank God, I Corinthians 15:3 says: "Christ died for our sins". The Lord Jesus Christ was no sinner; He had committed no crimes; there was no wrong He had to pay for; He had no death to die. It was our death He died at Calvary, and we are saved from the penalty as we look at Calvary and say: "This is not His death He is dying; it is mine. He is paying for my sin. I will accept this gift of God and trust Him as my Saviour". This is a wonderful truth: Death, the penalty of the Law, was inflicted on us — in Christ. Therefore the Law (i.e., the Ten Commandments) has no further claim on us. If it did, we would be condemned all over again. This is why Paul says in Galatians 2:19: "I through the Law am dead to the Law". The Law may put a man to death, but after that what can it do? Nothing. The Law has put him to death (in Christ) and set him free from its own dominion. Unsaved friend, God wants you to be free, really free. He Himself, paid sin's penalty for you and wants you to rejoice in what Paul calls, "the glorious liberty of the children of God" (Rom. 8:21), freedom from the con- demnation of the Law! Place your trust in the Christ who died your death and you will find how glorious- ly true it is that "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" ( John 8:36). 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 Glorious Liberty of the Children of God Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam The Danger of Materialism Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin King Solomon, with all his wealth, could not come close to the luxuries the average American family enjoys. We live in a culture that celebrates materialism and overindul- gence. We must battle the culture of greed and extravagance. It was Jesus who warned against laying up treasures on earth. All forms of commercialism constant- ly target us. The American people seldom learn when enough is enough. This plague of materialism has affected both adults and children. We should teach our chil- dren more about giving and less about get- ting. It makes it difficult for wise parents when their children compare everything to school and their friends. Materialism has such a strong influence that many medicate through shopping and accumulating more things. Things never fill the void that only God can fill in a person's life. Jesus never told us to seek things but to seek first the King- dom of God. God chooses to bless ma- ny people with mate- rial blessings. When much has been given then God wants us to use it to help others and evangelize the world. The Bible tells us we cannot serve both God and money. God must be first in our lives. The best way to break the hold of material things is to start giving it away. We have many opportu- nities to promote the Gospel with our mon- ey and to help meet the needs of the poor. A word of caution to Christians in particu- lar, is beware of materialism's entrapment. I haven't done much outdoors for awhile because it has rained and been messy. But the truth is I think I'm getting lazier. It was another early week for the newspa- per articles but it didn't confuse us any more than having two Mondays for two weeks in a row. Perhaps we will get back to normal( whatever that is) for a time. Winter is slow about raising its chilly head but does that make you mad? Each good day we have is one closer to spring time and newness of life with flowers and green grass. Don't get me wrong I am not complaining about our weather because there is nothing we can do about it. I heard a pretty song on facebook and al- though it is a tear jerker it has a good end- ing. The name of this song is "Slippers with wings" and this little girl finally gets some golden slippers with wings after a life which offered little to her. She is surrounded by family and friends who love and care for her. We don't usually do songs like this, but it is a pretty song which offers much promise. One day last week I watched some vin- tage "Superman" episodes on my computer. They have quit making shows like this and it seems as though there has to be a who done it plot to all of them. Drugs and violence are the norm for most new shows and you must be careful not offend any of the many who practice life differently than you. How many of you readers have a switch somewhere on your backside that causes your eyes to close every time you sit down. My sleep patterns have been so varied See R AMBLINGS on 3 Continued on page 2 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. Bible study will resume Wednesday, April 1. Sunday, Jan. 12, regular business meeting after the morning worship service. Sunday, Jan. 26, fourth Sunday and morning wor- CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, meal at 5:30 p.m. and Bible study 6 p.m. All times are CST. Wednesday children activ- ities include lesson and fun games. Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 8, we will be studying the book of Esther, which is a wonderful book to start the new year. So come and join us each Wednesday in Janu- ary. Reminder: Meal time is 5:30 p.m. Children activities begin at 6 p.m. The month of January is FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Monthly business meeting, this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. A verse we can all use at some point in our life, if not everyday. "When the time is right, I the Lord, will make it happen" (Isaiah 60 :22). Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter 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 IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. 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 p.m.; Grub to Club for all area youth at 6 p.m.; Al- so on Wednesday evening from 6 -7:30 p.m. youth group for sixth grade through 12th grade. Michael Miller, Pastor outlook.com Website: www. immanuelbaptistchurch. weebly.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship at 10 :40 a.m.; No Sunday eve- ning service at 6 p.m.; No Wednesday evening service and No Closet Door Thurs- day at 6:30 p.m. This is a re- laxed non-traditional church service for those whom are not able to attend other ser- vices. Come as you are and enjoy God's word. Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord di- recteth his steps" (Prov- erbs 16:9). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter ship offering will go to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Who said he obtained mercy because he acted ignorantly in unbelief? Answer: Paul. Reference: I Timothy 1:13. Q: He will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren. Who is this man? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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 starting to get busy with spe- cial events. This coming Sun- day, Jan. 12, will be Cross- roads Dungeons and Drag- ons after the morning ser- vice. Other planned activities include: Cornerstone Kids ( January 19), Baptism Sun- day and Fellowship ( January 26), and Winter Jam ( Janu- ary 30). It might be cold out- side, but it is nice and warm inside the church, so come and visit us. We would love to see you. In fact, if you do not have a church home, we would love for you to choose Crossroads. Visit our website at www. crossroadsoc.org to get more information about upcoming events. Like us on Facebook and see some pictures from various events. Curt Beadle, Pastor CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY