The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Februar y 5, 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 Our grandson has been puny more than a week and hasn't been able to go to day care. Finally he is better so maybe next week will be better for him. Our little 11-month old granddaughter has such a cold she has trouble eating and drinking her formula, but she still seems to have a smile for you when you hold her. I'm biased but she is a cutie and fun to have around. Once a month Steve and I are faced with changing out our music sets for the next month and although it sounds like an easy task it takes about two hours because you have to make a list of songs. Then tear down the last month's folder and put your new folder in order. We end each month at Am- ber Manor and they are the ones who usual- ly get our best performance because by now we are seasoned to these songs. While sitting here typing and listening to the morning news I hear that the impeach- ment trial could be over soon because of not allowing witnesses. If you are honest enough to say how you feel, you will say enough is enough we are tired of hearing the same story over and over. I realize the news media is only making it an avenue to make more money, but Joe Common man is ready to move on to the next big scene some- where in this old troubled world. We ate out at Mi Patio on Friday before doing a little shopping. We both had good meals which should have been good for us. Mexican food is spicy, but it has everything I need on my diet in a meal. Your sinuses often get a work out from the spices. They normally have a crowd of diners and that tells you they have good meals. I can rec- ognize some of the dishes, but often times I have no idea what I'm reading. Still has al- ways tasted great and the service is good, so what could be better. "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? " (Romans 8:35). There have been individuals who thought the doctrine of the believer's eternal securi- ty in Christ to be a dangerous heresy. They countered every Scripture on the subject with another to refute it. But in each of these cases it was this great truth, "Who shall sep- arate us from the love of Christ," that final- ly persuaded them. It is significant that the Apostle Paul nev- er tells us about his love for Christ, but he is always telling us about Christ's love for him and for others! The Law commands: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God," but grace puts it the other way, telling us how deeply God loves us — and this begets love in return. The Apostle experienced discouragements that would have caused him to give up the work of the Lord a thousand times, but he could not. Why? He says, "the love of Christ constraineth us? "(II Corimthians 5:14); it bore him along like a strong tide. No doubt he had this very thing in mind when he con- tinued writing in Romans 8. "For Thy sake we are killed all the day long…accounted as sheep for the slaugh- ter" (verse 36). And therefore defeated? Far from it! "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us" (verse 37). Not only do we win the battle; we are "more than conquerors," for these adversi- ties serve to draw us into still closer fellow- ship with Him, thus enriching our Chris- tian experience. When people or nations engage in battle, generally no one wins; both lose. But Paul's personal experience serves as the foremost example that in the Christian life, "tribula- tion, distress, persecution, famine, naked- ness, peril [and] sword" bring us more than victory when borne for Him who loved us. Thus this great chapter opens with "no condemnation" and closes with "no sepa- ration," and the Apostle, gathering all the forces of creation together, whether they be time, space, or matter, declares that none of them can separate us from "the love of God, which is [manifested] in Christ Jesus" (vers- es 38,39). Whether it be death or life, heav- enly principalities, things present or things to come, height or depth or any other creat- ed thing — none of them, nor all together — can threaten our security or separate us from the love of God, which He has mani- fested to us in Christ Jesus. 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 Who shall separate us from Christ Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam The danger of secularism Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin The religious right and Christian values are constantly ridiculed and misrepresent- ed. All the major T V networks and large newspapers are anti-God and anti-establish- ment. A recent non-partisan study proved they were liberal when it came to the reli- gious right and politics. Many of our polit- ical leaders are openly secularists and not religious. It is sad that many good Americans ac- cept fiction as fact when it is seen on the evening news. Many people who love Amer- ica, freedom of speech and religion are mis- guided when it comes to politics and fami- ly values. The liberal media hammers away daily at anything that appears to be moral and good for the family. Divorce, cohabita- tion and gay marriage are made to look nor- mal. From the standpoint of Christianity, the secularist seems to be winning the war to blot out our traditional American values. The secularist left today includes feminists, gays, Hollywood and even some religious people. To some people their political par- ty is more important than their God. Peo- ple of the left tend to be moral relativists. They believe morali- ty is a man made phi- losophy. Since the secu- larists have no ob- jective morally, they promote the right to abortion, gay mar- riage and even a right to euthanasia. These people have no absolute code for morality and family values. Ninety-five percent of news commentary promotes the opposite of this article. Our pastors and churches should be the leaders in promoting family values and de- nouncing evil. Today we need pastors with the conviction of Jeremiah in the Old Tes- tament. When good people are silent evil soon controls. Christians need to pray and seek truth from the Bible. I'm sitting here trying to start my arti- cle and my mind is doing its best to keep on track. So far it has been a normal Thom- as household week as everyone is asleep but there is no way for me to lay in bed un- less I don't feel good. Sometimes it is good to be quiet and hear the silence all by your lonesome. One evening this week I had an urge to straighten up my desk. To my surprise I found the license plate I had misplaced. A f- ter all that searching it was nearby all the time. As I get older I seem to put things up so I can find them. Then when I need them, I can never remember where I put them. I hope none of you have had the creep- ing crud that is circulating making people miserable. Our family is giving it to one an- other one by one. I even had to take the cat to the vet because she has a viral infection. See R AMBLINGS on 3 Continued on page 2 February 7, 8 & 9 245 S. Glezen Center St., Petersburg 812-354-9909 • glezenrevivalcenter.com Evangelist BEGINNING Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 10:15am Nursery will begin each night aer worship service 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 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 ac- tivities, include lesson and fun games. The study in Esther con- tinues this Wednesday eve- ning. The study has creat- ed a lot of discussion and application to our modern- day lives. Last week we not- ed God's providence. It's al- ways been fascinating that God's name is never men- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 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- 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 ble study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. Advisory Board meet- ing, before Bible study and business meeting to follow. "Do everything in Love" (I Corinthians 16:14). 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 tioned in Esther, but His providence is seen through- out. If you have not joined us on Wednesday, there is still time. Remember, meal time is 5:30 p.m., and children ac- tivities and adult study will begin around 6 p.m. Also, re- member the children have study time, too. It's topped off by an exciting and fun ac- tivity. Make plans to join us this week. Do you have plans for Valentine's Day? Febru- ary 14 is quickly approach- ing, so Crossroads is help- ing to make your day spe- cial. We are planning a piz- za, popcorn and movie night for kids while parents have a date night. Sounds like a fun evening. We're getting many positive comments and interest on our newest ministry, which will occur on Saturday, May 2. We're still in the planning stage, but save that date as Cross- roads Community Partners will be having a Community Baby Shower. Ideally, it will be for expectant mothers, in- fants and children under two years of age. A lot of fun and exciting things are happening at Crossroads. Keep check- ing this column in the pa- per and our web page for updates. By the way, if you didn't make it to church on