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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 18, 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 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 CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Confidence in death Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam God's word is needed Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin See R AMBLINGS on 3 Continued on page 2 `In the forty years of my ministry I have seen many people approach death and have seen some die. Some, who knew Christ as their Savior, were ready, even eager, to go to be with Him. Some passed from this scene with songs or words of praise on their lips. Others, who had failed to prepare, died in mortal fear, not merely of death, but of what lies beyond. These things do not always run true to form, however, for I have also seen the most hardened unbelievers go out of this life jok- ing and seemingly unafraid, while, on the other hand, I have seen sincere Christians cringe with fear at the approach of death. These human reactions did not change the fact that the unbelievers had reason to be afraid, while the believers need not have feared. The Word of God tells us that "it is ap- pointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment" (Heb. 9:27,28). It is the "after this" that makes men so afraid to die. They fear the truth of Rom. 14:12, that "every one of us shall give account of Himself to God." But wait: we did not quote all of Heb. 9:27,28. The full passage reads as follows: "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment; so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time apart from sin, un- to salvation." This can mean only one thing: that Christ died for us and bore the judgment for our sins, the "second death." This is why Heb. 2:9 -15 declares that "by the grace of God" Christ "tasted death for every man… that through [His] death He might… deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." Assembly of God Baptist Baptist Baptist Continued in next column VERIFY WITH YOUR CHURCH Due to evolving changes, it is recommended that readers verify church services prior to attending. The following items are accurate as of Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Soup Supper cancelled for tonight at Petersburg Nazarene The Petersburg Church of the Naza- rene's Soup Supper for tonight, March 18 has been cancelled. Soup, sandwich and Lenten service canceled at St. Peter's Lutheran Church The soup, sandwich and Lenten service at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Stendal has been canceled for tonight, March 18. In a mixed up, troubled world Christians must continue sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To be Christian one feels the need to share Christ and fulfill the great commis- sion of Christ. If you listen to some politi- cians, elite media and liberal religious lead- ers' one would not seek to convert Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and other non-Chris- tians. Those who know Christ cannot stop witnessing in His name. There has always been persecution when Christians have boldly sought to win oth- ers to faith in Christ. In America there is a growing hostility toward true Christianity. In America it is becoming intolerant and un- loving to tell someone that without Christ they will spend eternity in hell. One cannot be Christian without believing that Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Christ is the only way to heaven. This is a fact Christians must never forsake or de- ny. This 21st Centu- ry is a time for Chris- tians to be bold and courageous. In America, Christianity is separate from our government. It should influence our leaders that Christianity is an eternal king- dom. It can accommodate different govern- Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Well we have made it through another week and the big news that covers the en- tire world is the COVID 19 virus. There has been so much said about it you can't seem to listen to any news station and not find out something new. It is good to be in- formed but it is another thing to panic the population to the point of every man for his own family. We are told in the Bible to prefer one an- other in love but to see the grocery shelves as bare as they have become and reports of fighting over toilet paper has reached new lows. What could anyone do with all the toi- let paper that has gone out of the stores to be hoarded up? I hope and pray we don't see the virus strike our area. But it could and if it does I pray we try to help not treat them badl. It looks as though we would be afraid of them. I won't say anymore about something that none of us know much about except, do as you are asked and try to limit your expo- sure and try to maintain your hand hygiene. If you attempt to disinfect anything try to keep your spray about 6 inches from object See GOD'S WORD on 3 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 and from church services, call 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor 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. ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m.; Business meeting third Sunday of the month, following morning worship. The Cross is evidence that in the hands of the Redeemer, moments of apparent defeat become wonderful moments 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. Saturday, March 21— 160th Annual Session of United Indiana Association of General Baptists. Reg- istration at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Host: New Liberty at Win- slow Community Center. Sunday, March 22 is fourth Sunday and morning worship offering will go to the building fund. Sunday, March 29 is fifth Sunday and we will be hav- ing Communion service. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Moses wasn't allowed to go into the Promised Land because? Answer: He struck the rock for water instead of speaking to it. Ref- erence: Numbers 20 :7-12. Q: Paul says we are to wear the hope of salvation as a _______? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family All services have been cancelled until Palm Sun- day, April 5. Pastor Mike will be live streaming on Facebook on Sundays at 10 :30 a.m. Pastor Mike and church secretary Cindy will be keeping regular hours for anyone who has a need. You can drop off tithes and offerings at the office. Michael Miller, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Due to the recent rec- ommendations from the CDC, we have cancelled all church services until April 1. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; This Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. will be our busi- ness meeting. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. It is good that you recog- nize your weakness. That keeps you looking to Me, your strength. Abundant life is not necessarily health and wealth; it is living in continual dependence on me. Instead of trying to fit this day into a preconceived mold, relax and be on the lookout for what I am do- IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Website: www. immanuelbaptistchurch. weebly.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 Bible study groups at 6 p.m. Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., The Closet Door. This is a relaxed non-traditional church service for those whom are not able to attend other services. Come as you are and enjoy God's word. Sunday, April 12, Sun- rise service with fellowship breakfast. Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "As for as the East is from is from the West, so far ha- th he removed our trans- gressions from us" (Psalms 103:12). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning wor- ship at 10 :15 a.m., chil- dren's Sunday school dur- ing morning worship; youth on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning Bible study and fel- lowship at 6:30 p.m. "Let your light shine be- fore men, that they may glorify your Father in heav- en" (Matthew 5:16). Our Lord regarded His followers as a select com- pany who belonged to a different world from the rest of humanity. Many of the religious people of His day were worldly and non- spiritual, publicly parading their religion to impress others while privately dom- inated by pride, ambition, greed and falsehood. Je- sus told His disciples they could not make their light shine by sinking to the world's low level. It was on- ly by aiding in Christ, and in Christ and living under the ruling power of His Holy Spirit that they could rise above the world. Only in that way could they be salt and light to a decaying and darkened world. Our influence on society depends on our likeness to Jesus Christ. We cannot el- evate others higher than we yourselves have gone. The first century Chris- tians out-thought, out-lived and out-loved their neigh- bors, and by their exam- ple of purity and compas- sion attracted countless thousands to the Christian faith. What do others see 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- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor ing. This mind-set will free you to enjoy Me and to find what I have planned for you to do. This is far better than trying to make things go ac- cording to your own plan. Don't take yourself so seriously. Lighten up and laugh with Me. You have me on your side, so what are you worried about? I can equip you to do absolutely anything, as long as it is My will. The more difficult your day, the more I yearn to help you. Anxiety wraps you up in yourself, trapping you in your own thoughts. When you look to Me and whis- per My Name, you break free and receive My help. Focus on Me, and you will find Peace In My Presence (Philippians 4:13, AMP; Proverbs 17:22). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter our lives that would attract them to Christ. If at any time you don't have a church to attend, feel free to join us for ser- vices. I am sure you will leave being blessed. May God bless each and everyone. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Report- er of grace and victory. In this time of uncertainty, we as Christians, can have peace and certainty that God will always be by our side. "No weapon formed against you shall prosper" (Isaiah 54:17). We invite you to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter