The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 21, 2021 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 About 3,000 years ago David wrote in Psalm 16:11: "…In Thy presence is fulness of joy…." He was right, for there is no greater joy than personal fellowship with God. Yet David could not know the fulness of joy now spoken of in Paul's epistles, for he did not know Christ, who later came into the world as God, manifest- ed in the flesh, to die for our sins. He did not know that Christ would make full satisfaction for sin and be raised from the dead to confirm our justification. Nor did David know that be- lievers would be given Christ's resurrection life, and a position, and "all spiritual blessings in the Heavenlies in Christ" (Eph.2:4-6; 1:3). When Paul wrote that God has called be- In America about 85 percent of the people, to some extent, believe in the Christian faith. About three percent are Jewish and one percent are Muslims. They all have some concept of Heaven. To understand heaven, and sort out the false from the truth, one must turn to the Bible. In John:14, Jesus talks about Heaven. He tells His followers He will go and prepare a place for them and someday come for them. Christ makes it plain and simple that He is the way to Heaven. Jesus said, "I am the way the truth and the life." To get to this beautiful place we must believe in Jesus Christ and follow Him. There are about 4,300 religions in our world. These include many beliefs and they vary so much they all can't be right. There are about 2.1 billion Christians in our world. The Muslims claim 1.2 billion followers and there are about 14 million Jews and 350 million Buddhists. The Muslims heaven will be a lavish place where they will have servants and a source of joy will be sex with each martyr having 72 vir- gins. The Christian believes Heaven will be a place of unending peace, joy, tranquility, love and wor- ship of God. All mourn- ing will be over and there will be no tears. They will forever be togeth- er with their family and friends. It will be a city prepared by God for people who have accept- ed His Son, Jesus Christ, as their Savior. God will be the light of the city and there will be no sun. There will be no need for earthly pleas- ures there. Joy will come from being one with God roaming the vast city and universe in an- other dimension. Those who have been born again have an inner peace now that some day heaven will be their eternal home. 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 MK Farms Mike and Kay Anson Monroe City, Winslow — 812-890-5012 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 812-354-3999 Ramblings of my mind By Lowell Thomas See R AMBLINGS on 3 A place called Heaven Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on 3 Fulness of joy Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Once again another week has passed and most retirees will tell you there are not many weeks which are alike. This week was no ex- ception as it was filled with doctor visits and doing things for our upcoming cruise-in at Cup Creek General Baptist church next Saturday. As a retiree there are times you need an extra hour or so just to keep up. My week started out with a fasting blood work at Petersburg Deaconess Lab. Getting older isn't for people who don't like visits to the doctor. I feel lots better now that my doc- tor has found the problems with my health, which I didn't even realize were going on. My body is finally doing its best to shed off the af- fects of the COVID as I'm breathing lots easier. A fter having had COVID and being vacci- nated I do feel somewhat more comfortable being in public, although I do still wear my mask. I do wish the people who don't seem to take this virus seriously would accept the fact something is taking place and I do have a chance to help keep it from completely tak- ing over our lives. Wednesday was our busiest day because I had three appointments with different doctors and phlebotomist. We also were able to go to Sam's and Aldi's to do a little shopping in be- tween appointments so the day wasn't all doc- tors. I did have to throw away a pint of blood but it has gotten to the point that afterwards I feel much better because the iron in your blood affects you in ways you never realized. If you don't have check-ups regular you should con- sider one soon. I have worked on a band saw in the shop for awhile and I can't get the upper wheel to level Upcoming Events 4 His Praise to perform at Gentle Shepherd Church of God, April 25 4 His Praise will present a Praise and Worship service at Gentle Shepherd Church of God, located at 8350 East 350 North ( just west of Oatsville on Oatsville/Wheel- ing Road) in Gibson County on Sunday, April 25 at 6 p.m. (CDT). Food and fellowship will follow the concert. Ev- eryone is welcome. CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 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. 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor Church Note Deadline 10 A.M. TUESDAY A 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 245 S. Glezen Center St., Petersburg 812-354-9909 • glezenrevivalcenter.com 23, 24 & 25 A A A E Shane A 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 A 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 23, 24 & 25 Shane Tenney BEGINNING F 7, S 6 S 10:15 ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church at 10 :30 a.m.; Business meeting the third Sunday of the month, follow- ing morning worship. Ladies' Bible study every other week. All ladies are wel- come to attend. Next study on Tuesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. "God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him" (Philippians 2:13, NLT). When was your last ran- dom act of kindness? Wheth- er you bought a homeless man a burger, donated to a foreign mission, or simply smiled at a stranger in the produce aisle, the more we tune into God, the more he will work in us. When we look to him for inspiration, he provides us with opportuni- ties, big and small, to express his love to others. We are remembering those in our prayers who have lost loved ones, those who are dealing with health problems and those who are in need of the Lord's mighty touch. We invite you to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter 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; morning wor- ship 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 Jesus as the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayrshi- reValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor FBC Petersburg 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Our Vision is to Engage with God and equip Christians to Reach Out, Show Love and Serve our Community. Join us on Sunday morn- ings at 10 :30 a.m. in-person or online ( YouTube or Face- book) for a time of fellowship and Christ-centered instruc- tion from God's Word. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. for all ages. Adult Bible study and youth group meet Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you here. Michael Miller, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Although our plight is far less in scale to those of Jesus' time, our ordeals can still be a challenge to our faith in GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Henry Nelson, Pastor Bill Chesser, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com. Website: www.immanuel- baptistchurch.weebly.com. Early service at 9:30 a.m. to coincide with children's Sun- day school; Sunday morning Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; morn- ing worship 10 :40 a.m. No Sunday evening, Wednesday or Thursday ser- vice. Celebrate and worship in the sanctuary while your chil- dren and youth receive Bible training. You and your family can enjoy great music, uplift- ing teaching and heartwarm- ing preparation for the great friendships and connections. Mother's Day service, Sun- day, May 9, 9:30 a.m. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for children and adults 9 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship service 10 a.m.; Sun- day evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thurs- day, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor "But seek ye first the king- dom of God, and his righteous- ness and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter Continued on next page