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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 8, 2021 D-1 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Romans 1:18 -20 declares that God has re- vealed Himself to man in creation. Not that we can learn His plan of salvation from creation — far from it. But the creation: the glory of its star-studded heavens, the beauty of its flowers and sunsets, the sun and rain and crops to sup- ply us with food, and the unchangeable laws of nature, all show forth, not only the existence of God, but His power, His love, His justice, so that man is a responsible being and, as Verse 20 says, "without excuse" for the deplorable condition in which he finds himself. A believer, talking with an atheistic evolu- tionist one day, took out his watch, looked at it and put it back into his pocket, saying: "I have a wonderful watch; it keeps perfect time; nev- er misses a second." "What make is it? " the atheist asked. "Oh, no make," answered the Christian. "Well, who manufactured it? " "Oh, nobody; it just put itself together some- how." "Nonsense," said the atheist, "A watch can't just come into existence. Somebody had to de- sign it and somebody had to manufacture it." "True," said the Christian, "yet you expect me to believe that this universe, with its bil- lions of stars and planets, all working togeth- er in perfect order, just came about by itself; that it had no Designer, no Creator and no one who keeps it running? Isn't that nonsense? " No wonder Paul says that the godless are "without excuse," including even the vast ma- jority of "religious" people, who salve their con- sciences by giving a small part of each week or each day to the performance of some reli- gious rite but keep God out of their business- es, their politics, their social relationships — their hearts. But thank God, as He has revealed His pow- er and glory in creation, He has revealed His mercy and grace, His plan of salvation, in the Bible, where we read how "Christ died for our sins" (I Cor. 15:3), so that we might have "re- demption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace" (Eph. 1:7). 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 The American family in 2021 Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin God's revelation of Himself Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes 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 Baptist Baptist The basic building block of our American society is the family. When our homes are de- stroyed, our society will eventually disinte- grate. The church must proclaim the message of the Bible as it relates to the home. When homes are broken and shattered it must first focus on restoration and in some situations for- giveness and a new beginning. But we must never depart from God's original plan for the home. Socialism, unions, and liberal school boards have declared war on parents. The American family is in crisis and on- ly the message of Jesus Christ can change things. A recent Southern Baptist study dis- covered some alarming facts about Chris- tian homes. The study found that 88 % leave the church at age 18 and never return. The di- vorce rate among evangelical Christians is al- most as bad as that of non-church people. Each year in America one million children see their parents divorce. The majority of children in America have less than ten minutes of meaning- ful conversation with their parents each week. Most of this time is with a mother. Children need the lov- ing, caring attention of both parents. The pres- ence or absence of a father in a child's life is the largest factor in predicting whether a child will graduate from high school, become involved in crimes, drugs or get pregnant before 18. The church must be at the forefront of help- ing troubled families. Too many pastors today believe that they can create God in man's im- age and adopt a new interpretation of the Bible to accommodate a changing society. This is a poor substitute and has little to offer troubled families or lost people who attend the church. ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school has been postponed until January 2. You are welcome to join us at that time; Sunday morning wor- ship at 10 :30 a.m.; Business meeting the third Sunday of the month, following morn- ing worship. Business meet- ing has been canceled for De- cember and will resume in Jan- uary. Our annual Christmas pro- gram will be on December 19 during the morning service. "O how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoic- es in God my Savior. For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all gen- erations will call me blessed" (Luke 1:46,47,48, NLT). Mary's song is often called the Magnificat, It has often been used as the basis for cho- ral music and hymns. Mary glorifies God in song for what he is going to do for the world. May we praise God each day for what he has done for the world by sending his son, Je- sus, to save the world. We are remembering those in prayer who have lost loved ones, those who are ill and the poor in spirit. May they find peace through Jesus our Sav- ior. We are remembering the family of Cindy Harrison in prayer. Cindy passed peace- fully into the arms of the Fa- ther this week. We invite you to worship with us. If you don't have a church home, we warmly wel- come you to join 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 BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; First and third Wednes- day of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, monthly business meeting; Asenath Brewster Christmas offering. Wednesday, Dec. 15, Bible study. Studying Solomon 1-4. Sunday, Dec. 19, Children's Christmas program during morning worship service. Saturday, Dec. 25, Merry Christmas to all. Sunday, Dec. 26, fourth Sun- day, offering to building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: The Israelites were not to use what kind of tools while building an altar? Answer: Iron. Reference: Deuterono- my 27:5. Q: What gift did David grant to Mephibadheth? An- swer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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. on the book of St. John, Chapter 6. Christmas program, De- cember 19, during the wor- ship service. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. The Light of the World is Jesus Jesus said, "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" ( John 8:12). "The whole world was lost in darkness of sin. The Light of the world is Jesus. Like sunshine at noonday, His glo- ry shone in; The Light of the world is Jesus. No darkness have we who in Jesus abide; The Light of the world is Je- sus. We walk in the light when we follow our Guide. The Light of the world is Jesus. Ye dwell- ers in darkness with sin-blind- ed eyes. The Light of the world is Jesus. Go, wash at His bid- ding, and light will arise; The Light of the world is Jesus. No need of the sunlight in Heav- en we're told; The Light of the world is Jesus. The Lamb is the Light in the city of gold, The Light of the world is Jesus. Come to the light, 'tis shining for thee; Sweetly the light has dawned upon me; Once I was blind, but now I can see; The Light of the world is Jesus"— by Philip P. Bliss. Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 5 p.m. Henry Nelson, Pastor Bill Chesser, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-486-3658 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com. Website: www.immanuel- baptistchurch.weebly.com. MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m.; children Sun- day school during the morn- ing worship; Cross Fit youth on Sunday evening at 6 p.m.; Consume on Wednesday eve- ning at 6:30 p.m. Christmas program Decem- ber 19 at 6 p.m. Jesus is the reason for the season. "Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven" (Psalms 119:18). What does revelation mean? It means that something that has been hidden is now made known. If it isn't revealed, it remains hidden. Some peo- ple see God that way, hidden and unknown. Such a view as- sumes God doesn't want to be known or even that God is in- capable of being known be- cause "God" is just a vague impersonal force, like gravity. But God has revealed Himself. He is not hidden. He has spo- ken to us, and if we will listen, we can not only discover what He is like, but we can come to know Him in a personal way. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. Your pres- ence will be appreciated and I'm sure you will feel the bless- ing of God. May God bless each and everyone. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter 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 Early service at 9:30 a.m. to coincide with children's Sunday school; Sunday morn- ing Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :40 a.m.; Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 6 p.m. Youth group, Wednesday evenings from 6 -8 p.m. All area youth are welcome. For more information, contact Pas- tor Joe at 812-890 -9942. No Sunday evening or Thursday services. 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. "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what- ever you wish, and it will be do- ne" ( John 15:7). 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