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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 15, 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 I hear from some of you that you missed my article in The Press Dispatch last week. First I'm flattered because people actually read what I write even if it is just to see what I'll write next. Second I'm happy and glad to consider Andy Heuring a friend and if my article helps him in any way I'm glad to do it. I had an article last week but through an email I sent to Andy there was a mis-commu- nication and my email led him wrong so ain't anyone to blame it just happened and you are getting a fresh ramblings this week. I remember talking about putting up some decorations in my yard and how they didn't seem to shine very well. I believe it has some- thing to do with the fact we have no level sur- faces in our yard to put globes and blow-ups on because things are usually made to work properly on good surfaces. The wind and rain we have had also has made them look kind of dingy. Oh well, we tried so I suppose we'll just have to put up with them. The one thing which looks good is our Christmas tree and my wife deserves credit for it looking good. Our grandson helped her "God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ…" (Gal. 6:14). St. Paul was once a proud Pharisee, smug in his self-righteousness. In Philippians 3:5,6, he lists some of the things in which he took great pride: "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Phari- see; concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless." But everything was changed since that day when the Lord appeared to him on the road to Damascus. Suddenly he had seen himself a lost, condemned sinner in the sight of a holy God and had tasted the matchless grace that could reach down from heaven and save even him. He knew now that he could not stand be- fore God in himself, or "on his own two feet," as we say. His only safety before the bar of God was to take refuge in Christ, as he says in Verse 9: "And be found in Him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righ- teousness which is of God by faith." Now he knew, as we all should know, that he really had nothing to boast of as far as his own standing before God was concerned. For the rest of his life, however, he did constantly boast of one thing: the cross, where the Christ he had so bitterly persecuted had died for his sins that he (Paul) might be justified before God. All else of which Paul boasted was em- braced in the cross of Christ. This too is real- ly the only thing we have to boast of and the most godly saint will enthusiastically join Paul in saying: "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and i unto the world." 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 They come home for Christmas Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See VIEWPOINT on 7 Our only boast 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 Many young people have returned home for the Christmas holidays from colleges or uni- versities. In the past few months, they have discovered a secular college is one of the most hostile places in America to Christiani- ty. About 50 percent of church youth have de- parted from their faith when they graduate. On campuses, they have discovered a liberal mindset that makes it "politically incorrect" to be Christian. Many of our teens leave family, friends and their local church with a strong faith in God. When they leave home, most believe in God. On many campuses today, gay and lesbi- an organizations are encouraged and subsi- dized, while Christian- ity is discouraged and even scorned by faculty and school officials. On some campuses, they encourage gay faculty to serve as roll models for students. It is sad to see anti-Christian forces on many campuses dom- inating the academic de- partments and adminis- tration. As a result of this anti-Christian envi- ronment, many of America's choice young peo- BRENTON CHAPEL CHURCH of CHRIST SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: Sunday School ������������������� 10 a�m� Worship ������������������������� 10:30 a�m� Night Worship ��������������������� 6 p�m� 1194 E. C.R. 400 N. (PRIDES CREEK ROAD) PETERSBURG East of Prides Creek Park ELDERS: Ross Williams 812-789-6444 • Tony Sims 812-582-2819 CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Happy are the people whose God is the Lord Psalm 144:15 ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school will resume on January 2. You are welcome to join us at that time. This Sunday will be our Christmas program during the worship service at 10 :30 a.m.; Business meeting, Jan- uary 16. "Give glory to God in heav- en, and on earth let there be peace among the people who please God" (Luke 2:14, NCV ). Christmas trees might be secular decorations, but they invoke, in Christians, thoughts of a more precious tree; the cross. Jesus came to us on Christmas for the pur- pose of bringing peace to his people through the cross of Calvary. Let us carry his glory as a child of the most high God. He came to redeem us from every thought, word, or ac- tion that didn't match up to our God-likeness. He destroyed our sins and gave us eternal life. He empowered us for vic- tory. This is a Christmas gift for us to open everyday. We are remembering those hurting from the loss of loved ones, those battling illness- es. May God spread his gift of healing and peace this Christ- mas season. 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 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. Sunday, Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m., one service and pro- gram. Fellowship meal follow- ing morning service. 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 Pastor 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 done" ( 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 WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to join us. Business meeting first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, Christmas party, right after morning wor- ship. Meat and cheese tray provided. Bring finger foods and/or dessert. On December 22, No Wednesday evening services. Thought for the week: "For unto us a child is born, un- to us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsel- or, The mighty God, The ever- lasting Father, The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6 -7). 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 everyone 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, 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