The Press-Dispatch
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014 C-1 Church notes Opinion Letters to the editor Files OUT of the past Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 210 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:30 a.m.; youth group meetings the last Sunday of each month 6-7 p.m.; community luncheons the third Tuesday of each month 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The community of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to develop within us maturity of spirit, unity of faith, and knowledge of the Son of God, so that we may be prepared to share His love, mercy and grace through our words and actions, to a needy world. We extend an invitation to the public to come and worship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Douglas Low, Minister Grace g.b. church Union Street, Winslow Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Bible study 6 p.m. Les Coomer, Pastor Petersburg Holiness Church 5317 N. Knox Road Phone 354-9446 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer and praise 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to all services. Chad Searls, Pastor ayrshire valley g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Eric Hill, assistant; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. There will be no services on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. Don't speak—shout your victory "From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised" (Psalm 113:3). Praise God. Praise Him in the morning. Praise Him at noon. Praise Him at night. If you've never praised God in your life, then get started right now. Praise Him for freedom. Praise Him for healing and Calvary. Praise Him for the Name of Jesus. It's time to get into the Word and get yourself re- anchored in God's promises. It's time to keep those promises constantly before your eyes and in your heart. It's time to pray the prayer of faith and take your stand on the basis of His provision. When Satan starts shaking your mountain, don't retreat and run for cover. Speak to the mountain with the authority you wield in the Name of Jesus Christ. Then start to praise and shout the victory. You don't have to be afraid of Satan. He'll be afraid of you. If there's anything the devil can't stand, it's praise. For devotions this week, read Psalm 50. You are welcome to worship with us in any or all our services. Alec Hensley, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Reporter Huntingburg Holiness Church Sunday morning service and Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and praise 7 p.m.. Everyone is always welcome. For information or transportation phone 354-4273 for a ride. Brent S. Myers, Pastor Winslow U.M. Church Sunday morning worship service at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, a Pastor Parish Committee meeting with Rev. Paula Mayberry at 6:30 p.m. Next Sunday, celebrating January birthdays and anniversaries. Don't forget to bring a jar of peanut butter for Somebody's Place. Saturday, Jan. 11—UMC Leadership training day at Blue Grass UMC in Evansville. Recipe for a Happy 2014 Take 12 fine, full-grown months, see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness and hate. Cleanse them completely, in short, have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into 30 or 31 equal parts. Prepare one day at a time. Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work, hope, fidelity, kindness, prayer, meditation, rest, leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing—don't do it. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor. Happy 2014. Wally Cullen, Lay Speaker Devara Krause, Reporter House of mercy Sunday morning service 10 a.m.; teen class and children's Sunday school at 11 a.m. The fourth Sunday of the month, nursing home services at Amber Manor. As change is coming into lives, the atmosphere in the church is not the same. There is a greater hunger and thirst for more of God. Sacrifices are being made to become all that God desires for their lives. If you desire change in your walk, we welcome you to our services. This is the season of giving. Jesus said, "It is better to give than to receive." Think more of others than yourself. Touch the hearts of those around you with the words of Jesus on your mind. The Spirit of God moved in Sunday morning's service, and lives were touched and changed. Now, they need to walk in faith and know that in their weakness, first baptist God is their strength. church Remember the sick and Petersburg shut in, keep them in your (Near the Post Office) prayers. May your week be "Rejoice in the Lord! blessed with the love and joy Again I say, rejoice in the of the Lord. Lord" (Philippians 4:4). George Bruce, Pastor Sunday school for all ages 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; River Of Life Wednesday, "Kids Grub and Fellowship Club" beginning at 6 p.m. 342 E. CR 300 N. (children and parents invitPetersburg Morning worship 10 a.m.; ed), Kids club is 2 yr. old— Sunday evening worship and 5th grade 7 p.m., adult Bible Consumed youth group 6 study and Teen Club 6th-8th grade at 7 p.m. p.m. Join us each Sunday. Each Wednesday evening Bible study and Extreme Kids (previous) Sunday morning message is on WWBL 106.5 7 p.m. If you would like a ride to Sundays at 9 a.m. "God is and from church services, good all the time!" Dr. C. Baxter, Pastor call 354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor Two Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Don't tell him a thing Many years ago the writer's father, then a city missionary, received a telephone call from a prominent liberal clergyman. "Peter," said the clergyman, "I've got a young man here in the outer office who seems to be in great distress. He says he feels he's so great a sinner that he's overstepped the line and God won't forgive him. Now you've had a lot of experience with such people. What shall I tell him?" The clergyman didn't even know how to help a troubled soul. "Don't tell him a thing; I'll be right over ," said dad, and he left immediately to deal with the young man himself. Dad knew very well what was the matter with this young lad. The Holy Spirit had convicted him of his sin (John 16:8). The lad had come to see himself as he really was—as God saw him, and sees any unsaved person, no matter how religious. No person ever comes to see his need of a Savior until he has first come to see him- self as a condemned sinner before God. And it is only when we come to see ourselves as we are in the sight of a holy God that there is hope of salvation. The self-righteous do not see their need of a Savior. What would He save them from? What have they done that is so wrong? This is the way their reasoning goes. It is only when we begin to appreciate the holiness and righteousness of God that it dawns upon us that our condition is hopeless without a Savior. Strange, is it not, that so many people have pictures hanging on their walls of our Lord crowned with thorns or hanging on a cross, yet do not really know Him as a Savior, their own Savior. But when we have been convicted of our sin and our hopeless condition before God, we are ready to take in the words spoken by Paul to the trembling jailor at Philippi: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (Acts 16:31). Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Discover the Bible in 2014 Since 1976 Religious Viewpoint has been a featured column in many newspapers. Over the years millions have read my viewpoint on many issues. It shares news and views as they relate to religion and values. My desire is to always have the facts and share what I believe is a Biblical perspective. I respect those who disagree. As we face 2014 let us focus on the important things in life. Foremost and most important is a relationship with God. This New Year can be one of great blessing if you will let the Bible be your guidebook. It is a fact that daily bible readers find joy, hope and peace when they devote time to Bible reading and prayer. There is a God shaped vacuum in every heart and only faith in God can fill that emptiness. We find this connection with God by believing in His Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible and prayer helps us make this connection with God. The Bible has an amazing power to make life better for those who read it daily. In a survey by Tyndale House Publishers, 90 percent of frequent Bible readers said they felt at peace most of the time. Many different studies have shown those who regularly read the Bible have a higher degree of meaning and happiness in their daily life. I encourage you in 2014 to read the Bible daily. Most people who say they have real purpose in their life read God's Word daily. Since I was a small child I have read the Bible daily. It is a source of great wisdom and has the answer to many of life's perplexing problems. Our marriages are better and our children are happier. It contains a goldmine of truth that can be found no place except in the Bible. I have been inspired by many books and articles but none like the Bible. The Bible has been laughed and scoffed at in the University classroom but at the end of life's short journey most people want the Bible. Deep in every heart there is a desire for God. The Bible tells us the way to God. Continued on page 6 Corn-Colvin Funeral Home 323 N. Main St., Oakland City, IN 812-749-4021 www.colvinfuneralhome.com THOMPSON May the coming year INSURANCE bring peace, joy and is happy to enlightenment to welcome... you and those you MARY cherish. For all the HATHAWAY joy you've brought ...to their agency as an agent. us, we will always Call Mary today for your insurance questions and needs. be grateful. The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 354-3001 Benner & Co. Heating and Air Petersburg — 354-3433 Computers Plus Radio Shack Petersburg — 354-9633 DougGlass DBA Hold Everything Self Storage — 354-1110 514 E. Main St., Washington 514 E. 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