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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, August 19, 2015 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 Continued on page 2 The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. 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Those who believe human life is sacred and marriage should be between a man and woman are scorned by a liberal me- dia and defined as intolerant. There are millions of good Christian peo- ple in America who believe the Bible and re- spect traditional values. They believe gov- ernment is for the people and not people for the government. There are two great enemies to Christiani- ty and freedom in America. Only about eight percent of the elite media attend church. They have a religion that could be called secularism. This religion is promoted in our textbooks from grade school through college. By the time they graduate from college most traditional values are tossed out and if any re- ligion is left it is liber- al and leaves a person- al God absent. This religion of secularism and liber- ation theology is not derived from the Bi- ble or Christian tra- dition. These forces of evil are at work ev- eryday in the class- room and in the liber- al media. Those who share weak Christian faith are pushovers for secularism. A secu- lar government and liberal church is a threat to any society. The elite media and corrupt politicians can- not be trusted. Hopefully, wise people will lis- ten and read between the lines and not be de- ceived or misled. Our nation, families and church are all un- der attack. Christians need to pray and pas- tors need to preach the truth. It is truth that sets us free and will keep us free. Like many Americans, I used to spend Sun- day evenings watching 60 Minutes. My fa- vorite part came near the end of each week's show, when Andy Rooney would voice his complaints and opinions about things. Since his complaints were often aimed at new things, I figured he was just a crotchety old man who didn't like change. Now that I'm about the age that he was then, I'm finding that I'm not so crazy about change myself, and there is one societal change that I find particularly vexing. When I was a boy, I was taught that if some- one says "thank you," the polite way to re- spond is to say, "You're welcome." In recent years I have noticed that "you're welcome" has been replaced by "no problem," or "not a problem." I'm not sure why this vexes me, but in true Andy Rooney-like fashion, it does! Maybe it is because, if we think it through, this response isn't nearly as good. Saying "you're welcome" after a kindness means that the person who did you the kindness feels that you are a good person who is wel- come to such kind treatment. "No problem" just says, "Being kind to you didn't inconve- nience me;" it says nothing of your worthi- ness to be treated so well. If God were speaking aloud these days, one wonders how He would respond when we thank Him for all the spiritual blessings we have in Christ (Eph. 1:3). I doubt He would say, "No problem, being kind to you didn't inconvenience Me," for the price He paid at Calvary to procure these blessings was too high. We feel He would rather respond to our thanks with, "You are welcome to such blessings." Of course, we are not worthy of these blessings because we are good peo- ple in ourselves, but rather because of who He has made us in Christ. As difficult as it is for humble Christians to accept, now that we are children of God, we are welcome to the same treatment from God that He gives His own Son. As Paul put it, we are "joint- heirs with Christ" (Rom. 8:17), and so "how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? " (v. 32). Remember every day to thank God for all that He has done for you in Christ. Anyone can thank Him for "life, and breath, and all things" of that nature, for these "He giveth to all" (Acts 17:25). Only the child of God can thank Him for "all spiritual blessings in heav- enly places in Christ." If we don't thank Him for these things, who will? 4 His Praise concert at Gentle Shepherd this Sunday 4 His Praise will be in concert at the Gentle Shep- herd Church of God, locat- ed at 8350 East 350 North ( just west of Oatsville on the Oatsville/Wheeling road) in Gibson County on Sunday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. A time of fellowship and refreshments will be imme- diately following the con- cert. Gentle Shepherd baptismal service at Azalea Path The Gentle Shepherd Church of God will hold a baptismal service on Sun- day, August 23 at 10 :30 a.m. at the A zalea Path, located at 1502 N. County Road 825 W. Everyone will meet at the A zalea Path, instead of the church. For more informa- tion, call Pastor Judy Wil- liams at 618 -262-3906. 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 lun- cheons the third Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.-noon CST. The community of Good Shepherd United Method- ist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of be- lievers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to develop within us maturi- ty 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 wor- ship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Douglas Low, Minister JESUS CHRIST OUR FIRM FOUNDATION On the corner of 6th and Walnut (formerly the Smokehouse BBQ) Sunday morning fellow- ship 10 a.m.; church 10 :20 a.m.; Bible study at the church on Thursday night at 7 p.m.; Home Bible study Tuesday night, call for times and location. A word of encouragement from John 6:40 (NASB) "For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him, may have eternal life; and I Myself will raise him up on the last day." For information, call 812- 354-4424 or 812-582-0240. Denny Wiscaver, Pastor Pam Nutter, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH "As far as the east is from the west, so far does he re- move our transgressions from us" (Psalm 103:12). The life that God wants you to live is not a fat-free one, but a guilt-free one. God's grace frees you from all guilt. If you lay it down, so that you can be about the business of doing the work God has for you and finding your life's purpose. The Bible says that God takes your confessed sin and throws it as far as from the east is from the west. He never remembers it again. The past is gone. He wants you to seek to find His pur- pose for you today. Let go of guilt and get on with the life of joy He has for you. Adult Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m.; chil- dren's Sunday school during morning worship service. Celebrate Recovery Sun- day night from 5 -7 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Win- slow, formerly Old United Methodist Church. Wednesday night prayer meeting/Bible study at 6:30 p.m.; Second Wednesday night of the month at 6:30 p.m. business meeting. What some wonderful, amazing, spirit-filled servic- es we have been having. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. I am sure you will be greatly blessed. May God bless each and every- one. Jerry (Tuffy) Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter PATOK A GROVE U.M. CHURCH 1135 W. Co. Rd. 475 S. Winslow "In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not un- derstood it" ( John 1:4-5). "The darkness has not un- derstood it" means the dark- ness of evil has and never will overcome or extinguish God's light. Jesus Christ is the Creator of life, and his light brings life to mankind. In his light we see ourselves as we really are (sinners in need of the Savior). When we follow Jesus, the true Light, we can avoid walking blindly into sin. He lights the path ahead of us so we can see how to live. He removes the darkness of sin from our lives. If at anytime you need a church to attend, you are welcome to ours. Church at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school 10 :30 a.m. Larry Stoops, Pastor Stacy McLain, Reporter RIVER OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship and Consumed youth group 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study and Extreme Kids 7 p.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 6:30 p.m.; Wednes- day, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. The first Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting before Bible study and business meeting following; youth group will be the first and third Tues- day at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and fellow- ship at 9:20 a.m. each Sun- day morning before Sunday school. Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. we will be celebrating the orientation of our newest deacon, Jim Dickerson. Fellowship afterwards with finger foods and des- sert. Bring finger foods and dessert. September 2 at 6 p.m. Ad- visory Board meeting with business meeting following. September 13 at 10 a.m. Homecoming Sunday with dinner afterwards. Meat will be provided. Bring side dish and/or dessert. Thought for the week: "God's forgiveness is al- ways available to us, remain faithful in your worship and devotion to the Lord. Pray that the Lord will guide your heart in all that you do"—Anonymous. Be in prayer this week for a new Pastor, the lost, the sick, our church, our coun- try and leaders and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home we invite you to any of our services. Kathy Henderson, Re- porter AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 – Rev. Frank Coleman will be our guest speaker for the morn- ing service and evening speaker will be missionary Joyce Porkadilla. Wednesday, Aug. 26 – There will be a Powerpoint presentation of the Four Blood Moons as the last one will take place on Sunday, Sept. 13. A renewal of the anointing of the Holy Spirit for revival was manifested and demon- strated Sunday morning and evening in a powerful way. Sept. 9 -12 – Revival ser- vices each evening at 6:30 p.m., with Rev. Frank Cole- man as the evangelist. You are invited to worship with us in any or all our services. Our Homecoming will be Sunday, Sept. 13 with 4 His Praise as special guests in the afternoon service. "I know the plans I have to bless you and prosper you and do you no evil, and give you hope for the future" ( Jer- emiah 29:11). Eleanor Bellamy, Report- er GOSPEL CENTER CHURCH Independent Baptist Church 420 E. Illinois Street Petersburg Gospel Center is a place to feel the welcoming love of Jesus Christ. We are a group of regular people who make mistakes and often fail, but we lean on the Lord for for- giveness and encourage- ment to continue on in life. If you want to know God and learn about who He is then come to the Gospel Center and join us as we seek Him. Sunday morning wor- ship and children's Sun- day school 10 a.m.; Sunday AWANA children and teen program (during the school year) 6 p.m.; Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednes- day encouragement service and youth group: 7 p.m. Listen to sermons, see our concert schedule, and find other information at www. gospelcenterchurch.com. Jason Hill, Pastor ABUNDANT LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 409 South Fourth St. Petersburg "Where life is more than just living! " Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Thursday Bible study 7 p.m. Allen Lich, Pastor SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Sunday, August 23 at 10:15 a.m. Evangelist Paul Siddall from Phoenix, AZ Glezen Revival Center 245 S.Glezen Center St., Petersburg For more info. CALL 812-354-9909