The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 4, 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 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 German American Banking | Insurance | Investments Main Office — 812-354-8471 Harris Funeral Home 7th and Walnut Streets, Petersburg Phone: 812-354-8844 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 812-354-3999 Solar Sources Coal for Steam and Industrial Market Petersburg — 812-354-8776 Help in time of need Pray for America Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin In times of war, disaster, and trouble the American people have always turned to prayer. A fter 9/11, people went back to the church and it seemed the righteous and unrighteous all prayed. Now, 14 years after the terrorist attack on America, church at- tendance has declined. Shame and blame hangs over the church because of the mor- al failure of many pastors. Pope Francis re- cently said, "Parents teach your children to pray and pray with them." As our society struggles in its spiritual decline, our only hope is God. The popu- lar entertainment of sex, violence, materi- alism and self-gratification will only destroy the soul of our beloved America. I am con- vinced that someday, history will call this a dark period in American history. In state after state, legislation has been passed that ignores God and the traditional family val- ues that made us great. In California, the school system refuses to use funds our gov- ernment made available to promote sexu- al abstinence among students. I pray for the day when the values that motivated people to be honest and de- cent will be restored. I pray for a day when people will see that God is more power- ful than congressio- nal legislation, world treaties or presidential executive decisions. I pray for a day when the culturally elite and liberal media will understand the impor- tance of truth. I pray for a day when the churches will return to the preaching of God's Word and love one another. I pray for a day when pub- lic opinions will not dictate the decisions of our government or our churches. Our guide should always be the Bible and right should always prevail. Our Chicago papers, recently, carried two interesting front page items; one about Timothy Nolan, a Chicago policeman who pleaded in vain for help while he battled two toughs. Sixty people stood about, watching him fight for his life, but not one of them helped him or even bothered to call anoth- er policeman. They just stood and watched. The other item was about a twelve-year- old girl, named Susan Benedict, who had come from Clinton, Wisconsin, to visit Chicago. As Susan sat in the Greyhound Bus Station at Clark and Randolph, a thief grabbed her purse and ran. Perhaps it was because she was a sweet, defenseless twelve-year-old, but in any case, about a dozen people who witnessed the incident, followed the thief until one got a police- man, who caught the thief and returned the purse to the little girl. It is a very frightening thing not to be able to find help when it is desperately needed – and just as wonderful to have help when it is needed. Thank God, He is always ready to help us in our deepest need – the salvation of our souls. Are you afraid that your many sins have placed you in a position beyond help – that you have sinned too greatly for God to forgive you? Then listen to Ephe- sians 1:7, where the Apostle Paul says, by divine inspiration: "We have redemption through [Christ's] blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace." Romans 5:20,21 will give further encour- agement along this line: "…where sin abounded, grace did much more abound, that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign, through righteousness, unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord." Paul knew this by experience, for he was the leader of the world's rebellion against Christ, but he was saved in one moment by the grace of God. This is why he says: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came in- to the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief" (1 Timothy 1:15). If God saved the "chief of sinners," He is surely willing to save you, "for whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10 :13). Revival services at Twin Oaks Church from Nov. 3-8 Twin Oaks Church will host revival services Nov. 3-8 at 1911 E. CR 650 N., Pe- tersburg. Evangelist will be Rev. Marc Dodrill and song evangelists will be the Jim Spurgin family. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly, and 10 :30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more infor- mation, contact Pastor Tim Miller at 812-354-6389. Revival Services PETERSBURG HOLINESS CHURCH 5317 N. KNOX RD. November 10 - 15 EVANGELIST: REV. TIM HAMAKER SINGERS: REV. BOBBY JONES FAMILY INVITE–PRAY–ATTEND– OBEY! Service Times: 7 p.m. nightly, Tuesday - Saturday Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Chad Searls at 419-340-5500 or 812-354-9446 GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER Sunday morning worship and children's church 10 :15 a.m.; Youth Group Hearts on Fire will meet on Sundays at 3 p.m. in the Family Life Center. A small group will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Bring finger foods. Church will provide tea, coffee and lemonade. Nov. 6 – Concert at Oakland City University featuring Guy Penrod, The Hoppers and the Tribute Quartet starting at 7 p.m. CST or 8 p.m. EST. Tickets are $15 in advance for individuals or $16 at the door. For more info., contact Joy Wiscaver. Sunday, Nov. 8 – There will be a Thanksgiving fellowship dinner following morning worship. Bring a covered dish or dessert. Invite family and friends to the worship service and dinner. Collection date for Operation Christmas Child boxes will be November 15. Boxes to fill are available in church foyer. For information on items to put in boxes, contact Renee Anderson. Bring boxes in early on Sunday morning since there are no Sunday evening services. Nov. 14 – The women of the church are going to Chandelier Barn. We will leave near 9 a.m. Entrance fee will be $5. If interested in attending, see Debbie Henson or Joy Wiscaver. Nov. 18 – Annual business meeting for election of three board members, deacons and trustees. Nomination committee is Chad Evans, Jean Lane and Phillip Sharp. We are collecting boxes of cornbread mix for the Evansville Rescue Mission for Thanksgiving. There will be a box in the foyer for donations. December 12 – Christmas by Candlelight dinner. Tickets are $25 per person. To purchase a ticket, see Shirley Featherston. Special singers will be The Talleys. Anyone wanting to decorate a table may sign a form in the church foyer. Everyone welcome to our services. See our Facebook page Glezen Revival Center. Web- site: grcenter.net – E-mail ad- dress: glezenrevivalcenter@ yahoo.com. Joe Henson, Pastor 812-354-6738 or 812-582- 9667 Billie Grubb, Reporter 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 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 wor- ship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Douglas Low, Minister LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER Come and be with us on Monday night for Overcomers Class with Paul and Mary Becker 7 p.m.; Wednesday morn- ing with Steve Kirby at 8 a.m.; Thursday night at 7 p.m., Chris Hughes will be teaching the 12 Step Recov- ery class; Saturday, Nov. 7, B.J. Riley will be bringing the word. Christ the Savior A native of interior China wanted to become a Chris- tian but couldn't under- stand how Christianity was superior to Confucianism and Buddhism. One morn- ing he came to the mission- ary in a happy mood say- ing, "I dreamed last night, and now I understand. I dreamed I had fallen into a deep pit where I lay help- less and despairing. Confu- cius came and said, 'Let me give you advice, my friend; if you get out of your trou- ble, never get in again.' Buddha came and said, 'If you can climb up to where I can reach you, I will help you.' Then Christ came. He climbed down in- to the pit and carried me out." It takes the Savior of man to do that. Only a Sav- ior would stoop so low as to save a sinful soul like yours and mine. Bob Shepherd, Reporter ST. PETER LUTHER AN CHURCH Stendal Bible Verse for the week: "For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord endures forever. That word is the good news that was announced to you" (1 Peter 24-25 NRSV ). Saturday - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flea Market sponsored by St. Peter Lutheran at the Town- ship Community Center. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Free Admission. Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship with dedication of the Meyer Family stained glass window and Church Council 10 :15 a.m.; Monday, WOW Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall 1 p.m.; Wednesday, choir 7:30 p.m. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor Continued on page 2 Southlanders to present concert at Kingdom Life The Southlanders will present a concert of clas- sic southern gospel music at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Kingdom Life Church, 320 Meridian Street, in Washington. The public is invited to attend. HOLLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 205 N. 2nd Avenue 812-536-4862 Sunday school classes 9 a.m.; morning worship 10 a.m.; Crockpot dinner 11 a.m.; Monday, Exercise class 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Bible study 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Confirmation Class 5:15 p.m.; KIC 5:30 p.m. Keith Chanley, Pastor THE CHURCH ALIVE WORSHIP CENTER 506 N. 9th St. Service times: Sunday morning praise and wor- ship 10 a.m.; children's Sun- day school 11 a.m.; Wednes- day night praise and worship and Bible study 7 p.m. Come join us for one of our inspirational services. On Wednesday night Pastor Greg has a special teaching in the Word of God that will stir your spiritual man and take you into a deeper un- derstanding of being a ser- vant of God. Pastor Mark brings a pow- er packed Word on Sunday morning and prays for your special needs. Watch us on Live Stream.com at Church Alive T V for our live Sun- day morning service at 10 a.m. and for our Wednes- day night service at 7 p.m. Come where miracles begin. I hope God will see you at church somewhere. Mark Davis, Pastor OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening worship service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday morning women's Bible study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. Preaching The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping be- fore jerking it again. A fter sev- eral circles and jerks, a little girl in the third pew leaned toward her mother and whis- pered, "If he gets loose, will he hurt us? " "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise" (Psalm 98:4). Thought: Be someone's An- gel this week. We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter