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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 CHURCH NOTES OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Services listed at area churches 10th and Main Streets Petersburg PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MAIN STREET children up to the age of seven and we also have a van route in Petersburg to pick anyone up. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you! Armed Forces Day are volunteers who will- ingly leave their families and homes to serve as pro- tectors, defenders and ser- vants of our beloved coun- try. Their roles often involve great danger, perilous mis- sions and harm to their bod- ies, minds and spirits. Let those in military ser- third Saturday of May, is a time to remember and ap- preciate people who have served or who are now serv- ing in the military. Today, service members Armed Forces Day, the day worship 10:20. We have a nursery for Sunday school 9:15; Sun- sacrifice for our freedom that we hold so dear. Also, if possible, help out our lo- cal cemeteries by making a donation. Interest rates are low, cost of maintenance is up, and they all need our help. You are always welcome OF PIKE COUNTY, INC. Come visit with us Mon- RECOVERY CENTER LIGHTHOUSE at New Liberty G.B. Church. Come and see what God is doing through His people. Our Mission Statement: day night or Thursday at 7 p.m. for classes. Monday night is Accountability class, and Thursday is Step/Prin- ciple class. Hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome. Saturday night at 7, Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Georgia Mason, Reporter HEPHZIBAH-LITTLES G.B. CHURCH 743 W. Co. Rd. 125 S. Petersburg Sunday morning worship and children's church 10:30; Sunday evening 6; Wednes- day Bible Study and Wednes- day night youth 7 p.m. Keith Jenkins Sr., Pastor Jamie Jenkins, Reporter vice know that you appre- ciate their service and sac- rifice on behalf of Ameri- ca. Pray for them, speak ap- preciatively to them and let them know of your support. Church phone—354-6844 Boyd Heldring, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Reporter Kathy Miller, superinten- dent; Michael Miller, morn- ing speaker 10:30. Everyone welcome. Sunday school lesson for Sunday school 9:30, PLEASANT GROVE G.B. CHURCH Spraggins tion: When Jesus spoke the parable of the Good Shepherd, which season of the year was it? Answer: Winter—John 10:22. Next week's question: May 20—The Resurrection and the Life. Last week's Trivia ques- After the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus, Jesus and the disciples left Bethany. Where did they go? Hint—John. Mini message: Jesus wept (John 11:35) the Bible, but through this small verse, Jesus reveals to us His emotions. The same emotions that we sometimes experience—compassions, sorrow, indignation, even frustration and anger. We must never be afraid The shortest verse in VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Lord's Supper 9:30; Bible school 10:30; Sunday eve- ning worship 6:30. Everyone is invited to these services. Freedom 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Morning worship and the Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; George Bruce will be bring- ing the Word of God. Differ- ent speaker every Saturday night. We would like for ev- eryone to get involved. "O LORD, you are my The promise of the LORD has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him" (II Sam- uel 22:31). "Who is God but the lamp. The LORD turns my darkness into light" (II Sam- uel 22:29). "God's way is perfect. LORD? Who is a rock oth- er than our God" (II Samu- el 22:32)? Bob Shepherd, Reporter 295 W. Main St. (next to the Jay C Store) Petersburg BAPTIST CHURCH IMMANUEL SOUTHERN ple accept the responsibili- ty for their own welfare. In a slave nation, that respon- sibility is turned over to the government!" "In a free nation, the gov- "In a free nation, the peo- Worship 10:40 and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday at 10 a.m. Ladies Bible study; 6:30 Wednesday evening. Church business meeting Sunday Bible study 9:30; is May 16 at 6:30. VBS—June 10-15 from 6- ernment gets its rights from the people. In a slave nation, the people get their rights (if any) from the government." "Informed citizens know from a book in my office, Out of My Treasure," Copy- right 1968. I realize Don E. Boatman did not claim to be a prophet; however, what is going on in the land of the brave and the free today makes him look like one. John Manges, Minister that in the welfare state, the ruling is done by the bu- reaus and unelected Bur- ro-crats, and a better name for welfare state is "farewell state." The above quote comes LUTHERAN CHURCH Stendal ST. PETER'S booth at Tormohlen auction. Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday grave is just a new begin- ning. Fred Faith, Deacon Kathy Miller, Reporter Ryan Edrington, Superin- tendent, Rev. Gary Pancake, Assistant; Sunday morning worship 10:30. We appreciated all who Sunday School 9:30 a.m., NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH Coe to reveal our true feelings to Him. He understands them because He has experienced them. When Jesus wept over Lazarus, he showed us that he cares enough to weep with us in our sorrow. Be honest and don't try to hide anything from your Savior. He cares! Until next week—The Saturday at 9 a.m. Food school; Worship 10:15. Tuesday from 9 a.m. till p.m. Confirmation Class at Parsonage. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor herd, I shall not want. He knows exactly what we need" (Psalm 23). Larry Barr, Pastor Jim Williams, Associate er, Reporters lowed by a short worship service; Wednesday Bible study 7. Mary Kathryn Gray, Re- IVA UNION CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 fol- porter HOLINESS CHURCH 5317 N. Knox Road Phone 354-9446 PETERSBURG day worship 10:30; evening service 6:30; Wednesday evening prayer and praise meeting 7. Everyone is welcome to all noon, Sewing Sisters. Thursday from 4:30-5:45 services. 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"The Lord is my Shep- For Jesus' sake By Cornelius R. Stam "Delivered (II Corinthians 4:11) There is much that we unto death for Jesus' sake" tion of Law our Lord told His disciples that to be forgiven they must forgive: "Forgive, and ye shall be forgiv- en" (Luke 6:37), "but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses" (Matt.hew 6:15). But now, under the all do for our own sake, for the sake of our chil- dren, our loved ones or others, but the real test of the believer's love for the Lord is what he does "for Jesus' sake." Under the dispensa- ly are we to forgive our brethren in Christ, but we are to be pre- pared to show this atti- tude toward the world as well. St. Paul said: "For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all" (I Corinthians 9:19), and referring to his persecutions by unbelievers, he said: "We... are always deliv- ered unto death for Je- sus' sake" (II Corinthi- ans 4:11). How many un- believers would be won to Christ; how many of our Christian friends would be strengthened and helped, if we adopt- ed this attitude toward others! As to suffering itself, Pastor Terry and Carol Hightow- dispensation of grace, He exhorts us to for- give one another "even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:32). The difference is striking. Before the cross: If you would be forgiven, for- give. Now, in the light of the cross: You have been graciously forgiv- en for Christ's sake. In the light of this be ten- derhearted and forgiv- ing toward others. And we are to go far- ther than this: Not on- the Apostle also glad- ly bore this "for Jesus' sake." In writing to the Corinthians, he said: "I take pleasure in infir- mities, in reproaches, in necessities, in per- secutions, in distress- es for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong" (II Corin- thians 12:10). He had learned that in weak- ness he leaned the hard- er, prayed more, and was brought closer to His Lord, and herein lay his spiritual strength. C-1 FILES OUT OF THE PAST Religious viewpoint Journal wrote about four decades ending for pastor and televangelist, Robert Schuller. The Crystal Ca- thedral has been in turmoil for years. The church went into bankruptcy two years ago and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange County purchased the property for $57.5 million. Dr. Schuller, 85, years old, In March the Wall Street Crystal Cathedral" By Clyde Dupin "Schuller out at had turned the operation over to daughters and fami- ly members. The board has fired all of them except Shei- la Schuller Coleman. The Los Angeles glass church was completed in 1980 and for years hosted a worldwide television program called the "Hour of Power." The Schullers are negotiating with the church board for $350,000 in back pay in ad- dition to a lifetime housing benefit the church agreed to in 2005. Several years ago Schul- mous for lavish Christmas and Easter productions that featured a Hollywood type cast and live animals. When the church went into bank- ruptcy it owed a bank $2 million for sound and stage equipment for these big pro- ductions. The son, who was a for- mer assistant, left his fa- ther several years ago and started a church down the Continued on page 4 ler pulled the church out of the denomination and be- came independent. From a theological perspective, Schuller has always been hard to define. He was often identified as an evangelical but seemed uncertain of the plain teaching of the Bible. The church became fa- See warranty certificate for details.Timely registration required. Timely registration required. See warranty certificate for details. 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