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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 18, 2016 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 WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street 812-789-2469 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study 6:30 p.m., the first Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting before Bible study, business meeting following; youth group, every Thurs- 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. Thought for the week: the Devil tries to limit your prayer because he knows that your prayer will limit him. 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 The Bible on the floor A gathering storm In 2016 Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Ricky Kurth Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin In 2016 we find the American people poorly prepared for the future. We begin talking about hope, but do it with a feel- ing of fear and uncertainty. Secularism has swept across our nation and the church has become apathetic and worldly. Tragically the world has influenced the church more than the church has influenced the world. We have seen our society slide into moral chaos, the church has been weak and often silent. The apathy, fear, sin and conformity to worldly standards has made the church almost powerless. As we move into the 21st Century even political leaders are virtually indistin- guishable from those of non-believers. Our Christian legacy is meaningless if it does not influence our thinking and pub- lic conduct. America is in danger of becoming like Great Britain. Researcher George Barna, says there was a time when the church was the central institution in society. Moral val- ues, social behavior, cultural activities, family values, lifestyles and even political decision making were all done with spiri- tual sensitivity. In Europe, God no longer plays a major role in the political, cultural or social concerns of the people. America faces the 2016 election in great trouble. The greatest threat in America is the collapse of the traditional two-par- ent, marriage based family. Today pastors must proclaim God's Word and call sin for what it is. We dare not sacrifice our most precious beliefs so people will not call us intolerant and judgmental. My hope and prayer is that our spiritual roots and na- tional purpose can be restored before we pass the point of no return. Pollster George Gallup, Jr. once said, "If Americans humbly put God first in their lives, we could expe- rience an awakening that parallels that of the first century." "…Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy name" (Psa. 138:2). As I passed by my study the other night, I noticed that I had left a Bible lying on the floor next to a chair. In studying I had put it down momentarily to consult a reference book and had neglected to pick it up again. Now, as I caught a fleeting glimpse of that blessed Book lying there, it bothered me; in fact it bothered me enough to make me go back and pick it up and put it where it belonged. Then I began wondering why so trivial a matter had troubled me. Was it because I re- membered how dad would never allow any- thing to lie on top of the Bible? Had mere sentiment confused my thinking? Surely the Word of God is forever settled in heaven and that book lying on the floor was only paper, ink and a leather cover. Or was it? Was it not also the Word of God as given to us? And as such, was it not repre- sentative of God Himself? If our country's flag must be treated with honor and respect; if it is sacrilege to treat it as mere cloth, how much more is this so where the Holy Bible is concerned! No, it was not merely dad's example that came to mind as I saw the Bible lying there: certainly it was not only that. Rather it was a Scripture passage of which he often remind- ed us; the inspired words of David quoted above: "Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy name." To be sure God would have us use His Word as a textbook from which to learn His will. It is no sign of reverence for this great Book to leave it lying untouched on the shelf. He would have us use it and study it, perhaps underlining important passages and marking significant connections. But with all this we must never forget to treat it with the reverence and honor due the writ- ten Word of God. Continued on page 2 CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God Continued in next column Continued in next column Rev. Dan Parker Easley, S.C. May 24-29 NIGHTLY 7 p.m. SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 5317 N. Knox Road, Petersburg Pastor: Rev. Chad Searls 812-354-9446 or 419-340-5500 Revival SERVICES Petersburg Holiness Praise and Worship service at Gentle Shepherd Church of God Gentle Shepherd Church of God, located at 8350 East 350 North ( just west of Oats- ville on Oatsville/Wheeling road) in Gibson County, is holding a Praise and Worship Service on Sunday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. (Princeton time). The special guest will be Jef- fry Bryant. A time of food and fellowship will follow the con- cert. The public is invited. 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 AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Pastor 812-354-3862 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. Walk in the light you have "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and has been as- sured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them" (II Timothy 3:14) It's good to keep studying. It's good to keep learning. But, remember, it's not the great revelations you haven't yet had that will cause you the most trouble. It's fail- ing to walk in the ones God has already given you. So BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell Meeting in the Iva Union Church building Sunday school and morn- ing worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service and youth group (6th through 12th grades) 6 p.m.; Thurs- day, Bible study and prayer meeting 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg 812-354-9659 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Adult Bible study and chil- dren's Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning wor- ship 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service 6 p.m.; Wednes- day, "Feast" Bible study 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 5:30 p.m. – Bowling night (Meet at Hibachi supper buffet on Hart Street, then bowling at VU). Prelude – "In Christ Alone/Solid Rock." Call to worship. Service was opened with welcome, an- nouncements, and Greet- ings. Congregational hymn: "Great is Thy Faithfulness." Mission moments Scripture Reading: Mat- thew 6: 1-15. Offertory hymn: "Be Thou My Vision." Giving of God's tithes and of- ferings. Doxology – Choir: "He NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) PLEASANT RIDGE G.B. CHURCH 1738 E. Co. Rd. 75 N. Petersburg Pastor 812-789-2348 Sunday morning service 10 :30 a.m. Everyone is al- ways welcome. "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts" (Proverbs 21:2, K JV ). We want to thank God for His mercy, love and an- swered prayer. Continue to pray for one another, the unsaved, the prayer list, for all who are traveling, for the sick and needy, for the ones in hospitals and nursing homes, for the mil- itary and their families, our President and his family, and all decisions that are made. If you need spiritu- al help or information, call the Pastor. Remember to pray for healing for our divided country, for protection for our babies, our families, our jobs and our religious freedoms. We want to extend our sympathy to anyone who has lost a loved one. Have a great week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" ( James 4:7). Be in prayer this week, 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 every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Terry Beadles, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought." Sermon: What Reward Are You Seeking? What is a good or great re- ward? God is our good re- ward...Hymn of Invitation: "Amazing Grace." – Bene- diction It's not too early to think about Operation Christmas Shoebox! Mailing address for Er- ic Loveless: Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy, Attn: Cadet Eric Loveless, 10892 N. State Road 140, Knight- stown, IN 46148 "That thine alms may be secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly" (Mat- thew 6:4). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara E. Walls, Reporter be faithful in those things. Continue in them day after day after day. You'll make it through just fine. You are welcome to wor- ship with us in any or all our services. Have a blessed week! See our Facebook page– Ayrshire Valley General Baptist Church –facebook. com Frank Coleman, Pastor Eleanor Bellamy, Report- er 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, assistant; Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m. Bright sunshine and cool weather on Sunday. It's al- ways good to stop and thank God for nature. Take time to enjoy the great outdoors! We had a great service learning to be pure in our thoughts and minds. Thanks to all who came out and wor-