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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 CHURCH NOTES OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Churches announce Bible School all our services. Sunday school 9:30; 812-354-8851 (church) We invite you to join us in 118 West Pike Ave. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PETERSBURG morning worship 10:30; youth meeting 5; evening worship 6; Wednesday, adult Bible study and prayer 7. June 16, Block Par- ty—10:30 a.m. -2 p.m. June 18-22—Vacation Bi- ble School nightly, 6- 8:30 p.m. "While He was still speak- to serve. Michael P. Elliott, Pastor 812-354-6351 (home) ing, they came from the house of the synagogue of- ficial, saying, 'Your daugh- ter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore?'" (Mark 5:35) Jairus faced a crisis. His daughter was "at the point of death." In desperation, he reached out to Jesus. Then, as Jesus was traveling to see the girl, a woman in the crowd around Him touched His hem and was healed of a hemorrhage that had plagued her for 12 years. While Jesus ministered to NYC—Big Apple Adven- ture from 6- 8:30 p.m. Ages three through sixth grade. Also, there is an adult class. Psalm 121: "I will lift up a.m.; Sunday worship 10:40 and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening 6:30. VBS is from June 10-15. BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Bible study 9:30 IMMANUEL my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help, my help comes from the Lord, maker of Heaven and earth." Larry Barr, Pastor Jim Williams, Associate Pastor Terry and Carol Hightow- er, Reporters ZOAR UNITED the woman, Jairus learned that his daughter already had died. The crowd con- cluded that nothing more could be done, except to "trouble" Jesus. The Greek word here means to annoy or harass. To them, the matter was closed. These people had placed limits on their faith and what Jesus could do. But He want- ed to demonstrate that He wasn't limited by popular opinion…that no situation was impossible…that He had no time limits…that He wasn't annoyed or troubled by Jairus' needs…and that He didn't feel harassed. He told him, "Don't be afraid. Just have faith." (v. 36). De- spite outward evidence that seemed daunting, Jesus was able to bring the girl back to life! When we face problems, it can seem natural to be like these people who surround- ed Jairus. It would be easy to be limited by popular opin- ion, to stop looking to Jesus, to stop believing, and to give up hope. As you face problems, to Jesus—problems about health or finances, relation- ships or direction; problems big and small; problems in your own life or in the lives of friends or family mem- bers; even problems that seem impossible to solve. Keep believing and trust- people around you may feel that things are hopeless. But as Jesus demonstrated with Jairus, faith is more impor- tant than popular opinion. Never limit His power. And remember that you never will annoy or trouble Him. Commit your problems 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes 9:30; Family night 6; Farewell lunch for Pastor Debbie Payne. Monday, Board of Trust- METHODIST CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Sunday worship service Monday through Friday at St. Paul UCC, 6-8:15 p.m. Rex Charles, Pastor Debbie Payne, Associate Pastor ees meeting 7:30; Tuesday, Bible study 9:30 a.m. and United Methodist Women 7; Wednesday, Women's soft- ball: Zoar vs. St. Mary's 7 p.m.; Thursday, Men's soft- ball Zoar vs. St. Henry 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School — Come and join us as we… Enter to worship; Leave 2135 East Main Street Petersburg FIRST CHURCH OF GOD the place for you. Worship is priority and we enjoy the opportunity God gives us to worship Him. Our worship is a way that expresses how much we love God. We hope you will join us each Sunday at 9:30 when we lift up the name of our Lord and Sav- ior! The church is in the pro- First Church of God is cess of building its vision and on Sunday, June 10 Pas- tor Joe and the young adults of the church will be sharing their vision and goals for the local congregation. While the younger adults The Faith of Jesus Christ of God . . . by [the] faith of Jesus Christ, unto all and upon all them that believe" (Romans 3:22). Note, the Apostle Paul By Cornelius R. Stam ". . . the righteousness are meeting in the fellow- ship hall the older adults will be in the sanctuary in wor- ship and praise. Phyllis Heu- ring will be leading the ser- vice in the sanctuary. This is an exciting time in the life of the church and we are looking forward in seeking God's direction as we move forward with His vision. Looking ahead: On Sun- here does not refer to faith in Christ, but the faith of Christ. Nor does he refer to what Christ believed, but rather to His worthi- ness to be believed, His fidelity, His trustworthi- ness. We must not forget that day night, June 24 Michael Cochren will be in concert at 6 p.m. Have a great week and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday. And remember, God loves you and so do we. Joe Shouse, Pastor lowed by a short worship service; Wednesday Bible study 7. Mary Kathryn Gray, Re- IVA UNION CHURCH Sunday school 9:30 fol- porter Continued on page 4 Armor The faith is a reciprocal mat- ter; it is two-sided. One side is objective; it be- lieves in another. The other is subjective; it is a trustworthy character. One refers to what a per- son does; the other to what he is. If I have faith in you, you should keep faith with me; you should be trustworthy. Seven times in St. Paul's 3:22 he states that "the Scripture hath conclud- ed all under sin, that the promise, by faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to "them that believe." Here again, we believe because He is worthy of our confi- dence. Again in Philippians C-1 FILES OUT OF THE PAST Religious viewpoint ofGOD KNIGHT of it!" "Don't miss a "Putting on the full armor of God" Petersburg Church of the Nazarene ing. Keep acting in faith. As Jairus learned, with Jesus no situation is truly hope- less. It's never too late. All things are possible! Devotion written by Rev. Don Collins www.petersburgnaz.net Vacation Bible School Nightly, 6-8:30 p.m. • June 18-22 Program: 10 a.m. • Sunday, June 24 FREE BLOCK PARTY • 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • June 16 Inflatables, games, dunk tank, giant blow-up water slide, and food! Join us in kicking-off ourVBS! 118 W Pike Ave. • 812-354-8851 • 812-354-6351 epistles he refers to "the faith of Christ" and each time his purpose is to em- phasize our Lord's wor- thiness of our complete confidence. That he does not refer to our faith in Christ is evident on the surface in each case. In the passage above he de- clares that the righteous- ness of God, which is "by the faith of Christ," is con- ferred "upon all them that believe" (Here's your faith in Him). Similarly, in Galatians 3:9, the Apostle expresses his desire for a righteous- ness not of his own, "but that which is through the faith of Christ"— and then adds: "the righteousness which is of God by faith." Here's man's faith again! He has faith in Christ be- cause Christ is complete- ly faithful, completely worthy to be believed in. He paid the full penal- ty for our sins and is now in heaven dispensing the merits of Calvary—riches of grace, mercy and for- giveness. But remember, "the faith of Christ" always pre- cedes our faith in Christ. What good would it do us to believe in Him for salva- tion if He were not wholly to be relied upon for this? But He can be trusted "to save... to the uttermost [all] who come unto God by Him" (Hebrews 7:25). This is why Paul could say to the terrified jailor at Philippi: "Believe on the Lord Je- sus Christ and thou shalt be saved" (Acts 16:31). in Iraq and Afghanistan many hearts have been bro- ken and many feel the pain from a war that never seems to end. Our solders return with many hurts, wounds and things they can't under- stand, other than one fact; they love America. There is a power in God's love and personal forgiveness that can help bring healing to a troubled mind and bro- ken heart. We must never lose hope and always keep faith alive. We must learn to forgive rather than live with anger and resentment. Don't allow the past to col- or your entire life or define your future. Don't keep look- ing backward but discover a better future. For many years I traveled feelings for a long time with a grudge or experience the forgiveness of God. Forgive- ness can be a gift to the of- fender and offended. The storms of life bring many hurts, misunderstandings and pain. Life is too short not to discover the secret of happiness. When one holds hatred and resentment in their heart many people usu- ally suffer. After the years fighting America and many coun- tries of our world. After mil- lions of miles and speaking to more than four million people the message never changed. It was one of love, hope, forgiveness and life- changing possibilities. The message is still relevant to- day People need to experi- ence the forgiveness of God and believe in Jesus Christ. Our world is in chaos and Continued on page 4 missing something" You can nurse your hurt By Clyde Dupin 'Our culture is The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: German American Petersburg — 354-3001 Amber Manor Care Center Immanual Baptist Church Vacation BiBle School 6 – 8:30 pm June 10–15 3 years - 6th Grade & Adults 812-789-6420 • • • 395 W. 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