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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 17, 2017 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 Petersburg — 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 Teenagers' Faith is Shaken When the Lord Wouldn't Answer Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Baptist Baptist Baptist CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Assembly of God Continued in next column Continued in next column Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Many young people desire a stronger and better America. A Gallup Youth Survey ex- plained their need for more religious teach- ing. They want to see more religion in the school environment with less hostility to- ward Christianity. Sharp, young people in both high school and college know there is a permissible way to teach the Constitution without changing its true meaning. Young people want their schools to teach values such as honesty, caring for others, moral courage and patriotism. They are disgust- ed with the senseless violence on T V and in the movies. They want positive role mod- els on television, in movies and song lyrics. For the first time in their lives they are frightened and fearful about the national debt. When 80 % of our country feels uncer- tain about the future of America young peo- ple also wonder about their future. They see our political leaders, who they assumed were trustworthy, turning our country into some- thing they see as communism. In school they see Christianity ridiculed and other cult-type religions accepted. Many teens see their par- ent's divorce, their faith shaken and now they hear daily about corrupt politicians. Our youth deserve an honest education- al system and a sta- ble home. There is still no substitute for two loving parents. Every child deserves a father and mother. One Gallup study showed that teenagers are influenced more by their home environment than by their friends, school or media. About half the teens say they get along well with their parents. The conclusion of this study was youth need faith and family. America is going through a change where the church is a mile wide and an inch deep in preaching the Gospel. Our government has turned her back on Christianity and is pushing for the religions to come together. True prayer and faith is the only hope I offer in this changing world. In the various accounts of our Lord's earthly ministry we find three occasions when He declined to answer those who ap- pealed to Him or questioned Him. First there is the Gentile woman of Matt. 15:21-28. Her daughter was possessed of a demon and in her trouble she appealed to the Lord to help her, "but He answered her not a word." Finally, in His grace He did help her, but not until He had taught her the les- son that as a Gentile she had no claim on Him. As Romans 1:28 tells us, the Gentiles had been "given up" because "they did not wish to retain God in their knowledge." In this connection we Gentiles should read carefully Eph. 2:11,12 and see how utterly without hope we are apart from the grace of God. Next there was a Jewess, in trouble of a different kind. She had been caught in adul- tery and was brought to Him for judgment ( John 8:1-11). Unlike the Gentile woman, she belonged to the chosen race and pos- sessed God's holy Law, a distinct advantage — unless you are a lawbreaker. Our Lord, in grace, also helped her, but not until He had demonstrated that the Law is the great lev- eler of mankind, bringing all in guilty be- fore God (Rom. 3:19). But finally we find how it was that our Lord could show grace — and do it justly — to sinners, both Jewish and Gentile, for in the third instance we find the Lord Himself in trouble. On trial for His life before the rep- resentatives of Hebrew and Roman law, He is accused of all sorts of wicked crimes. But on this occasion too, He declines to answer. First Caiaphas, the High Priest, asked Him: "Answerest Thou nothing? What is it which these witness against Thee? But Jesus held His peace…" (Matt. 26:62,63). Next Pilate, the Gentile judge, said: "Hearest Thou not how many things they witness against Thee? And He answered him to never a word; insomuch that the gov- ernor marvelled greatly" (Matt. 27:12-14). Why did our Lord decline to answer and defend Himself? Because He had come in- to the world especially to die for man's sins. Had the sinners of all ages been there to ac- cuse Him of their sins, He would still have remained speechless, for He stood there as man's representative, so that we sinners might be "justified freely by God's grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Je- sus" (Rom. 3:24). Take your hats off and give Petersburg another high five for such a successful city wide yard sale. I heard that there was 30 some yard sales around town plus sever- al others not listed. Town was sure busy and sometimes a little hard to get around with all the cars on the road but most peo- ple were patient and it all went smoothly. At our sale we allowed people to set their own prices if they chose to do so and we worked to a satisfying medium. Worked well and lots of items were sold with some really good bargains for some of the buy- ers. We only had one bad comment from one individual who said he threw away an arti- cle like the one that I had for sale. So with all the buyers we had, his comment didn't bother anyone. As a FYI there were some folks who had driven down from Nashville, Indiana and would have liked to have seen more yard sales with less clothing and more older arti- cles. Maybe they were looking for this event to be more of a flea market atmosphere. This may be an idea for the planners of our events to consider and it could possibly be profitable for the city if they would rent ta- bles. When we take the time to consider the work that Petersburg's event planners have put into every community wide happening we should say thanks because it seems to draw us closer as we work and play together. It may be available but a printed schedule of upcoming events would be great because more of our local organizations might want to join in with projects of their association. And now for another good comment Continued on page 2 about last Saturday's yard sale, I got to see friends I haven't seen for a long time and got caught up on a lot of news. Some of the news was bad, some was good, but all in all I really enjoyed the city wide yard sale. Enough for now so be good and help someone this week. You won't have to search for someone to help just the ones God places in your weekly walk. Be blessed and happy. 'A Night at the Ivories' Friday, May 26 The Bread of Life Min- istry, Inc. will present "A Night at the Ivories" on Friday, May 26, with Alex- Zsolt, and special guests Spencer Gaines and Sher- ry Carlisle. Doors will open at 5 p.m. CDT. Concert will begin at 6 p.m. at T T T Au- ditorium, 13000 US Hwy. 41 N., Evansville. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 800 -860 -6561 or 877- 803-7488. Tickets are also available at pianocreations. com/shop/tickets. Gentle Shepherd Church hosts praise and worship service Gentle Shepherd Church of God, located at 8350 E. 350 N. Francisco, in rural Gibson County will host an Open Mic program of Praise and Wor- ship on Sunday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. Individuals are invited to share their talent in song, instrumental, readings, etc. Feel free to come ready to share and praise the Lord. There will be food and fel- lowship immediately after the concert. The public is invited. RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Con- sumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thurs- day 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. This Sunday will be our monthly business meeting, following the worship ser- vice. All members encour- AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Phone: 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. On May 21, we will be re- dedicating the church build- ing, since the fire of August 2016, with a special service from 3-5 p.m. There will be several previous pastors speaking along with special music by 4His Praise. There will be light refreshments. Come and be with us, as we rededicate the church. No FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 or 812-789-3162 Welcome! A "Full Word" church. Music and Praise Team practice Sundays 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (for all ages); Blended wor- ship 10 :30 a.m. On Mondays at 7 p.m. a men's and two women's Bi- ble studies meet. Summer Kid's Club, 4 year old to 5th grade, meets Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Jr. High/Sr. High Youth 6 -7:30 p.m.; Adult Bible Study 6:30 - GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. The Apostle Paul said, "Godly sorrow brings re- pentances that lead to sal- vation and leaves no regret, GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow No Sunday School. Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Enrichment classes 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter HEPHZIBAH- LIT TLES GENER AL BAPTIST CHURCH 743 W CR 125 S Petersburg, IN 47567 Pastor 812-789-5333 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :15 a.m., children's Sunday school during morning worship; second Wednesday of the month business meeting at 6:30 p.m. "I have learned in whatev- er state I am to be content" (Philippians 4:11). Popularity and praise can be far more dangerous for the Christian than persecu- tion. They can turn us away from God without our even being aware of it, making us like those in Jesus' day who "loved the praise of men evening service on May 21. You are invited to worship in any or all of our services. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor aged to attend. "The Lord is my rock...." (Psalm 18:2, K JV ) "Father, let us look past every difficulty and see You ever as our rock"— Amen. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to come and worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er 7:30 p.m. First Baptist is receiv- ing showers of blessings! Come join us and stand in the blessing! The Spir- it is moving, attendance is growing and faith is in- creasing. If you are looking for a family-oriented church that preaches and teaches from the Word of God, that chooses to be more Bibli- cally correct than politi- cally correct, that believes ALL lives matter and trusts in the saving cleansing power of the shed blood of Christ, you will fit right in. Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor but worldly sorrow brings death" (II Corinthians 7:10). Because of His great love for us, we can all begin again; we can start from where we are and seek new opportunities to follow and serve Him. "When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, He had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction He had threat- ened" ( Jonah 3:10). Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter p.m.; Wednesday, youth and Bible study 7 p.m.—adults meet in the fellowship hall and children meet in the church basement. We invite you to join us for any and/or all of our weekly services and events. Keith Jenkins, Sr., Pastor