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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, July 5, 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 Jerusalem, eternal city Euthanasia Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Paul M. Sadler 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 There is a small piece of geography that has been the focal point of history for over 5,000 years. Today, this mall country is called Israel and is mentioned almost dai- ly by the news media. In Israel, we find the most famous city in the world. The city is Jerusalem and it is mentioned in the Bible more than any oth- er location. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is geographically centered in the city of Jerusalem. Many names have been used in reference to Jerusalem. It has been called "City of God," "City of David," "Zion," "Sa- lem," "Holy City," "Faithful City" and ma- ny other names. This historic city again be- came Israeli territory with the six-day war of 1967. It is the religious center of the world with significance for Jews, Christians and Muslims. The city of Jerusalem has been dam- aged by earthquakes, saved by miracles, captured by Babylon, rebuilt by Nehemiah and once again con- trolled by Israel. In this city, Christiani- ty had its beginning. The New Testament Church was born in Jerusalem. It was in this city that Christ wept. It was in her streets that Christ heard people shout "Hosanna" and then days lat- er cry "crucify Him." It was just outside this city that Christ died for our sins. It was here that Christ rose from the dead. The Bible says its builder and maker is God. The Bi- ble instructs believers to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem." "It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." — Hebrews 9:27 It is our firm conviction that every believ- er in Christ should strongly oppose eutha- nasia on the grounds that it runs contrary to the revealed will of God. Euthanasia is the deliberate act of prematurely terminat- ing the life of someone who is hopelessly ill. This is normally achieved through the controlled inhalation of carbon monoxide, by a lethal injection of drugs or withholding nourishment. Those who are advocates of this unwholesome rationale believe that it is morally acceptable to end the pain and suf- fering of a loved one whose life would oth- erwise be meaningless. In the name of com- passion Michigan's infamous "Dr. Death" has assisted in many such suicides, pro- claiming himself to be an angel of mercy. Thankfully most physicians still hold to the Hippocratic oath, which states that ev- ery effort should be made to preserve life. But even more importantly, man has no mor- al right to terminate a life that has been giv- en by God. It has been appropriately said: "Suicide doesn't end the pain, it only lays it on the broken shoulders of the survivors." Many seem to have forgotten that it is God "in whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind" ( Job 12:10). We sympathize, of course, with any family who has a loved one who is terminal- ly ill. Nevertheless, to cut that life short may send them to a Christless eternity when they might have otherwise believed be- fore their natural death. Also, we may nev- er know how many souls in the medical pro- fession have been saved because they were in the presence of a dying saint or family member who was faithful in sharing Christ. The Lord's consolation at such times is "MY GR ACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE! " Does it seem to you that as you grow older that time has speeded up and more and more of your friends are experiencing tough times. I used to say that this stuff only happens to other people, but you know it has caught up with me. My wife and I have a good friend who lost her husband about a year ago and just recently has her father in the hospital at Louisville and her mother in the nursing home. Now if we want to talk about someone with their heart full it would have to be her. While no one will ever know how she feels and how she is coping with it all, we must be quiet and listen as she rids herself of some of the heartache. I wrote in one of my articles that being a good listener was a talent that I usually don't exhibit but it has improved and it does feel different, not thinking you have an answer to all problems. I only hope to grow more proficient at being a better listener. Things have been pretty good at our church lately although the attendance has been a little slow. We go through the Bible a chapter at a time for our worship service. There are so many lessons found in what the forefathers went through and if we would only pay attention to what they are telling us, we might make a difference in our own lives. Sin and troubles have been the same with almost every generation just different people doing things at different times. Our tolerance level for the sins we see and do have increased to the point that we just assume that it if it doesn't concern or harm us, then what's the problem? Well personal- ly you likely can't do a whole lot but pray to God, that He will help us all be more devoted to Him and stop the nonsense before it is too late to stop it. I don't speak often about the end, but I always say, if you aren't ready for the end of your end of life, it will be too late. Continued on page 2 I will end this by telling each of the read- ers of this article, Happy Fourth of July. To all the active, inactive, reserve and veterans of the armed forces, thanks for doing what you have done for our country. May God bless this United States and may we praise Him together. Hamline Chapel to Celebrate Sunday, July 16 Homecoming 187 th Pastor Brenda Wick and the congregation of Hamline Chapel invite the public to help celebrate their 187th annual Homecoming, Sunday, July 16, 2017. Services will include worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m., with a carry-in luncheon at noon and Homecoming celebration to follow at 1:30 p.m. Special Guest Musician: Riegel Family Band Guest Speaker: Associate Superintendent, Randy Anderson Hamline Chapel united methodist church Hamline Chapel Rd., Monroe City Dedication, Open House at Glezen G.B. Church July 9 The Glezen General Baptist Church will be having a Dedication and Open House from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 9 at the church. The reception will be in the Kin- man-Wick Fellowship Hall. 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.; business meeting third Sun- day of each month, following morning worship. As we celebrate July 4, which represents the birth of the United States as an in- dependent nation, may we pause to thank God for our great country and ask for his guidance for our leaders and for our protection. We pray that we may once again re- turn to the principles on which our great country was founded. Jesus said to the people who believed in Him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teach- ings and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" ( John 8:31, NLT). Remember those in our communities and churches who are in need of the Lord's healing touch and those who have lost loved ones. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to join us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter 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. 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 ing showers of blessings! Come join us and stand in the blessing! The Spirit is moving, attendance is grow- ing and faith is increasing. If you are looking for a family-oriented church that preaches and teaches from the Word of God, that choos- es to be more Biblically cor- rect than politically correct, that believes ALL lives mat- ter and trusts in the saving cleansing power of the shed blood of Christ, you will fit right in. Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor 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 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 worship 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 -7:30 p.m. First Baptist is receiv- 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 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 MT. OLIVE G.B. CHURCH (Cato) 6187 E. State Rd. 56 Winslow 812-354-5777 alexbenefiel@gmail.com If you do not have a home church, join us at Mt. Ol- ive on Sundays at 10 a.m. for Sunday school; 10 :30 a.m. for worship service and 6 p.m. for Sunday eve- ning open forum. We have children's church during the 10 :30 a.m. worship ser- vice for ages 4-11, as well as a nursery available. Join our contemporary, laid back worship service. Come as you are, to worship and learn about Jesus Christ. Mt. Olive General Baptist Church has many opportu- nities to get involved this summer. July 4—Otwell Commu- nity Churches will come to- gether at the Otwell Ruri- tan Community Center for a gospel singing. It will be from 2:30 -4:30 p.m. The Benefiels will be featured and there will be an open mic portion as well. Bring a song and instruments and praise Jesus. There will also be a karaoke setup with ma- ny gospel tracks available to sing, if you would prefer. You are also welcome to just sit back and listen to the music as we worship the Lord to- gether. On July 9, we are having a family night at 8:30 p.m. on the church lawn. Bring lawn chairs, drinks and snacks. Mt. Olive will provide pop- corn and an outdoor mov- ie. Everyone is invited to at- tend. July 24-28 —Mt. Olive Church will hold VBS for ag- es 4-11 from 5 -7 p.m. Bring your children to enjoy a great time "camping" with