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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, August 30, 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 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 Fruit from the Sexual Revolution Faith in the right person 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 Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Our culture is losing its way in sexual darkness. The church and parents should make clear the guidelines for sexual activi- ty before marriage. It should be discussed on the importance of integrity, purity and honoring God. There is much talk about safe sex and the new HPV vaccine. The de- cisions regarding teen sex should be made by the parents and God's Word and not in Washington, D.C. The liberal media and political leaders on the left oppose all plans that promote absti- nence for teenagers. Programs like "True Love Waits" have been successful among many religious teens. Today even our chil- dren are targeted by T V and the Hollywood crowd. They are told to do what ever you like with no warnings about disease, bro- ken lives and a damaged future. Often too late, young people regret the empty promise of casual sex. The fruit of the sexual revolu- tion has been rotten with heartache and bit- ter memories. It's not prudish to say "no" but a way to respect yourself and honor God. I recall a half century ago proph- ets of the sexual rev- olution went main- stream. They talked about free love and fulfillment. Many of those who participat- ed find it is not free and after a while there is no fulfillment or joy. According to one survey, over half the young women have casual sex during their college years. Young women who are sexu- ally active before marriage are three times more likely to suffer depression and three times more likely to attempt suicide. It makes sense to respect God's eternal plan for the body, mind and soul. Abraham's faith in God was strong. When God called him to forsake his family, friends and country, he obeyed and "went forth, not knowing whither he went." When God promised to multiply his seed as the stars of heaven, he believed it, though childless. When, in his old age, God promised that he would still have a son by ninety-year-old Sar- ah, he believed it even though he had waited so long, seemingly in vain. When God prom- ised to give his seed the land in which he had sojourned, he believed it, though all rea- son argued against it. When God asked him to offer in sacrifice the son born so late in life, the son upon whom all the promises de- pended, he obeyed, concluding that it must be God's plan to raise him from the dead! Such was Abraham's faith in God! Three times this is emphasized in Romans 4 alone: He was "not weak in faith" ( Ver. 19); he "staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief," but was "strong in faith" ( Ver. 20). But it was not the strength of Abraham's faith that saved him; it was the fact that the object of his faith was God (See again Gen. 15:6). He had placed his faith in the right Person. His faith became "strong" only be- cause he had heard and believed God in the first place. "For what saith the Scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness," and thus "to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that jus- tifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Rom. 4:3,5). The simplest, humblest believer, who ev- er so feebly commits himself to God and His Word, is "justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Je- sus" (Rom. 3:24). How about that eclipse, seems as though all the publicity and expectation was over rather quickly. It is a rare occasion that ev- erything lines up in such a way that nature is confused by a change out of the normal scheme. Steve and I were playing music to the residents of River Walk communities while the darkness occurred so we were on- ly able to see the last part of the moon pass- ing the sun. It was still an awesome sight to see the wonders of nature. If you study the Bible you will read of times where it seems as though God cre- ated eclipses to help His people. A much longer eclipse lasting approximately three hours came on the people crucifying Jesus as God had to turn His back to the world and the awful mistreatment His Son was going through for us. Doesn't matter if we enjoyed the eclipse or not, it happened and it was a rarity. If you enjoyed it or if you missed it, just wait about seven years and it is supposed to happen again. Got a funny to tell you now, last Friday we went to Vincennes to pay our respect to one of my wife's cousins who had passed away. A fterwards we went to Rural King to shop for a saw blade that we needed. You know that they often have live animals in their stores and there was a cage with a full grown rooster and a hen in it. We passed this cage a few times and the chickens just seemed content to just sit and watch the people pass by. Ready to check out and again we were passing their cage and as we were right next to it the old roost- er let out a cock-a-doodle do and our grand- son just about jumped out of his seat in the cart as he turned to see just what the world just went on. I don't know if he ever figured out what had happened but it was sure fun- ny watching this show for free. In Petersburg there are several organiza- tions who do good works helping their fellow man. I'm sure that at one time or another you have been asked to be a part of one of them. There are a few answers that seem to be standard and true but they can be worked through. The first answer that always comes up is that I'm too busy with what I have to do to volunteer now. This answer is true for all of us but if you stop to realize that if you could make only two out of five activities that would give someone a break from do- ing it all. Another answer that we hear is that I can't make all the meetings and that is another truth. Here is how you work with this truth, join and go when you can and help when you can. Any time you can invest in one of these organizations gives relief to another mem- ber who has worked all activities. There is a great reward realized after helping oth- ers that can never be described accurately. Think about saying yes next time you are asked because there is a need for our help. As always strive to be blessing and seek blessings from God Almighty. Continued on page 2 Winslow G.B. Church Homecoming Sept. 10 The Winslow G.B. Church will be having their Homecoming onSunday, Sept. 10, with the Open Heart Quartet performing in the morning service at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. EDT. Lunch will be served at noon. Gospel Center Awana starts September 10 The Gospel Center Church is calling all chil- dren. Come be a part of an exciting adventure with us on Sunday nights starting September 10 at 6 p.m. The children will engage in sol- id biblical lessons as well as experience the love of Christ through his servants. Throughout the year, there will be many types of activ- ities for the kids to enjoy as well. Friday night community revival Sept. 8 at The Gathering Place There will be a Friday night community revival on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 207 Lafayette Street, Winslow. Speaker will be John Hum- mer, and praise and worship service will be lead by Char- lie McCracken and Ricki Lynn Emmons. For more in- formation, call 812-766 -3003 or 812-789 -6396. Southern Indiana Neighbors Gospel Sings concert this Saturday The Southern Indiana Neighbors Gospel Sings will be having a concert, Saturday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. EDT, at the Kingdom Life Church, 320 S. Meridi- an St., Washington. Sing- ers for the evening will be Jackie Combs, Linda Thompson, Chuck Romans and others. For more information, contact Chuck Romans at 812-257-7992. 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 WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Pastor 812.582.0290 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Every- one is welcome. The first Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting before Bible study. September 6 at 6 p.m. will be BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; all Wednesday evening ac- tivities 7:30 p.m. Nothing is planned for the BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (4 yrs old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor our next board meeting with business meeting to follow. The youth group will be every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. September 10 —Home- coming. Church will begin at 10 a.m. with no Sunday school, Former Pastor Roy Biggerstaff will be preach- ing. Dinner will be served after church service, Gran- dy's will cater. Bring a des- sert. At 1:30 p.m., The Open Heart Quartet will be sing- ing. Make plans to attend to support the group and ex- pect to be blessed by them. The public is welcome to come and worship with us. Thought for the week: "Not forsaking our own as- sembling together, as is the habit of some, but encour- aging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near" (Hebrews 10 :25). Be in prayer this week for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders and always each oth- er. 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