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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 4, 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 The Danger of Materialism Why God Waits 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 King Solomon, with all his wealth, could not come close to the luxuries the average American family enjoys. We live in a culture that celebrates materialism and overindul- gence. We must battle the culture of greed and extravagance. It was Jesus who warned against laying up treasures on earth. All forms of commercialism constant- ly target us. The American people seldom learn when enough is enough. This plague of materialism has affected both adults and children. We should teach our children more about giving and less about getting. It makes it difficult for wise parents when their children compare everything to school and their friends. Materialism has such a strong influence that many medicate through shopping and accumulating more things. Things never fill the void that only God can fill in a person's life. Jesus never told us to seek things but to seek first the King- dom of God. God chooses to bless ma- ny people with mate- rial blessings. When much has been given then God wants us to use it to help others and evangelize the world. The Bible tells us we cannot serve both God and money. God must be first in our lives. The best way to break the hold of material things is to start giving it away. We have many opportu- nities to promote the Gospel with our mon- ey and to help meet the needs of the poor. A word of caution to Christians in particu- lar, is beware of materialism's entrapment. St. Peter was not wrong when he declared at Pentecost that the last days had begun (Acts 2:16,17). They had indeed begun, but God had a secret plan to give the world a pe- riod of grace before putting down its rebel- lion and sending Christ to reign. This secret purpose concerning "the dis- pensation of the grace of God" is the subject of Paul's epistles. However, it is interesting to see how Peter's last message explains the reason for this interruption in God's proph- esied program and the delay in Christ's re- turn to reign. First, he says in II Peter 3:8: "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." Mark well, this is not our feeble explana- tion now as to the delay in Christ's return. This statement was made at the beginning of this time of waiting, at the dawn of the age of grace. But let us go on with Peter's declaration: "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise… but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" ( Ver. 9). So the delay in Christ's return to judge and reign should not be counted "slack- ness" or laxness, but longsuffering. Thus the Apostle goes on to say: "And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation…" Where did Peter get this information? How did he know about "the dispensation of the grace of God"? Verse 15 explains: "Even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given unto him, hath written unto you." To Paul particularly was committed "the gospel of the grace of God" which we pro- claim today (Acts 20 :24). Peter recognized this (Gal. 2:2,7,9), and closed his second epistle with the exhortation: "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (II Pet. 3:18). Well it has been a good week with noth- ing much going on for once. If you are like me you are getting tired of all the talk about the respect our flag is due. It has been a tra- dition for years to stand and remove your hats when old glory is honored by our na- tional anthem. I'm like all the ones who feel what they are protesting is a subject that needs to be ad- dressed and if we don't find it in our hearts to be fair minded to all people it could get much worse. If it was their desire to get at- tention by taking a knee as a form of protest they certainly succeeded, but they would have been better off to go in front of their representatives to place their formal com- plaints to be handled in a legal fashion. To use our colors as a stepping stone to their success is just wrong. Their right to protest is fine as long as there is no disrespect in how they do it. I'm concerned that if we don't listen to one an- other we are headed for even more unrest among our own nation. All the boycotting and bad mouthing one another from both sides only divides us as a nation and a nation divided against itself will fall. Calmer heads and a little patience just might be in order. Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 Road Riders for Jesus Free community meal, October 29 Road Riders for Jesus will be providing pulled pork, baked beans, maca- roni and cheese, and des- sert for the monthly free meal at The Gathering Place, 207 E. Lafayette St., Winslow, on Sunday, Octo- ber 29 from 5 -6 p.m. The meal will be served by the Celebrate Recovery group. Everyone is welcome. Call 812-582-2562 for more in- formation. Revival at First Pentecostal Church in Oakland City, October 15-18 The First Pentecostal Church on Hwy. 64 E., Oak- land City, will be having a Revival, October 15 -18 at 6 p.m. nightly CDT., with Evangelist Keith Barron. FREE IN CONCERT FREE 420 Illinois St., Petersburg IN SATURDAY, OCT. 14 • 6:30pm Gospel Center Church FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT 812-354-9914 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 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.; FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 or 812-789-3162 Welcome! A "Full Word" church reaching out in these final days of the "age of grace." Praise Team practice Sundays 9 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., for all ag- es; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. Men's fellowship study each Monday at 7 p.m. at scheduled locations. Wom- en's studies meet on se- lected days. Contact the church at 812-354-6582 for details. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Kid's Club for two years olds through fifth grade; 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 IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: 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. "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peace- ably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not your- selves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord" (Ro- WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Pastor 812.582.0290 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; 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 mans 12:18 -19 K JV ). "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" ( John 8:32 K JV ). Remember to pray for those on the prayer list and also remember "Jesus is a way maker. He can make a way when you don't see a way." Have a safe week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. We are grateful to all the different Pike County churches who supported the Revival at Ayrshire Val- ley. It was a huge success, because of your support and attendance. The Holy Spir- it moved and encouraged us through the Spirit and through each other. We are also grateful to Dr. Steve Dailey, who came from Indianapolis, for being obedient to God's guidance in each service. It reminded me that we as church Pas- tors and leaders need each other for encouragement in the ministry to which we are called. The people who came to be revived were and those that needed special heal- ing received it. We appre- ciated all the special mu- sic from Carol, Rev. Chalm- er and Lovetta Burden, Rev. Joe Henson, Carl Willis and a special thanks to Dr. Steve and Darleen who sang each night. Most of all, a very blessed surprise by Boots Bellamy who played a spe- cial on the piano. We were Revived. If you do not have a home church, join us at Ayr- shire Valley, you are all wel- come here. Church Fish Fry, October 14 at 5 p.m. at the church fel- lowship hall. Come fellow- ship with us. 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 Jr./Sr. high youth group for sixth-12th grades and adult Bible study. All adults and children are welcome to come to Grub (a full meal) at 6 p.m. If you are looking for a welcoming church that stands on the Word of God, a church that declares its dependency in Christ, then First Baptist could be the church for you. Visit us soon. We would be glad to have you. Van Ministry, Wednes- day evenings. Need a ride? Call 812-354-6582 Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Team kids and adult discipleship both at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m., Council Meeting. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m., Business meeting. October 28 will be Trunk or Treat. "I am the way, the truth, and the life" ( John 14:6). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter