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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 18, 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 Pastor's Salary Confidence In Death 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 The pastor's salary has often been a con- tentious subject. Since the job is to be a spir- itual mission many pastors are reluctant to negotiate their salary packages. There have been many studies and sur- veys regarding a pastor's salary package. There are some pastors too concerned with making a large salary. Some churches are determined to keep the pastor poor and pay as little as possible. It has often been found that boards with high paid professional peo- ple want the salary to be small. The people of average income usually want their pastor to be paid like a professional. Committees who work with the budget and have a spir- it of generosity usually have better pastors. They know that cheapness breeds cheap- ness in many ways. There are some pastors who are greedy and moonlight unnecessarily and promote other interests like their books, cassettes, tours and outside speaking to make extra money. The most recent in-depth studies show the average Protestant pastor has a salary package of $ 93,000. The mega church pastors aver- age $147,000 and the small church pas- tor with less than 100 members makes $ 32,000 yearly. The average church with 100 -300 members pays a salary of $ 65,000. The main purpose in the life of a true man of God should not be what he can make, but what he can do for God. At the same time, each congregation should remember their pastor is usually well educated, has chil- dren to educate, and enjoys the same nice home and vacation that the members do. At least you know the facts and can make an informed decision from otherchurches. In the forty years of my ministry I have seen many people approach death and have seen some die. Some, who knew Christ as their Savior, were ready, even eager, to go to be with Him. Some passed from this scene with songs or words of praise on their lips. Oth- ers, who had failed to prepare, died in mor- tal fear, not merely of death, but of what lies beyond. These things do not always run true to form, however, for I have also seen the most hardened unbelievers go out of this life jok- ing and seemingly unafraid, while, on the other hand, I have seen sincere Christians cringe with fear at the approach of death. These human reactions did not change the fact that the unbelievers had reason to be afraid, while the believers need not have feared. The Word of God tells us that "it is ap- pointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment" (Heb. 9:27,28). It is the "after this" that makes men so afraid to die. They fear the truth of Rom. 14:12, that "every one of us shall give account of Himself to God." But wait: we did not quote all of Heb. 9:27,28. The full passage reads as follows: "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment; so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time apart from sin, un- to salvation." This can mean only one thing: that Christ died for us and bore the judgment for our sins, the "second death." This is why Heb. 2:9 -15 declares that "by the grace of God" Christ "tasted death for every man… that through [His] death He might… deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." Greetings readers, hope you have had a great week and are planning on another next week. It seems as though if we make the best of things and do our best to cope, it makes things go so much better. I can still remember working outages and getting in- to a bad mood because of all the hours spent at work. The pay checks seemed to make things go a whole lot better. There was an- other way to survive the outage work and that was to make all your moves in such a manner that you had none wasted. Seemed like planning your day and working your plan made time go by easier. I don't miss outage work, but at times I do miss the checks. My best thoughts to all the 1,395 workers. Hang in there and make the most of it. I've been retired for about five years now and when people ask what do you do with your time now, the usual answer is what you want to do. This is a lie because even in retirement, life goes on and you have re- sponsibilities to tend to each day. They just don't have the urgency you had when you were working full-time. At first you feel like you are on an extended vacation and you do not have the urgency that you once felt; but guess what, there is tomorrow and if tomor- row doesn't appear for you, then what does your project matter to you? We have been including a little devotion of scripture from Sunday's message each week. This week, we found King Saul facing the Philistine army. He is frightened when Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 W Pike Ave., Petersburg • 812-354-8851 COMMUNITY SOUP SUPPER THURSDAY October 19 4:30-6:00 PM SOUP AND DESSERTS SERVED Parking in rear ALL ARE WELCOME! House of Mercy to host camp meeting Oct. 19-20 The House of Mercy, at the corner of East and Por- ter streets in Winslow, will be having a camp meeting Thursday, Oct. 19 and Fri- day, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. night- ly, with Evangelist Keith Barron. There will also be a praise and worship service. Huntingburg Holiness Church to host revival Oct. 23-29 The Huntingburg Ho- liness Church, at 813 N. Washington Street, will be having a revival October 23-29. Service will begin Sunday morning at 10 a.m., continue Sunday evening at 6 p.m. and during the week at 7 p.m. each evening. The speaker will be Evangelist Wendell Kirkman. There will be special singing each evening. For more information or for transportation, call Rev. Brent Myers at 812-354- 4273 or 812-683-4167. Ev- eryone is welcome. 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 Sunday of each month, fol- lowing morning worship. Fall Revival, Monday, Oct. 23-25, with Rev. Matt Hoffman at 7 p.m. Sun- day, Oct. 22 will kick off with the Conquerors at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served, following the con- cert. Be in prayer for our services and plan to attend. You will be blessed. "If any man serve Me, let him follow me" ( John 12:26). Remember in prayer those in our church who are in need of God's heal- ing touch, those who have lost loved ones, our coun- try and our upcoming re- vival. We invite you to worship 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. The Bible says that Jesus is the same yesterday, to- day and forever. He hasn't changed and will never change. This tells us His love for us hasn't changed ei- ther. Jesus loves you just as much today as he did when he gave his life for your sins at Calvary. No greater love is this. We at Ayrshire Val- ley want to share the love of Jesus with you. If you are not going to church any- where else. Come and join us you will be glad you did. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor 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. Kids' Club for two years olds through fifth grade; 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- 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. Saturday, Oct. 28, Fall celebration at the fellow- ship hall starting at 5 p.m. We will be roasting hot dogs and there will be a hay ride, games and safe treats for the kids. Everyone is welcome. Sometimes doing what's best in God's eyes requires making day-to-day or mo- ment-by-moment decisions that take into account His guidance or character. But sometimes doing what's best in God's eyes requires making decisions that are life-changing for us or for others. If knowing God's will is the first step in mak- ing the right decision, then submitting our will and plans to God's is the second. "Your house and your kingdom will endure forev- 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: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, with us at any of our ser- vices. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er day evenings. Need a ride? Call 812-354-6582 Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor er before me; your throne will be established forever" (II Samuel 7:16). Remember those on our prayer list, the shut ins and our lost loved ones. Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter Team kids; adult disciple- ship at 6 p.m. October 28 will be Trunk or Treat. There will be a Thanks- giving fellowship meal on Sunday, Nov. 19 after the morning worship service. "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38 -39). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter