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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 1, 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 troubled clergy A virtuous woman Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor John Fredericksen 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 Christian life is not without problems and heartache, but it is supposed to be one of joy and contentment. The role of the cler- gy is to be that of a shepherd but few feel they walk in green pastures and beside still waters. We usually think of police work and fire- fighters as having the dangerous jobs but some recent studies from various sources including a survey by Duke University find being a member of the clergy can be haz- ardous to your health. Twenty-two percent of the ministers surveyed indicated they get no exercise and 34% were obese. About one quarter suffered from high blood pressure. It is among the top ten occupations when it comes to dying from heart disease. Most ministers are expected to be on call at all times of the day and night. Some sel- dom take vacations and often feel financial- ly deprived. They often feel lonely and de- pressed as they listen to so many problems and feel unappreci- ated. Many are leav- ing their denomina- tions and taking jobs in the secular world with less stress and better pay. There are things the minister should do to help correct the problem. Get some good exercise each day and take off some of the extra pounds. Develop a positive attitude and spend more time in prayer and Bible reading. Adopt an attitude of gratitude for being called of God to a special work. Enjoy your family and try to love the unloved in your congregation. Remember there is a broken heart in ev- ery pew and God has given you special tools to encourage and comfort those in need. It is a tough job but a blessed calling from God. Proverbs 31:10 asks the question: "Who can find a virtuous woman…? " Webster's dictionary defines the word virtuous as gen- eral moral excellence, goodness of charac- ter, or chaste. The end of verse ten goes on to say if you can find such a woman, "her price [or value] is far above rubies." The standard here is not an unrealistic perfec- tion in all areas of life. Instead, it is an in- ward beauty of character and morals that can make any woman who seeks to culti- vate these qualities a highly valued woman to all who know her. We actually have biblical examples of vir- tuous women. Ruth was told that all the city knew she was a "virtuous woman" (Ruth 3:11) for her devotion to Jehovah, loving care for her elder mother-in-law, work eth- ic, and humility to listen to instruction. The virtue of Sarah is described in 1 Peter 3:4- 6 for her submission to her husband with a "meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." Proverbs 31 emphasizes several qualities of a virtuous woman. She is worthy of her husband's trust (verse 11), will always do her husband good and not evil (verse 12), diligently and consistently "worketh will- ingly" to advance family finances (verse 13- 24), she conducts herself with "strength and honor" (verse 25), "opens her mouth with wisdom [or discretion, and]…kindness" (verse 26), and "looketh well to the ways of her household" without engaging in "idle- ness" (verse 27). Verse 30 seems to also im- ply that while she may possess or desire outward beauty, she realizes this is "vain," or empty, and fleeting. Therefore, she plac- es a higher value on the inner beauty of the virtues studied above, and she does so be- cause she has godliness or is "a woman that feareth the Lord." If you are a man who has found a virtuous woman, you are greatly blessed. Proverbs tells us "a prudent wife is from the Lord" (19:14), and she is "a crown to her husband" (12:4). Tell your virtuous woman today that you greatly appreciate her godliness, which makes her a true "trophy wife." If you're not yet married, this is the kind of woman you should be looking for. If you are a woman who is not satisfied that these qualities are developed fully enough in you, don't be dis- couraged. Instead, take one of these qual- ities, ask the Lord to help you grow in this virtue, and prayerfully work on it today. This is Indiana so you can't really tell what time it is from one area to another and the weather is changing from moment to moment. Complaining about the weather is fruitless because if you don't like it, change is just around the corner maybe you'll like what's on the way. Just the time we thought that perhaps we had a week with mostly good things hap- pening around here we go to warm up the church for Sunday services and the old fu- el oil furnace sits dead in the water. We dis- missed our services and attended with Cup Creek. We have been leaning on them for quite some time now and they are appreci- ated. God's people should be there for one another because when you need someone it's nice to have faithful people on your side. Reminds me of one of my favorite verses found in Proverbs; "Confidence in an un- faithful person in a time of trouble is like unto a broken tooth or a foot out of joint". Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 Revival at Petersburg Holiness Church Oct. 31-Nov. 5 The Petersburg Holiness Church will be having a Re- vival October 31-November 5 at 7 p.m. nightly. Sunday service will be 10 :30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The speak- er will be Evangelist John Treese, and the singers will be Wayne and June Dalton. For more information, con- tact Pastor Chad Searls at 812-354-9445. 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. Join us this Sunday morning as Charley Al- dridge gives his moving testimony of how the Lord saved him from a near fatal tractor accident, his long journey of recovery and how the Lord has used him and is working in his life. He will also be speaking at the Winslow G.B. on No- vember 12 in their morning service and at Cup Creek G.B. on December 10. Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is im- possible, but with God all things are possible" (Mat- thew 19:26, NIV ). We will be meeting at the church on Friday evening and leaving at 6:30 p.m. (Pike Co. time) to see the 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. Upcoming event: Sunday night, November 19, we will be hosting a Concert with "The Sonlight Gospel Sing- ers" from Odon at 6 p.m. EST. The concert is free and open to the public. In the difficult world we 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 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 MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m., children's Sun- day school during morning service; Celebrate Recovery at 5 p.m. at the Gathering Place in Winslow; Wednes- day night Bible study and youth at 6:30 p.m.; Second Wednesday of the month business meeting. Saturday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m., Fall Gathering and fellow- ship. Everyone is welcome. "I have set before thee an open door, and no man can 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. "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again concert at Oakland City University. Anyone wish- ing to go is welcome to join us. We invite you to worship with us at any of our ser- vices. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er live in today it seems that even Christians are stressed out. The American Psycho- logical Association says that during a stress study that young people are stressed about student loans, old- er Americans are stressed about retirement and most are stressed about the future of the economy. I always find God's word to bring and give comfort in time of uncertain- ty. Believers in Christ "Are too Blessed to be Stressed" according to the scriptures Ephesians 1:3, God has Al- ready Blessed Us with Ev- ery spiritual blessing under heaven. " I am too Blessed to be Stressed." When stress come, we need to be reminded of how blessed we really are. It's is something that is drown out by the overwhelming cares of this world. But when stress begins to mount up. Just remember and say out loud "I am too blessed to be stressed." See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor 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- day evenings. Need a ride? Call 812-354-6582 Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor school at 9:30 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Team kids; adult disciple- ship at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 will be Operation Christmas Shoe- box. There will be a Thanks- giving fellowship meal on Sunday, Nov. 19 after the morning worship service. Christmas cookie and treat exchange will be an- nounced at a later date. "Ask, and it shall be giv- en you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you" (Mathew 7:7). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him" (Psalm 126:5 -6 K JV. "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail th- ee, nor forsake thee" (Deu- teronomy 31:6, 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." "O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever" (Psalm 107:1, K JV ). Have a safe week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter