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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 8, 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 Hollywood religion God's starter house Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Ricky Kurth 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 True Christian faith is seldom welcome in movies or T V shows. When you examine what most influential actors and directors believe about God you can understand the absence of real Christianity. Harvey Weinstein's sex- ual abuse is an example of many producers. Many of the leading entertainers are reli- gious but not disciples of Jesus Christ. They have the passion of an evangelist for religion but no interest in a relationship with Jesus Christ. It is a religious void of a commitment to the Bible and a Christian lifestyle. Most of them are evangelists for New Age religions. The most powerful television evangelist in the world was Oprah Winfrey. She spread her religion to far more people than any preacher on the planet. She is an entertaining, charm- ing, warm liberal and has many wonderful words of advice. The big problem is many peo- ple are taken in by her charm and accept her liberal teachings. One tragic statement Oprah has made is, "One of the biggest mistakes humans make is to believe there is only one way. Actual- ly, there are many di- vine paths leading to what you call God." Nothing could be far- ther from the truth. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh to the Father but by me." John Travolta is a believer in the false religion called Scientolo- gy. Bruce Willis states, "I choose not to inter- pret the Bible literally." George Lucas said, "I try to awaken a belief in God, but not a be- lief in any particular religious system." Those who listen to most of what Hollywood says will be more confused and find their life has little meaning and no direction or purpose. There are exceptions in Hollywood like Pat Boone and a few others, but not many. "Jacob… lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night… and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pil- lows… And he dreamed, and… awaked out of his sleep, and… said… this is none other than the house of God" (Genesis 28:10 -17). And you thought your starter house was humble! At least you had a roof over your head and pleasant amenities like walls, doors and windows. As you can see, the first house that God chose to call home here on earth had none of those luxuries! As a result, the first houseguest of the Almighty slept outdoors on the ground with rocks to serve as his pillows. God's next house was a little more sub- stantial, but fairly small by our standards. We speak, of course, of the ark of the covenant. At 1.5 x 1.5 x 2.5 cubits (Exodus 25:10), it could easily be featured on the popular television show Tiny House Nation. We know it was a mo- bile home, for it led God's people through the wilderness, and we later read about something that happened "all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh" ( Judges 18:31). When God finally decided to settle down, He chose to put down roots in the land of Is- rael, where "Solomon…built the house of the Lord in Jerusalem" (I Chronicles 6:32). This is a reference to the magnificent temple that King Solomon built for God, of course. And it was into this new house of God that they brought the old house of God, when "the priests brought in the ark…into the most ho- ly place" (II Chronicles 5:7). The temple then became the big house of God, with the little house of God inside, a more appropriate home for the God of all creation. But this house-within-a-house is nothing compared to the living arrangements God has today. The "fearfully and wonderfully made" 1 physical body of every believer "is the tem- ple of the Holy Ghost" (I Corinthians 6:19). But "the house of God" today is also the local church (I Tim. 3:15), the gathering of God's people together in a local assembly. But as im- pressive as some of these local assemblies are, they pale in comparison to "the church, which is His Body" (Ephesians 1:22,23), a church made up of all believers found everywhere around the world. Thus today God dwells in a house-within-a-house-within-a-house. Now that's a great house! "But in a great house there are not only Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Well the volunteers that put up the "Christmas in the park" decorations have been busy last week. We usually work in the mornings and are about a third done with the displays. Some take more time than others as you have to bolt them together which is sometimes fairly awkward because of their size and how you have to position yourself to accomplish your task. All in all it is kind of fun being useful to your com- munity and when we are done it becomes beautiful. Hopefully a couple of Saturday nights we will have some folks caroling by the cabin but that is still a works in progress and still in the iffy stage. There is always room for more volunteers if you feel led to help just show up and say, "What can I do"? Now for another matter on my heart, being discouraged as a minister of the gos- pel of Jesus Christ. I have been in the min- Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 See MINUTES on 3 Revival November 10, 11 & 12 Service Times November 10 & 11 7:00 p.m. est November 12 10:00 a.m. est International Evangelist B.J. Riley B.J. was changed and transformed by the saving grace of Jesus. Jesus took him from addiction to a minister of Christ. He has preached the saving power of Jesus around the world. You are important to God! Come and receive your gi from God. 506 N. 9th St., Petersburg 812-582-0075 The Church Alive Worship Center holds Revival November 10-12 The Church Alive Wor- ship Center, 506 N. 9th Street, Petersburg, will be holding a revival on Novem- ber 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. EST and November 12 at 10 a.m. Evangelist B.J. Riley will be the speaker for the revival. The public is invited. Union Bible College Choir at Twin Oaks Church Friday The Union Bible College Choir will be performing at Twin Oaks Holiness Church, 1911 E. CR 650 N., Peters- burg, Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. The public is invited. 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.; Wednesday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. The church will be hosting a Gospel concert with "The Sonlight Gospel Singers" from Odon. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring someone with you. 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 IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church: 812-354-9659 Pastor: 812-890- 9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Adult Bible study and chil- dren's Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning wor- ship 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service 6 p.m.; Wednes- day, Team Kids and Adult Discipleship program 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 – Opera- tion Christmas Shoebox. Tuesday, Nov. 14 - Wom- 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; Youth group, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. November 12 at 10 :30 a.m., Charlie Aldridge will be giving his personal testi- mony. Join us and prepared to be blessed. On Sunday, Nov. 19, there will be a Thanksgiving din- ner at the church at 5 p.m. Meat will be provided. Bring 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 en on Mission at 5 p.m. and Church Council Meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 - Thanks- giving Fellowship Meal fol- lowing morning worship. TBA - Christmas Cookie and Treat Exchange. "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made per- fect in weakness. Most glad- ly therefore will I rather glo- ry in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest up- on me. Therefore I take plea- sure in infirmities, in re- proaches, in necessitates, in persecution, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong" (II Corinthians 9 -19). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara E. Walls, Reporter a covered dish or dessert. The Sunday evening soup and sandwich will be can- celled this evening. Thought for the week: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love en- dures forever" (I Chronicles 16:34, NIV ). Be in prayer this week for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. 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 It seems that this time of the year many people begin to become overwhelmed with the mere thought of the up coming holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas and lastly a new year com- ing. It seems to spark an ar- ray of emotions and chal- lenging moments. Fear turns into anxiety which seems to bring about de- pression and a sense of be- ing overwhelmed. Many feel at times that they just can't deal with all that is involved to the preparation of a fam-