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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 15, 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. 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Wheth- er stationed on a stateside base, an aircraft carrier, or near the front lines, these faith- ful servants share love, hope and spiritual direction to the men and women who pro- tect and defend the United States. We have seen pictures of services being held in the hot desert sands and troops be- ing baptized in innovative ways. Many of our troops facing life and death every day know the dangers and want to grow in their faith. In installations in many countries our chaplains are there to serve and minister. Regardless of their denominational back- ground chaplains serve people of all faiths. In the midst of the violence of war many peo- ple with little faith or no faith seek out the chaplain. This is an opportunity to share the love of Christ and explain the simple Gos- pel message. It has often been said, "There are no atheists in fox holes." When life becomes uncertain most people want something that is cer- tain and eternal. The chaplains need prayer and en- couragement. The churches at home should honor these special people and pray for them often. They too are away from home and family and need to know we care. Churches should adopt a chaplain and have people write them and pray regularly for them. My prayer is that God will bless and protect our military chaplains and use them to faithfully minis- ter to our troops wherever they maybe. There was once a young man who stood in the shadow of a great leader. When that leader passed away, it fell to his young ap- prentice to pick up the reins of leadership. As he did so, he faced his circumstances with a certain amount of understandable doubts and fears. Then someone encouraged him, telling him to be strong and exhibit cour- age, because God would enable him. The leader was Moses, his apprentice was Josh- ua, and the encourager was the Lord Him- self ( Josh. 1:1-9). God likewise challenges believers in the dispensation of grace to be strong. Paul told grace believers to "…quit you [or act man- ly] like men, be strong" (1 Cor. 16:13) and to "…be strong in the Lord, and in the pow- er of His might" (Eph. 6:10). We must not cower in fear nor surrender to Satan who is waging spiritual warfare against us. We must be strong! We can do so by remembering God's pow- er is available to us. Paul prayed the saints would comprehend "…the exceeding great- ness of His power [is available] to us-ward who believe" (Eph. 1:19). The Lord offers us His power, and wants us to have it. Believe it! God's power is accessed "by His Spirit in the inner man" (Eph. 3:16). We can never tri- umph over Satan in our own strength, but we can when we allow God's power to flow in our lives in our inner man. Nourish your inner "new man" in Christ! Our inner man is empowered by equip- ping ourselves with "the whole armour of God" (Eph. 6:11). This can be summarized by choosing to have a consistent daily walk in truthfulness and righteous behavior as our standard (v. 14), being always prepared to give the gospel (v. 15), protecting our minds through faith in God's Word (v. 16), living in the confidence of our eternal vic- tory (v. 17a), using the Scriptures to slice through Satan's lies (v. 17b), and being con- stant in prayer (v. 18). Be vigilant in cloth- ing yourself with apparel that enables you to have victory in your daily life! Paul's admonition is "…and having done all to stand, stand therefore…" (Eph. 6:13- 14). Have you done all you need to do to stand victorious today? Are you remember- ing God's power is available to you? Have you been spiritually strengthening your inner man? Will you consistently equip your soul with the whole armour of God? Be strong believer! God will enable you if you look to Him for His power to overcome whatever you face today. Another week has passed by and again it has been busy with Christmas in the Park and finishing up erecting the displays. It is fun to work with a group of people who en- joy doing something for others. A couple of times I have helped unload the food pan- try truck at Somebody's Place with anoth- er great group. Some would say that it isn't right to feel a twinge of pride for being able to help others, but I have always said that the feel-good feeling you get is God's way of saying thanks and please keep it up. Last week I mentioned being discouraged as a pastor and how a pastor hurts when the church he is ministering at is struggling. Of- ten times problems arise that can be dealt with but at other times things come up that bother some of the congregation and rath- er than trying to work them out they move on only to find a similar bothersome situa- tions in the new congregation. In my time as a minister I have found that while it is sometimes upsetting being truthful with one's feelings can be dealt with in the Love Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 community Dinner Petersburg Nazarene Church 118 W Pike Ave., Petersburg • 812-354-8851 November 19 • 4:30pm Come for a full anksgiving meal with turkey, ham, and all the trimmings. ALL ARE WELCOME. Parking in the rear. The Sonlight Gospel Singers at Ayrshire Valley G.B. Church November 19 The Ayrshire Valley G.B. Church will be hosting a Concert featuring "The Son- light Gospel Singers" from Odon on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. EST. The event is free and is open to the pub- lic. For more information, contact Pastor Frank Cole- man at 812-789 -3968. of Christ. Our sermon this week found King Saul and sons along with Israel's army in a bat- tle with the Philistines. Saul has been told he and his sons will be killed and as he was mortally wounded, he saw his sons die in battle. Saul and his armor bearer fell on their own swords to finish themselves off 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. 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. 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. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. When Jesus gave the mod- el prayer to the disciples, He said "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). He also said "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (verse 33). When we earnestly seek God and His kingdom, we find it and enjoy Kingdom benefits. So much in life is anything but consistent. In fact, the only thing that is known that is eternally consistent is the kingdom of God. And there's only one way into that King- dom, too. "I am the door," Jesus said ( John 10 :9). Fol- lowing Him will lead you in- 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 MT. OLIVE G.B. CHURCH (Cato) 6187 E. State Rd. 56 Winslow 812-354-6397 alexbenefiel@gmail.com Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; worship at 10 :30 a.m., children's church and nurs- ery available; Sunday eve- ning men's/women's and children's groups at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, God's Little People and the God Squad, ages 3-12th grade meet from 6 -7:30 p.m. The pastor and assistant pastor also keep of- fice hours during this time. Sunday, we studied Jer- emiah 29:10 -14 and Psalm 63:1-8. We learned about seeking the Lord with all of 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 to the unshakable kingdom of God. "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with rever- ence and awe, for our "God is consuming fire" (Hebrews 12:28 -29). Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter our hearts and rejoicing in the life He has given us and the promise He has made us. When we call on Him, He will be there. Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a fu- ture." What a great prom- ise. God has great plans for each and every one of our lives, no matter our current circumstances. He has laid out a wonderful, prosperous future and a heavenly home free of all of our pain, suffer- ing and trials. Sunday night, the three smaller groups joined to- gether to take a quiz and learn about what each of our love languages are. We dis- covered our own language, as well as those of our spous- es, children and our church family. We learned the best tools and directions to take in order to be a blessing to each other and to love each other well. We encourage ev- eryone to take this quiz to see if you are showing each other love in the best way that they receive it. On Saturday, the youth group, The God Squad, took 30 youth and chaperones to Indianapolis to distribute warm clothing, snacks, per- sonal hygiene supplies and Bibles to the homeless in the downtown area. They spoke and prayed with many and were able to spread God's