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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 6, 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 cepting forgiveness and grace from the Fa- ther and becoming rich with a place in the Kingdom of God. It talks about having a pas- sion and mourning for the ones who don't know Jesus as their Savior and especially mourning over our own sins until we must seek forgiveness ourselves. 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 God's Unchanging Principles Heaven is better than this 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 Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas At a time when liberal, corrupt politicians, the elite media and some church leaders are ignoring God's rules for humanity someone needs to speak out. It is time for the church to take a firm stand against same-sex mar- riage, abortion, and the evil influence of Hol- lywood. Anyone who tries to take a stand is condemned by words like homophobic, political correctness, tolerance and hate speech. The church has nothing to apolo- gize for in its condemnation of these sins which are clearly condemned in the Chris- tian Bible. At the same time, we must have love and compassion for those who break the laws of God. Under the guise of political correctness, the tiny minority have gained rights for themselves and violated the rights of all who believe in family values. They have gained these rights by recruiting gay jour- nalists, electing gay politicians and con- trolling much of the entertainment indus- try. The National Lesbian and Gay Associ- ation helps control the media and promotes their agenda and lifestyle daily. This branch of the media, well established in major T V networks, stands ready and armed to verbally as- sassinate any preach- er or political leader who speaks out about these perversions. There is help avail- able for men and women who want to be free from this sad lifestyle. Research and treat- ment are available to those who want help. These self-help groups are available in most communities and information is available on the Internet. This debate will go on, but peo- ple need to know there is help. These forces of evil must not be allowed to destroy our youth. Our church, family and decency are worth fighting for. Every- one needs to know the truth and, if trapped, seek a better lifestyle through God's help. A large percentage of the people of the world wake up every morning with some kind of ache or pain. If you are one of the ma- ny victims, with some infirmity of the flesh, perhaps you will agree with the little cho- rus which says: "Heaven is better than this." The Scriptures tell us that "the whole cre- ation groaneth and travaileth in pain togeth- er until now" (Rom. 8:22). Note the expres- sion: "the whole creation." This takes in the whole world; no one is excluded. Indeed, the very next verse goes on to say to Chris- tian believers: "And not only they, but ourselves also… even we ourselves groan within ourselves… waiting for… the redemption of our body." No doubt many of us feel like crying out with the Psalmist David, "Look upon mine affliction and my pain" (Psa. 25:18). In spite of all sorrow, trouble and pain which the child of God must endure, however, he can be assured with the Apostle Paul that: "our light affliction, which is but for a moment [comparatively], worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" (II Cor. 4:17). When we go to be with the Lord we will no longer be living in "this earth- ly tabernacle," but will have "a building of God, an house not made with hands, eter- nal in the heavens" (II Cor. 5:1). Paul even adds that as Christians we earnestly desire "to be clothed upon with our house [our new body] which is from heaven" (II Cor. 5:2). Finally, St. Paul declared that "to depart, and to be with Christ… is far better" (Phil. 1:23); far better, not only than all earth's sorrow and trouble and pain, but far better even than earth's greatest joys and its dear- est treasures. How wonderful it is to know that "Christ died for our sins," to have a light beyond the grave, a hope beyond the tomb! Surely "heaven is better than this! " Greetings , we made it through another week and have started on another. Got to visit with Mrs. Santa Claus Saturday night out at the cabin and she read several sto- ries to the boys and girls who came to see her and get on her good side so maybe she would put in a good word for them. Good thing for a naughty one like me. Went to the IPL Christmas party Friday evening and had a great time visiting with old friends and making a few new friends. Seems like the new guys know who LULU was and when they met me in person it was all good. I miss being the LULU because we all had nicknames and the good natured kidding that made the days go by so easy. Seems like we have all gotten older for some reason or another. I noticed many of us have a whole lot less hair than I remember. I must say the planners of this party deserves a big thumbs up and a way to go. Sunday we talked about the Beatitudes and they laid out terms and conditions which brought promises from God. You can have favorite beatitudes but the main thing is to live up to what God has set up for us. One of the great lessons we can learn from this scripture was that Jesus was al- ways in the frame of mind to teach anyone who showed any desire to learn. Today ma- ny think you have to seek out someone to teach and help and while we seek we over- look the ones God has placed in our paths who need help. Jesus spoke about the poor in Spirit or the folks who have rebelled against the word ac- Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 Good Shepherd UMC to host community luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 19 Good Shepherd UMC will host a community lun- cheon on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST. The church is located at 210 W. Harrison Street. Donations are accepted and used for mission proj- ects. First Baptist Church celebrated mortgage burning In October, the First Baptist Church gathered for lunch and celebrated a burning of the Fami- ly Life Center mortgage. In just over four years, the Family Center was paid for. Pictured are Billy Slaven, chairman of the Deacons, Wendell Wilson, Trustee Chairman (when building was planned and built), and Pastor Charles Baxter witnessing the burning. 420 Illinois St., Petersburg IN SUNDAY, DEC. 17 • 10am Christmas Concert & Dinner Gospel Center Church FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT 812-354-9914 e Common Bond Quartet will be with us for a great time of celebration. ey are a talented group and we are confident that you will enjoy a great concert focused on the true meaning of Christmas! Following the concert we will have a great time of food and fellowship at our Church Family Christmas lunch. Please plan to be with us on what is sure to be a blessed time. The Gathering Place Community Revival December 7-10 The Gathering Place, 207 Lafayette Street, Win- slow will be having a Reviv- al, December 7-10 at 7 p.m. Special guests: Thurs- day, Dec. 7, speaker Cliff Clark and praise and wor- ship will be led by Charlie McCracken; Friday, Dec. 8 speaker will be Joe Rive- ra and praise and worship leader will be Victory Tem- ple Praise Team; Saturday, Dec. 9 speaker BJ Riley and praise and worship lead- er will be Destrey Brown, Jr.; and Sunday, Dec. 10, speaker Virgil Mozee and praise and worship led by Tom Babbit. 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 ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 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, 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 Sun- days 9 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., for all ages; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m. Men's fellowship study each Monday at 7 p.m. at scheduled locations. Wom- en's studies meet on selected 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 wel- coming 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, Wednesday evenings. Need a ride? Call 812-354-6582 Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sun- day evening Bible study at 5 p.m. Business meeting third Sunday of each month, follow- ing morning worship. Upcoming events: Dec. 10 will be our holiday dinner following morning worship. Bring a covered dish, fami- ly, friends and join the fellow- ship. Meat will be furnished. No Sunday school that morn- ing. December 17 will be our Children's Christmas pro- gram at 10 :30 a.m.; We are planning a New Year's Eve service on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. until midnight. Every- one is welcome. People were bringing lit- tle children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the dis- ciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indig- nant. He said to them. "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not re- ceive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it" (Mark 10 :13,14,15). "The hard thing to under- stand is that faith is the one area in our lives where grow- ing up means we must grow to be more like a child, trusting simply in the goodness and complete knowledge of a Fa- ther who has our best interest at heart"—Colleen Townsend Evans. Remembering those in our church and area who have lost loved ones and those in need of God's healing touch. We invite you to worship with us at any or all of our services. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter