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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 13, 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 disposal about having trash from about ev- ery state in America. I'm glad she likes me or it could turn out bad for me. I'll proba- bly have some from New Jersey this week so I'll get her to laughing at that so maybe her day will be a little brighter. Speaking of the trash bin area I wonder why the exit gate is not being used as an exit because it would certainly be easier not having to use the one gate as entry and exit. Doesn't look like that would be such a hard decision un- less I'm overlooking something. Sunday morning our scripture lesson was covering John 14 where the apostles were concerned about the possibility of Je- sus leaving them. These men had become much more than friends. They were family and now the main part of the family was to be taken from them. Jesus told them they shouldn't worry because He was going to prepare them a place and that He would come back for them. As hard as it is to lose someone it is on- ly temporary because there will be one big reunion each time one of us make it to Glo- ry. Jesus did tell them that He is the only way to the Father and that they will know 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 A blight on America The baby Jesus and the Lord of glory 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 I am often appalled by the people who gam- ble and the many who commit suicide in the casino parking lots. The disease or sin of gam- bling is spreading, as more outlets for this evil are available. It is an evil that often preys on the weak and less knowledgeable people in our society. Those who want something for nothing and have low income and live on wel- fare are the ones who keep the lottery and vid- eo poker games going. Casino gambling with its lavish hotels often attracts people from a higher income. It is sad to see our teens involved and infect- ed with the adult gambling fever. One forth of teens, according to a Gallup survey, have participated in some type of gambling in the past year. One teen in ten reports that gam- bling has caused problems within their family. One teen in four reported having played a vid- eo poker machine in the past year and bet on professional sports. For example, 57 percent of adults bought a state lottery ticket during the past year. Reports are now coming in that schools receive little money from the State lot- teries. Gambling is wrong whether it be the State lottery, video poker, dog fights, sports events or the mafia controlled casinos. The sad results of gambling include bro- ken families, person- al financial loss and often a personality change. Those infect- ed with gambling fe- ver often become abu- sive to their spouse and children. The ad- diction becomes like that of alcoholism or drugs. It robs people of their self-discipline and eventually their self-respect. Only a few get the ill-gotten gain and others are driven to poverty. Teens join gangs, do break-ins and rob people to get money to gamble. Peo- ple both young and old cheat and steal or do whatever is necessary to support their habit of gambling. It is tragic that more and more states have become involved in this evil and in a sense legalized a sickness. Many states are now spending millions for hospital rooms and programs to house their victims. Our church- es should be leaders in opposing this evil. Each year at Christmastime, the "baby Je- sus" is the subject of discussion and attention. Indeed, all year long the Babe in its mother's arms and the dying Sufferer on the cross are kept constantly before the masses, while our Lord's resurrection, ascension and present glory in heaven are given but scant attention. This is because so few have taken note of the great message of the Apostle Paul about the glorified Lord in heaven. In II Cor. 5:16, the Apostle wrote: "…yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we Him no more." It is sad that so many still know only "Christ after the flesh." They love to discuss the "gos- pel stories" about the "Man of Galilee," but find themselves strangers in the great Epis- tles of St. Paul. Paul was the apostle for this present "dis- pensation of the grace of God." It is he who presents Christ in His present glory as the great Dispenser of redeeming grace, through the merits He won at Calvary. In Eph. 1:15 -23 we have recorded for us the Apostle's prayer that we might be given "the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ" that we might come to experience… "What is the exceeding greatness of [God's] power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, "Which He wrought in Christ when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places. "Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world [age], but also in that which is to come" (Eph. 1:19 -21). Let us thank God that the baby Jesus died for our sins and became the risen, living Sav- ior at God's right hand, abundantly "able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him" (Heb. 7:25). Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas I hope no one was disappointed with no caroling last Saturday night but with my tak- ing sick with a fever my wife took our carol- ing music out to meet any singers and they were smart enough not to brave that wind and chill in the air. We will try again next Saturday evening and maybe the weather will be a lot more cooperative. When plan- ning anything the weather seems to always want to play a hand so you don't always win with your planning. A friend of mine wanted me to thank all the law enforcement officers for their efforts at keeping impaired drivers off the road. It does seem as though there aren't near as many accidents nor court news about im- paired driving as there used to be. Could be that there are more designated drivers and people using more common sense with their partying. I used to party hard and I was just fortu- nate that I never caused an accident and I know now that I was being watched over by the Lord. With the party season coming up shortly please remember to have the desig- nated driver ready or drink responsible. My- self it was better to just quit drinking before something terrible did happen. I get a hoot out of telling Gayle at the trash Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 3 Cup Creek G.B. Church presents 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Dec. 16 The Cup Creek G.B. Church presents "A Char- lie Brown Christmas" Satur- day, Dec. 16 at 6 p m EST at the Lockhart Township Community Center in Sten- dal. There will be free ad- mission and refreshments following. Everyone is wel- come to join for an evening of fun, fellowship and bless- ings this Christmas Season. 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 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 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.; Sunday morning worship 10 :40 a.m. and Christmas program; No Sunday evening service; Wednesday, No Team kids. Wednesday, Dec. 13, Church business meeting. "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Eli- jah the prophet came near, and said, Lord God of Abra- ham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word" (I King 18:36). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, Assistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening Bible BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (4 yrs old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor 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 select- ed 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 study at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Gary's mes- sage was about the first or- nament. He talked about a favorite ornament or one that had special meaning. He spoke to us about the star in the east being the first or- nament and that we should be that star and shine bright- ly for Christ. There will be no Wednes- day evening service this week. December 21 will be the first day of winter. Christmas Break for Pike County Schools will be- gin on Friday, Dec. 22 and school will resume Janu- Christmas Cantata "Winter Rose" Directed by Vance Hays December 17 at 10:30am Please join our church family for a morning of glorious singing. We also Want to Wish everyone a very Merry ChristMas and a happy neW year in 2018. 910 Main St., Petersburg 812-354-6844 main street Presbyterian Church