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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 27, 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 VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 Morning worship and the Lord's supper at 9:30 a.m.; Bible school at 10 :30 a.m. This Sunday in the morning service, guest speaker, Mar- vin Arvin, of Loogootee. You are invited to attend these ser- vices. New Year Someone has siad, "Every new year is a fresh beginning. It offers new opportunities. If we have made mistakes dur- ing the past twelve months— and who has not—we shall do well to close the gate upon such errors and face forward into a new world. It is a great blessing to be able to forget some things. The ability to forget is a fine art that ought to be consciously cultivated." The Apostle Paul said, "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:13b-14). Because He lives. John Manges, Minister your window locks lately. Especially if you have little ones around who reach them as play things. We had a community wide church ser- vice at Cup Creek General Baptist church and it turned out a little longer than antic- ipated, but it was a great service. We had several songs by different people and the Christmas story about the birth of Jesus. It told all the ways the world mistreated Him and how He died to give you and I a hope of life eternal. A communion service was held to commemorate His broken body and pre- cious blood that was spilled just for you and just for me. So I suppose Christmas should always have a personal appeal to each of us. Please have a safe New Year's Eve and if you do party, do so responsibly. Use com- mon sense and think about what you are do- ing. Good time to forget last year and em- bark on a new adventure which will be des- ignated 2018. As always accept blessings and strive to be a blessing. 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 universal sin Our loved ones in Heaven Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Ricky Kurth Catholic Baptist Baptist Baptist Christian CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Assembly of God Continued in next column Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas There is one sin against both God and man that almost everyone commits. This sin is condemned by God and someday will be punished. It is the sin of dishonesty and can include lying, stealing, cheating and other forms of unethical behavior. From Enron to Tyco we have heard a lot about dishonesty in the workplace. It is com- mon knowledge that some political leaders will say almost anything to get better polling numbers and be elected. Perhaps the most important qualities to possess in govern- ment should be integrity and moral charac- ter. In some universities students are taught how to deceive and be dishonest. Most eth- ics classes are not worthy of their name. We hear daily about the car salesman who lied, the merchant who cheated, the Doctor who did not tell the patient the truth or the work- er who stole from his company. The sin can be found everywhere and sadly even among clergymen. Truth is a virtue that God honors. This sin has consequences that often find one out to their shame and disgrace. A survey of more than 36,000 high school students re- veals this dangerous sin that has earth- ly and eternal con- sequences. The stu- dents often reflect the character of their par- ents. Sixty-one per- cent admitted to cheating on an exam in the past year. Twenty-eight percent have stolen from a store. Thirty-nine percent have lied to save money. Only about two percent are caught and only half are punished. We have become a cheating nation and pay- day will come. The Bible says, "Be sure your sins will find you out." Churches, schools and parents should demonstrate a lifestyle of hon- esty and teach values to our youth. "Do our loved ones in Heaven remem- ber us? " Yes, they do. To begin with, when Samuel was called up from Paradise by the witch of Endor, Samuel remembered David and Saul and his sons (1 Sam. 28:15 -19). Also, we know that there will be recog- nition in Heaven because our resurrection bodies will be fashioned like the Lord's (Phil. 3:21), and His resurrection body was recognizable by His loved ones ( John 20 :16; 21:7). Well, if people in Heaven don't remember people on earth, what happens when their loved ones on earth die and go to Heaven? If the people in Heaven have no memory of their loved ones on earth prior to that, do they suddenly recognize and re- member their loved ones when they arrive in Heaven? This doesn't seem likely. In addition, Revelation 6:10 describes martyred Tribulation saints in Heaven who cry out to the Lord for vengeance. This means that these people remember how they died, and at whose hand. It would be difficult to believe that God allows people in Heaven to remember people like this, peo- ple who murdered them, and not the peo- ple that they love. Finally, it would also be difficult to believe that God would allow people in Heaven to feel an emotion like vengeance, and not al- low them to feel an emotion like love. So it is safe to extrapolate that people in heav- en not only remember us, they still love us. Am I glad that the part of Christmas where gifts are exchanged is past. The shop- ping season does bring profits to the retail businesses and they can usually offer what they want to get rid of for a discounted price and clean their shelves so they can get ready for Valentine's day. There is nothing wrong with this because it is called business, but when you give gifts, give them because you are remembering the greatest gift ever giv- en. God gave the world Jesus and the hope of salvation. Enough said about this because there are so many different thoughts on gift giving that we could start a battle over it easily. Christmas day our house kept cooling off quickly after the new furnace would heat it up to a comfortable level. As soon as it went off you could feel it cooling. A fter thinking about it for awhile we found two of our liv- ing room windows with the bottom locks lifted up. Our windows have seals between the window and jamb that is sealed when locked properly and it was letting enough cool air to make a big difference. This is just a tip if you haven't checked Continued on page 2 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. As we enter the New Year 2018, we all will reflect back on 2017 and ask where did the time go. As we begin a New Year we must look for- ward not backwards. The decisions we will make in the New Year will decide what the year will be. As the Bible says, anyone who is in Christ old things are passed away behold all things be- come new. My hope and prayer for all people who read this is that you will make a decision to confess the past, repent from your sins and accept Je- sus as this Savior and Lord. A New Beginning for a New Year. Your New Year will be filled with all the prom- ises and Blessings God has promised to those who are His in Jesus. Happy New Year. 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. 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. GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow No Sunday School. Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Enrichment classes 5 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 school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10 :40 a.m.; No Sunday evening service; Wednesday, at 6 p.m. Adult Discipleship and Teamkids. "Now the God of hope fill you with all Joy and peace in believing, that he may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost" (Romans 15:13). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter 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. Anyone can believe when things are good. God is in charge and sometimes we are not going to know the whys and wherefores. BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; all Wednesday eve- ning activities 7:30 p.m. Nothing is planned for Wednesday, December 27. Sunday, December 31 is fifth Sunday. We will have communion service dur- ing the morning worship service. We will continue our Bi- ble Study on Wednesday, January 3 at 7:30 p.m. Thought of the Week In all the little things of life, Your will, Lord, may I see; In little and in great alike, help me to be faith- ful! Steve Selby, Pastor Alan Christmas, Report- er 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 Van Ministry, Wednes- day evenings. Need a ride? Call 812-354-6582 Dr. C. Baxter, Jr., Pastor Faith shines the brightest in the darkness. "And Jesus said unto them, because of your un- belief: for verily I say un- to you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this moun- tain, remove hence to yon- der place; and it shall re- move; and nothing shall be impossible unto you" (Mat- thew 17:20 K JV ). Remember, you are safe not because of the absents of danger, but because of the presence of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his pur- pose (Romans 8:28 K JV ). The church will be clos- ing December 31. We ap- preciated everyone who supported us in anyway. Have a safe week. Dale Frederick, Pastor Lois K. Fowler, Reporter STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Mass Schedule: Saturday, Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m.; No CCD and adult Bible study, due to the Christmas break. The Rosary is prayed before the Saturday evening mass and before the Sunday morn- ing mass. Individual con- fessions 30 minutes before weekend Masses at 5 p.m. and 10 :30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, New Years Day, World day of Prayer for Peace, Holy day of Obligation; 9 a.m. Feast of Mary, Mother of God. "Let yourself be guided by the tenderness of God so that you may transform the world with your faith"— Pope Francis. May you all have a Blessed and Healthy New Year. God Bless America. Frank Renner, Pastor Sue Willis, Reporter