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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 CHURCH NOTES OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Services listed at area churches Monday night for the Over- comers class with Paul and Mary Becker and Tuesday and Thursday morning for people on second shift with Steve Kirby at 8 a.m.; Thurs- day night at 7 and Sunday morning at 10, with Denny Wiscaver making Disciples. Saturday, Nov. 24. Josh RECOVERY CENTER Come and be with us on LIGHTHOUSE Sanders will be bringing the word of God. Christ the Savior wanted to become a Chris- tian but couldn't understand how Christianity was superi- or to Confucianism and Bud- dhism. One morning he came to the missionary in a happy mood saying, "I dreamed last night, and now I understand. I dreamed I had fallen into a deep pit where I lay helpless and despairing. Confucius came and said, 'Let me give you advice, my friend; if you get out of your trouble, never get in again.' Buddha came and said, 'If you can climb up to where I can reach you, I will help you.' Then Christ came. He climbed down into the pit and carried me out." It takes the Savior of man to do that. Only a Savior would stoop so low as to save a sin- ful soul like yours and mine. Bob Shepherd, Reporter A native of interior China 1135 W. Co. Rd. 475 S. Winslow PATOKA GROVE U.M. CHURCH ing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; And the peace of God, which surpasses all under- standing, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7). This time of year every- Sunday school 10:30, Pike Co. time. "Be anxious for noth- Morning worship 9:30; walk in the door. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Georgia Mason, Reporter ip Sharp, superintendent; Rick Jones, adult class teach- er; morning worship and children's church 10;15; eve- ning worship 6; No Wednes- day evening service Nov. 21. Saturday, Dec. 1 - Christ- Sunday school 9:30, Phil- GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER ABUNDANT LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH and 6 p.m.; Thursday 7 p.m., casual Bible study groups last Thursday of month at 7 p.m. "I am with you always, Sunday services 10 a.m. 409 S. 4th St., Petersburg Thanksgiving to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20 He gives us Himself The story is told of a man mas by Candlelight Dinner. Tickets are $17.50. Any- one who wants to decorate a table or has items to give away - anything homemade or something you bought - should see Joy Wiscaver or Shirley Shafer. Babysitting will be provided by Michaela Wiscaver for a donation. "Trust God, He is glory due unto His name. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Cause me to hear thy loving kind- ness in the morning for in thee do I trust. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk. For I lift my soul unto Thee." "The Lord is my strength, all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understand- ing." Job said, "Though he slay me yet will I trust him." Job answered the Lord and said, "I know that thou canst do everything and that no thought can be withholden from thee." "Give unto the Lord the faithful and trustworthy" "Trust in the Lord with my shield. My heart trust- ed in him. I am helped. My heart greatly rejoiceth. With my song, I will praise Him." "Blessed be the Lord of Is- rael who with His hands ful- filled that which He spoke with His mouth to my fa- ther David." "God is faithful by whom one seems to get so stressed with the holidays coming up. We worry about too many material things and some- times forget to really be thankful for all God has pro- vided and all the blessings he has bestowed. May we all remember to thank God, not just on Thanksgiving, but ev- ery day of our lives. Nov. 28 at 11 a.m., United Methodist women's meet- ing. Dec. 2—Holiday dinner. Dec. 12—United Method- ye were called unto the fel- lowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." Jesus said unto them: "Have faith in God." God is trustworthy and faithful, He is love. We need to have child-like faith, put our trust in Jesus and our needs in His hands. We should not put our trust in people nor in what we see, hear or think we know. Pray believing in Jesus name. Church website: www. ist women's meeting at Con- nie Caldemeyer's. Dec. 23—Christmas pro- glezenrevivalcenter.org. Don Priest, Pastor Jerry Blackwell, Assistant gram. Larry Stoops, Pastor Jeannine Potter, Reporter Ryan Edrington, Superin- tendent, Rev. Gary Pancake, Assistant; Sunday morning worship at 10:30. We had a great Thanks- Sunday school 9:30 a.m., NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH Coe Pastor Billie A Grubb, Reporter LUTHERAN CHURCH Stendal ST. PETER'S worship at 10:15. Tuesday starting at 10 Sunday school 9 a.m.; a.m. Sewing Sisters; Men's Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesday—Confirma- giving feast and fellowship Sunday. We appreciate all who helped in any way in the table decorations and the preparation of the food. November 21-25 the Pike County schools will have Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving will be on November 22. Don't forget to be as our forefathers and give God thanks for all He has given us, We will be decorating the brance Day will be on De- cember 7. We remember those affected in this trage- dy and what happened to se- cure our freedom. December 9—Monthly church council meeting at 6 p.m. Christmas program will be Sunday morning, Decem- ber 23, during our morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Every- one is welcome to join us. Christmas Eve and Christ- church on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. with our "Hanging of the Green" service. We al- ways look forward to this wonderful service. Pearl Harbor Remem- decorating. Edwin H. Wicks, Pastor tion class at 5:30 p.m.; Choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 9 a.m. Church on an African safari, deep in the jungle. The guide before him had a machete and was whacking away the tall weeds and thick under- brush. The traveler, wea- ried and hot, asked in frus- tration: "Where are we? Do you know where you are tak- ing me? Where is the path?!" The seasoned guide stopped and looked back at the man and said, "I am the path." We ask the same ques- on the pagan world is that "they are without excuse, because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful…" (Rom. 1:20,21). The Psalmist, on the Cornelius R. Stam God's verdict up- By Pastor other hand, declares: "It is a good thing to tions, don't we? We ask God, "Where are you taking me? Where is the path?" And He, like the guide, doesn't tell us. He may give us a hint or two, but that's all. If he did, would we understand? Would we comprehend our location? No, like the trav- eler, we are not acquaint- ed with the jungle. Rather than give us an answer, Je- sus gives us a far greater gift - He gives us Himself! Let Jesus be your guide. He knows exactly where to lead us. Just follow Him! For questions or more in- formation call 766-3474. Troy Johnson, Pastor Ron Ficklin, Reporter ing worship 10:30; There is no Bible study this week. We urge all to attend the commu- nity Thanksgiving service at Rubletown Church, Tuesday Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list: the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Before we can express GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Sunday school 9:30; morn- lovingkindness in the morning. And thy faithfulness every night" (Psa. 92:1,2). Believers today give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing prais- es unto thy name, O Most High: To show forth thy us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son" (Col. 1:12,13). It is because of this "deliverance" that the humblest believ- er can cry with Paul: "Thanks be unto God, who always causeth us to triumph in Christ!" (II Cor. 2:14) and "Thanks be to God, who giveth us the vic- tory through our Lord Jesus Christ!" (I Cor. 15:57). How appropri- ate, then, are the fol- lowing exhortations: "In everything give have even more to be thankful for than did the Psalmist, for we can rejoice in what God has done for us through Christ and His redeeming work. Thus Paul, by divine inspira- tion, speaks of… "Giving thanks un- to the Father, who ha- th made us meet [fit] to be partakers of the in- heritance of the saints in light: "Who hath delivered thanks" (I Thes. 5:18) and "By [Christ], therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise . . . giving thanks to His name" (Heb. 13:15). "For all things are C-1 FILES OUT OF THE PAST Religious viewpoint through months of doubt and testing. It is now time for political parties to come together and do what is best for our beloved nation. The drift toward Socialism and away from the Judeo-Chris- tian faith must be stopped. "In God We Trust" must become our purpose and guide. We need to pray for our newly elected leaders that they will have courage to do what is just and right. We must take advantage of the opportunity to restore moral and spiritual values to our politicians. In the last few years we America has gone "Searching for hope in a troubled world" By Clyde Dupin have seen the weakening of our moral values and a breakdown in the conduct of our leaders. It is time we have integrity, honesty and good examples. It is not enough to talk about faith in God, but it needs to be prac- ticed in our daily lives. The faith of the Ameri- for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiv- ing of many redound to the glory of God" (II Cor. 4:15). Most of all, "thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift," our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! (II Cor. 9:15). can people needs to be re- newed. It is time to do God's work and win people to faith in Jesus Christ. We need to have some values in our life and stand by them. Self should be put aside and honor God. Our church at- tendance is down and some large churches are like a re- volving door with changing people every few Sundays. It was President Reagan who talked often about that shin- ing city on a hill. We need to protect our God given free- dom and liberties and be like a beacon light for all na- tions to see. Let us pray for Ameri- ca and the renewal of our churches. Let us pray for Continued on page 6 Godly gratitude with words, we must experience it in our hearts. We must be mindful that all our blessings come from the Lord. We often take Ephesians 5:20, "giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" to mean thankfulness during diffi- cult situations in life. But it also means being thankful for the good things the Lord gives us to enjoy each day. Kyle Slygh, Int. Speaker Karri Brock, Reporter 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school classes 9:30. Monday, First Place Bible METHODIST CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Sunday morning worship ZOAR UNITED study 6:15; Tuesday, Bible study 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Youth group 6:30 p.m. Marianne Hawkins, Pastor Logan McCullough, Asso- ciate Pastor Continued on page 4 CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 1 at Glezen Revival Center Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Seating at 6:30 p.m Tickets: $17.50 Seating is limited! Advance Ticket Guest Singers: The Bowling Family Catered by: The Village Inn Purchase Required! Deadline to buy tickets is Nov. 28, 2012 mas are coming soon. Re- member the reason we cel- ebrate was the perfect gift. Fifth Sunday fellowship to join us at New Liberty. You'll find a smiling con- gregation with the "Love of God" beaming when you will be on Sunday, Dec. 30. 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