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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 23, 2018 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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If you break that verse down which is found in Phil 4:13 you can find that it is personal about us being an individual in Christ and that whatever is placed in front of you, can be accomplished if you approach it the way Je- sus would and then lean on the Lord for your help and inspiration. Don't take your atten- tion from God's love even though troubles, worries and attacks on your character will try to keep you from succeeding. Set your true affection on serving and loving God with all your heart. Don't be too concerned what about oth- ers think of you because God knows you through and through. We had a great week end as we were at Brookside nursing facility entertaining some new friends. It feels good to entertain the residents and see the smiles on their fac- es as you just might sing a song that brings a little joy to their lives. I've waited way too long to find the joy that entertaining others can bring. I wonder if the aides and nurses are still hearing the residents recite their new word we taught them. We taught them to say "whoopee doodle" and they enjoyed just letting that slide off their tongues. As we were picking up our gear you could hear their new word com- ing down the halls. Sunday afternoon we had about 20 people enjoying Gospel music at Cup Creek Gener- al Baptist Church as we held our version of It is important to remind ourselves that freedom of religion cannot be taken for granted. It requires constant attention. Sad- ly, Americans do not understand separation of church and state. Most think the state- ment has something to do with our Consti- tution. The ACLU and elite media express- es these words written in a letter express- ing the personal opinion of one man. They repeat it so often, without telling the origin of the statement, that some actually think it has something to do with the Constitution. We must constantly affirm the distortion of this single statement or else people believe it. Even this man's opinion does not mean we should separate religion from public life. Religion and moral convictions are not an alien or threatening force in public life. The great majority of educated Americans know morality has its roots in the Christian reli- gion. Throughout history there have been those who hate the values taught by Chris- tianity. We are all created in the image of God and are accountable to Him. Every effort should be made in government and soci- ety in general to cul- tivate the principles taught by the Ten Commandments. Honesty, integri- ty, compassion, charity, respect and mar- riage are values that have made America great. The elite media and many political leaders seek to destroy all that made Amer- ica great. We must reject the idea that toler- ance supersedes the moral law of God. Let us review our heritage and protect our na- tion from the evil forces of liberalism and corrupt politicians. As Loren stood with his father, gazing at a beautiful Minnesota lake, the little four- year-old asked: "Daddy, who made this lake? " "God made it," replied his dad, "and God made those trees and all this beauti- ful scenery." There was a moment's silence. Then, placing his hands on his hips, little Loren said: "He sure did a good job! " Yes, He did, yet this scenery was noth- ing compared with the glory this earth will know when Christ returns to reign. If earth's rivers and lakes, its mountains and valleys, its landscapes and seascapes can now be so breath-taking, so awe-inspiring, what will be its beauty when prophecy is ful- filled and the curse removed! "The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them [God's people, Isra- el] and the desert shall rejoice, and blos- som as the rose. "It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Leb- anon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God." "…for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. "And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of wa- ter…" "And the ransomed of the Lord shall re- turn, and come to Zion with songs and ever- lasting joy upon their heads: they shall ob- tain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sigh- ing shall flee away" (Isa. 35:1,2,6,7,10). Revival in progress at Petersburg Holiness Church The Petersburg Holi- ness Church Revival start- ed Tuesday evening and will continue through Sun- day, May 27. Services are 7 p.m. nightly with Evangelist Paul Bates and singers are Wayne and June Dalton. For more information, contact Pastor Chad Searls at 812- 354-9446 or 419 -340 -5500. 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 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and chil- dren's church 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Business meeting third Sunday of each month, following morning worship. As we celebrate Memo- rial Day, may we always remember those who paid the ultimate price for our 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. 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. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m and all Wednesday evening activities at 7:30 p.m.; first and third Wednesday of each month Bible study at 7:30 p.m. • Mark you calendar: VBS will be Sunday, May 27, Sunday, June 3, Wednesday, June 6 and Sunday, June 10. • Sunday, May 27, is the fourth Sunday and the morn- ing worship offering will go to the building fund. • Sunday, June 3, is Assis- tant Sunday. The F.R.O.G.'s and Tadpoles will meet dur- ing the morning worship service. • Wednesday, June 6, we will continue our Bible study of Nehemiah 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, June 10, Regu- lar business meeting after the morning worship. • Sunday, June 17, Fa- ther's Day. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q:What grandson of Noah had a name that became symbolic for all those who would try to destroy God's people? Answer: Magog. Reference. Genesis 10 :2; Ezekiel 38. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family Praise Team practice Sundays from 9 -9:30 a.m.; Sunday school from 9:30 - 10 :15 a.m.; morning wor- ship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednes- day Bible study from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Jr. High/Sr. High youth from 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Summer Club will be Wednesdays from 6:30 - 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. In any struggles we may be experiencing in our life whether it be addictions, troubles of any type or temp- tations we need to always re- member to rejoice in resto- ration. "I will extol the Lord at all times, his praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the Lord; let the af- flicted hear and rejoice. Glo- rify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name togeth- er. I sought the Lord, and GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school will be starting this Sunday from 9:30 -10 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship 10 a.m.; Sun- day evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 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 at 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, at 6 p.m. Adult Bible study and Teamkids. June 11-15 —VBS "Game On" from 6 -8:30 p.m. Mission Statement for 2018 New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Je- sus in all that we do. "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, he shall say unto this moun- tain, Remove hence to yon- der place, and it shall re- move; and nothing shall be impossible unto you" (St. Matthew 17:20). 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 study at 6 p.m. Sunday was a tribute to graduates Allie Edrington and Brook Nalley. We will celebrate with Ethan Hunt this coming Sunday. Each graduate received a Bible from the church. We have been thankful to see the three of these students grow up in our church. Gary's message to the grads came from I Corinthians 13. He and Ruby presented the Bi- bles to the ladies. Friday, May 25, Pike Cen- 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 evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor freedom and safety in giv- ing their lives. "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be coura- geous; be strong" (I Corin- thians 16:13). Always remember to pray for our soldiers, our leaders, and our country. We invite you to worship with us at any of our ser- vices. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er 7:30 p.m. VBS will be July 8 -12 from 6 -8:30 p.m. For addi- tional information, call the church office, Monday-Fri- day from 8:30 a.m. to noon. "Because He lives, we can face tomorrow." Bill Slaven, Deacon Chairman he answered me; he deliv- ered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame" (Psalm 34:1-5). Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter Q: What king asked God for wisdom rather than wealth? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter