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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 6, 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 This past Sunday reminded me of some- thing a friend told me about a minister's Monday mornings. He told me of being dis- appointed in his role as a minister so much that he resigned many times in his mind. I must admit that the fleshly side of me has a long way to go and some things still bother me to the point of becoming sudden- ly angry. The Bible says it so well that when you are suddenly angry all good sense de- parts. As we arrived at church Sunday morn- ing I checked the rear view mirror and seen nothing behind me so I pulled off to park without using my turning signal and I hear this very loud and disturbing blare of a horn. This doesn't always get me, but when it is a "get out of my way the road is mine kind of a honk" it sometimes sets my nerves on edge and it did Sunday. There is a story about the honk from be- hind that I would like to share with you and it concerned a high school principal using geese as his moral. "As I read this and have been thinking about it, the one that reso- nates the most with me is geese honk from behind to share encouragement. Aretha 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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It was Jesus who warned against laying up treasures on earth. All forms of commercialism constant- ly target us. The American people seldom learn when enough is enough. This plague of materialism has affected both adults and children. We should teach our children more about giving and less about getting. It makes it difficult for wise parents when their chil- dren compare everything to school and their friends. Materialism has such a strong influence that many medicate through shopping and accumulating more things. Things never fill the void that only God can fill in a per- son's life. Jesus never told us to seek things but to seek first the Kingdom of God. God chooses to bless ma- ny people with mate- rial blessings. When much has been given then God wants us to use it to help others and evangelize the world. The Bible tells us we cannot serve both God and money. God must be first in our lives. The best way to break the hold of material things is to start giving it away. We have many opportunities to promote the Gospel with our money and to help meet the needs of the poor. A word of caution to Christians in particular, is be- ware of materialism's entrapment. Paul's farewell exhortations to Timothy were written with great urgency. The time of the apostle's departure by cruel martyrdom was now at hand and ere long his testimony would be sealed with his life's blood. It was with this in view that, rather than thinking of himself or now simply "leaving everything with the Lord," he still kept planning for the future, still occupied with the ministry which the glorified Lord had committed to him ma- ny years previous. There was still so much to be done, so many souls to be won, and Timo- thy must now carry on the work with renewed vigor. Thus it is that we read in II Timothy 4:5: "But watch thou in all things, endure afflic- tions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry." There is much confusion about evangelism these days. First, there are some who have concluded from Ephesians 4:11 that the evangelist nec - essarily belongs to a different category from "pastors and teachers," or "teaching pastors." It is true that, according to this verse, some of God's servants are specially gifted and spe- cially productive as evangelists, but have we read too much into this passage? Some have read into it that the evangelist need not be a teacher of the Word. He need not be well-grounded in the Scriptures if only he can tell people that Christ died for their sins. This reminds us of the converted perform- er who, contrary to I Timothy 5:22, was im- mediately pushed forward by Christian lead- ers as an evangelist. It cost heavily to secure his services, but it was worth it: he could get crowds! He was barely grounded in the Scrip- tures, but what matter? He has such a way with him: he could tell such interesting stories and had written several popular gospel songs. He was able to induce many hearers to make "de- cisions" for Christ just because he had come to the pulpit straight from show business. To quote his own words, "I leave doctrine to the theologians. I preach Christ." But the question immediately arises: "Christ who? " "What Christ? " It makes a great difference whether one preaches the Christ of Palestine or the glorified Christ proclaimed by Paul. And it makes a greater difference wheth- er he preaches that Christ of Liberalism or the Christ of the Bible. Franklin said we need love sweet love, but we also need to show some respect which she also sang about. Thanks to the people who staged the Pike County clean up this past weekend as there was lots of things hauled off and disposed, but on another side of things the highways to and from the land fill became somewhat haz- ardous Saturday morning with such things as a big roll of barb wire and a broken mir- ror with lots of glass all over the road. The free trash day is great but don't forget to load your trucks a little more careful so we don't cause an accident with our debris. The one big subject that came from our service Sunday was that you are not prom- ised a tomorrow so do to-day what God is asking from you. We also spoke about the greatest carpenter ever, which is Jesus be- cause He has built the foundation for our salvation, erected His house which is the body of believers and is the head of His own house. We as Christians are members of this household but we are to endure unto the end. Even though we feel like our blessings don't get out they do and they are returned but we just don't look for them hard enough to see them. Let us try to be a blessing and try to reap blessings. Until next week do your best. annual SOUP & SALAD LUNCHEON Thursday, June 14 Serving from 11 AM until 1 PM First United Methodist Church 9th and Walnut Streets in Petersburg Your $5 donation benefits the United Methodist Women's Missions Programs 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.; Sun- day evening Bible study at 6 p.m. Business meeting third Sunday of each month, follow- ing morning worship. We had several graduates this year, Keegan Aldridge from Hanover College; and McKenzie Baker and Erica Newkirk, Pike Central grad- 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- 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 your calendar: VBS will be July 9 -13 from 6 -8 p.m. • 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. • Wednesday, June 20, we will continue the Bible study of Esther 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family 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 MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH (Augusta) Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m., children's Sun- day school during morning service. What an amazing and powerful service we had again this past Sunday. Invite someone to come and hear the word of God. We will be having Bible school starting the last week of the month. We will not have Wednesday night service until school starts back up. To him that soweth righ- teousness shall be a sure re- ward. A fter a long time, the lord of those servants co- meth, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had re- ceived five talents came and 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 uates. May God richly bless their futures. "Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have enter- tained angels without know- ing it" (Hebrews 13:1,2, NIV ). We should always treat each other as Jesus would treat them, with love and re- spect, and help those who are in need. We are remembering those in prayer who have had surgeries and those fight- ing health problems, those mourning the loss of loved ones, our country, leaders, our church and each other. We know the Lord hears and answers our prayers. We invite you to worship with us at any of our services. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter 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 - 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 brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliv- eredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained be- side them five talents more. His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faith- ful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou in- to the joy of thy lord. We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: hence- forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righ- teous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Come and join us for a good fellowship. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter 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 deci- sion to confess the past, re- pent from your sins and ac- cept Jesus as this Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor