The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 20, 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 Millions of people — even religious peo- ple — are afraid of God and are struggling to earn His favor. They suppose that salva- tion is the reward of showing enough love to Him. If only they would believe what God Himself says, that if we are ever saved it will be entirely because He loved us and gra- ciously provided for our salvation. The Apostle Paul, in the Bible, called God "the God of love" (II Cor. 13:11) and John de- clared that "God IS love" (1 John 4:8). Thus John goes on to say: "Herein is love, not that we loved god, but that he loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [satisfaction] for our sins" (1 John 4: 10). This is why salvation is so often called a "gift" in the Bible. It is the expression of God's love to sinners. And so St. Paul tells us: "[We] were by nature the children of wrath, even as others, but god, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)" (Eph. 2:3-5). "…after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have do- ne, but according to HIS MERCY He saved us…" (Tit. 3:4,5). Does all this mean that God overlooks sin or condones it? By no means! In His love He paid for our sins on Calvary's cross "that He might be Just, and the Justifier of him that believeth in Jesus" (Rom. 3:26). This is why we read in Rom. 5:8: "…God commendeth his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us." This has been a busy week for me. Either I'm getting slower doing chores or they are multiplying each day. There is an old saying that learning to say "no"is difficult. I try to help when I can and that usually brings more opportunities to help someone else. Like it or not there are times you have to work at home or get hopelessly behind on your chores. Last Friday while mowing the church yard I slipped into a drainage ditch and had to pulled out by a good neighbor. If you use a zero turn mower be careful if they happen to lose traction they will slide. It is best to look over your yard for damp ground and stay alert when mowing there. All the yards in Velpen look real good as most of them are mowed about the same time each week. Velpen is a fairly clean little community and I'm proud to be able to what we do there at the church. I only wish we could get some of them to at- tend our services. Everyone is welcome at our services and we would love to worship with them. Last Saturday my wife and I tried our hand at flea marketing at the Riverside Park in Winslow. Being our first attempt we on- ly took a few items and actually sold a few things but I think we probably broke even be- cause we bought about as much as we sold. I must admit it was fun and the vendors are friendly and look out for one another. I can see that people who buy at flea markets look for bargains and odd things so anybody could have a table or two and get rid of lots of stuff if they are willing to sit and bargain with the 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 Baptist Baptist Baptist Assembly of God CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Continued in next column Continued in next column Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas America and happiness The love of God Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Continued on page 2 See R AMBLINGS on 2 A recent poll found that most Americans felt happy most of the time. If this is true, some might ask why are so many going to therapists, counseling, consulting divorce lawyers and taking opioids. Why do so ma- ny have a sense of emptiness? One thing we all agree on is people everywhere seek happiness. I visited Russia before the Iron Curtain came down and have made several trips to Russia since. The striking thing was not the shabby apartments, poverty of the people but the lack of happiness. There were few smiling faces and people appeared to be void of joy. They had been told for 70 years that there was no God. This lack of spiritu- ality left them empty and without an inner peace. When they accepted Christ as their personal Savior, their faces would light up and they would speak of inner joy. I read an article on the science of hap- piness. The article pointed out that laugh- ter and optimistic thoughts are good for your health and may help you to live longer. The Bi - ble says, "A cheer- ful heart does good like a medicine, but a broken spirit makes one sick." (Proverbs 17:22, TLB) I have observed for many years that those with a strong faith in God have a sense of peace, hope and joy. This inner joy does not come from earthly pleasures, material things or great wealth. Scientists know a lot about depression, fear, hopelessness and sadness. As they search for positive emotions and joy, they may dis- cover that faith is important and God can fill the emptiness in our lives. JUNE 27-29 6:30PM - 9:10PM For more information, call: Renee: 812-582-0578 or Vicky: 812-354-4376 245 S. Glezen Center St. • Petersburg, IN 812-354-9909 GLEZEN REVIVAL CENTER The greatest days of summer! Old Friendship Church will host fireworks June 30 The Old Friendship Church, located four miles east of Hwy 61 on Hwy 68, Lynnville, will be having a fireworks display on Sat- urday, June 30. The fireworks will start at 9 p.m. Bring your lawnchairs. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 812-853-8736. Praise and worship service at Gentle Shepherd Church Gentle Shepherd Church of God, located at 8350 East 350 North, just west of Oatsville on the Oatsville/Wheeling road, in Gibson County, is holding a praise and worship ser- vice, Sunday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. CDT, fea- turing Jeffrey Bryant. There will be food and fellowship immediately after the con- cert. The public is invited. 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 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 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 20, we will continue the Bible study of Esther 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, June 24 is the fourth Sunday and the morn- ing worship offering will go to the building fund. • Sunday, July 1, Assis- 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 - 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 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. "Liberty and justice for all" also describes God's jus- tice. His justice is not limited to a select few, but applies to everyone. God is always just; it's part of His nature. As Psalm 9:16 says, "The Lord is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands." Ken Reeder, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school will be start- ing this Sunday from 9:30 -10 a.m.; Sunday morning wor- ship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday at 6 p.m., Bible study. Sunday, June 24 at 6 p.m., there will be a pie and cake baking competition with homemade ice cream so- cial. Bring a pie or cake, if you want to be in the bak- ing competition. Come and enjoy the desserts, and fel- lowship. 2018 Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "Grace and peace be mul- tiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Je- sus our Lord" (II Peter 1:2). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Pastor 812.582.0290 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship; Youth group, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • First Wednesday of each month, Advisory Board meeting before Bible study and business meeting to fol- low. • Saturday, June 30 at 6 p.m., Wiener Roast at the church. • Saturday, July 14 at 9 a.m., work day at the church. Thought for the week: "If God answers your prayers, he is increasing your faith, 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 tant Sunday; F.R.O.G.s and Tadpoles will meet during the morning worship ser- vice. • Wednesday, July 4, In- dependence Day, nothing scheduled. • Sunday, July 8, regular business meeting after the morning worship service. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: In the parable of the sower, the Word of God is likened to ? Answer: The seed. Reference: Luke 8:11. Q: Paul affirmed that through Christ "we are more than ______." An- swer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter if he delays, he is increasing your patience, if he doesn't answer, he is preparing the best for you"—Anonymous . Be in prayer this week for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Terry Beadles, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter