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September 23, 2020

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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 23, 2020 B-7 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. 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 Assembly of God Baptist Ramblings of my mind By Lowell Thomas A nation without God Religious Viewpoint By Clyde Dupin See R AMBLINGS on 3 Enriched in utterance and knowledge Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Kevin Sadler See VIEWPOINT on 3 Some day that nation may be called Ameri- ca. One of the greatest needs in our world is an understanding of right and wrong. Those marching in our streets, killing, raping, doing drugs and destroying property no longer un- derstand the difference in right and wrong. God still has a standard of righteousness and hates evil. Our culture is dominated by the idea of "free to be me." A fter seven decades of education absent from God and the Bible, we are beginning to reap an undesirable harvest. We laugh at hon- or and fail to respect honesty. Our new Amer- ica attempts to build a society without the Ten Commandments, but it is not working. Since we took prayer and Bi- ble readings out of our schools we have mass murders and armed guards walking the halls. In America 72 percent of births to A f - rican-Americans are il- legitimate. Teen sui- cide rates have skyrock- eted. We rank near the top of the industri- "I'm a little foggy on the meaning of this passage. 'That in everything ye are enriched by Him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you' (I Cor. 1:5,6)." The key to understanding this passage is to remember that Paul was writing to the Corin- thians during the transition period. The apos- tle was showing them how they had been en- riched by the Lord when He imparted to them the supernatural gift of tongues (utterance) to communicate Paul's gospel, and the gift of knowledge that they might more fully under- stand the will of God (I Cor. 12:4-11). This is confirmed for us in the very next verse where Paul said to them, "So that ye come behind in no gift" (I Cor. 1:7). These miraculous gifts were the "testimony of Christ" that was con- firmed in them. This was a demonstration that God was now working among the Gen- tiles. Thus we are introduced by the Apostle Paul to a new creation, which is the Church, the Body of Christ. Once the Body of Christ was established in the faith, and the Word of God was com- pleted by Paul (i.e., the Mystery), the super- natural sign gifts of the Acts period ceased (I Cor. 13:8 -11 cf. Col. 1:25,26). God has re- placed these gifts with something infinitely better: faith, hope, and love (I Cor. 13:13). Sub- sequently, if you want to know the will of God for this present age you must turn to Paul's epistles for guidance. This is also true as you live for Him day by day. I certainly hope this article finds you all feel- ing better than I. For about two weeks now, my wife and I have had such miseries with a ter- rible cough and drainage that we are wonder- ing if we will ever feel normal again. We have had two shots each, and two different prescrip- tions to help clear the drainage with minimal results. We have limited our being around peo- ple, so we haven't held church for two weeks. It is not the virus, but it is a nuisance. I would to say to Merilyn Welp or "Muley," as he was sometimes called, that he is this week's shout-out. Merilyn retired as a planner after being a foreman for several years. He is a good man who would do anything he could for any- one. My prayers and well wishes go to him and his family. I didn't feel much like fighting the world last week, but I did accomplish some smaller things, and was able to saw a load of the old stumps in the yard, although it wasn't in re- cord time. It does seem as though I felt bet- ter outdoors than I did indoors. I have always tried to keep moving and attempt to keep up some strength. So far, I have been able to keep up with my exercises each morning, but I have slowed down doing them to keep from getting out of breath. Blood work last week showed my body is trying to get back to normal functioning. The doctor said, "I can't tell you if your liver is in better shape, but from the tests, it shows it is working fairly well." I'll take that as a bright note and be happy. It seems as though my dai- ly workout has helped. The last time I got to play any music for oth- ers was on August 30 at the sing-spiration. I was happy to hear some of the fellow musicians say they enjoyed my contribution, which, com- ing from people I happen to think are good mu- sicians, made me feel appreciated. One of them sang along with one of my selections, which is a treat for a struggling musician. I love to play and sing, even though it isn't always that great. We miss our nursing home ministry and CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Continued in next column Continued in next column Continued on the next page Upcoming Events Gospel Convention at Gentle Shepherd Church of God this Sunday The Southwest Indiana Gospel Music Association will present their annual "Gospel Convention" service at Gentle Shepherd Church of God, located at 8350 East 350 North ( just west of Oatsville on the Oatsville/Wheeling road) in Gibson County on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. CDT. Sever- al groups will perform during this concert. Food and fel- lowship will follow the concert. No carry-in dishes. The public is welcome. RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednes- day evening Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meet- ing every other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 320 S. Meridian Street Washington Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening dinner and Bible study at 6 p.m. and from church services, call 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor House f Mercy Pastor George Bruce • 812-789-5229 Corner of East and Porter, Winslow Across from Winslow Elementary School f f f Pastor George Bruce • 812-789-5229 meets on Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. Beginning Oct. 1, we will start hosting Thursday night services at 7 p.m. ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. We postponed our busi- ness meeting until this com- ing Sunday, Sept. 27, following morning worship. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heaven are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8,9, ESV ). Our lives benefit from a higher viewpoint. When we rise above our circumstances and see life not from our own anxious, urgent, overwhelm- ing perspective, but from God's, life's battles become less intimidating as God's promises come into view. You are welcome to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter 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; morning wor- ship 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 Jesus as the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayrshi- reValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Adult, youth and chil- drens Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Children church during the pastor's message. Continue wearing a mask and honor the six-foot social distancing guidelines. Wednesday evening Bible study will be meetng in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Jr. High-Senior High youth group will meet in the Fam- ily Life Center Wednesdays from 6:30 -8 p.m. Lunch with the pastor from noon-1 p.m., Tuesday and Fridays, after Labor Day, will be on Facebook. Join us live on Facebook for all services. Michael Miller, Pastor IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Website: www.immanuel- baptistchurch.weebly.com Sunday morning Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :40 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening, Wednesday and Thursday services. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be trou- bled, neither let it be afraid" ( John 14:27). Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m.; children's Sunday school during morning wor- ship; Crossfit for the youth at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. We are having services, but we are practicing social dis- tance. There will be no chil- dren's church. "Perfect love casts out fear" (I John 4:18). When we understand some- thing of Christ's love for us as a sinner, we respond with love for Christ and that love includes feelings and emo- tions. But emotions come and go, and we must not allow them to mislead us. God loves us whether we feel it or not. Christians who gauge their re- lationship with Christ by the feelings seldom have a stable spiritual life. What makes the difference? It can be summarized in one word: commitment. Feelings come and go, but commitment stays. (The same should be WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Adviso- ry Board meeting at 6 p.m. be- fore Bible study and business meeting to follow. Social distancing is still in place and until further notice, there will be no children's church or Sunday night fel- lowship. Thought for the week: "If it was not for God's grace and mercy, I would not be here. Thank you, God for this new day and every blessing"— Amen. Be in prayer 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 everyone is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Gary Watson, Pastor Nyles Head, Assoc. Pastor Kathy Henderson, Reporter true in a marriage). We who have committed our lives to Christ may feel joy, gratitude, love and so on. But even when we don't have those feelings, our commitment keeps us true to Christ. If at any time you have no church to attend, your pres- ence will be greatly appreciat- ed and I am sure you will leave feeling blessed. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter

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