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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 28, 2020 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. 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 Ramblings of my mind By Lowell Thomas America's new religion Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See R AMBLINGS on 3 See MINUTES on 3 See VIEWPOINT on 3 The teaching of self-esteem Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Paul M. Sadler "Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doc- trine both to exhort and to convince [refute] the gainsayers." — Titus 1:9 Satan never rests in his insatiable desire to corrupt the Word of God. A case in point is the present-day teaching of self-love, self-esteem and self-worth. The influence of this unsound doctrine has nearly permeated every strata of Christendom, including the Grace Movement. Like the beat of a drum, this theme is heard almost constantly from the pulpits of America and frequently appears on the pages of Chris- tian literature. Beware when you hear or read: "It is important to feel good about yourself," "Learn to love yourself," "Probe your inner- most self to understand why you think and feel as you do," "God sent His son to die for you be- cause you are of great value." On the surface these phrases may seem commendable, but in reality they are diamet- rically opposed to the Scriptures. The above has been weighed in the balance and found to be wanting. For example: "The heart [inner- most self]is deceitful above all things, and des- perately wicked: who can know it? " ( Jer. 17:9). Paul concurred when he said, "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh, [old nature or self]) dwelleth no good thing" (Rom. 7:18). The freedom of the press and religion has always been important in America. The me- dia always puts their money on liberal politics and liberal religious beliefs. We see the cul- tural war raging among our leaders in Wash- ington. The media seeks to divide Christians and blend false and true faith into one body. Those who believe human life is sacred and marriage should be between a man and wom- an are scorned by a liberal media and defined as intolerant. There are millions of good Christian peo- ple in America who believe the Bible and re- spect traditional values. They believe govern- ment is for the people and not people for the government. There are two great enemies to Christianity and freedom in America. Only about 14 percent of the elite media attend church. They have a reli- gion that could be called secularism. This reli- gion is promoted in our textbooks from grade school through college. By the time they gradu- ate from college most traditional values are tossed out and if any religion is left it is liber- al and leaves a personal God absent. This re- Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Minnie Pearl would say "howdy it's so nice to be here." If you remember Minnie, then you remember Hee Haw the country music show. There were so many different performers and they were all so talented along with a differ- ent guest star almost every week. About three years ago I was fortunate enough to meet Lu- lu Romans at a show in Branson Missouri. She was at the show enjoying it just as we were. I'm not overly impressed with famous people but she was a very nice lady. The old decoration crew was at work at Hor- nady park and we didn't get a whole lot done. One of the guys said if they don't find some younger people to learn from us how to set up the displays they are going to have to supply us with Geratol. I think the youngest person out there was in his late sixties. Some of the work is a little physical and tiring if you aren't ready for it. I suppose you could consider this as notice that the ministerial association could use the help and so could the crew. I was impressed with the debate between President Trump and Vice President Biden because even though there were not many straight answers, it did show that they could behave themselves and show some respect for one another. As in all elections there is still plenty of mudslinging which usually does cause more confusion. This election does seem to have two completely opposite views on how our government should be ran. I hope CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Baptist Continued on the next page Upcoming Events Early church note deadline for Nov. 11 edition Due to the Veterans Day holiday, The Press-Dispatch will be published a day early on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Deadlines for church note submission has been moved up to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 to accommodate the ear- ly edition. RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 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. 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor JOHN FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE YOUR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR: Strong Schools Strong Communities Strong Citizens HURLEY PAID FOR BY HOOSIERS4HURLEY www.Hurley4Hoosiers.com @Hurley4Hoosiers ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. Business meeting the third Sunday of the month, follow- ing morning worship. 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 BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; First and third Wednes- day of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Assistant Sunday. Daylight Savings Time Ends. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Bible study, Psalm 85 -89. Sunday, Nov. 8, monthly business meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veter- ans Day. To our men and wom- en in uniform, past, present and future, God bless you and thank you for your service. Sunday, Nov. 15, Pack a Shoebox due for Operation Christmas Child. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Bible study, Psalm 90 -95. Sunday, Nov. 22, fourth Sunday, morning offering to CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday at 6 p.m., adult and children's activi- ties, with meal at 5:30 p.m. All times are CDT. It has been a few weeks since our last update in the paper, but this week we take an opportunity to let you know that this Wednesday, October 28, will be concluding our study in the book of Ruth. If you have not joined our study yet, then don't fret, we will re- cap the previous three chap- ters and then discuss the fi- nal (fourth) chapter. So, if you have not attended yet, then join us; our study begins at 6 p.m. CDT. Also, remember that we have started a new children's ministry on Wednesday eve- ning. It is called "Kids' Wor- ship for Life Club." The chil- dren will be reading, learning, memorizing scripture and re- ceiving rewards. It is a new and exciting adventure. The new adventure correlates to I Timothy 4:12, "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an ex- ample in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." We hope you and your child can join us this Wednesday. As al- ways, the study and children's FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Adult, youth and childrens Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. in the Family Life Cen- ter. Continue wearing a mask and honor the six-foot social distancing guidelines. Needing volunteers to teach children church. Con- tact Pastor Mike, ASAP. Wednesday evening Bible study will be meetng in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday school 9:30 ; Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sun- day evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for children and adults 9 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship service 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 service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor building fund. Thursday, Nov. 26, Thanks- giving Day. Sunday, Nov. 29, is fifth Sunday; Communion service during morning worship. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: James said that if we lack wisdom, we can get it how? Answer: Let him ask of God. Reference: James 1:5. Q: Where does it say, "God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him"? An- swer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter Continued in next column Continued in next column activities begin at 6 p.m., but everything is preceded with a meal at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there. Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend. Our ser- vice time this Sunday will not change, but it will surely seem like it if you fail to change your clock before going to bed Sat- urday. Remember it is "fall back" an hour. With that re- minder, allow me to invite you to visit Crossroads for our Sun- day worship. At Crossroads, we love Jesus and love people and would be honored with your visit. We would love to be your place of worship. If you do not have a church home, we would love for you to choose Cross- roads. Hope to see you soon. Curt Beadle, Pastor Jr. High-Senior High youth group will meet in the Fam- ily Life Center Wednesdays from 6:30 -8 p.m. Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31 at the church parking lot from 4:30 -7 p.m All area children invited. Join us live on Facebook for all services. Michael Miller, Pastor