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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 14, 2021 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 There are three misconceptions that most peo- ple entertain about the law of God and its Ten Commandments: Most people have a vague notion that the law always was in existence and that it must have been given to the first man, Adam, or soon af- ter. Actually, God gave the law to Moses for Isra- el about 1500 B.C., after about 2500 years of hu- man history had elapsed ( John 1:17). So man- kind lived on earth for about 2500 years without the law or the Ten Commandments. Most people suppose that the law and the Ten Commandments were given to mankind in gen- eral, while, in fact, it was given to Israel alone (Deuteronomy 5:2,3). The 21st Century started with many woes and problems. First, it was 9/11, 2001 and then A fghanistan, Iraq, the Tsunami, earthquakes, Katrina, bombing of the railways in England and Spain, and now Covid-19. These are on- ly a few of the disasters of the past few years. One often wonders if God is trying to send a sin-loving world a message. For years in America we have been telling God to stay out of our lives. It may be that a lov- ing God has heard us speak and backed away. It is only reasonable that God withholds His blessings when we insist that He stay out of our lives. One Christian leader wonders if terrorist attacks, school shootings, etc. may be the re- sult of taking prayer and Bible reading out of our schools. One thing is for sure; God knows He is not welcome in our schools. I cannot help but wonder why lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the public schools and workplace. The elite me- dia criticized president Trump for his strong support for the church and faith-based organi- zations. When God has been ignored and rejected His judgment may come as it did in Old Testament times when Israel re- jected God and turned to idols. Today, our false gods are not golden calves or manmade objects but often greed, pleasure, lust, and political power. When you see evil everyday and hear what terrorists plan to do it brings fear and a feeling of hopelessness. Only a sound faith in Christ can give hope in a hopeless world. God must be saddened when we reject his Son and choose gods of our own making. 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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The mess I was left with was huge stumps that would easily measure four feet in diameter and are not easy to mess with at all. Got to watch my grandson's t-ball practice again. He did as well as anyone else on his team, although they are not used to what they are sup- posed to be doing but they are catching on. The grandson's coach is doing a marvelous job teach- ing them. I know when I was in little league I knew what to do, but I was afraid I would mess up if I done it and then I would hurt my team. I was like that until one day I took a good swat at the ball and if the shortstop wasn't so athletic I would have easily had a double. Later in the same game I did get a hit and boy was I happy because it was my first hit. I was working on more of the stumps and as I was adjusting my chain I forgot to tighten the bar nuts. As I was cutting my saw came apart while running and I must say it was exciting. I put it back together and this time I tightened every- thing properly and it came apart again. I took my saw back to where I bought it and had them check it to see if I had broken anything. Thank the Lord I hadn't, but the way I had to cut these stumps against the grain I had stretched the chain. With a new chain I was back in business. I blamed this on Covid fog because since I have had the CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Assembly of God 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 407 E. Kentucky, Holland (812) 536-3486 www.BLESCHBROS.com Equipment Company Check out our selection of in-stock zero turns! Great performance and financing available. SUPERIOR DURABILITY. EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE. Church Note Deadline 10 A.M. TUESDAY ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 We are now having Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Busi- ness meeting the third Sun- day of the month, following 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- GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Henry Nelson, Pastor 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.; Sun- day evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thurs- day, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor reValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor Ladies' Bible study every other week. All ladies are warmly invited to attend. If you don't attend our church, we would love to have you join us for Bible study. We will meet again on April 20 at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. "O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge" (Psalm 62:8, NLT). It is always good to have a confidante; someone we can unload on without fear of re- jection or criticism. To Chris- tians, God offers himself as Continued on next page