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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 17, 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 We have Christian friends who have a close relationship with an outstanding Bible teach- er. They tell the story of going on a cruise with this teacher. At the time, the husband knew Christ as Savior, but the wife was still unsaved and somewhat leery of letting go of the doc- trines learned as a child in her church. The teacher disarmed this lady by seeking her out, sharing a meal with them, being very person- able, and lovingly sharing the Scriptures she needed. The end result was that this lady trust- ed Christ as her Savior, became a vibrant be- liever, and the couple became lifelong friends with this teacher who had been so used of the Lord in their lives. Have you ever wondered how the Apostle Paul had such an effective ministry with so many during his lifetime? He gives his tes- timony about this in the Scriptures. It began with a genuine burden for lost souls. Paul tells us "That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that my- self were accursed from Christ for my breth- ren…" (Rom. 9:2,3). Lost souls seem to be able to sense when one deeply cares for their spiritual welfare. Paul was ready to share the eternal life-giving gospel "in season, out of season" (2 Tim. 4:2). No matter where he was, from prison to the palace, he was constantly giving out the message of salvation by grace alone. He sowed the seed of the gospel fre- quently enough that many were saved. Paul said, "I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more" (1 Cor. 9:19). His atti- tude was one of surrendering as a willing bond slave to the Savior; then, he served others, in a spiritual sense, willingly and humbly attend- ing to their needs. Paul approached the lost in a personable way, finding common ground with the lost so he'd have greater credibili- ty when presenting the gospel. He says: "… unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews…To them that are without law, as without law…I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some…" (1 Cor. 9:20 -22). Paul was also tireless, working "night and day" (Acts 20 :31; 1 Thes. 2:9), in his care and prayer for those he led to Christ. If you'd like to be more greatly used of the Lord, follow this pattern used by the Apostle Paul and the teacher who reached our friend. Well another week has passed without too much of a dramatic impact. I suppose it was a boring week or another one the Lord has brought us through. We had a visit to our lawyer's office and got closer to closing our mother's estate. It would be nice if we didn't have to have even more paper work with each office we visit. Our country is held together by all the red tape and regulations that go along with most all trans- actions. Past generations dealt very effectively with a handshake and a person's good word. We had to go to Evansville so I could have a phlebotomy in order to lower my blood iron level. If you have a background ethnicity com- ing from the Northern Europe area you should have your blood checked for excess iron be- cause it can do bad things to your vital organs. The medical researchers have found no good way to drop the high iron level with the ex- ception of every so often dropping a pint of blood in order to relieve your body of some 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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This is an evil often ig- nored and is found both inside the church and among those who never attend. In most abuse situations, the wife or girlfriend is the victim. Two of the leading causes of domestic abuse are alcohol and drugs. I recall the attractive young lady who came forward in a Crusade. She told my wife about a husband she loved but, when drinking, would often beat her so badly she would end up in the hospital. She said her husband had broken most of the bones in her body. She shared how, during a recent beating, the doctor who treat- ed her stood and openly wept as he examined her battered body. At a recent speaking engagement I talked with the lady at the hotel check in. Both her eyes were black and blue. The signs of abuse were evident. Her husband was a local pastor who had become addicted to illegal drugs and beat her often. In the U.S. last year, 5 million people were the victims of partner violence. According to the Center for Disease this abuse leads to 1.3 million deaths each year. A sociology pro- fessor who studied do- mestic violence for 15 years found it com- mon among church attendees. Religious lead- ers and Christian workers should be alert to assist victims. It should be discussed in pre- marital counseling and preached about from the pulpit. Many abused women are hoping for someone to reach out and direct them to a pastor, marriage counselor, or support group. The Bible always condemns all forms of abuse. The Catholic Church is nor in great turmoil due to abuse by priests. of the excess iron. We don't know how long I have had excess iron but we have doctored it for about four or five years. It is un-handy but it can be lived with as long as you pay atten- tion to your doctors. The nurse who took my blood this week told me to take it easy the rest of the day but this time I didn't pay heed to good advice and I went home to reseal our driveway. My wife and I put in two days work on the driveway and as a result of not paying attention to good advice I was almost a zombie for the rest of the week. My friend Steve is now off of his ventilator and doing better. IU Methodist is doing things with Steve which I have never heard of but it seems like it might be working . Keep send- ing all those prayers up for he and his family because it is God who gives the doctors their abilities and skills and He holds our lives in His hands. Our Sunday school lesson covered Abram and how faithful he was when God told him to go into another country to live. Abram never questioned God and just packed up to go on his journey. Some theologians feel God had a whole world for people to inhabit but was con- tent to stay in one locality because they felt it was safe and it was home. Abram listened and went to another locality to settle and live. PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JOHNSON FOR SHERIFF, JEREMY BRITTON, TREASURER Larry DeLawder Ministries to perform at Holland UM Church, Oct. 24 Wednesday, Oct. 24, Lar- ry DeLawder Ministries will be performing at Holland United Methodist Church, 205 Second Ave., Holland, at 6:30 p.m. There is no admis- sion charge, but a free will offering will be collected. 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 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 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.; Sunday evening Bible study at 5 p.m. Business meeting third Sunday of the month, following morn- ing worship. The JOY club meets the first Monday of the month. All ladies welcome. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do ev- erything in love (1 Corin- thians 16:13). We all have times when these words are hard to do, but to please the Lord, they should be our motto each day and with His help, we can do them. We have many on our prayer list who are in need of prayer. Many have ur- gent medical problems and are in need of the Lord's touch, some are weary in spirit and in need of His love and peace. We pray for all who are seeking. We invite you to worship with us at any of our ser- vices. 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- 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 decision to confess the past, repent from your sins and accept Je- sus as this Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family Sunday activities: 9 a.m. Praise Band practice; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for two yrs. old-adult and 10 :30 a.m. Sunday worship. Wednesday activities: 6 -7:30 p.m. Grub to Club. Everyone is welcomed to Grub (meal) from 6 -6:30 p.m.; Club for two yrs. to fifth grade from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.; 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Adult Bible study; 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Youth: sixth grade through 12th grade. Bill Slaven, Deacon Chairman GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 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 at 5:30 p.m.; Youth group, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. First Wednesday of ev- ery month, Advisory Board meeting before Bible study and business meeting to fol- low. October 21 is Communion Sunday. At 2 p.m. will be the wedding of Dillon Jones and Bailey Clark. May God bless their new life together. Thought for the week: Fame is temporary, money is temporary, life is tempo- rary, God is eternal! Be in prayer for the search committee as they look for a 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 new Pastor and 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. Kathy Henderson, Re- porter 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 Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er 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 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Adult Bible study at 6 p.m.; 6 -7 p.m. Youth choir prac- tice. Up coming events: October 27, Trunk or Treat from 6 -8 p.m. November 14, Thanksgiv- ing fellowship meal. Cookie Exchange: Watch for announcement of date and time. Mission Statement for 2018 New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments" (I John: 2:3). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter