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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 22, 2019 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 are loved by God and all His family. What do you think about being fair? When I used to think about being fair it, usually concerned playing by the rules and treat- ing the other side with dignity. You treated individuals the same as close as you could. But lately I understand that not all people need the same amount of help and not all situations are equal. We need to assess ev- 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 values and laws that de- fine America gave us dignity and freedom. The new American culture first attacked our Christian values and then came the at- tack on our civil laws. Today we have ma- ny political leaders who are socialists and anti-God. Many are shocked, distressed and won- der how this change could happen in our beloved country. Did the politicians let us down? Did our pastors become so seeker sensitive they failed to warn about popular sins? Did our institutions of higher learn- ing cause the problem? Maybe it was the elite media. In my opinion the liberal media has be- come America's greatest enemy. They con- stantly define right as wrong and wrong is called right. Day af- ter day they show us only part of the sto- ry and with sound bites attack morali- ty. There is a vicious attack daily on Chris- tianity, family values, and conservative po- litical leaders. They distort Christian val- ues and glorify evil of every kind. They have the money, power and media to put their spin on any news item and make decency and true values look out- dated and irrelevant to our day. They ham- mer away day after day until people begin to believe their liberal ideas and forget the Bible and our great American heritage. Any one who lifts a voice of opposition is imme- diately cut down and destroyed. A society without values and civil law cannot stand forever. As we examine the Bible one fact stands out with particular emphasis and clarity: The Bible was written for the people, for the populace at large, not for some special class among them. St. Paul addressed his epistles to both "la- ity" and "clergy": "To all that be in Rome" (Rom. 12), "unto the church… at Corinth… with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord" (I Cor. 1:2), "unto the churches of Galatia" (Gal. 1:2), "to all the saints… at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons" (Phil. 1:1), etc. When Paul proclaimed the gospel at Berea his hearers did not take even this great apostle's word for granted, but "searched the Scriptures daily, wheth- er those things were so," and for this God called them "noble" (Acts 17:11). They were the true spiritual aristocracy of their day. Our Lord, when on earth, encouraged — even challenged His audiences to "search the Scriptures" for themselves ( John 5:39). Indeed, since God has revealed Him- self and His plan of salvation in the written Word, we are responsible, each one for him- self, to study the Scriptures. When Dives begged Abraham to allow Lazarus to go and warn his five brothers about the horrors of Hades, Abraham replied: "They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them," and when Dives urged that a word from Laza- rus would be more effective, Abraham an- swered: "If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuad- ed though one rose from the dead" (Luke 16:29 -31). Do not depend upon your clergyman to interpret the Scriptures for you but see for yourself what they say, for "every one of us shall give account of himself to God" (Rom. 14:12), and it will not be enough in that day to say: "But my minister or priest told me…" You are responsible to "search the Scrip- tures" for yourself to "see whether those things are so." I left off last week telling that perhaps the farming chores would be beginning and it rains again. I hope we don't run out of rain when we need it desperately. This is called trusting God because only He really knows what we need and when we need it and it seems if we are patient with Him, things will work out. Do you ever sit and let your mind remem- ber people who have passed during your life? I sometimes think about the things they did to leave a mark on this old world. I sometimes catch myself thinking "hmm by golly on the thing," as my friend Milliard Goodrid would often say when he was look- ing over a job. And I think about my father being kidded about being Ole Kawliga the wooden headed Indian. I wonder if anyone will miss me and being the Lulu which I car- ried as a nickname for many years. As important as we all are, our jobs will be carried on. The results may be a little different, our life roles will carry on. Enjoy your life and be thankful for anything good which separates you from the world. Never worry because God has a job for you in this life and it will be accomplished and when you can't do it any longer God will raise up someone to carry on. So when you feel down and don't feel like going on, just know you See R AMBLINGS on 3 4 His Praise in concert at Gentle Shepherd Church of God Gentle Shepherd Church of God, located at 8350 E. 350 N. (Francisco) in rural Gibson County, will host 4 His Praise as guests on Sunday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. There will be food and fellowship imme- diately after the concert. Ev- eryone is welcome. Old Friendship Church hosts Cheri Taylor concert Cheri Taylor will be in concert Sunday, May 26 at the Old Friendship Church at 10 :30 a.m. The church is located four miles east of Hwy. 61 on Hwy. 68 in Lynnville. Everyone is wel- come. 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 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 the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; first and third Wednesday of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Vacation Bible school is set for July 8 -12 from 6 -8 p.m. • Sunday, May 26, fourth Sunday and morning wor- ship offering will go to the building fund. • Monday, May 27, Me- morial Day. Remember and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. • Sunday, June 2, Assis- tant Sunday. • Wednesday, June 5, Bi- ble study. Studying Job 16 - 19. • Sunday, June 9, Regu- lar business meeting after morning worship service. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; This Sunday, Richard Rus- sell will be the speaker; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. A transformed person who is a living sacrifice for the Lord has transformed relationships and conver- sations. We are interested in and want to help others. We don't have one personal- ity at home and another at church, but look for ways to use our gifts in service MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning wor- ship, lead by Randy Kend- all at 10 :15 a.m., children's Sunday school during morn- ing worship; youth on Sun- day evenings at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study and Devotions at 6:30 p.m. There will be a baby ded- ication this Sunday. "No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly" (Psalm 84:11). Many times we make the mistake of thinking that Christ's help is needed on- ly for sickrooms or in times of overwhelming sorrow and suffering. This is not true. Certainly, God is with us in times of distress and that is a comforting truth. But Jesus wants to be part of every ex- perience and every moment of our lives. He went to the wedding at Cana as well as to NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Super- intendent, Ryan Edrington, Assistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday evening ser- vices at 6 p.m. Thankful for a good turn- out for services this week. Reverend Pancake shared James 2:1-13 with us and the need to be accepting of all people, as Jesus was. We have been given grace and mercy and should ex- tend it to our brothers and sisters. We continue to have many concerns for our con- gregation, those standing in need of healing, comfort, strength and discernment. Continue to pray for our BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent church family, our commu- nity and our country. June 2, we will have a special called meeting to choose a new treasurer. Plan to attend. There will be no Wednes- day night Bible study this week, May 22. Bible study will resume next week on May 29. "There will be no mer- cy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you" ( James 2:13). Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Chris McLaughlin, Re- porter 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 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 • Sunday, June 16, Fa- ther's Day. • Bible study Wednesday, June 19. Studying Job 20 -23. • Sunday, June 30, fourth Sunday and morning wor- ship offering will go to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What early Bible figure was described as the fa- ther of those who dwell in tents? Answer: Jabal. Refer- ence: Genesis 4:20. Q: Where did the fight of David and Goliath take place? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter to the Lord. The Holy Spir- it works through us to devel- op and mature us in faith. "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God— This is your true and prop- er worship" (Romans 12:1). Karri Brock, Reporter the home of Mary and Mar- tha when Lazarus died. He wept with those who wept and rejoiced with those who rejoiced. Someone has said, "There are just as ma- ny stars in the sky at noon as at midnight, although we cannot see them in the sun's glare." If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free and join us for services. I am sure you will leave be- ing blessed. May God bless each and everyone. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter