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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 26, 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 AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. When a Christian lady asked us this ques- tion many years ago, we knew she was re- ally asking if our church service was char- acterized by the kind of emotionalism that is found in so many churches. Her question prompted me to do a study of the word wor- ship in Scripture, in an effort to obtain a Bib- lical definition of what constitutes genuine worship of Almighty God. A WORSHIPFUL LIFE Our study begins with God's command to Abraham to sacrifice his only son (Gen. 22:1-4), and Abraham's announcement that he planned to "worship" God in so doing (v. 5). The law of first reference suggests that the Bible's first use of the word worship here defines it as a willingness to obey God no matter how one's faith is tested, a good over- all definition even today. And since Abra- ham indicated that "the lad" was also go- ing to worship, the willingness of Isaac to give his life up at his father's behest (as a young man, Isaac could have easily over- powered or outrun his elderly father) sug- gests that when we willingly offer our lives as living sacrifices at our Father's behest (Rom. 12:1), this too is an act of worship. We find confirmation of this when the Lord equated worshiping God with serving God in Matthew 4:10. Years later, when Abraham sent his ser- vant to his homeland to find a bride for Isaac (Gen. 24:1-11), his faithful servant prayed for God's help (vv. 12-14). When he received it (vv. 15 -25), he "worshiped the Lord" by thanking Him (vv. 26,27), suggesting that each time we bow to thank God for an- swered prayer, we too are worshiping Him. Many years later, the people of Israel "bowed their heads and worshiped" (Ex. 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Graham is always present in times of disaster. He has a powerful presence in poverty-stricken places around the world. Billy Graham's legacy lives on through his son Franklin. Many of the great spiritual leaders are always attacked by "fake news," liberal preachers and politicians. Christians around the world should pray for Franklin and support his God blessed efforts in evangelism. He would probably tell you his greatest need is for prayer and the strong support of Christians. I rejoice in the way he is fulfilling God's call and mission of evangelism. Franklin Graham has become contro- versial, but he is one of the most trust- ed spokesmen for Christianity in Ameri- ca. He is bold, direct and true to the Gos- pel. Many of the old- er Christian leaders, like Billy Graham, Jerry Falwell and many others have passed on to their heavenly reward. I have known Franklin Graham more than 30 years. He is a man of integrity, strong faith and true to the Bible. For many years he had the blessing and counsel of his father, Billy Graham. The leg- acy of Billy Graham and his strong Biblical preaching lives on through his son Frank- lin. I consider Franklin Graham one of the greatest Christian leaders of our time. Welcome my friends, it's time for my mind to ramble. Hope you all had a decent week of storms and heavy rain. It's my guess that when it stops we'll be watching to see the rain because it will be so dry. My wife and I rode along with our friends to Louisville to see a doctor who is a stroke expert. Our friend received a favorable re- port and should be back to reasonable shape after some therapy. This is good news to all of us. Steve had to go to Emerald Place to sing and entertain the residents there. We didn't make it back in time to be there with him. Our guitar buddy, Russell played along with him and I know being by yourself in front of an audience is more than a little scary. My daughter-in-law and I headed for Fayettville, Indiana one day last week . We turned around because there was so much water on the road we opted to not fight the drive to the Bedford area. It was raining so hard all the storm drains was so full the wa- ter just flowed past them. Amber Manor and Timeless Classics had their annual car show last Thursday. See R AMBLINGS on 3 Lots of pretty cars turned out and there was great big, huge hot dogs with all the fixin's to eat. They all did a superb job and every- one seemed to have a good time. They had a group of singers there singing lots of old- ies and they were thoroughly enjoyed. Their group name was "Recycled Teenagers" and it is true if the group who is singing is hav- ing fun it becomes contagious. The library and the Petersburg Lions club have set a date for a joint project which will be a "Liberty Day" presentation by Bill Wil- lis from West Baden. This is about the con- stitution and is very informative. Our date is August 29 starting at 5:30PM and it prom- ises to be extremely informative as well as fun. Put it on your calendar now so you can your plans to attend. As usual I have a couple of things on my mind about things I see happening around us. Thank God our supreme court made the ruling to keep the cross in the cementary. For too long now I have seen the minority speak out against things they want changed and the rest of us never say much about the subject. Please make your voice heard be- cause it is true the squeaky wheel definitely Hamline Chapel Sunday, July 21 • 1pm Woolsey Band Homecoming 189 th SPEAKER: Rev. Jarrod Chattin SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church Hamline Chapel Rd., Monroe City Sunday Worship at 9am • Sunday School at 10am CARRY-IN AT NOON (Meat Provided) Everyone Welcome! 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 BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal 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 years old-adult; and 10 :30 a.m. Sunday worship. Wednesday activities: Adult Bible study 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. No Kids/Grub to Club through the sum- mer; Youth: sixth grade through 12th grade from 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Bill Slaven, Deacon Chairman GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school 9:30 ; Sun- day morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening wor- ship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bi- ble study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 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- 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 at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Bible study at 6 p.m. "Sisters of the Spirit." There will be a short business meeting af- ter the service. Mid to late June services on Thursday nights "The Closet Door." Watch for up- dates. July 8 -12, Vacation Bible School ( VBS) 6 -7:30 p.m. If you need a ride, call the church 812-354-9659 or Pas- tor Joseph Roman at 812- 890 -9942, leave your name and number. "The wind bloweth where listeth; and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whitherit goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spir- it" ( John 3:8). Mission Statement: New Beginnings: What would Je- sus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter 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. • Sunday, June 30, is the fifth Sunday and we will be having Communion service. during the morning worship service. • Wednesday, July 3, Bi- ble study. Studying Job 24- 28. • Sunday, July 7, Assistant Sunday. • VBS, Monday, July 8 -Friday, July 12 from 6 -8 p.m. • Sunday, July 14, regu- lar business meeting after morning worship service. • Wednesday, July 17, Bi- ble study. Studying Job 29 - 32. • Sunday, July 28, is the fourth Sunday and the morn- ing worship offering will go to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What flower did Jesus say was better arrayed than Solomon in all his glory? Answer: Lily of the field. Ref- erence: Matthew 6:28 -29. Q: The Passover is known by what other name? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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 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 morning worship 10 :30 a.m., Dale Frederick will be brin- ing the message; Wednes- day Bible study at 6:30 p.m. This Sunday will be a carry-in lunch following the morning worship. "Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). "The original Hebrew root of be still doesn't mean 'be quiet;' It means to 'let go.' That's very different, don't you think? Let go and know that I am God. Let go of try- ing to control your spouse. Let go of worry about your finances. Let go of your un- forgiveness. Let go of your past. Let go of what you can't control and rest in the knowledge that God is in