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August 7, 2019

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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, August 7, 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 Shortly after meeting the woman who be- came my wife, I knew she was the one for me. It was hard to explain, but she had cap- tured my heart. I thought about her as soon as I woke in the morning, continually during the day, and she was one of the last things I thought about before going to sleep. I con- sistently pursued a relationship with her al- lowing all other relationships to become sec- ondary. I not only confirmed that I loved her, I also expressed to her that she satisfied and completed me like no other woman could. Many of the same principles that make close human relationships work are the same in our personal relationship with the Lord, af- ter salvation. Even though the program has changed from the Law of Moses to the prin- ciples of grace, walking with the Lord every day is essentially the same now as it was for David. In Psalm 63, he expresses many of the things that made his daily walk with the Lord such a sweet and joyous experience. David did not merely have a passive inter- est in the Lord. He longed for a vibrant rela- tionship with the God of his salvation. He told the Lord, "my flesh longeth for Thee [as] in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is" (v. 1). Since David wrote these words "when he was in the wilderness of Judah", where wa- ter was extremely scarce, his description of being thirsty for the Lord pictured his sur- roundings. Just as only water can satisfy the need of one in the desert, David realized that only God could satisfy the thirst of his soul. These were not mere empty words on the part of David. He promised the Lord: "early will I seek Thee" (v. 1). David, like Abraham before him (Gen. 19:27), was in the habit of beginning the early part of his day in com- munion with the Lord (Psa. 5:3). Just as two people in love long to see each other, David longed "to see Thy power and Thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary" (63:2). As David went through the day, he contin- ued to think about the Lord and talk about Him. He wrote, "…my lips shall praise Thee. Thus will I bless [or praise aloud] Thee while I live" (vv. 3b-4a). When a man and woman love each other, they talk to others about the one they love, extoling each other's virtues. It was the same with David, who happily ex- pressed the virtues of the Almighty. David's walk with the Lord was so fulfill- ing that he couldn't help but express it. He told the Lord, "My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise Thee with joyful lips…in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice" (vv. 5,7b). When two people are in love and maintain a healthy, growing relationship, they too make a conscious decision to be satisfied and joy- ful in time together. David experienced an even richer and more complete joy by being 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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We hear almost daily about murder, rape, child molestation, corruption in politics and a decline in family values. Illegal drugs, In- ternet pornography and sex slavery has be- come a multi-billion dollar business. Our open borders have allowed sex slavery and drugs to flourish. Christianity is laughed at on T V and in the movies. Godless Holly- wood seems determined to destroy our mar- riages and moral values. They promote gay marriage and premarital sex. With T V and the Internet our homes can become plac- es of sin. For example, in universities the watch- word is safety rather than talking about mo- rality. Our young people need to understand that sex just isn't physical. It involves the souls, the spir- its, the entire beings of the participants. Young people invite both physical and spiritual pain when they sin. The apostle Paul says, "Flee im- morality." Hollywood says, "Get involved in immorality." Sin is an enemy that we dare not accept or get used to. It has an unseen power to de- stroy body, mind and soul. The Bible plain- ly tells us, "The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life." We have the choice to choose. You can choose Christ and His power can enable you to say no to sin. When we start getting used to sin, we become its slave. Greetings readers, hope you have had a blessed week and another this week. Last week started out similar to most of our weeks and that is with our weekly puff job on the housework. We have lots of sand in our yard and it tracks in so easily so if we don't start by sweeping the garage floor we have to contend with it every day. It doesn't take long and since I have been retired I do my best to do my part. My wife says a wife never gets to retire and I can see her point of view. Our grandson is having issues with the words don't and no because it seems as though they to go right through without ever stopping. I can remember myself as a child and I was definitely a hooligan. I can remember throwing fits and saying things which must have hurt some of my elders. I can remember one funny thing about acting like a dog and biting the mailman. I can al- so remember the man collecting garbage in a horse and wagon. I believe his name was Wilkes Leighty and he made slop for his hogs from the garbage. Funny how some memories stick with you. My tricycle had See R AMBLINGS on 3 my wagon fixed so I could act like I was picking up the garbage and my imaginary friends were always getting into trouble , but I was always a little angel(HAHA). I drove up to church one day last week and mowed the grass along with doing a few chores in the sanctuary. One day, a week ago, one of our neighborhood angels mowed for us. It was greatly appreciated. One of my daily prayers is these neighbors will sur- prise me and come to church. Our church has real great people attending and every- one would be welcomed with warmness. We hope to never give up on building our church and we need the help of our neigh- bors and friends so consider a visit to see if we can all build the old church. We can't do it alone, although we know God is still working with us. Since I have retired I have been on the go doing anything and all things I can do to keep busy and somewhat productive. I have caught myself coming home and going back out at the same time. With this being said I think it is time for me to ease up on myself and quit expecting so much of myself. I'm not stopping doing what I enjoy, but I am going to gear it down a little and try to do some fun things for awhile. We live really close to Walnut Hills grave yard and have for many years. One thing about living next to the grave yard is your neighbors are really quite, but it is also a dumping ground for unwanted pets. We have been adopted by several of them be- cause I just can't see anything starve and go without a little love. One old cat which had adopted us was killed last week and she went quick enough not to lay and suf- fer. That was a blessing. She was getting to the place where she would not get out of the way of vehicles and we knew it would only be a matter of time whenever one of us would hit her. I thank God she died peacefully. Did you get to see the space station fly over the other night? It was quite a sight with all the lights and you could actually see its shape as it flew over our area. One can only imagine what it is like for the people WALNUT GROVE CHURCH 4 miles south of Monroe City; 2 miles east of State Road 61. Watch for large white sign on east side of Hwy. 61 SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Serving starts at 5pm Polish Sausage, Bratwurst, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Home- made Pies, Cakes, Cookies and lots of Homemade Ice Cream! FREE WILL OFFERING 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 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. • Wednesday, August 7, Bible study. Studying Job 29 -32. • Sunday, August 11, reg- ular business meeting after morning worship service. Title of Pastor Steve's ser- mon: "Facing Death and Dying." • Sunday, August 18, Bethel Homecoming. Speak- er will be Pastor Bob Deel. The history of Bethel dis- played by a vast number of CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study 6 p.m., starting Au- gust 14, the new adult study is Philippians; Wednesday children activities include "Overboard"—a fun time of games, lessons and more. All times are CDT. This Sunday, we will com- 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 WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; 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 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 evening soup and sandwich fellowship at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bi- ble study at 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting, before Bible study and business meeting to fol- low. Next meeting will be August 7 at 6 p.m. Thought for the week: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow wea- ry, they will walk and not be faint" (Isaiah 40 :31). Be in prayer 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. Gary Watson, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter plete our summer series ti- tled "Exploring Psalms." The last message in the se- ries is appropriately Psalm 150, which is offering praise to God for His surpassing greatness. We tend to offer praise to many people and things, but only God is truly worthy of our praise. Make historical pictures and arti- cles. Meal following the ser- vice. Everyone is welcome. • Wednesday, August 21, Bible study. Studying Job 33-36. • Sunday, Aug. 25, fourth Sunday and morning wor- ship offering will go to the building fund; 6 p.m. Ice Cream Social. Everyone is welcome. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Who was Paul's compan- ion in the jail at Philippi? Answer: Silas. Reference: Acts 16:19, 23. Q: Who was promised that he would not die un- til he saw the Messiah come? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter

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