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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Januar y 15, 2020 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 ber and Tony could make music with it. It seems as though there are always great mu- sicians at his shop. Every time you go there and hear them play and sing is a blessing. This time I met a group of ladies and their stage name was "Shar'in Grace." They were a good bunch of people and fun to visit with. The waiting was over when the Iranians staged a missile attack on bases in Iraq where our troops were staying. It doesn't appear the Iranians had any intentions of causing casualties, but make a big noise and a mess. If you are old enough to remember a couple of guys on the playground shouting at one another hoping the other would back down before the slugging began then you know what they remind me of. Only both of these guys are responsible for lots of lives. I hope and pray for a solution to all the trouble the world is having at this time. How much longer will our God put up with this bitter- ness and strife? My wife and I took some of our friends to Evansville to go to a place called "Treasure Hunt" where they have all the merchandise in bins and there is a price of the day. Most of the merchandise is either reconditioned or take backs to stores, but it is fun seeing what you can find. There are big items like televisions which are sold if you are lucky enough to find the ticket with tv on it. There are people who stay over night on the side walk so they can be first in line to the store as it opens. I'm here to tell you I won't be one of them. We stayed home Saturday night and didn't go out to eat. A fter a rainy day we both felt like sitting still and watching the tele- vision. I am doing my best to cut down on my food intake so I can lose weight. I have lost the easy to lose weight and am now af- ter the steady body weight which has been with me for years. According to what I have Our Chicago papers, recently, carried two interesting front page items; one about Timothy Nolan, a Chicago policeman who pleaded in vain for help while he battled two toughs. Sixty people stood about, watching him fight for his life, but not one of them helped him or even bothered to call anoth- er policeman. They just stood and watched. The other item was about a 12-year-old girl named Susan Benedict, who had come from Clinton, Wisc., to visit Chicago. As Susan sat in the Greyhound Bus Station at Clark and Randolph, a thief grabbed her purse and ran. Perhaps it was because she was a sweet, defenseless 12-year-old, but in any case, about a dozen people who wit- nessed the incident, followed the thief until one got a policeman, who caught the thief and returned the purse to the little girl. It is a very frightening thing not to be able to find help when it is desperately needed — and just as wonderful to have help when it is needed. Thank God, He is always ready to help us in our deepest need — the salvation of our souls. Are you afraid that your many sins have placed you in a position beyond help — that you have sinned too greatly for God to forgive you? Then listen to Ephe- sians 1:7, where the Apostle Paul says, by divine inspiration: "We have redemption through [Christ's] blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace." Romans 5:20,21 will give further encour- agement along this line: "…where sin abounded, grace did much more abound, that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign, through righteousness, unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord." Paul knew this by experience, for he was the leader of the world's rebellion against Christ, but he was saved in one moment by the grace of God. This is why he says: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came in- to the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief" (I Timothy 1:15). If God saved the "chief of sinners," He is surely willing to save you, "for whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10 :13). 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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Gambling diverts people from useful labor and makes them slaves to instant hoped for gratification. As a result of this gambling craze, homes are destroyed, children suffer and many loose all their earthly possessions. Whether it is the state-run lottery, casinos or back room gambling, the results are the same. Legal gambling breeds illegal gambling, tax evasion, bribery, prostitution, murder, and suicide. It is an evil in America that no one can honestly defend. Our politicians are often bribed or given large sums of money for their support. Many good people, like Bill Bennett, who wrote a book on values, got hooked, lost mil- lions and his good name. It is time the church becomes a voice to condemn gambling as an evil. Compulsive gam- blers should be told God will forgive them and help them over- come this problem. The United Methodist Church has written, "Gambling is a menace to society, deadly to the best interest of moral, social, econom- ic and spiritual life and destructive to good government". The Bible teaches honesty, hard work and love for God's family and neighbors. As Christians, we should let our daily hab- its match our Sunday talk. Well it was a normal week for a change with it starting playing at River Walk com- munities assisted living home. There were several out to hear our entertainment. We are on our seventh year of entertaining and at present time we have seven places to play and sing for. Our line ups have soft rock, oldies, gospel and ballads so there is some- thing for everyone to enjoy. We ate our breakfast at a diner called "Friendship Diner" and it is recommend- ed by us. They have a great menu of dishes and their food is good along with friendly folks waiting on you. We stumbled on this diner quite by accident after a trip to the eye surgeon. We are not on city sewage and have a sep- tic system which is in sand so you would think the drainage would be good, but with all the rain we have had recently our leech field has had troubles competing with the water in the ground. I hope no one else has been having problems with theirs. We have used a water saving shower head for years now and while it uses less water you can't tell much difference in your shower. Had new strings put on the guitar and had the banjo set up finally by Tony Rothrock. They both play and sound better. I believe you could put a rubber band on a cucum- See R AMBLINGS on 3 Continued on page 2 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- 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. Bible study will resume Wednesday, April 1. Sunday, Jan. 26, fourth Sunday and morning wor- ship offering will go to the building fund. Sunday, Feb. 2 is Assistant Sunday. Sunday, Feb. 9, "I Love My Church" Sunday. Every- one will have an opportuni- ty to tell why they love their church. Monthly business meeting after morning wor- ship service. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: He will be a wild man; his hand will be against ev- ery man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the pres- ence of all his brethren. Who is this man? Answer: Ishmael. Reference: Genesis 16:11-12 . Q: When the glory of the Lord filled the temple Solomon built, the priest __________. Answer to 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 to adult; and 10 :30 a.m. Sunday worship. Wednesday activities: Adult Bible study 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Grub to Club for all area youth at 6 p.m.; Al- so on Wednesday evening from 6 -7:30 p.m. youth group for sixth grade through 12th grade. Michael Miller, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Bi- ble study. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut ins and our lost loved ones. If you were wondering if people truly hear God, think of this...He can be heard in prayers, feelings we have for others, recognizing right from wrong and knowing the difference between com- passion and indifference. God can speak to us all in the silent voice of our hearts. "Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" ( Joshua 1:9). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ 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, Superin- tendent, Gary Pancake As- sistant and Sunday morn- ing worship at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday evening Bi- WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; 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. Thought for the day... "When you are going through hard times, don't al- low the enemy to convince you that you are alone, God is always with you. His name is Immanuel, which means God is with us, he has not left us and he never will"— Anonymous. Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and al- ways each other. Gods bless- 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 ings 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 Nyles Head, Assoc. Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter 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 come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter ble study at 6 p.m. Upcoming Events: • Church game night to be January 18, 6 p.m. EST at the McLaughlin home. • February 9, special business meeting. • School supply drive, on- going. "For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was be- trayed took bread, (24) and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body, which is for[b] you. Do this in remem- brance of me."[c] (25) In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new cove- nant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in re- membrance of me." (26) For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you pro- claim the Lord's death un- til he comes" (I Corinthians 11:17-34). Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always look- ing for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Chris McLaughlin, Re- porter 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