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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Januar y 29, 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 won't be too long before I take it out for our public debut. Our nation had enough to be concerned about without the new virus making its way to America. From what I have read it resem- bles a common cold coming on and then grows rapidly into a dire ailment which can take your life. It is something to be con- cerned about, but let your common sense dictate to you about taking all the precau- tions such as washing your hands and wip- ing off shopping carts before shopping. Limiting your exposure to crowds is an- other thing. We sometimes fail to remem- ber. I know it is messier for the store own- ers but I personally would rather have pa- per to dry my hands rather than to possi- bly blow my germs all over the place. Work places with equipment that requires gloves such as a sand blaster should provide dis- posable latex gloves to be worn inside the equipment glove. When you have problems with your liv- er there are not any pain medications good for you and my back has been hurting like a bad tooth ache for about three weeks now. The only relief comes from exercise and an "I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved" (II Corinthians 12:15). The true man of God will faithfully serve the congregation which the Lord has en- trusted to him without thought of reward. Like Paul, he will "gladly spend and be spent" for them even if his toil and sacri- fice go unappreciated. Where the congre- gation is too small to support him fully he will cheerfully engage in enough secular work to supply the deficiency. This is as it should be for, in ministering to his people, he is serving God. But there is another side to this coin, for Christian assemblies should appreciate the ministries of their pastors in their be- half. This is especially so where the minis- ter gives himself unstintingly for his flock. It is a sad fact that too many pastors are grossly underpaid. Most of the members of the congregation would not be willing to live on the low economic level on which they keep their pastor and his family living for years on end. He must be willing to sacri- fice, but they must not be deprived of any of the luxuries to which they are accustomed. They do not realize how discouraging it can be for the pastor and his family to constant- ly have to do without, while the better- off members of the congregation hardly notice. This is why the Apostle Paul reproved the Corinthians and declares: "Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel" (I Corin- thians 9:14). And this, too, is why he wrote to the large-hearted Philippians: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction ….Not that I desire a gift, but I de- sire fruit that may abound to your account" (Philippians 4:13-17). Where true, Bible-believing pastors are concerned, let's not be Corinthians; let's be Philippians. 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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As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we should count our blessings and reflect on what is good about America. It is true we do live in a desperate hour in a dangerous world. There WAS a 9/11 that we must never forget. Thousands of our fin- est men and women are on foreign soil to keep us free and help others to experience freedom. I was in Russia an Easter Sunday after the fall of Communism. I was there when Alex- ander Solzhenitsyn addressed the nation on his return to what he calls his motherland. He said, "The suffering, poverty and shame of 70 years of socialism was brought to Rus- sia because she for- got her God. He told the American people that we have placed too much hope in po- litical and social re- forms and neglected our spiritual life. The Bible talks about nations that sin and how they need to repent and return to their faith and dependence on God. Today more than ever we need a spiritual revolu- tion in America. We need to return to our core values of family, honesty, moral values and a faith in the living God. The Bible tells us His mercy endures forever. We must not allow our sins to separate us from God. We must honor God in our homes, work and by worshiping Him. It is time to share a few of the many thoughts which run through my mind. I don't consider myself to be anyone special so when I share my thoughts I feel like I am sharing them as a friend. Agreeing with one another is a blessing but being able to ex- press yourself is also a blessing. It would be a sad world if we all felt and done things the same way. So if anything I write causes you to feel differently about things I ask that you give my opinions at least a moment. I really just want us to real- ize there are two sides to every story. Now that I have explained that I don't re- ally have the attitude of always being Mr. Right then I'll try to share my opinions con- cerning the impeachment trial. First of all both sides should have been allowed to call the witnesses they needed at any of the pro- ceedings but this could have taken so long our elections would have been right around the corner and we as a nation would have spent several dollars on this impeachment event. Now I don't have a clue about who knows what but someone knows what hap- pened for sure, will we ever know? The election is approaching, let the voters make their choice and quit the forever par- tisan fussing back and forth. Bottom line it seems as though it is a battle between the parties rather than an impeachment trial. It is even amusing at times. The new banjo I bought and I are still get- ting used to one another although the ban- jo is having an easier time of it. Tony has it set up to the point I can usually get music out of it, but at times it is a little loud. I seen Granpa Jones talking about the banjo be- ing a happy instrument and it loves to loud and proud. So I'll just have adjust myself. It See R AMBLINGS on 3 Continued on page 2 February 7, 8 & 9 245 S. Glezen Center St., Petersburg 812-354-9909 • glezenrevivalcenter.com Evangelist BEGINNING Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 10:15am Nursery will begin each night aer worship service The Church Alive will be holding a Revival this Friday and Saturday The Church Alive 506 N. 9th Street, Petersburg will be holding a Revival, Friday, January 31 and Sat- urday, February 1 at 7 p.m. EST with Evangelist Terry Stiles. Everyone is 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 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 6 p.m.; Business meeting third Sunday of the month, following morn- ing worship. 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. 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- 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 Bible study will resume Wednesday, April 1. 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. Saturday, Feb. 22, Unit- ed Sunday School Conven- tion at Camp Brosend. Reg- istration 9:30 -10 a.m. EST. Hosted by Millersburg G.B. Church. Sunday, Feb. 23, fourth Sunday and morning wor- ship offering will go to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Where were the two dis- ciples headed when Je- sus walked with them af- ter His resurrection? An- swer: Emmaus. Reference: Luke 24:13. Q: To whom did Paul say, "You judge your- selves unworthy of ever- lasting life?" Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter We are planning a Val- entine's Day carry-in on Sunday Feb. 15, following morning worship. "Many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more" (Mark 10 :48, NK JV ). Try to imagine being blind all your life, then one day miraculously receiving your sight. And the first face you see is the face of Jesus. That's exactly what happened to Bartimaeus. He cried out at the top of his lungs. Sometimes dig- nified prayer won't get the job done. Desperate situ- ations call for desperate measures. Sometimes you have to cry out to God from the depths of your soul. Your cry will get God's at- tention. We have many in our church who are in need of prayer. We are remem- bering them and praying for healing, whatever the need may be. We invite you to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er