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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, April 15, 2020 B-1 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg The Church Page is made possible by the following Firms and Businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. Heating and Air Petersburg — 812-354-3433 Computers Plus Radio Shack Petersburg — 812-354-9633 DougGlass DBA Hold Everything Self Storage — 812-354-1110 Four Star Fabricators Petersburg — 812-354-9995 www.fourstarfab.com Harris Funeral Home 7th and Walnut Streets, Petersburg Phone: 812-354-8844 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 812-354-3999 CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas From a father to his son Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam One way only Religious Viewpoint by Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on 3 See R AMBLINGS on 3 Continued on page 2 Continued in next column "Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus"(2 Tim. 2:1). As Paul prepared to leave this life, he longed to leave Timothy with a few part- ing instructions to encourage him in the faith. The apostle knew that his young friend was easily discouraged. Of course, some of the circumstances Timothy faced as he defended the faith would be enough to dishearten the most seasoned veter- an of the Cross today (Acts 19:23-41 cf. 1 Tim. 1:2,3). Paul affectionately refers to Timothy as "my son." Although Timothy was not Paul's son in the flesh, the aged apostle had led him to the Lord; therefore, he was his son in the faith. As a result, there was a very special relationship between them. Timothy might have had ten thousand in- structors in Christ, but he only had one spiritual father who loved him like a son. Thus, Paul challenges him to be strong in grace. Grace is God's unmerited favor toward those who are undeserving. Timothy, "be strong," don't let others rob you of the grace that you've freely re- ceived. And legalism will do just this if we allow it. It's the enemy of grace. Like Assembly of God Baptist Baptist Continued in next column VERIFY WITH YOUR CHURCH Due to evolving changes, it is recommended that readers verify church services prior to attending. The following items are accurate as of Tuesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. We live in a period when multicultur- alism is the politically correct way to view even the unchanging facts. Even in evangelical churches we see universal- ism slowly creeping in. In a world where billions seem to live without God and form beliefs different from the Bible, many are confused. There is a teaching that no one has a corner on truth and all religions lead to the same place or to nowhere. In this pagan atmos- phere of confusion, Christians must hold to the inspired Word of God. It is the on- ly religion that fills the human soul with faith, hope and love. When our young people go away to a secular college, they may even face a postmodern phi- losopher bashing Christianity in a math class. The in- tellectual elite feel it is their job to be- come faith wreck- ers. The emptiness of their lonely souls feel compelled to draw others down. They are led by the elite media, Hollywood social media and corrupt politicians. A new era of Social- Well another week of stay-at-home iso- lation and I don't think we are ever go- ing to be done with it. I don't complain much about the order because my wife and I didn't go that much. For others it is becoming extremely boring. We have been mushroom hunting a cou- ple of times and have had all kinds of catch up chores around the home so it has been somewhat beneficial for us. Hope you all are hanging in there. We had a severe storm Wednesday night and it left many out of power and several roads were blocked by large trees. Our power went off and came back on several times and each time we just thought there it goes. But we happened to be one of the lucky families who didn't lose electric service. We sure had lots of limbs to pick up and it took my grandson and I about all day to clean up our yard. We helped one neighbor with a limb in his yard as well. The next morning we helped another neighbor with a large limb out of one of her trees. See VIEWPOINT on 3 Baptist 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. RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Sunday morning wor- ship 10 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning worship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Our church building will be closed until further no- tice. You can tune in and listen to Pastor Ralph on Facebook on Sunday morn- ings at 10 :30 a.m. Just go to Arthur G.B. Church on Facebook. "He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy" ( Job 8:21, NLT). When was the last time you shouted with joy? In these difficult times, we grow weary, have more heartaches, we get tired and wonder what has hap- pened to our joy. We for- get and need to be remind- ed that God is our source of joy. It is time to reflect on God's love for us. "Remind us today, Lord, of the things that are good and the many reasons we have to smile. Thank you for your love"—Amen. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Report- er 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 deci- sion to confess the past, re- pent from your sins and ac- cept Jesus as the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pas- tor BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal All church services and group activities are can- celed until further notice. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: After Jesus arose, whom did He ask three times, "Do you love me?" An- swer: Peter. Reference: John 21:17. Q: Where did the cap- tains of the remnant of Judah take Jeremiah when the Babylonians conquered Israel? An- swer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City All across the country, this past Sunday, Easter was celebrated. The church may have been empty, but the Good News was sent throughout the land via the internet. Christ has risen. He has risen indeed.COV- ID-19 did not stop Easter from happening. I receive a lot of joy knowing that peo- ple were united together to worship the risen Lord, Je- sus. While COVID-19 did not stop Easter, there is no doubt that it keeps interrupt- ing our lives. Schools are closed, children are learn- ing at home, businesses are hurting financially (as are many families), and people are becoming frustrated at the ongoing crisis. It seems every day people are cancel- ing, postponing, or re-sched- uling events as the crisis constantly brings more bad news. Thus, it saddens me to tell you that Crossroads Bap- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family All services have been can- celled until further notice. Pastor Mike will be live streaming on Facebook on Sundays at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and lunch with pastor on Tuesday and Friday from noon-1 p.m. Pastor Mike and church secretary Cindy will no lon- ger be keeping regular hours. For anyone who has a need, you can call Pastor Mike at 574-361-7952. Church tithes can be mailed to P.O. Box 43, Peters- burg, IN 47567 or through Pay Pal. Michael Miller, Pastor 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: awordfitlyspo- ken@outlook.com MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday services will continue to be live on Face- book until further notice at 10 :15 a.m.; Worship will be live at 10 :30 a.m., with the morning message on Pas- tor Tuffy Jerry Blackwell's Facebook page. Each and everyone is invited. "I have learned in what- ever state I am to be con- tent" (Philippians 4:11). Popularity and praise can be far more dangerous for the Christian than persecu- tion. They can turn us away from God without us even being aware of it, making us like those in Jesus' day who "loved the praise of 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 service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor tist Church will not be able to have our first communi- ty baby shower on May 2. However, we are not cancel- ing. We will have the com- munity baby shower once everything returns to nor- mal. Currently, there is no way we can tell when that will be, but we will make an announcement as the time is determined. Again, we will have the community baby shower, but not on May 2. My last bit of information- al news this week is that we have successfully launched video on our Sunday morn- ing messages. This past Sun- day, we successfully record- ed video and audio and up- loaded the message to You- Tube. If you have not seen it yet, then visit our Facebook to get the link. Also, remem- ber, if you do not have the ca- pability of listening through the link on Facebook, or our website, then we have CDs available with the message. If you would like to receive a CD, call the church 812-749 - 3377, and leave a message with your name and address. Curt Beadle, Pastor men more than the praise of God" ( John 12:43). Un- fortunately, it is easy when all goes well to lose our per- spective. Instead, we must learn like Paul to be con- tent in whatever state we find ourselves. The important thing is to have one consuming passion: to please Christ. Then, whatever happens, we know He has permitted it a place to teach us and to perfect us for His service. He will enrich our circum- stances, be they pleasant or disagreeable, by His pres- ence with us. If at any time you don't have a church to attend, feel free to join us for services. I am sure you will leave feel- ing blessed. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Report- er Website: www.imman- uelbaptistchurch.weebly. com Service will be online at 10 :40 a.m. Sunday morn- ing. Go to our church Face- book page at www.face- book.com/immanuelbap- tistchurchpetersburg/ to join us Sunday morning. Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Je- sus in all that we do. "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring th- ee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I spoken to thee of" (Gene- sis 28:15). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@evdio.org Due to the current Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, by order of the Catholic Bish- ops of Indiana, all weekday and weekend Masses have been cancelled until further notice. All religious activi-