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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, April 22, 2020 B- 7 MINUTES Continued from page 1 PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the WINSTON RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Pentecostal Presbyterian Wesleyan VIEWPOINT Continued from page 1 as a family. It is true that families who pray together stay together. There are many things today that act as enemies to the family. Our education- al system and government often are negative when it comes to the family. Many laws are passed and Court decisions that hinder God's plan for the family. The In- ternet, T V and entertain- ment often hinders God's plan for the family. Marriage is to be one of equality and fidelity. The big words in marriage are love, kindness, forgiveness and affection. We must ex- clude all others who would attempt to hinder God's plan for marriage. Guard it, enjoy it and fulfill God's beautiful idea we call 'mar- riage'. with the sword: they wan- dered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being desti- tute, afflicted, tormented" (Heb. 11:35 -37). But we read that these all "obtained a good report" before God and looked for- ward to "a better resurrec- tion" (vv. 35,39). As the apostasy rises all about us and those who stand for God's truth are of- ten ridiculed and despised, may God give us the grace to stand true regardless of the cost, remembering that any sufferings for Christ are only temporal while the rewards will be eternal. day time ask God to pick you up. Tuesday and Wednes- day were cool but dry so the tree trimmers were here taking out two trees for me. It is impossible for me to stay indoors espe- cially when I have people working for me. I'm defi- nitely not the bossy type and usually stay out of the way unless I can do some- thing to help rather than be a hindrance. We kept the six foot rule although we did not wear masks. I see lots of masks being wore by those out in the public. I see more people staying at home and it has helped the numbers. The virus is sneaky and seems to attack when you least expect it. The one positive case we have in Pike County happens to be a friend of mine and if it can attack him it could get anyone. My friend is one of those people who does what he is supposed to and takes all the precautions recommended for us to ob- serve so the old virus had its hands full to get to him. Thursday was a pretty day and my grandson and I spent a lot of time outdoors working on some ruts we made with the workers truck. A trip to the trash followed by starting a bird house display for grand- ma. The more he works out with me, the more he seems to be learning even if it seems like his mind is somewhere else. I only hope I make the same good impression on him as my grandpas made on me and my life. I have been fortu- nate to have some great in- fluences in my life and I feel I learned from each one. Friday we didn't accom- plish much outside be- cause it was just too cool for me. So we did what we had to and enjoyed being indoors but we did get the trash taken off and a few bills paid. My wife and I got out to Walmart Saturday and got in some groceries. They had almost everything we needed in stock with the exception of Vitamin C which has been out of stock since the pandemic was de- clared. Once again pan- ic buying has robbed the people who are instruct- ed by their doctor to use this vitamin. I am wonder- ing what people will buy up next because it seems like each week there is a short- age of something Well it has finally got to be Sunday and without church it is slowly becom- ing just another day. We must fight the urge to give up on our faith and what has been so stable in our lives. Keep on keeping on and be the blessing you are suppose to be. Keep your head up so you will not fall. We can't be close enough to hug one another but here is a virtual hug from me to you all. I'm looking forward to the time we can once again be in worship service. "Angels walk among us: sometimes they are un- seen and have wings, and sometimes they pant and lick our faces"—Jonathan Brooks. This week, PAWS is fea- turing a lovable young fox- hound named Winston, who is an energetic, but easygoing, fellow that gets along with everyone. He is a medium-sized dog with a muscular physique, loves to chase a ball and would love to have a young girl or boy to buddy around with. He has short smooth fur that is tri-colored black, brown and white. To adopt this sweet hound dog, call 812-354-9894. It's the place for news, from our newspaper, to the people who read the news. facebook.com/pressdispatch HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. We are on Facebook live Sunday morning at 10 :30 a.m., bringing the Word of God through preaching and teaching. We will be using this format until the time we can come together again in our churches. If ever there was a time for the body of Christ to get seri- ous in prayer and fasting, it is now. Jesus said some things go out by prayer and fasting. Be blessed this week. Pray for our president and all government entities and al- so for those in nursing homes, OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Normal service times are Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday and Wednesday evening services at 6 p.m. All times are CDT (Gibson Co.). We are currently following the mandate to not assemble. Jesus bought us with His precious blood. We are no lon- ger for sale. Stay safe and stay in faith. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). hospitals, loved ones and your neighbors. Go forth and reach a life for Jesus this week. God's Servant George Bruce Jr., Pastor MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. "Each day holds a sur- prise," wrote Henri Nouwen. "But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy." Wait — sorrow as a sur- prise? And I'm not to fear it? Aren't surprises supposed to be happy things? What does Nouwen mean? He continues: "It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared human- ity." And I remember, too, the psalmist's words: "The LORD is near to the broken- hearted" (Psalm 34:18). May- be that's the surprise in our sorrow: that when we ache, as when we celebrate, God is there — in new friends, in shared humanity. Surprise! Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secretary OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Services will be can- celled until further notice. Anyone wishing to pay their tithes, may mail to Ot- well Wesleyan Church, C/ O Pam Lemond, Treasurer, 3527 N. State Road 257, Ot- well, IN 47564. If anyone has a need, you can call the Pastor at 812- 354-3028. Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion's guest room. Instead, the angels were given a small space in the cold basement. As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older an- gel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied, "Things aren't always what they seem." The next night, the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor, but very hospi- table farmer and his wife. A fter sharing what little food they had, the couple let the angels sleep in their bed where they could have a good night's rest. When the sun came up the next morn- ing, the angels found the farmer and his wife in tears. Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole income, lay dead in the field. The younger angel was infuriat- ed and asked the older an- gel, "How could you have let this happen? The first man had everything, yet you helped him," she accused. "The second family had lit- tle but was willing to share everything, and you let the cow die. "Things aren't always what they seem," the older angel replied. "When we stayed in the basement of the mansion, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn't find it." "Then last night as we slept in the farmer's bed, the an- gel of death came for his wife. I gave him the cow in- stead. 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