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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, May 6, 2020 B- 7 MINUTES Continued from page 1 PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the TUCKER Continued for B-4 RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Presbyterian Wesleyan VIEWPOINT Continued from page 1 and faith from many Cath- olic universities and Medi- cal schools. In the past our presidents have protected freedom of religion and often called our nation to prayer. In a study of 50,000 stu- dents in the sixth through twelfth grades came some startling facts. The study found that 5% of these chil- dren commonly attend drinking parties as ear- ly as sixth grade and the percentage was 61 per- cent by the time they are high school seniors. When young people are taught that God is not important they are more likely to use alcohol, drugs, carry weapons, and drop out of school. Our values are vanish- ing and major institutions have no time for God. Un- less America wakes up now America as we have known will drastically change. Faith has been the glue that has held us together in wars and time of trouble. Our youth de- serve a free country. But when Paul's sec- ond epistle exhorted them to "be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled" (2:2), we know that these breth- ren were shaken and trou- bled or else Paul would not have had to exhort them not to be. This means that even though these sea- soned saints knew full well that they had been deliv- ered from the coming wrath of the Tribulation (I Thes. 1:10), the persecutions they were enduring (I Thes. 1:6; 2:2,14; 3:3,4; II Thes. 1:4,7) were naturally causing their faith in the pre-tribulation Rapture to flag. So how could Paul com- fort them? What could he possibly share with them about God's Word that they didn't already know? How instructive it is for us that he didn't even try! In- stead, he simply reviewed the doctrine (II Thes. 2:1- 4) and called upon them to remember all that he had taught them (v. 5). And that's what I did for Bernie that day. I read him the verses he knew and loved before I was born. You see, beloved, when it comes to comforting sea- soned saints, God doesn't expect us to come up with anything new. He expects us to do what Paul did, and simply review what a veter- an believer already knows to be true from the timeless Word of the Eternal God. May we always be found faithful in this regard. becoming a whole new way of life and I wonder myself if we will ever feel as safe as we once did. Maybe it really means in America we have had a blessed life and are a wee bit spoiled. Lots of coun- tries have known famine, sicknesses and hard times for most of their lives. It has opened my eyes to the fact I can do with less although I don't like it. I can listen to orders I don't like, but real- ize it is really for my fami- ly's safety so snap to it and pay attention. I'm not going to say much about our elections coming up this time, but we are in the campaign advertise- ment time of the year. Even though it gets boring hear- ing the same old thing day after day we must make up our minds and shut out much of the dirt being slung. It is what it is, a cam- paign and they are running it to win. Our governor is releasing some of our business back to work with a new normal and has phased things to come, which makes sense and should be doable. I asked a friend if his church held services on May 10 would the seniors of their church attend or would they remain at home. His answer was, "we are all se- niors at our church." This didn't have much of an im- pact on me at first and then I realized how sad it really is that we really don't have many young people in our churches. I hope what is go- ing on today will make us all realize we need God in our lives. Saturday the DSL met at our home and we social dis- tanced and played or prac- ticed outdoors in the drive- way. One of our neigh- bors said it didn't sound as bad as we felt like it did. I haven't heard any bad com- plaints yet so maybe we'll do it again. Our group hadn't played together for a couple of months, so we were rusty. It was fun and I hope if the neighbors were listening they could enjoy it. Saturday morning a bee- keeper from Newburgh fell a bee tree for us. We cleaned up a good sized tree. I'm starting to dis- like trees and the cleanup from their debris. It is prob- ably too late in life to think about moving, but I do know there wouldn't be a tree in my yard. Since we have lived here I have picked up enough limbs to build a mansion here on Earth. It's a good thing my Heav- enly Father has one wait- ing for us. Is it my area or are oth- ers having difficulties with their cell phone service. Ours has been undepend- able for quite some time now and many dropped calls. I was just wondering so let me know. Texts are a little slow but they do go through. I'd better quit rambling because I could go on all evening. To end this column I'll finish with the usual re- quest to do your best to be blessing next week. "Until the sun completely sets, each ray of sunshine is a cat's ob- ligation to absorb"—Deborah Barnes. This week, PAWS is featuring a gentle giant named Tucker, who is a Maine Coon in every sense of the word. He is a very large cat with a gentle spirit and has thick, smokey colored fur, with large amber eyes and a beautiful fluffy tail. Historians used to make refer- ence to the Coon cats of Maine, which touted the cat was a cross with a raccoon. Maine Coons were actually developed by crossing American short hairs with Ango- ras. Tucker is actually a bit bashful and did not really want his pho- to taken. He likes to hide under a large cat bed at PAWS. Maine Coons are known for their child- like qualities. Unlike most cats, they are said to love water. Tucker can be adopted by calling 812-354-9894. Pentecostal Call Us Today 354-8500 To Start Your Subscription with The Press-Dispatch. Don't Get CHARGED Too Much For Your Newpaper Subscription!! Nazarene and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land" (II Chronicles 7:14). We are excited to an- nounce that we have a new pastor and wife moving into our parsonage soon. Steve and Joye Hamilton will join the Church of the Nazarene in Petersburg soon. We are grateful for answered prayers. Need a church home? Stop in and visit. We would love to have you to be a part of our church family. Jeannine Smith, Report- er 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. Are you in a relationship with Jesus? Have you put your faith in Jesus and the finished work at the cross? Now is the day of salvation, the time to make things right with God. We are liv- ing in troubled times and we have no guarantee of tomor- row. Just ask Him into your heart today and live a life of peace and joy. I am believing that great expectations will be in the heart of the Church (those hungry and thirsty for a move of God, which has not been for a number of years) for a harvest of souls, a great awakening or better yet a re- vival of the saints in and of OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning ser- vice 9:30 a.m. with chil- dren's Sunday school dur- ing the ministry of the Word; Wednesday and Sunday eve- ning services at 6 p.m. All services are CDT (Gibson Co. times). We are hoping to have ser- vice this Sunday morning. We will be practicing social distancing. If you have a mask, wear it. Call the num- ber below to be sure. We do have a Facebook page. You may check it also. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). themselves where the Holy Spirit will have free reign in and through them. Remember your family, neighbors and friends that are under the weather, and in nursing homes and hos- pitals. Pray for the lost that they may find Jesus as their Sav- iour. Be blessed and have joy and peace in your life. In God's service, 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. Restart your heart Pain and loss are ines- capable on this earth; for- tunately, the Great Physi- cian specializes in fixing hearts. Our participation is vital to recovery, though, as Danny Gokey sings in "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again." The song was inspired by a pastor asking to watch a cardiac surgeon — one of his congregants — in ac- tion. When the doctor at- tempted to restart the pa- tient's heart after repair- ing it, the organ wouldn't cooperate. The surgeon knelt to speak to his pa- tient: "We have fixed your heart. We have repaired it. There is nothing wrong with your heart. If you can hear me, I need you to tell your heart to beat again." And it did — because she did. "You can get back up again," says Gokey, who faced loss when his first wife died. "You can move forward with your life, and you don't have to walk with a limp." God has fixed our hearts, Gokey says, but we need to recognize that — and begin to hope again. Office hours: 9 a.m.- noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secre- tary OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Services will be resume Sunday, May 10. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; evening wor- ship service 6:30 p.m. Nursery available. Tues- day morning women's Bi- ble study at the fellowship hall 10 a.m. A Mother's Love There are times when only a mother's love can understand our tears, can soothe our disappoint- ments and calm all of our fears. There are times when only a mother's love can share the joy we feel, when something we've dreamed about quite suddenly is re- al. There are times when only a mother's faith can help us on life's way and in- spire in us the confidence we need from day to day. For a mother's heart and a mother's faith and a mother's steadfast love were fashioned by the an- gels and sent from God above—Author Unknown. Happy Mother's Day. "You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and qui- et spirit, which is so pre- cious to God" (I Peter 3:4). If anyone has a need, you can call the Pastor at 812- 354-3028. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Obituaries LLOYD HUTCHINSON Lloyd Hutchinson, 96, of Cynthiana, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born Friday, Sept. 14, 1923, in Oakland City, to Orvis and Kathryn Wil- liams Hutchinson, both whom precede. He served in the U.S. Ar- my, after which he became a teacher and ultimately served as principal at North Posey High School. On Nov. 23, 1950, he married Ru- by Olive Whitehouse. He was a member of the Indi- ana State Teachers Associ- ation, Masonic Lodge 710, the Scottish Rite, Indiana Farm Bureau, the Ameri- can Legion and the Liber- ty Cemetery Board. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Olive Hutchin- son, of Cynthiana; son, Jim (Kay) Hutchinson, of Terre Haute; daughter, Kathy Shaw, of Cashiers, N.C.; sister, Oma McGrath, of Petersburg; seven grand- children; and seven great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Cliff Hutchinson; and brothers, Harold and John Hutchinson. Due to the mandates es- tablished by the federal gov- ernment concerning the COVID-19 Virus, a private family service will be held. Military honors will be pro- vided at a later date by our retired local military vet- erans. For more informa- tion, contact Doyle Funer- al Home at 812-385 -4334 or Doylefuneralhome@ frontier.com. Online con- dolences may be made at www.doylefuneralhome- princeton.net or the funer- al home Facebook page. REBECCA RUTH FICKLIN Rebecca Ruth Ficklin, 89, of Clarksville, passed from this life to her eternal reward on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Spring Mead- ows Healthcare. She was born on August 22, 1930, in Wheelersburg, Ohio to Oran and Sadie Willett Spencer. She was a faithful mem- ber of the Park Lane Church of the Nazarene, serving in life as the offi- cial greeter. Meeting vis- itors with a smile and a warm welcome was her trademark. She was a lov- ing and faithful wife, serv- ing alongside, in support of her loving husband, Mar- vin, while being the con- summate mother of her children. She is survived by her husband, Marvin, of 68 years; sons, Wendell (Ron- da) Ficklin, of Youngsville, N.C., and Garvin (Regina) Ficklin, of Trinity, Ala.; daughters, Julia Ficklin Lum, of Ft. Riley, Kan., and Janet Ficklin (Brian) Diamond, of Crofton, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; brother, Willis (Glenda) Spencer, of Robards, Ky.; and sis- ter, Grace (Clyde) Dupin, of Kernersville, N.C. A Celebration of Life ser- vice will be at 11 a.m. on Fri- day, May 8, 2020, at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Kentucky Vet- erans Cemetery West. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday at the fu- neral home. Visit Rebecca's guestbook at www.sykesfu- neralhome.com and share a memory with the family. Carry-Out Service 350 W. 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