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B-8 Church Wednesday, May 13, 2020 The Press-Dispatch MINUTES Continued from page 1 CHURCH NOTE DEADLINE 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY Continued in next column PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the VINSON RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Presbyterian Wesleyan VIEWPOINT Continued from page 1 haven in Jesus Christ on that final day. The Bible clearly tells us what to expect in the last days just before the re- turn of Christ. The "Left Be- hind" book series, written by Tim LaHay and Jenkins sold 65 million copies. These fic- titious works remind us of the interest in the last days. It seems God may be speaking through global re- cession, Islamic terrorist threats and many natural dis- asters, such as the Covid-19, earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and numerous tornadoes. The corruption and government take over, the sudden increase in athe- ists and ACLU attacks on the church, the moral landslide with a trail of same-sex mar- riages and millions of babies born out of wedlock frightens many. The home is disinte- grating, and values are van- ishing. The church, in many places, has become a play- house, rather than a place of prayer. old you realize you're proba- bly never going to get them. No wonder Paul tells aged men they should be sound in charity instead of being en- vious. Paul also says charity "is not puffed up" (I Cor. 13:4). That's a reference to pride caused by too much knowl- edge (I Cor. 8;1). And who has more knowledge than aged men? If you don't be- lieve that, just ask one! But I've known older Christian men who were puffed up by their knowledge of the Bible, and that's not very becoming to sound doctrine. Charity also doesn't "be- have itself unseemly" (I Cor. 13:5), a word that means in- appropriately, or even inde- cently. The only other time the Bible uses this term is to describe homosexuality (Rom. 1:27). But homosexu- ality isn't the only way to be- have unseemly. You've prob- ably heard the term "dirty old man." That's an old man who acts inappropriately to- ward women. A few years ago, one of our former presidents was accused of acting unseem- ly, touching women inappro- priately while taking photo- graphs with them. If those ac- cusations were true, he per- haps thought it was innocent because he was so elderly. But that is not a fitting way for a former president to act, and it is surely no way for an aged Christian man to act. Aged men should be sound in charity instead, and chari- ty "doth not behave itself un- seemly." Paul also wrote that char- ity "believeth all things" (I Cor. 13:7). That means when something happens that makes you question the integrity of a brother in Christ, don't be so quick to believe something bad about him. Believe "all things" good about him until you get all the facts. A man who used to at- tend the church that I pas- tor once said to me, "May- be you've noticed that I nev- er put anything in the offer- ing box. That's because I'm getting over a gambling ad- diction and I'm paying off all my old gambling debts." I told him I didn't make a hab- it of watching to see who vis- its our offering box, but even if I noticed that he didn't, I wouldn't assume he was un- spiritual. I'd give him the ben- efit of the doubt and believe the best about him. Now that gets harder as we get older and more cyn- ical. The longer you live, the more you see the bad side of people, so you tend to believe the worst about them. One of my assistant pastors is a for- mer Chicago police lieuten- ant, and he says it is harder for some policemen to think the best of people, for they spend their lives seeing peo- ple at their absolute worst. Because of that, they end up getting cynical about people at a much younger age than the rest of us. But if aged men want to be sound in charity, they have to be willing to be- lieve the best of others. If we could all live that way, maybe the rarity of chari- ty would become a thing of the past! you have not put on clean PJ's instead of every day clothes. I suppose tomorrow will be a repeat of today so each day has fallen into a routine. Thank heaven I have had the church yard and my own yards to mow because with- out something like those yards to mow it would be easy to get depressed. So do some- thing even if it is to go outside and walk around the house. Grandson and I tore apart an old garden tiller to see if we could get it running. We found out it needs some work on the engine. We did get it cleaned up and it is ready in case we find an engine or we rebuild the old one. Wednesday our grand- daughter was not feeling well and papa had something go- ing on also. Willow was run- ning a little temperature and was grumpy which is really out of character for her. Papa felt better after going back to bed for a couple of hours so I was probably just in need of a few hours of sleep. Willow went to the doctor. It turned out she was having a reaction to a wellness shot for chick- en pox. So I have to admit thoughts of old COVID-19 did emerge in my thoughts as it is always going to be threat to all of us. We watch our grand- kids almost every day and we often get to nurse them through their sniffles and colds. We are used to coughs and sneezes but please turn your head and cough in your sleeve please. Grandma can tell what they need whenever they need it. I haven't learned that language yet. Newwave was here to check on our phone service and with a bit of OJT from the tech we were able to find a bad cable. The tech wasn't al- lowed to enter any residenc- es so he gave me the cable and fittings so I could change out the bad cable. It proved out to be a hard job and took about two hours but with the new cable we have much bet- ter reception for our T V's but it hasn't helped the phone. I admit I lost my cool trying to feed the cable through the existing path of the old one. Thanks to my son we got it fixed. I guess he got a little pay back for all my help for him. We made a run to Wally World to pick up a few things and mostly to get out for a lit- tle while. We masked up and kept our distance from peo- ple. I am happy most people recognize the importance of protecting one another so you can shop without a whole lot of concern about catching the virus. You have to admit you are concerned each time you venture out from your safe area. It might not have been to- tally the right thing to do, but we had church at Velpen Gen- eral Baptist Sunday morning. It was Mother's day and we had a rose for all the moth- ers. Our theme for the mes- sage was secret and hidden sins. Each mother can think back to a time when their child either hid something they had done or they found out they were guilty of some- thing they never suspected. Mothers and God have a lot in common when it comes to children because they both seem to just know what you have done and they both can cause you to have a guilty conscience which leads to seeking forgiveness. Well I'll shut up for awhile and wait till I can write again so until then please be a blessing to someone. Sometimes cuddling with my dog is the only cure for a bad day. This week, PAWS is featuring a lovable hound dog named Vinson, who would be a great buddy to cuddle with. He is like a big teddy bear and needs a human companion with whom to share his love. Vinson has been at PAWS for almost one year and always seems to be passed over by potential adopters. He is a bit shy, but it would not take him long to find his place in a family and be a great companion animal. He has soft, short fur that is red and black, is approximate- ly two years old, has all his shots and is neutered. Vinson can be adopted by calling 812-354-9894. Pentecostal Nazarene Methodist ALFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1709 E. SR. 356 Petersburg No service until April 19. Regular services: Sunday school scheduled the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship each week at 10 :30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us. Shane Springer, Pastor OTWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 146, 10041E. Washington Ave. Otwell 812-766-3344 Facebook: Otwell United Methodist Church and Jeff Pinney. Otwell United Methodist invites you to join us this Sun- day at 10 :30 a.m. as we wor- ship our Lord Jesus Christ; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole mea- sure of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV ). Jeff Pinney, Pastor WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday morning worship 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :15 a.m. We are exploring the words in Philippians 4:4-9 and how they can help us thrive in cha- os. So many trials come into our lives and along with the business of life. These things can easily choke out the Life of God in us. But praise God, "But seek ye first the King- dom of God, and His righ- ZOAR U.M. CHURCH 8818 W. Old Rd. 64 Holland 812-536-4862 Sunday, May 17, worship services are streaming on YouTube at Holland and Zo- ar UMC at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 10 a.m. Bible study at the church and on Zoom. Keith Chanley, Pastor teousness; and all these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). What things will be add- ed? God's order back into our lives—a peace that passes all understanding—He is in con- trol. Facebook: White River Chapel UMC, Jeff Pinney. Questions regarding church events, call 812-766 - 3344 or mail to: 3555 West State Road 56, Petersburg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Currently all services and activities are put on hold un- til the passing of this virus. Prayer chain updates, texts and phone calls will be made regularly to the congregation to keep you up on what is go- ing on. Aren't you thankful that Jesus brought you sight? "A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. 'Give glory to God by tell- ing the truth,' they said. 'We know this man is a sinner.' He replied, 'Whether he is a sin- ner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know, I was blind but now I see'" ( John 9:24- 25). We are excited to announce that we have a new pastor and wife moving into our parson- age soon. Steve and Joye Hamilton will join the Church of the Nazarene in Petersburg soon. We are grateful for an- swered 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, Reporter 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 assem- bling on Sunday, May 17, in the yard at the fellowship hall, weather permitting. Keep your heart and mind in tune to the Holy Spirit, something is about to hap- pen. Only those that have an ear to hear what the Spir- it has to say will understand. 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 revival of the saints in and of themselves, where the Holy Spirit will have free reign in and through them. Remember your family, neighbors, friends that are under the weather and nurs- ing homes and hospitals. 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 OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m., with children's Sunday school during the ministry of the Word; Wednesday and Sunday evening services at 6 p.m. All services are CDT (Gib- son Co. times). We have re- sumed services while prac- ticing social-distancing. Many times I hear one set of Christians trying to dis- credit another set of Chris- tians because they have a more (for lack of a better word) profitable walk with God. There are fundamen- tals of faith and most of us have acted on those. Such as salvation, through re- pentance. But to limit faith in what God can accom- plish in lives of believers is to discredit Him. Jet planes and gliders operate on the same fundamentals. Pro- fessional ball players and a playground of children oper- ate on the same fundamen- tals. The difference is the physical and mental ability to take something farther, to accomplish great things with it. It's up to us wheth- er we are jet planes or just gliders. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). 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. Thanks, Mom! At his graduation, a young man tasked with giving a speech began reading from some notes. "I want to talk about my mother and the wonderful influence she had on my life," he said. "She's a shining example of parent- hood, and I love her more than words can ever do jus- tice." The graduate then paused, appeared to strug- gle a moment and looked up at the audience with a mis- chievous smile. "It's real- ly hard to read my mom's handwriting," he said. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secretary OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school and eve- ning worship has been canceled through the end of May. There will be morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m. A young and success- ful executive was travel- ing down a neighborhood street. As his car passed, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door. He slammed on the brakes, jumped out of the car, grabbed the near- est kid and started shout- ing, "What are you doing? That's a new car, and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it? " "I threw the brick because no one else would stop... It's my broth- er, he fell out of his wheel- chair and I can't lift him up." Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned exec- utive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me." Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurried- ly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheel- chair, then took out a hand- kerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him every- thing was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheel- chair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very no- ticeable, but the driver nev- er bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept it to remind him of this mes- sage: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention." If anyone has a need, you can call the pastor at 812- 354-3028. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Petersburg Holiness Church dedicates new Youth Church altar Tom Hunt took this time of pandemic to build a Youth Church altar for the Petersburg Holiness Church. Pictured with the altar during the dedication are, front row (l to r): Jameson Henson, Josey Thompson, Wyatt Thompson Cole Rigger, Lucas Steward and Noah Rigger; second row: Valerie Searls, Jace Searls, Joanne Sampson, Corbin Parks, Lisa Parks, Adrianna Parks, Sarah Sampson, Tom Hunt and Chad Searls. James Capozella photo Continued in next column Continued in next column Wesleyan