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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 27, 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 Children and grown-ups Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Education often ignores God Religious Viewpoint By Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on 3 See R AMBLINGS on 3 Continued on page 2 The Lord Jesus said to a religious lead- er of His day: "Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God" ( John 3:3). All true Christians have been born again by the Spirit of God (Tit. 3:5). They are therefore the children of God (Rom. 8:16). Children are a joy in any normal house- hold, but it is a tragedy when a child re- mains a child, physically, mentally or both. It is a tragedy too, that so many Christians, truly born again, remain spiritual babes — they do not grow. They know that Christ died for their sins but have made no progress in grace or in the knowledge of the Word. To such Paul wrote: "And I, brethren, could not speak un- to you as unto spiritual [men], but as un- to carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat; for hitherto ye were not able to bear [digest] it, neither yet now are ye able" (I Cor. 3:1,2). Thus those who, spiritually undevel- oped, were able to digest only the milk, or the simple things, of the Scriptures, were called "carnal" and "babes," in con- trast to those "spiritual" believers who Baptist Baptist A few weeks ago many of our finest and brightest students graduated from our colleges and universities. In a time of chaos without the joy of a real public commencement, they are seeking a ca- reer that will be fulfilling and financial- ly rewarding. Many of them lost some- thing of great value during their college days. They found that teaching was of- ten at odds with their faith and the val- ues they had been taught. They discov- ered that America is not great, secular- ism is good and Christianity is outdated and politically incorrect. Those in sec- ular and state institutions found profes- sors hostile in their references to God. Drugs, sex, alcohol was part of daily ac- tivities. Our young people deserve to know the truth. They must be taught in the home and reinforced by a Bible teaching church. Christian colleges and universities sometimes cost more but it may be a parent's best invest- ment. There are some things in life worth Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thom- as Greetings, it's time to opine a few ram- bling thoughts. To start with I'll say a few words about another friend I used to work with. Tommy Daves was a good friend and usually had an eye for trouble shooting whatever was ailing with whatever equip- ment we were asked to work on. It seemed if something was going to happen it would happen to Tom though and things always jumped up to bite him. I hope and pray that he and his family stay safe and well. I am writing about my friends because I miss working with them although I don't miss working that much, but I do miss my friends. Our week started out again with a trip to Evansville for an early morning doc- tor visit for my wife. It seems as though between the two of us we should own a wing in one of the Deaconess hospi- See VIEWPOINT on 3 Baptist Continued in next column Assembly of God 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 INSTALLATION OF NEW PASTOR Petersburg Church of the Nazarene Installation of Reverend Steven and Joye Hamilton Sunday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m., with guest Dr. Tim Crump, District Superintendent at Indiana Southwest District Church of the Nazarene. All are welcome to attend and meet our new minister. INSTALLATION OF NEW PASTOR Petersburg Church of the Nazarene 118 W. Pike Ave • Petersburg 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 Jesus as the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayrshi- reValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday morning worship 10 :30 a.m. Sunday service is also posted on YouTube or Bethel General Baptist Church Facebook page. Wednesday, June 3. Bible FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family Morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. You are asked to wear a mask and honor the six foot social distanc- ing guidelines. Use the main front door of the Life Center. There will be a drop box provided for tithes. Sunday school, childrens and teens activities will be in session at a later date. Go on-line if you are plan- ning to attend or phone the church, so we will know how many chairs to set up. Lunch with the pastor from noon-1 p.m., Tues- day and Fridays will be on Facebook; Wednesday evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. will also be on Face- book. Join us live on Facebook for all services. Michael Miller, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore This Sunday we will re- turn to church at 10 :30 a.m. No Sunday school until fur- ther notice. Guidelines are as follows: Mask is required. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. Seat- ing will be every other pew, with families allowed to sit to- gether. June 3, business meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. (coffee and bottled water provided). Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Why God is Wrestling with You—Why would God let someone wrestle with Him? Because wrestling requires close contact. Jacob was a self-made man with an inde- pendent attitude that said, "I don't need anybody but my- self." How long will God wres- tle with you? Only for a limit- ed time. In Jacob's case, "till daybreak." God knew that if Jacob didn't submit to Him that night, the rest of his life wouldn't go right. There's a lesson here for all of us. Don't procrastinate; you may be running out of time. Before you forfeit your integ- rity or your family and your future, stop and realize that God knows things you don't know. He knows when the En- emy plans to launch his next attack, or when death will be 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 Website: www.imman- uelbaptistchurch.weebly. com Sunday, May 31 morning worship at 10 :40 a.m. and Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m., The Closet Door. We are planning on re- turning to regular sched- ule on Sunday, June 7. Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Je- sus in all that we do. "God is my strength and power: and he makes the my way perfect" (II Sam- uel 22:33). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. June 3, Advisory Board meeting, before Bible study and business meeting to fol- low. Social distancing is still in place and until further notice, there will be no children's church or Sunday night fel- lowship. Thought for the week: "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my pow- er is made perfect in weak- ness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me'" (II Corinthians 12:9). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love, because everyone is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Gary Watson, Pastor Nyles Head, Assoc. Pastor Kathy Henderson, Reporter 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 eve- ning service, 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 allowed to claim you. When He wrestles with you, it's to make you realize that you're wasting your life, or neglect- ing your family, or to show you that you're not the center of the universe. Or it's to en- courage you to keep this job without quitting, or stay in- volved in this church, or in- vest in this marriage instead of bailing out. He doesn't sugarcoat things. He gives it to you straight. He won't let you get away with some of the stuff you've pulled in the past. The very fact that God is willing to wrestle you into submission means He has great plans for you. "The angel of the Lord wrestled with him till day- break" (Genesis 32:24). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter study at 7:30 p.m. Studying Psalm 29 -35. Sunday, June 7, Assistant Sunday. Sunday, June 14, month- ly business meeting. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: James tells us not to swear by any oath but rather what? Answer: let your yea be yea, your nay, nay. Reference: James 5:12. Q: When Hezekiah told his army to be strong and courageous, what nation was coming after them? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@ evdio.org The first weekend Mass- es to be back in Church started on May 23-24, as per official letter from Bish- op Joseph Siegel. For those who still do not feel safe re- turning to church, the Sun- day Masses will continue