The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Church Wednesday, May 27, 2020 B- 3 MINUTES Continued from page 1 PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the CRICKET RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 Presbyterian Wesleyan VIEWPOINT Continued from page 1 sacrifice on both the part of the parent and the stu- dent. Don't let liberal, an- ti-God professors destroy what you have worked hard to instil in your chil- dren. A fter more than 60 years in full time minis- try I have witnessed many changes. Some are good but the liberal, anti-God teachings and secularism spreading across Ameri- ca is not good. Many de- nominations are falling apart internally and the key word among pastors is "change". Forget long held beliefs and do like the politicians. Check the polls and forget the Bi- ble and do what a secu- lar culture wants even at church. In many instanc- es, whether large or small, the church has spiritual- ly become weak and im- potent. Thankfully dur- ing this time of Covid-19 most churches have been able to communicate with their people through high tech internet steaming. had grown in grace and were able to assimilate the deeper, richer truths of the Word of God. This is not a compli- ment to those who con- stantly boast that they are satisfied with "the simple things," and fail to study God's Word, as II Tim. 2:15 commands. To such Paul writes, by divine in- spiration: "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again… and are be- come such as have need of milk… For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the Word of righteous- ness, for he is a babe. But strong meat [solid food] belongeth to them that are of full age…" (Heb. 5:12-14). A new-born babe in Christ is a joy to behold, but every born-again Christian should grow through the study of the Word. I Pet. 2:2 says: "As newborn babes de- sire the sincere [pure] milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby." tals. While in Evansville we had to make the usu- al stops for groceries and breakfast. We had break- fast at a burger joint and it satisfied our hunger pangs. I was sorry to see one of our usual stops has closed for good because of losing out during the virus pandemic. Next day my wife had another appointment and this time we headed to Jas- per for the dentist. I fol- low this coming Wednes- day with same dentist. If it isn't one of us it is the other going to the doctor. My grandson and I were treated to a small tour of the ambulance barn by EMS Director Chris Young as we were talking about the possibility of the Lions Club helping them with a bariatric gurney. They have such a gurney but we might try to help them outfit another ambu- lance to accommodate the one they have so it could be used with more ambu- lances. We will try to help if we can. While thinking about the Lions Club we have a couple of things going on which I can pass on. On June 20 we will have our "run for sight" at Hor- nady Park and this event has grown each year so get ready to run for us. On June 27 at O' Reilly au- to parts we will be hav- ing an "every day driver" car cruise-in. Leave your show car in the garage and get out your work car as there will be a few catego- ries for O'Reilly to judge your entry on. It should be a fun afternoon. We are selling $10 donation tick- ets for our "no rib" dinner. For a $10 donation we will not have a rib sale. This a new twist to get your help for our projects. I worked two days on the wood left from that huge tree I talked about last week. I worked up a cou- ple of truck loads for my friend and hauled them to his wood pile. The chunks of wood are so big they are hard to handle and the on- ly splitter I have is operat- ed by human might and it has been a long time since I used a sledge and wedge. A fter two days of working on it I had to rest and he- al up. Is it my imagination or can you see the grass growing even as you are mowing? Right now both of my yards seem to need mowing at least twice a week. Sunday morning in Sun- day school our teacher taught on Proverbs 4 and she did a good job opening up this chapter and she ex- cited many thoughts and comments. Our morning message was Matthew 24 and we finished the chapter and the thought just kept re - peating itself and that is while we don't know how or when the end time prophecies will occur we know they will so we must BE READY. Well that is about all I can think of to write about and I don't have a bunch of complaints to carp on I'll just give your eyes a rest. I will however ask you to be a blessing to someone next week and stay well and safe. Pentecostal "Sandpaper kisses on a cheek or a chin, that is the way for a day to begin. Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr, I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur"—Author Unknown. This week, PAWS is featuring a lazy young feline named Cricket, who has a placid temperament and a pleasant, quiet voice. She can often be found taking catnaps in the office at PAWS or begging for Temptations, her favorite kitty treat. Cricket has plush, black and white fur, long, white whiskers, is two years old and can be adopted for $ 30. To see this sweet gal, call 812-354-9894. HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. We will be using Face- book live format until the time comes for us to reas- semble. The broadcast will be at 10 :30 a.m. Sunday mornings. Praying and believing that soon we will open up the church. I long for that personal fellowship. There is no excuse for anyone saying that they do not have the time to read the Word, pray and fast. We really need to fast, not on- ly for the spiritual, but al- so the physical. They say people being shut-in have gained five pounds. So fast- ing could be used for a two- fold purpose. Step in, step up and step out. 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 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 evening services at 6 p.m. All services are CDT (Gib- son Co. times). We have re- sumed services while prac- ticing social distancing. Something to think about: Deception is someone using your relationship to bring about a contrary situation. Ever feel like this happens to you too often? We need to get weaned off people. Put our confidence in our cre- ator. He's only interested in what is good for "you." Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). Spirit will have free reign in and through them. Remember your family, neighbors and friends that are under the weather, and those in nursing 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 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 wonder- ful 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 mischievous smile. "It's re- ally hard to read my mom's handwriting," he said. Have a safe and fun sum- mer! Office hours: 9 a.m.- noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secre- tary OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics St. Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school and eve- ning worship has been can- celed through the end of May. There will be morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. A teacher decided to honor each of her students by pre- senting each of them with a blue ribbon imprinted with gold letters, which read, "Who I Am Makes a Differ- ence." A fterwards, the teach- er decided to do a class proj- ect to see what kind of impact recognition would have on a community. She gave each of the students three more rib- bons and instructed them to go out into the community. One of the boys gave one of his ribbons to a local busi- ness owner and two more to share. He explained, "We're doing a class project on rec- ognition, and we'd like you to find somebody to hon- or, give them a ribbon, then give them the extra ribbon so they can acknowledge a third person to keep this ceremo- ny going. Report back to me and tell me what happened." The business owner went to see one of his employees and told him that he appre- ciated him for all his hard work. Would he accept this ribbon and also take the ex- tra ribbon and pass it on to somebody else. That night, the employee went home to his 14-year-old son and ex- plained to him what had happened that day. The fa- ther told his son, "as I was driving home tonight, I start- ed thinking about whom I would honor, and I thought about you. My days are re- ally hectic and when I come home, I don't pay a lot of at- tention to you. I just wanted to let you know that you do make a difference to me. Be- sides your mother, you are the most important person in my life. You're a great kid, and I love you! " The son started to sob and his whole body shook. He looked up at his father and said through his tears, "Dad, earlier tonight I wrote a let- ter to you and Mom explain- ing why I had killed myself and asking you to forgive me. I was going to commit sui- cide tonight after you were asleep. I just didn't think that you cared at all. The letter is upstairs. I don't think I need it after all." His father walked upstairs and found a heartfelt let- ter full of anguish and pain. The man went back to work a changed man. The busi- ness owner learned to ap- preciate his employees and the young boy and his class- mates learned a valuable lesson. Who you are DOES make a difference. If anyone has a need, you can call the pastor at 812- 354-3028. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter Adam Scales (812) 354-8488 adam.scales@infarmbureau.com Karan Thacker, AFSP Owner 704 E. 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