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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 16, 2020 C-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 Ramblings of my mind By Lowell Thomas See R AMBLINGS on 3 Rightly dividing the word of truth Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam St. Paul wrote to Timothy, many centuries ago: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (II Tim. 3: 16). The Apostle referred, of course, to the sa- cred Scriptures, also called The Bible and The Word of God. All of it, he says, is "God- breathed and profitable," to "teach," to "re- prove," to "correct" and to "instruct." But why, then, have so many heresies and false teachings sprung up through the years – all based upon the Bible? And why have so ma- ny thousands of sincere people been led astray by these false teachings? The reason is that teachers and followers alike have failed to heed another important statement which Paul made in this same let- ter prior to his declaration that all Scripture is inspired of God and profitable. This statement is found in Chapter 2, Verse 15: "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth." The Bible can prove "profitable" to us on- ly as we "rightly divide" it. We must rightly divide the Word of truth for the simple rea- son that if we do not do this we can pervert the truth and change it into error. Through the centuries God has periodically altered His dealings with mankind. Many religious rites which were commanded in Old Testament times are positively forbidden in this present dispensation of grace. In Old Testament times, for example, ani- mal sacrifices were required for acceptance with God, and from John the Baptist through Pentecost water baptism was required (Lev. 17:11; Mk. 1:4; Acts 2:38), but some years af- ter the death of Christ Paul was sent forth with "the preaching of the cross," and he declared that: "We have redemption through [Christ's] blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace" (Eph. 1:7) "Being justi- fied freely by [God's] grace, through the re- demption that is in Christ Jesus" (Rom. 3:24). Hello friends, it's that time again to put fin- gers to the keys and write a few thoughts for you to decipher. In the newspaper last week there was a let- ter to the editor which sounded like he was writing about something I said about all the uproar concerning the president's legal bat- tle over the mail-in ballots and all the changes that went on in different states. Like required dates to be sent in by or post-marked by. I am honored if this letter did concern my oped be- cause this man is respected by many right to lifers. He has my support concerning abortion and how terrible it is. My concern was not whether Trump wins or not but what America looks like to other na- tions. Have we really become a nation of cheat- ers? I hope not! The America I love and respect should try to treat one another with the same respect that our Lord treats us. I don't like to see anyone hurt and I do my best to never hurt others. Why can't we all respect one another and each other's opinions. Saturday while I was ringing the bell for the red kettle a friend from IPL came through and we got to talking about things we had seen and how things are going now. Kevin Abell was the friend I'm talking about and I often heard him called Kevon or just plain Abell. Kevin was like all the others and was great to work with and seemed like he made things go well. Kevin was definitely good natured and kind which made being around him pleasant. I pray ma- ny blessings on Kevin and I hope good things come his way. I had my first "facetime" doctor appointment last Monday and it sure went a lot better than I had imagined it would. They asked my weight so do you fudge or tell it like it is, in my case my weight was honestly way down because of losing 20 pounds from being sick. I was able to tell the doctor what was going on and with my records in front of her, she was able to tell me the old liver was at least working which is good news to me. Our grandson is in pre-school at Petersburg elementary and with the adjusted schedule I get a free day from being his driver on Wednes- days. This is a break for us because it seems as soon as you take them to school it is time to go after them. It hasn't been real good for getting things done at home. On this past Wednesday it was so pretty that grandson and I swept up three loads of leaves from the driveway. Being sick has gotten us way behind. I don't think our grandkids will ever catch a break from being sick because now little Wil- low has a bad sore throat. It seems as though they always have something new for grandma and papaw to catch. An old saying says "you CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist Continued on the next page Baptist Assembly of God RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning 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 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. 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor Since 1990 CHRISTMAS Dazl e THIS Southgate Center, Jasper www.olingerdiamond.com • 812-482-4214 Holiday Hours: Mon., Tues, Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wed. & Fri. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Open Sun. Dec. 20 Noon-4 p.m. Dazl ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m. Business meeting the third Sunday of the month, following morning worship. "Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit re- joices in God my Savior. For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the mighty one is holy, and he has done great things for me" (Luke 2:46 -49, NLT). When you think you are unimportant, just look how the Lord has accomplished great things with lowly, un- important people. We invite you to our Christ- mas program this Sunday morning and to all our ser- vices. We continue to prac- tice social distancing and wearing masks. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; First and third Wednes- day of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Bible study. Studying Psalm 96 -101. Sunday, Dec. 20, Children's Christmas program during the morning worship service. Sunday, Dec. 27, fourth Sun- day, morning offering to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What non-Israelite was grandmother of King Da- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Until further notice ser- vices will be virtual on face- book, Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. All other services have been canceled. Monday-Friday in the after- noon, stop by the church to leave your non-perishable food items for Somebody's Place. Drop off or pick-up Christ- mas cards for our in house post office. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all. Michael Miller, Pastor GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore No Sunday school; Sun- day worship at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. "This is how the birth of Je- sus Christ came about: Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ex- pose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had con- sidered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit, She will give birth to a son and you are to give him the name Je- sus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to ful- fill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel," which means, "God with us" (Matthew 1:18 -23). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 5 p.m. Henry Nelson, Pastor Bill Chesser, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Website: www.immanuel- baptistchurch.weebly.com Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Christmas program at 10 a.m.; there will be no morning wor- ship. There will be no Sun- day evening, Wednesday and Thursday services. Seven weeks of Celebration started Sunday, Nov. 8. Has everything of late left you tired and stressed? Brighten your Sundays and Holidays. Special service at 9:30 a.m., to coincide with children's 's Sunday school. Celebrate and worship in the sanctuary while your children and youth receive Bible train- ing and practice for a Christ- 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. First Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meet- ing before Bible study at 6 p.m. and business meeting to follow. 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: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the govern- ment will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonder- ful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). 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 mas program. You and your family can enjoy great music, uplifting teaching and heart- warming preparation for the holidays, combined with great friendships and connections. Christmas program on Sun- day, Dec. 20. "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanks- giving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which pass- eth understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Phi- lippians 4:6 -7). Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter