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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 23, 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 See MINUTES on 3 The meaning of Christmas Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See VIEWPOINT on 3 The key to a worry-free life Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Paul M. Sadler According to doctors at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz., rat- tlesnakes thought to be dead can still strike, bite, and kill you. Doctors in Phoenix said they have a large number of patients admitted each year suffering from bites from rattlers thought to be dead. Sometimes the snakes were shot and their heads cutoff; but, the snake head re- tains a reflex action. In fact, one study showed that snake heads could still make striking-type motions up to sixty minutes after decapitation. Satan, that old Serpent, was defeated at Cal- vary—his head was cut off. Hebrews Chapter 2 says that our Savior, by His death, destroyed him who holds the power of death. But for a season Satan can still strike and wound us. He can still hurt us and poison our relation- ships and spread his deadly venom into our homes and lives. Paul admonished the Corinthians to take great care in this area, "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices" (II Cor. 2:11). Although this may have been true in the apostle's day, we are not sure it is the case today. It seems to us that many believers are unaware they are under attack. Satan can be very subtle and his de- vices are well planned. While his devices take on many forms there is one in particular that he uses quite effectively— worry! If the ene- The eternal message of Christmas is, a Sav- ior was born. Christmas is a time of hope, good will and a life-changing message we call the Gospel. This Christmas we find a world in cha- os, and the threat of terrorism as we shop for our family. The true message is in danger of being lost in fear and hatred among billions in our world. We need to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas is a beautiful story about Joseph and Mary expecting the Christ child. The young couple arrived in Bethlehem and found no place to stay. They were strang- ers in town and finally settled for an animal shelter. It was there the King of Kings and Lord of Lords entered our world. He came to be one of us in order to save us. In many respects, that time was different from 2020. The Romans oc- cupied their land and times were tough. But God chose this time in human history for Christ to be born. No one could imagine a vast world with seven and one half billion people As we are challenged by the problems of the 21st Century, we are reminded these could be Hey readers, can you believe it is time for an- other column to be written and this will sound strange but I really don't have much to say, can you believe that? I'm usually never at a loss for something to say but this has been a fairly easy week with little to comment on. Seems like when I ring the bell for the Sal- vation Army I always see some old friends from IPL and this past Saturday was no ex- ception to that, but I remember seeing four in that one hour shift of ringing. This week has four shout-outs; and they are Greg Poehlein, Greg Harbin, Tony Simms, and Larry Freder- ick. Each one of these guys makes me happy to call them friends and they were no differ- ent than the rest as they were really good to work with. By now you should realize that the guys at IPL were almost like family because we spent almost as much time working as we did being at home. I certainly pray for my shout- out friends this week many blessings of health and good fortune. There was definitely a sense of being depended on that made you look out for one another. Have you given any thought to the COVID vaccine and if you trust it or not enough to re- ceive it? A fter being sick for about two weeks myself and losing several friends to this dead- ly virus I can't refuse a chance to not take the 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 FINDING PEACE at Christmas Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased." On behalf of FIRST BAPTIST PETERSBURG, we wish you all a blessed Christmas season. e greatest gi exchange is Christ giving His life for us and giving our life back to Him! Pastor Mike Miller 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. "And the angel of the Lord said unto them, 'Fear not; for behold I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior. And this shall be a sign unto you, ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swad- dling clothes, lying in a man- ger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace good will toward men'" (Luke 2:8 -14). Just when we think the world situation couldn't get any worse, COVID-19 couldn't get much worse, our trials in life couldn't get much harder, Christmas comes. The one thing that remains the same. God sent his son that the world might be saved. What could be any- more comforting than that. Our celebrations may be dif- ferent this year than in the past, but always keep Christ- mas and the true reason we celebrate in our hearts. 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; morning wor- ship 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 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. Sunday, Dec. 27, fourth Sun- day, morning offering to the building fund. Sunday, Jan. 3, Assistant Sunday. Wednesday, Jan. 6, Bible study. Studying Psalm 102- 105. Sunday, Jan. 10, monthly business meeting after the morning worship. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Who was warned in a dream not to go back to Herod? An- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Christmas Eve service can be seen virtually on First Bap- tist Church Facebook page starting at 5:30 p.m. You can view the service all evening. Until further notice ser- vices will be virtual on face- book, Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. 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 We invite you to worship with us at any of our ser- vices. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter swer: Wisemen. Reference: Matthew 2:1, 12. Q: Name the river where John the Baptist baptized people. Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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 10529 S. Church St., Stendal Call 812-536-4598 if you have any questions St. Peters Lutheran Church (LCMC) Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 7:30 p.m. – Candlelight worship of lessons and carols with Holy Communion Face masks required. Social distancing practiced. Christmas Eve Worship Thursday, Dec. 24 Candlelight