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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Januar y 6, 2021 B-3 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 5 Look to the future and remember the past Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See VIEWPOINT on 5 See MINUTES on 5 The limiting of a limitless God Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Ricky Kurth How many times have you heard it? You tell someone that God is no longer giving men the power to speak in tongues or heal the sick, and you hear the response: "You're limiting God. God can do whatever He wants." If you're not sure how to reply to this accusation, here's an approach you may find helpful: God limits Himself. He limits Himself in a couple of ways. First, He is limited by His ho- liness. God can do anything He wants, but He cannot sin (cf. Tit. 1:2). The righteousness of His holy nature prevents Him from doing any- thing that even remotely approaches unrigh- teousness. Thus our limitless God is limited by His own holy nature. But God also limits Himself by His Word. While He can do anything He wants, He can- not flood the world again because He has given His Word that He won't. Remember the prom- ise He made to Noah? "…I will establish My covenant with you; nei- ther shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth" (Gen. 9:11). A fter three thousand years passed with no additional worldwide flood, God compared His I think the greatest danger the church fac- es today is losing its memory and respect for the absolute authority of the Bible. When we lose our church traditions, we are not only in danger of losing our faith, but a key pillar of civilization. Words like tolerance and polit- ical correctness usually takes us away from truth. The very stability of our social order comes from our moral values. I could have never imagined, in my lifetime, that the church could have embraced relativism and changed so much. Let's not deny that Christianity is God's plan and other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Judaism are not the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We must never lose our memory and become so politically correct and fearful that we deny Christ as the only way to heaven. Even some pastors tell their youth to keep an open mind as we aren't sure which way is right. In Christi- anity there are absolutes that will not change with 21st Century culture. We must not lose our community of memory that keeps us anchored to eternity. Truth always offends some people, but it is still truth. I talk and interview many pastors and I discover they can- not teach what they do not believe. One church generation may survive re- ligious tolerance and political correctness. For decades I subscribed to most religious magazines along with some secular ones. I have been frightened by the soft sell Chris- tians have been getting, as Christians are encour- Hey, what's happening out there in The Press-Dispatch reader land? I sure hope you all are feeling as well as you can. It feels like I regain my pre-COVID strength and endur- ance with each day. It sure takes you down and weakens you. It seems like every family is going to have someone affected in one way or another. Our neighborhood has had its share of the virus, but the folks who have it seem to be getting better. I don't claim to be a mathematician but according to Siri our county population is somewhere near 12845 people and we have had around 550 reported cases and that is 4.2 percent of Pike County that has been infect- ed. There are still people scoffing at wearing masks, but I'm a firm believer that we should do what we can to protect one another and wearing a mask does help protect the people you are around! I received word another one of my work- mates died this week. So I guess you could call this a late shout-out for my friend. Rick Leighty is his name and just like the other shout-outs he was a great guy to work with. His claim to fame was always calling the rest of us "junior." I hope his family will be okay and that God CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Baptist Baptist 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 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. "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bear- ing with one another in love" (Ephesians 4:2, NIV ). Patience is developed with much practice. In order to de- velop it, trials have to come. Think of the patience Jesus has with us. He waits until we decide, through the Holy Spirit, to repent and come to Him. He waits, until we stop our grumbling and complain- ing, and decide to give it all over to him. He waits, until we are thankful for our many blessings. Thank you, Lord, for your immeasurable love and patients you show us. We have many on our prayer list who are in need of the Lord's healing touch. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Remember to pray throughout your day and you will see results. We invite you to worship with us at any of our ser- vices. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter 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. Wednesday, Jan. 6, Bible study. Studying Psalm 102- 105. Sunday, Jan. 10, monthly business meeting after the morning worship. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Bible study. Studying Psalm 106 - 109. Sunday, Jan. 24, fourth Sun- day, morning offering to the building fund. Sunday, Jan. 31, fifth Sun- day; Communion service during morning worship. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Who does Luke say was the Ro- man emperor when John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing? Answer: Tibe- rius. Reference: Luke 3:1-3. CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH 2789 S. State Rd 57 Oakland City Service starts at 10 :30 a.m. CST, with Sunday school pre- ceding the service at 9:30 a.m. The New Year is here. Some people are sighing a breath of fresh air and have said "good riddance" to 2020. Howev- er, others are seeing the new year as "2020 part 2." Where do you stand upon the begin- ning of a new year? At Cross- roads, we are beginning a ser- mon series to help bring pur- pose and meaning to the new year (and your life). Last Sun- day, we began a series into Ec- clesiastes. A study of Ecclesi- astes follows Solomon and his quest to find true meaning and purpose. We invite you to join us each Sunday. Or, if you can- not make it on Sunday morn- ing, we encourage you to lis- ten to the recorded message on our website, www.cross- roadsoc.org. The beginning of a new year ushers in our next outreach. It is called the Community Ba- by Shower and it will occur on January 27 from 9 a.m. to noon CST. The baby shower is ide- ally helping expectant moth- ers, or mothers of babies from newborn to 2 years of age. We're excited about another community outreach event. By the way, this Wednesday FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Services are Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. and Wednesday Bi- 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 Early service at 9:30 a.m. to coincide with children's Sun- day school; Sunday morning Bible study 9:30 a.m.; morn- ing worship at 10 :40 a.m. No Sunday evening, Wednesday or Thursday ser- vices. Celebrate and worship in the sanctuary while your chil- dren and youth receive Bible training. You and your fami- ly can enjoy great music, up- lifting teaching, heartwarm- ing preparation for the great friendships and connections. "To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the world of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye recon- ciled to God" (II Corinthians 5:19 -20). 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 BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for children and adults 9 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship service 10 a.m.; Sun- day evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thurs- day, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor we return to our normal activi- ties. We truly hope you can at- tend. A small meal occurs at 5:30 p.m., which is followed by a Bible study (for adults) and fun activities for the children. Remember at Crossroads, we love Jesus and love people. We would love for you to join us as we worship our Lord. Curt Beadle, Pastor Q: Who was Simon Pe- ter's partners in the fish- ing business? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter ble study at 6:30 p.m. When the county is level red, ser- vices are online only, services are in-person and online at lev- el orange. Youth group is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, verify with youth leader. Michael Miller, Pastor STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg 812-354-6942 Email: frenner@evdio.org Facebook: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Churches, check for the livestream Mass and bulletin announcements post- ed. For those who still don't feel safe returning to church, the Sunday mass obligation will continue to be uploaded and recorded on Facebook. Continued adherence to the guidelines from Gov. Holcomb and Bishop Siegel will be in place regarding Church ser- vices. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is extended until further notice. The church is open daily for vis- its and private prayers. Every- one is welcome. Schedule of Masses: Thurs- Catholic day, Jan. 7 at 10 :30 a.m. We will resume 11 a.m. Sunday Mass- es for 2021: 10 :30 a.m. CCD and Adult Bible study. Note: No Sat- urday Masses beginning Janu- ary 2, 2021, till further notice. Mass readings for Sunday January 10 : The Baptism of our Lord. First reading: Isaiah 55:1- 11; Second reading: I John 5:1- 9.; Gospel: Mark 1:7-11. Continue to pray for an end to the pandemic, for our gov- ernment officials and every- one who serves in every ca- pacity to sustain the life of our Nation. Also pray for those who are ill or have passed away from this illness. Pray for the entire world especially the sick, hun- gry, the lonely and isolated. Stay close to Jesus, stay away from the virus, pray for the healing of our nation, so many challenges and difficulties tak- ing place. Fr. Frank Renner, Pastor Rev. Mark Wade, Deacon