The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Feburar y 24, 2021 B-7 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 9 A viewpoint worth repeating Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on 9 The love of the truth Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam In II Thes. 2:10 St. Paul declares that the apostates of the coming age will "perish, be- cause they received not the love of the truth, that they may be saved." This is something worth considering very seriously. God calls this present dispensation "the dispensation of the grace of God" (Eph. 3:2). During this dispensation faithful Christians are proclaiming "the gospel of the grace of God" (Acts 20 :24). This is the message of God's grace and love in giving Christ to die for our sins so that we might be saved from its penalty and power. All, however, do not believe this glorious message or accept God's grace in Christ. There is no book that has influenced Amer- ica like the Bible. It is loved and read by mil- lions throughout the world. The Bible remains the world's best selling book. Strangely, it never appears on the best- seller list but no book has sold as many cop- ies. At least 57% of the American people read it. The interest in reading the Bible remains as strong as ever. There are more than 60 Bible versions in the English language. Today, there are study Bibles, paraphrases, new translations and for- mats every few years. The two most popu- lar versions are the New International Version and the King James Version. A popular para- phrase, in everyday language, is the Living Bi- ble. One can read through the Bible each year by spending about 20 minutes a day reading. According to the American Bible Society, the complete Bible has been published in 341 languages and the New Testament in 822. At least one book of the Bible is available in 2,092 of the world's estimated 6,000 language dialects. There is a new battle over the Bible as liber- al theologians seek to re-engineer society and to make the Bible gen- der free and politically correct. This is a dan- gerous trend and should be opposed by Chris- tian people. The Bible is very clear regarding issues like abortion, homosexuality and co-habitation. Many seek- er sensitive pastors want sin to be less sinful and make it easy for church members to fit in- to many of the evils in our culture. All true evangelicals believe the Bible makes a clear distinction between men and women. Chris- tians need to stand firm against all efforts to change the Word of God. Hello Dispatch reader I hope you are not froze up and have survived our very harsh week. We were welcomed Monday morning with a little snow and it felt like we were still being spoiled by the weather. Tuesday was an- other surprise as it snowed off and on all day long and even some through Wednesday ear- ly hours. The weather had taken off the gloves and the TLC was withheld. Our neighbor has a tractor and blade and is kind enough to help plow out driveways. He got us so we could get in and out although my wife closed her eyes as we used the driveway and I admit we did have some exciting moments. Storm three of the dreaded forecast put about another two or three inches of new snow on the ground. The only thing good about this snow was that the weather people are saying this should be all for this system, which has been traveling around the United States as it made its way back toward the East. On Thursday I was concerned about getting to Vincennes Good Samaritan hospital to re- ceive my second shot to vaccinate me against the Covid virus. We left early and arrived a cou- ple of hours earlier than my scheduled time but I was greeted with a come on in and get your shot. This is a FYI about an appointment to re- ceive your shot, If you can't make it please ad- vise the vaccine clinic of your inability to be there so they can use the shot somewhere else because they thaw what they need to meet the appointments of the day. Upcoming Events The Southlanders to perform at Gentle Shepherd Church this Sunday The Southlanders will present the Praise and Worship service at Gentle Shepherd Church of God, located at 8350 East 350 North ( just west of Oatsville on the Oatsville/ Wheeling road) in Gibson County on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. (CST). Note the starting time. This group is new to our area. They are a quartet of three men and one woman who sing Gospel. Come and you will be blessed. Food and fellowship will follow the concert. No carry-in dishes. The public is welcome. CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes 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 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor 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. I'm Caysha Selby with Family First Life, a life and health insurance broker licensed in Indiana and Kentucky. I'm here to help folks with Medicare supplements and Advantage plans, individual and group medical plans, life insurance, annuities, long-term care insurance, mortgage protection, free without debt programs and more. I work with 15 to 20 life and insurance companies to help people to get the best coverage possible at the lowest rates available. 812-380-1364 www.facebook.com/caysha.selby.3 Email: cayshan.selby1031@gmail.com Monday – Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Recruiting Agents Non-licensed free study course for exam ($200 value) Hands-on training once licensed. Competitive wages. The best coverage possible at the lowest rates available Is it TIME for your next eye exam? 8–7 . Mon. 8–noon . Tues. 10–7 . Wed. 8–5 . Thur. 8–5 . Fri. Locally Owned and Operated Dr. Clint Shoultz 715 S. 9th Street, Petersburg 812-354-9400 ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday morning worship at 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 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 morning worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 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 10 :30 a.m.; business meeting the third Sunday of the month, following morning worship. "Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not con- demn and you will not be con- demned. Forgive and you will be forgiven" (Luke 6:37 NIV ). "Almighty God, help us look at all people as your beloved children. Teach us not to judge others, because only you have that right"—Amen. We are remembering those on our pray list, our commu- nity and our nation in prayer. We invite you to worship with us at any of our services. 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