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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 2, 2021 A-9 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg "I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubt- ing" (I Timothy 2:8). I'm often asked if Paul meant we should lit- erally lift our hands when we pray. Since this is how David prayed (Ps. 141:2), we know there's nothing wrong with doing so, as long as you understand what Paul meant when he stipu- lated that the hands you lift in prayer must be "holy." I say that because some think that Paul is referencing the Law, where God vowed He wouldn't hear His people if the hands they lift- ed in prayer weren't holy: "…when ye spread forth your hands, I will The 78 million Americans called seniors are our most vulnerable and neglected group in America. Unless one dies young, all will some- day walk this path on life's journey. All the talk of golden years and marketing of products will not change the reality of getting old. Though many of them are filled with wisdom and have been among the elite of our society, things change when the complications of aging arrive. We are all like a Trinity. We have body, mind and soul. As life's journey faces the sunset, there are new fears, hurts and loneliness. So much could be better for this group with more love, respect and compassion. The soul or spirit is the real person and the eternal part. Even the soul may feel neglected as many churches target the young and forget the older generation. I heard one pastor explain how they planned to reach the next generation and were going to make changes the elderly might not feel comfortable with. The wonder- ful people who had built the church and once been its spiritual leaders were told there is prob- ably a church down the street where they might feel more at home. As the physical weak- ness and sickness comes, many feel ne- glected by their doc- tor. When the physician has little time, patience, compassion or respect, they feel hurt and un- wanted. I have gone to waiting rooms of great hospitals and interviewed the elderly and ma- ny feel little interest or compassion from their physicians. As the mind becomes slower and the recall is not as fast, they often feel put down by fam - ily and caregivers. I would suggest to pastors, physicians and family that they too will walk in this lonely valley one day. 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 MK Farms Mike and Kay Anson Monroe City, Winslow — 812-890-5012 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 812-354-3999 Ramblings of my mind By Lowell Thomas See R AMBLINGS on 11 A neglected generation Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on 11 Hands up! Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Ricky Kurth Hi, to you all and blessings to each of you. Hope you are all well as can be and of a good state of mind. My mind is always thinking overtime and it usually gets me into trouble. Some would say good thing his mind is going because his body has slowed down. It was a fairly normal week for us as the grandson and I worked on that blasted pile of limbs again as much as we could. We have thankfully got it down to perhaps a day of burn- ing and we may be done with that pile howev- er we have two more to deal with. It rained us out a couple of days and we didn't even try to burn, but I attempted another proj- ect which was trying to get the garden hos- es from leaking at the male and female joints by replacing the rubber gaskets. Well it didn't work, so I guess until we buy a couple of new hoses we'll just make do with a little extra wa- ter on the ground. This is Memorial Day time and we decorated the family gravesites with some pretty flowers. I don't have to have a special day to remember how good my family has been to me especially whenever I certainly didn't deserve anyone's love. I was a total mess when I was younger and if you say you aren't much better now, I would have to say you didn't know me then. I was spoiled rotten. My family didn't have the finances to spoil me, but I was spoiled. I was in competition with the best fit throwers in the world and it tears me up sometimes when I remember how bad I was to my parents. As I grew from a bratty kid to a more responsible person I tried to make it up to them. It worked as far as our relationship was concerned, but it has never been taken from my memory. So be 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 You're Invited to You Outreach Cookout! Saturday, June 5 from 1:30 till ? Serving up Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Drinks and Desserts We'll have lots of games to keep the kids entertained. Dunk Booth • Volleyball • Kickball • Wiffleball • Face Painting J.C.F.F. Jesus Christ Our Firm Foundation 1415 N. Vincennes Ave. (Hwy 61) Petersburg For More Info, Text 812-766-3568 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, June 2, Bible study. Studying Psalm 145 - 150. Sunday, June 6, Assistant Sunday. Sunday, June 13, monthly business meeting after morn- ing worship service. Wednesday, June 16, Bible study. Studying Proverbs 1-3. Sunday, June 20, Father's Day. Sunday, June 27, fourth Sun- day and morning offering to the building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: The city in which Jonah preached was prophesied to be destroyed in how many days? Answer: 40 days. Refer- ence: Jonah 3:4. Q: What or who did Je- sus say we cannot possibly serve at the same time we love and serve God? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter FBC Petersburg 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Our Vision is to Engage with God and equip Christians to Reach Out, Show Love and Serve our Community. Join us on Sunday morn- ings at 10 :30 a.m. in-person or online ( YouTube or Face- book) for a time of fellowship and Christ-centered instruc- tion from God's Word. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. for all ages. Adult Bible study and youth group meet Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you here. Michael Miller, Pastor GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 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 at 9:30 a.m.; morn- ing worship 10 :40 a.m. No Sunday evening, Wednesday or Thursday ser- vice. Celebrate and worship in the sanctuary while your chil- dren and youth receive Bible training. You and your family can enjoy great music, uplift- ing teaching and heartwarm- ing preparation for the great friendships and connections. Vacation Bible school: June 7-11 from 6 -8:30 p.m. "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened" (Matthew 7:7-8). 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 WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meet- ing before Bible study, with business meeting following. Next meeting, June 2 at 6 p.m. Thought for the week: "He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one an- other and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing" (I Thessalonians 5:10 -11). 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 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 Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday