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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 23, 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 "And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries…" (Ezra 3:3). At first glance, this verse doesn't seem to make much sense. Back in Ezra's day, a city's walls were its main line of defense. The citizens of Jer- icho felt very secure within the confines of the massive wall that surrounded them. So here, if fear had fallen upon the Jews because of the en- emies that surrounded them, why would they build an altar, and not a wall? Well, as you may know, at one time Jerusa- lem had a wall, but when Nebuchadnezzar con- quered Israel, his armies "brake down the wall of Jerusalem" (II Chron. 36:19). And the people Marriage is one of God's greatest and most endearing gifts to humankind. This divine plan was revealed to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and clearly described in the first book of the Bible. "Therefore, shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be one flesh" (Genesis 2:24, K JV ). Even before God established the church and gov- ernment He planned the one institution that can bring happiness and preserve our society. There are liberal politicians and even pastors who fail to define marriage as between a man and woman. Marriage has always been the bedrock of culture around the world. There have been times when societies have allowed homosexual- ity to flourish as in the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, Greece, and the Roman Empire. None of these civilizations survived. Even where sexual perversion was tolerated, marriage con- tinued to be honored in law and custom. Only in the last few years have countries, like the Netherlands and Belgium, actually legal- ized what is called "gay marriage" and given it le- gal status with traditional male-female unions. Our current President is tak- ing America down a dan- gerous, slippery slope. Most people want to be kind, loving and un- derstanding of all peo- ple. Most families have some relative who is gay and they dearly love this family member. This makes it hard for them to take a firm stand on the teaching of God's word. There is forgiveness for sin and a new life can begin. I have spent a month in the Netherlands and visited Belgium. Church attendance is almost non-existent, and the atmosphere is one of pro- fanity, drugs, and cohabitation. In many side streets the red lights shine from many houses. America must reclaim the family. 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 10 Reclaiming the family for God Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on 5 Why not a wall? Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Ricky Kurth Are you keeping warm when you try to work? I have been retired for nine years. I have found very few things wrong with it. One of the things I have noticed since getting older is I am slow- ing down and what used to feel like a cool tem- perature is hot to me now. Acclimation to your normal surroundings is important so as I grow older I find I can still take more heat than many people. You have to be care- ful and not become heat exhausted which makes you feel miserable but is less severe than heat stroke which can be fatal. If you feel heat exhaus- tion is coming on, get somewhere cool and hy- drate if you don't feel sick. If you get into heat stroke trouble get the person into the cool, but re- frain from giving them anything orally. Get them cool as soon as you can and call 911 for help, please call for help. I've been talking to a few local merchants and businesses concerning donations to the Lions. We usually need help with our car show cruise-in but last year we couldn't have our show. We still have our trophies and dash plaques so that much is covered. If we ask you for a donation to help us it will be used to help someone who needs our help whether through state projects or locally if their need falls in place for us to help. We appreciate whatever you can give to help us help others. We are sensitive to the fact you have been hit as hard as we have so your donations are really precious to our organization. Our cruise-in will be at the Village Inn on Ju- ly 9 starting at 5:30 p.m. and we will be present- ing trophies at 7 p.m. We have some pretty tro- phies which have been waiting to be presented. Betty has not said anything about her menu for the day, but she has said she is looking forward Upcoming Events Upcoming gospel concerts June 26 and July 31 There will be two upcoming gospel concerts in Peters- burg at God's House at 402 E. Illinois Street on Saturday, June 26 and Saturday, July 31 at 7 p.m. EDT. Featured are The White River Quartet, Brian Free and Assurance, and the LeFevre Quartet. There will be a freewill offering tak- en up. For more information, call 812-236 -4351. Otwell community-wide church service this Sunday Jefferson Twp. Ruritan Fourth of July celebration starts off Sunday, June 27, with a community-wide church ser- vice, presented by the South Eastern Pike County Minis- terial Association at 11 a.m., followed by a freewill offer- ing BBQ meal at noon, provided by the Otwell Commu- nity Center. For more information, contact Pastor William Breiden- baugh at 812-354-1534. Proclaim to perform at Twin Oaks this Sunday The Allegheny Wesleyan Church singing group Pro- claim will be performing at the Twin Oaks Church, 1911 E. CR 650 N., Petersburg on Sunday, June 27 at 10 :30 a.m. There will be a carry-in meal after the service. Night of Praise at Harvest Community Fellowship Church, June 25 On June 25, First Choice Solutions, formerly the Preg- nancy Care Center of Washington, will be having a Night of Praise at the Harvest Community Fellowship church located on 200 W. Main Street in Washington. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the worship band beginning at 7 p.m. Freewill offerings would be appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Praise and Worship service at Gentle Shepherd Church of God this Sunday Derek and Sue Ellen Barton will present a Praise and Worship service at Gentle Shepherd Church of God, 8350 East 350 North ( just west of Oatsville on the Oatsville/ Wheeling Road), in Gibson County, on Sunday, June 27 at 6 p.m. (CDT). Come and enjoy as the Bartons bring songs of praise of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, during the evening. Food and fellowship will follow the concert. The public is welcome. CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes 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 Concerts at God's House— 402 E. Illinois St, Petersburg Both events are free, but a free-will offering will be received. Don't miss these two concerts even if you have to rip the ad out of the paper and stick in onto the refrigerator. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 812-236-4351. Upcoming concerts in petersbUrg Sat., June 26 at 7pm EDT Sat., July 31 at 7pm EDT Also singing: The White River QUARTET brian Free & assUrance the LeFevre QUartet Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday 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 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