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B-6 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 The Press-Dispatch CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Recently, the news of the death of South A fri- ca's Nelson Mandela dominated all newscasts. He was heralded as one of the greatest men of our day. People equated him to Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and Mother Teresa, "all rolled into one." His acclaim originated over his stand against racial injustices and inequalities in a country predominately ruled by whites. He spent 27 years in prison for his protests and alleged crimes, even refusing a release that was offered to him on the condition of renouncing his calls to revolution. Once released, he did not seek any revenge against those who had him incarcerat- ed. Instead he preached forgiveness and heal- ing. Eventually, Nelson Mandela rose to the high- The appointment of liberal federal judges has caused concern to many Christians. It ap- pears that if a nominee has strong Christian beliefs they are not qualified to be judge. In the past men and women of honesty, patriotism, values and even Christian faith were consid- ered for their moral values as well as wisdom and training. Our founding fathers did not sep- arate their deeply held beliefs in divine provi- dence from their daily lives. A fter more than 200 years of religious free- dom, there is a move among liberals to eradi- cate religious faith from every vestige of pub- lic life. This assault from the media and liber- al politicians is so hostile that it may be consid- ered nothing more than "religious cleansing." This religious cleansing is seen as discrimina- tion and hostility toward would be supreme and federal judges. This unfair opposition to religion is seen in our public schools. In some schools, Chris- tian organizations are denied rental privileges while open to rock con- certs and other types of meetings. All types of clubs are allowed to meet but often Chris- tian students are denied their religious rights. Student-involved, and student-led prayer and Bible studies before and after school have been ruled by the Supreme Court as acceptable. We have seen the battle over the Ten Com- mandments and other religious symbols heat up in recent months. Usually there is only a small minority that opposes these long-held American practices and traditions. Americans who love God and the American way should stand firm and united. There are highly orga- nized groups today who wish to change our history and deny our way of life. 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 Religion under attack Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on 8 An example in forgiving Minutes with the Bible By Pastor John Fredericksen Good day to you all, how is it going this week? Last week was so hot and humid you could al- most see the grass growing in front of your eyes. I worked outside a couple of days last week and completely soaked my clothing to the point they clung to you. I have some fear of closed in places and it even bothers me to try to get a wet shirt off of my head. I used to go under houses and work in attics. When I was younger I helped install antennas and helped electricians run wir- ing, but tight quarters really bother me today. My wife and I worked on the big wood left by the power company last Monday and it took us about two hours to cut up two and a half pieces of it. This wood is so hard for ash if it ever gets lit off in someone's wood burner it might last forever. I used to burn wood and I would have loved to have this wood to bank the stove with whenever I was going to be gone or not awake to keep a fire going. We went to CVS to unload our pictures from our phones. We had more than 2,000 pictures on them but we only printed out about 300. The lady who helped us was extremely helpful and pleas- ant to work with. A fter we got started it wasn't too hard to pick and choose what to print. But when it was time to finish with the technical as- pect of it we were glad to get her help again. I think we ended up owing CVS about one hun- dred dollars. The 4H board is planning the fair activities for this year and one of things I have been helping them with is live music on the midway. There is a building known as the free stage is located next to the concession stand. It is planned for three nights of the fair for different local groups to play at the free stage. Upcoming Events Otwell Holiness camp July 12-18 The Otwell Holiness camp, located on Hwy. 56, one-half mile east of Hwy. 257 junction, Otwell, will be having services July 12-18 at 7 p.m. nightly and Sunday evening at 6 p.m. EDT. Evangelist for the camp will be Rev. Ricky Rose and the song evangelist will be Rev. and Mrs. Wesley Myers. For more information, call Rev. Brent Myers at 812-354- 4273 or Rev. Tony Frankum at 812-644-7124. Everyone is wel- come to attend the services in the air-conditioned tabernacle. Upcoming gospel concert July 31 There will be an upcoming gospel concert in Petersburg at God's House at 402 E. Illinois Street on Saturday, July 31 at 7 p.m. EDT. Featured are The White River Quartet, Bri- an Free and Assurance, and the LeFevre Quartet. There will be a freewill offering taken up. For more information, call 812-236 -4351. 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 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 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 19-21 • 6-8pm Arthur G.B. Church Pre-K - 5th Grade 5670 S. S.R. 61, Winslow Sponsored by: Arthur G.B. Church Pastor Ralph Newkirk Bethel G.B. Church Pastor Steve Selby New Liberty G.B. Church Pastor Gary Pancake 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 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. Monday-Wednesday, July 19 - 21, Vacation Bible School, from 6 -8 p.m. at Arthur GB Church. Sunday, July 25, fourth Sun- day and morning worship offer- ing to the building fund. Wednesday, July 28, Bible study. Studying Proverbs 7-9. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Paul was anxious to visit the Ro - mans so that he could impart some _____gift. Answer: Spir- itual. Reference: Romans 1:11. Q: Who were the "sons of thunder?" Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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. July 14, Adult VBS from 6 -8 p.m. Come one and all, enjoy the learning and fellowship. Any questions, call Pastor Jo- seph Roman at 812 890 -9942. "For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made be- fore Titus, is found a truth" (II Corinthians 7:14). 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 and business meeting following. Next meeting, July 14. VBS for K-6th grades, July 5 -9, here at the church, from 9 a.m.-noon. Theme: Rocky Railway. If you need a ride, call 573-587-5444. Thought for the week: If God woke you up this morn- ing, he is not done with you yet, every day is a new begin- ning. 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 WINSLOW Pastor Regular school ship come vice. cial ing will Dr.