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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, July 28, 2021 C-1 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg The Pauline revelation leads us into glorious truths respecting both our position and expe- rience as believers. Indeed, the new birth it- self, as it takes place in the believer today, is directly related to the divine baptism by which Christ and the believer are made one. How was Christ made one with mankind? He was baptized into the human race. He did not merely come to dwell with men. He be- came man. How? By being born into the race. Was this by natural birth? No, by supernatural birth. He was begotten of the Holy Spirit. But His baptism into the human race did not end with His birth and life on earth. So fully did He become one with man, that He even died Scandals in the church, government, board- rooms, research labs and publishing houses remind us that we need moral guidance in all areas of our lives. Ethics, or the lack of it, has dominated the news in the past few years. Recently, it was re- vealed that Bill Hybels, long-time mega church pastor in Chicago, had for years had several relationships with women in his church. The Catholic Church has spent millions to settle lawsuits where homosexual priests had mo- lested children. Another anonymous survey revealed that one in four pastors watch por- nography on the Internet and preach on Sun- day. These scandals remind us that we need moral ethics among both the so-called saints and sinners. Now the house of cards is falling in politics as both Republicans and Democrats run for cover. We have a generation that hears little Gos- pel even if they attend church. Our schools are afraid to talk about God and the Ten Command- ments. We fail to teach our children right from wrong and many grow up with divorced par- ents and a lack of time and love. Our new world is filled with single adults who have sex like they were married. These single adults have changed the rules of love and marriage and have polluted our moral environment and shamed our cul- ture. The Internet has made many homes a cesspool of filth and destroyed fidelity and true love. The end result of a culture without eth- ics will be shame, loneliness, heartbreak and even suicide. 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 There is a crisis in ethics Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on 4 Paul and the new birth Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Hey to all the people who read my Ram- blings and I hope everything is going well. The word of the day could easily be "busy" because our family has been involved in ma- ny things during the last couple of weeks. We have plans to take a trip soon to see some of our cousins in Tennessee, but we have a cou- ple of obligations to fulfill before we can go. It will fall in place so we can go because it al- most always does. I had blood drawn at the doctor's office so he would have my latest values to talk about during my regular appointment. One of the tests was to check my ferritin which was high enough to warrant ridding my body of at least a pint of blood. Getting shed of this blood usu- ally lowers my ferritin level by several points and it does make you feel better for awhile. The rest of my blood work was fairly nor- mal for abnormal person such as I. My exer- cises help but with my ankle hurting I can't walk on the treadmill which really did help my cholestorsal levels. I thought I was going to use my generator at the park whenever we would finish the free stage but thanks to some of the 4H board they had put the plywood down. All we had to do was put some more screws in to help finish up this project. I did get the generator started but not without changing the plug and giving it a little new gas to help with what gas was in it so it should start okay next time I need it. My wife takes a shot once every six months for her bones to be less brittle. She has to have a blood work test each time she gets this shot so she had to go to get her test one day and her shot the next. I feel like we are starting to Upcoming Events The LeFevre Quartet to perform in Petersburg, July 31 The LeFevre Quartet will be having a gospel concerts in Petersburg, 402 E. Illinois Street on Saturday, July 31 at 7 p.m. EDT. Also appearing will be the White River Quar- tet. There will be a free will offering taken up. For more information call 812-236 -4351. 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 Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Saturday, July 31 Across from Winslow Elementary SCHOOL SUPPLY & BACKPACK GIVEAWAY FUN! Freeze Pops 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For Winslow Elementary Kindergarten-5th Grade Students (while supplies last) 10 a.m. -1 p.m. SU N D A Y , A U G UST 1 A T 6 P M Back-to-School G iveaway School Supplies, Clothes, Shoes, Backpacks, Lunch Boxes and Food. FREE: While supplies last. Children must be present. River of Life 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg, IN 47567 ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Business meeting the third Sunday of the month, following morning worship. "Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105, NLT). A verse most of us learned in Bible School as children. Little did we know we would have it to get us through un- certain times in our lives. Stepping into the unknown through an unforeseen cir- cumstance, maybe an unex- pected move or even a death in the family can be terrifying. Though at times we may feel lost, we have God's word to guide our paths and lead us in the right direction. You may not feel brave, but you can trust the God-given peace in your heart knowing He is al- ways there to guide us. We have several families in our area who have lost loved ones. We pray for their peace from our loving Father. We invite you to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, 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. "This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassion fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness" (Lamenta- tions 3:21-23). 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. We are starting Sunday school for all ages. You are welcome to join us. First Wednesday of each month, Advisory Board meet- ing before Bible study and business meeting following. Wednesday, Aug. 4, Busi- ness meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thought for the week: "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man com- eth" (Matthew 25:13). 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