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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 29, 2021 D-1 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg I don't have a fancy or cute way to say hel- lo today. It's Sunday morning and we didn't make it to church because we are both worn out and achy from our booster shot of Pfizer vaccination. It didn't make us sick but just sort of blah. I cer- tainly hope and pray the holdouts that don't trust this shot or think they are indestructi- ble come to the realization that to beat this we need the Lord to help us, but we can do our part in the elimination of chances for this vi- rus to attack. Please get your vaccination and do it because it's the right thing to do and not to take chances on some lottery or other give away program. The number of job vacancies is unreal to say the least. For some reason people are too afraid to work or they are waiting on the un- employment to come rolling back in. What- ever the reason our country is the one doing the suffering. If I was younger and didn't have a retire- ment I would pick and choose from the good jobs that are available today. I'm not asking you to flip burgers or do any other job people of- ten feel is below them, but you know starting out at 16 dollars an hour isn't all that bad and if you get insurance with your new job you are really getting a decent start. I have flapped my gums here when I don't know everyone's cir- cumstances but you hear of people putting in some long weeks because they can't find help to operate their businesses. Let me change gears here because I suppose everyone has their own opinions and they have the right to wad up my article and use it for a fire starter. Now speaking of a fire we have Romans 8:2, when correctly read, is a most blessed passage of Scripture. To get the sense, we should place a dash between the words "Spirit" and "of." Thus it would read: "For the law of the Spirit — of life in Christ Jesus, hath made me free from the law of sin and death." When a sinner places his trust in Christ as Savior he is justified before the bar of God, be- cause Christ's death and righteousness are im- puted to him. This is a judicial matter. But at the same moment, something else happens: the Spirit regenerates and gives new life (Tit. 3:5). This is a law, an inexorable, un- changeable law. The sinner who sincerely plac- es his trust in Christ as Savior is given life by the Holy Spirit. It is always so; it is never oth- erwise. I John 5:12 says: "He that hath the Son hath life…." John 3:36 says that "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life" and Col. 3:3 declares that the believer's life is "hid with Christ in God." Thus the Apostle could say: "The law of the Spirit, [that of] life in Christ, hath made me free from the law of sin and death." Adam for- There is a campaign of terror against Chris- tians in many parts of the world. The chaos and overthrow of A fghanistan shows the true heart of Muslims, leading up to how they have mocked America and beheaded many Chris- tians. It just doesn't seem to include religious liberty. In Egypt, Muslims have burned Chris- tian churches, tortured and killed believers in Jesus Christ. One Christian tells of being beaten and then with a box cutter, cut off his ear. When he was interviewed, his ear was still dripping blood. The Islamic Brotherhood plans to reinstate sharia law in many countries when they are in power. In Pakistan, Humaira Khokhar was wounded by a gunshot when he tried to stop the desecration of a Christian cemetery by Muslim mobs. An esti- mated 200 to 250 million Christians are being per- secuted for their Chris- tian faith. It is happening almost daily in countries like Iran, Iraq and India. The persecution in- cludes torture, enslave- ment, rape, imprison- ment and forcible sepa- ration of children from parents. Our new American "Bank" – China is one of the worst offenders. We should all re- member this when we buy their furniture, use their telephones, shampoo and soap. Our polit- 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 3 Afghan Taliban declares war on Christians Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See VIEWPOINT on 3 See MINUTES on 3 Everlasting life Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam 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 Sunday, Oct. 3 Sunday School-9:15am Catered Dinner-Noon Gospel Music Concert at 1pm F E A T U R I N G Silver Picks Dulcimers Derek and Sue Barton Mike and Jenna White Stan Foley Mt. Tabor is located ½ mile north of Mark Ford Road on N. 650 E. MT. TABOR GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH Evyone is Welcome! All Times CDT 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, fol- lowing morning worship. "Your eyes will see the King in His beauty; They will be- hold a far distant land" (Isa- iah 33:17). The reality of heaven is clos- er than we can imagine. We will see the Lord in all of his greatness and beauty. We will one day dwell there in peace; with every question answered and every tear dried. We thank God that we have the promise of Heaven. In your prayers, remember those in need of prayer. We invite you to worship with us. 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 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. Sunday, Oct. 3, Assistant Sunday. Wednesday, Oct. 6, Bible study. Studying Proverbs 24- 27. Sunday, Oct. 10, monthly business meeting, following the morning worship service. Sunday, Oct. 17, Pastor and wife Appreciation Day. Wednesday, Oct. 20, Bible study. Studying Proverbs 28 - 31. Saturday, Oct. 23, Fall Out- ing at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, fourth Sun- day and morning offering to building fund. Sunday, Oct. 31, fifth Sun- day, Communion service during morning worship. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What group of kings took Lot captive until Abraham rescued him? Answer: Am- raphel, king of Shinar; Arioch, king of Ellasar; Chedorlaomer, king of Elam; and Tidal, king of nations. Reference: Genesis 14:1-24. Q: What two workmen did God appoint to make the things needed to build the tabernacle and clothe the priests? 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. and Wednesday evening prayer service at 6 p.m. No Sunday evening or Thursday services. 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. "These things I have spo- ken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have over- came the world" ( John 16:33). 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 MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH 6100 S. Augusta Broadway Street Winslow Pastor 812-582-0756 Sunday morning worship at 10 :15 a.m.; children's Sun- day school during the morn- ing worship; Cross Fit youth on Sunday evening at 6 p.m.; Consume on Wednesday eve- ning service at 6:30 p.m. "Neither death nor life... nor things present nor things to come...shall be able to sep- arate us from the love of God" (Romans 8:38 -39). There are two ways to re- spond to adversity, discour- agement or trust. The prob- lem with giving in to discour- agement is that it only makes things worse. For with it may come bitterness, anger, jeal- ousy, revenge and so forth. We may even try to escape through drugs or alcohol. But do any of these solve the prob- lems? No. God has a better way—the way of trust. Sometimes He may show us that we were in the wrong. When that is the case, we need to confess it, re- pent and seek His forgiveness. Sometimes, however, we can only accept what is happening and ask God to help us endure it and triumph over it. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. Your pres- ence will be appreciated and I'm sure you will feel the bless- ing of God. May God bless each and ev- eryone. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, 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