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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 27, 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 It is time already to put ideas to paper and write my Ramblings again. I have written this now for about five years. Sometimes you can pen items which are brilliant and other times you fall flat on your face with failure. Often times I write things which cause me to feel better about myself espe- cially if I'm doing a wee bit confessing to some- thing I done as a much younger version of myself. I hope and pray I have grown into a person whom the Lord can trust and have confidence in my elder years. I haven't grown a whole lot smart- er but there has certainly been an uptick of wis- dom given to me and I'll take wisdom any day. On interstate 69 just before you get to the gas storage facility there is a sign in the field which says " we not me" and I hope they are saying what I think they are saying about the we being we the people and not something else. It seems as though our country is going in all directions except forward because of all the bickering rath- er than debating we the people's needs. The con- stitution says it well as the sign in the field " we the people." I'm not stupid enough to think everything I want can come true, but I'm not out of line by asking we do something about the issues every- one is facing. Let's write some of them down: • gasoline prices • lack of workers because of all the money which was given out as unemployment benefits, which I have no problem with as long as they were truly needed, • shortages in supermarkets and automobiles because of our dependence on foreign countries, • putting alternative energy in place when there is no preparation nor enough production In charging Timothy to "preach the Word," the Apostle does not mean, as some have sup- posed, that the pastor should draw his sermon material equally from all parts of the Bible. True, "all Scripture" is given so that the "man of God" may be fully equipped for his ministry. But in this same letter the Apostle Paul indicates that the Scriptures must be "rightly divided" (II Tim. 2:15) and that his own God-given message is the Word of God in particular for the present dispen- sation of grace (See II Tim. 1:7-14; 2:7-9). Thus the Apostle declares by inspiration that believers are established by "my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery" (Rom. 16:25). How often the Apostle insists that his message is the Word of God! To the Thessalonian believ- ers he writes with joy: "For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the Word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the Word of God…" (I Thes. 2:13). Thus the Apostle writes to Timothy, in this his last letter: Until recently there has been little said or writ- ten about the growing worldwide slave trade in women and children. According to estimates by the U.S. government 401 million women and chil- dren are moved to another country and forced into prostitution. More than 50,000 of those sex slaves are brought to America each year. This year the number is much higher due to open borders. They are often promised good jobs in restaurants and help with immigration papers. Instead they are moved from brothel to brothel and forced to work 12 hours a day in prostitution. Most girls live only seven years. The pimps find this slave trade to be very profitable. There are some in congress who are trying to pass laws to curb this slave traffic, but most lib- erals want open borders. There are many groups like the National Associ- ation of Evangelicals, Na- tional Council of Church- es, Politicians from both the liberal and conserva- tive sides and Feminists groups who are fighting to save these women and children from this life of horror. The "Nether- lands" definition on pros- titution, treats prostitution as a legitimate form of labor unless it is slave prostitution. The many groups coming together for a good cause is commendable. Political enemies and di - 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 Slavery is alive for millions Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See VIEWPOINT on 7 See MINUTES on 3 God's word to us 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 Upcoming Events Calvary Holiness Church to hold revival services Oct. 22-31 The Calvary Holiness Church, 901 E. Walnut Street, Petersburg, will be holding a revival from October 22-31. Services each evening at 7 p.m., with services on Octo- ber 23 beginning at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday evening ser- vice will start at 6:30 p.m. The evangelist will be Rev. Wil- liam Cawman. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Rev. Craig Line at 812- 766 -0447. TRUNK OR TREAT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street, Petersburg Saturday, Oct. 30 4pm-6pm 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. Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us, if we have trouble or calami- ty, or are persecuted, or hun- gry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us (Romans 8:35, 37, NLT). Don't be deceived in- to thinking a life following Christ, a life of good works, prayers or even faith will bring earthly blessings showering down upon us. We have one promise of victory and that is the saving love of Jesus Christ. God's love is victorious in all situations. We are remembering those who have lost loved ones and those who are in need of God's healing touch. 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 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 GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; This Wednesday will be our monthly business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. We could all be better lis- teners in every aspect of our life, take heed of James' word in James 1:19 -25. "My dear brother, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, be- cause human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive your- selves. Do what it says. Any- one who listens to the word, but does not do what it says, is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but do- ing it, they will be blessed in what the do." Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, 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 812-486-3658 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com. Website: www.immanuel- baptistchurch.weebly.com. Sunday morning services at 9:30 a.m. and 10 :40 a.m., come dressed as your favorite Bible person. The person(s) not dressed in costume(s) will be guessing who you are. Wednesday evening prayer service at 6 p.m. No Sunday evening or Thursday services. Saturday at noon, there will be a pizza party. All youth are welcome. For more informa- tion, call Pastor Joe at 812 890 -9942. 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. "But I say unto you, that ev- ery idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned" (Matthew 12:36 -37). 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 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