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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 3, 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 would start out this article with something like what time is it and someone would proba- bly say it's Howdy Doody time but it's only time to say hey. We'll just wait and see what comes to mind for me to write down. It seems as though it has rained a lot this past week and that has slowed progress down on decorating the park for the Ministerial As- sociation's Christmas in the park project. It rained us out a couple of days, but we have gotten some of the bigger decorations set up along with several by the main gate. The park caretaker is still mowing leaves so we have tried to keep things out of his way as much as possible. Our efforts are always enjoyed by those who drive through the park once they are energized. My doctor's appointment went fair, but my test results show a need of getting back on my treadmill and this is just like any other exer- cising you got to start and then do it faithfully. I have said it before, it isn't getting older that bothers you so much, but it is all the things you used to do now become harder to do. I'm starting to think it is useless to put things away so you will have them when you need them is false thinking. I have many screws, nails and fasteners of all kinds but when you need something what you have isn't what you need. I waste a lot of time looking for things which I thought I had. If I could only convince myself to look the job over and go buy what I need when it is time to work on something. I know a person who cataloged and sorted all his hardware he salvaged from his job. This is real dedication to detail, but not many peo- ple would ever stick to this project. The closest "This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith" (I John 5:4). There are many who look upon faith as an abstract sort of thing. Some suppose faith is merely looking on the bright side of things; to others it is will-power; still others confuse it with a person's view-point. In the Bible, faith is simply believing God. "Faith" is the noun and "believe" the verb. This is seen in Rom. 4:5, where the Apostle Paul declares: "To him that worketh not but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." The above passage from I John 5 also makes this plain, when seen in its context: "This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. "Who is he that overcometh the world but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God" ( Vers. 4,5). It is, then, the believer in Christ, and on- ly the believer in Christ, who can overcome the world. Unbelievers are swept away by the attractions and the pretentions of this world- The recent election and political situation is a reminder of how desperately our nation needs a spiritual awakening. In recent years we have seen America drift far from our great spiritual heritage. In God we trust is still on our coins but too many trust in political power, greed and dishonesty. Someday God will judge America for her sins. Many devout Christians are deeply troubled by the past few weeks. Socialism is taking over the media, political leaders, education, and internet. The elite and liberal media often express their anti-God phi- losophy. What ever is right they call it wrong. The editor of U.S. News and World Report ex- pressed it well in an editorial, "Where have our values gone? " According to the editorial three out of every four Americans think we are in moral and spir- itual decline. Two out of three think America is off track. The article said television and the music industry despis- es religion, marriage and respect for author- ity. The forces of evil dominate many areas of America life. Many religious people have denied the absolute truth of God's Word and called it pluralism. Other god's have been accepted and we call this multiculturalism. We have lost our spiritual sanity and changed our 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 A nation in turmoil Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See VIEWPOINT on 7 See MINUTES on 3 The triumph of faith 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 Twin Oaks Church revival started this week The Twin Oaks Church, 1911 E. CR 650 N., Petersburg, revival started last night and will continue through Sun- day, Nov. 7. Services will be at 7 p.m. nightly and Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with Rev. Tim Cole, evange- list and singing. Everyone is welcome. Praise and worship service December 3 First Choice Solutions, formerly known as the Pregnan- cy Care center, is hosting a Night of Praise on December 3 at Word of Life church located at 7144 Russell Drive in Bicknell. The praise and worship band will be Forged in the Fire. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the event start- ing at 7 p.m. Free will offerings will be accepted. All pro- ceeds will go to First Choice Solutions. For more informa- tion, call 812-257-1041. Sunday, November 7 Special Service Time: 10:30 a.m. edt For more information, contact: Pastor Frank Coleman 812-789-3968 CHERI TAYLOR Join us in person or LIVE on Facebook at https://bit.ly/3BXN9oU We will go live at approximately 10:45 a.m. Ayrshire Valley GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH 1947 E. C.R. 375 S., Winslow 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. His Eye is on the Sparrow By Civilla D. Martin "Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? Fear not therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows" (Luke 12:6 -7). Why should I feel discour- aged, Why should the shad- ows come, Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home, When Je- sus is my portion? My con- stant friend is He; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watch- es me. "Let not your heart be troubled," His tender word I hear, and resting on His good- ness, I lose my doubt and fear; Though by the path He lea- deth, but one step I may see; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me, His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. Whenever I am tempted, Whenever clouds arise, When songs give place to sighing, When hope within me dies, I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free. For His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me. Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, 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. Business meeting first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting Nov. 3. Thought for the week: "One of the best ways to fix your fo- cus is to fix your eyes on Je- sus, the author and perfect- er of your faith" —Mark Bat- terson. 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 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