The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 10, 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 Hi readers, it is time to ramble and I will do my best to bring a few things to you which might make you think and maybe see things a little bit differently. Most time I have tact enough to say something without making you angry. I have been told by some of my preacher friends that if you make someone angry they will not take the time to hear what you are say- ing. Sounds like our representatives in office could use this advice because they seem to an- ger each other often. The decoration crew has worked on Christ- mas in the park project and has many displays ready to power up. Each year we learn a little more about how to do things safer and easier. It will always take effort and manpower so al- ways keep it mind we could use more help be- cause there is plenty to do. Many of the dis- plays could use a few burned out bulbs re- placed. We have been starting around noon and working about three hours each day we work. One day last week our son had to use some chemicals to get rid of some pests who did their best to make themselves a new home. The pest control technician who does our ser- vice said it is the time of year where you could see many different pests trying to get in for the winter. We have had a few wolf spiders in our garage and they sure do have an attitude problem and are extremely quick on the move. They raise their front two legs and act like box- ers in the ring. I was happy to have accomplished many chores which I had been putting off. If you have things you need to do it helps to make a list and work it as you can. My list had about Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul gave a young minister named Titus some ad- vice that is good for any Christians who long to minister sound Bible doctrine to others: "In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing… sincerity" (Titus 2:7). The dictionary says the word sincere means pure and unmixed. That's why Paul wrote, "Let us keep the feast, not with… the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleav- ened bread of sincerity…" (1 Cor. 5:8). God told the Jews under the law to keep the "feast" of unleavened bread right after they kept the passover by not mixing leaven in their bread (Lev. 23:4-8), and Paul says that the way to keep that feast today under grace is to keep the leaven of sin out of our lives to show God how thankful we are that "Christ our passover is sacrificed for us" (1 Cor. 5:7). Now you would think that every believer would know that our lives should be pure and unmixed with sins like "malice" and "wicked- ness" as we teach the doctrine of grace. But the carnal Corinthians were teaching grace but liv- The most wonderful experience on earth is a good marriage and a happy family. Marriage is God's divine idea and He choose to populate the earth from generation to generation by in- venting the family. When a man and woman become husband and wife, they are entering a vocation, a calling from God. Marriage is a lifetime commitment and is the basic building block of our society. There is no other union or contract that offers the joy, happiness, and contentment that one finds in a good marriage. Many people enter marriage with poor preparation and little understanding of God's plan for the future. Marriage is a union of love, tenderness, and constant affection. The more two people have in common the more likely they will have a good marriage. Opposites may attract but similari- ties can be like glue that holds it together. These similarities include fam- ily backgrounds, reli- gion, age, education, and personality traits. It is very important that one marries a person of the same religious faith. Your faith will be your anchor when ad- versity comes. It is so important when a cou- ple prays together, reads the Bible together and worships together. It is true families that pray together stay together. Economic and 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 Marriage God's idea Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See VIEWPOINT on 7 See MINUTES on 3 The clarity of sincerity Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Ricky Kurth 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 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. Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Sponsored by Petersburg First United Methodist Outreach Monday, Nov. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. Mi Patio Restaurant – 211 E. Main St., Petersburg Come enjoy a delicious homemade holiday dinner together. Everyone welcome! Any questions, call 812-319-2647 or 812-582-1734 Mi Patio is hosting a 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. "Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roar- ing lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith" (I Peter 5:8, 9, NLT). The Bible describes our en- emy, Satan, as a roaring lion, prowling around looking for someone to devour. A lion's roar is not to be feared be- cause he has given his pres- ence away, allowing his prey time to escape. When we are in tune with God, we don't need to fear Satan's tactics. Satan's roar is not to be feared because compared to God he is all bluff. Let's pay him no mind. We have many in our ar- ea who are in desperate need of prayer. Some are bat- tling cancer, some have oth- er problems. God knows, understands and hears our prayers. May he heal, com- fort and save. 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 GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St., Winslow Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 5 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 5 p.m. Henry Nelson, Pastor Bill Chesser, 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 Sun- day school during the morn- ing worship; Cross Fit youth on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Chris and Jessie Abell will be leading worship service on November 14. "Don't sin by letting anger gain control over you" (Psalm 4:4). What you do with anger, whether you manage it or whether you give into it, deter- mines how effective you can be in finding your life's pur- pose. Becoming angry when life is not fair or when people hurt you is natural, but you need to handle it properly. Acknowledge your anger without letting it control you. In that manner, anger can be- come an agent for change. The key is to confront your anger and move on. Direct your an- ger at the injustice and make a positive difference. The key is to confront your anger and move on. You will gain insight into your purpose as you con- trol your impulses, learn the lessons that God intends, and practice God's grace. 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 everyone. 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