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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 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 "In Whom [Christ] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins ac- cording to the riches of His grace" (Eph. 1:7). Forgiveness under Grace—(Eph. 4:32; Col. 1:14; 2:13; 3:13; Rom. 4:7; 2 Cor. 2:7,10 ; Acts 13:38; 26:18). The knowledge of complete grace forgive- ness gives the believer great peace and joy un- speakable. Fear and guilt are banished! We are secure in Christ (Rom. 8:31-39; Eph. 1:13,14; 4:30). Forgiveness under the Law—"If My peo- ple, which are called by My name, shall hum- ble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land" (2 Chron. 7:14). The Law is based on the if-then principle and is a system of conditional blessing. "Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me above all people: for all the earth is Mine" (Ex. 19:5). Forgiveness under the Law/Kingdom teaching—"And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. For if ye forgive men their 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 Column completes its 45th year Religious Viewpoint By Dr. Clyde Dupin See MINUTES on page 4 See R AMBLINGS on page 4 The forgiveness of sins Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Ken Lawson There have been many changes in our world since I started writing Religious Viewpoint in 1976. Forty-five years have passed and more than 2,300 columns have been published. To- day, a number of newspapers carry Religious Viewpoint. From the beginning our purpose has been to share current events and trends as it relates to the Christian faith. I have of- ten written about the decline in family values and the moral climate in America. During the past 45 years, I have traveled to more than 47 countries and shared a religious viewpoint on what is happening in different parts of our world. I have talked to many religious and po- litical leaders and made many interesting dis- coveries. As we begin 2022, we face a growing eco- nomic crisis at home. A fter 9/11 and A fghan- istan, we understood the meaning of terror- ism and live with the fear of future attacks. As we face 2022, war is on the horizon in the Middle East. At the same time, the culture is changing in Ameri- ca and our values are vanishing. Eighty-five percent of our church- es are in decline and what might appear to be church growth in some mega churches, accord- ing to Barna surveys, is just recruiting members from other churches. The cults are growing while many churches are in decline. Even with the storm clouds on the horizon, we have much to be thankful for as we focus our attention on God's eternal faithfulness. Our president has set a moral and cancel cul- ture standard that is dangerous. Thanks for reading this column each week. 506 N. 9th St., Petersburg • 812-582-1240 Pastors Greg and Jodi Davis Founding Pastor Mark and Sandy Davis Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. at the church Sunday Morning Worship & Sunday School 10 a.m. Psalms 128:1, NIV JESUS CHRIST Our Firm Foundation 1415 N. Vincennes Ave., Petersburg • 812-354-4424 May 2022 be the year of your blessings. 553 W. CR 150 S., PETERSBURG, IN The Vision of Hephzibah- Littles general baptist church May God bless you and yours this holiday season and next year! We wish all of our friends and customers here in the community good health and good fortune in the coming year. Happy New Year! PETERSBURG, INDIANA 47567 - TELEPHONE (812) 354-8844 MONROE CITY, INDIANA 47557 - TELEPHONE (812) 743-2522 aesindiana.com Petersburg Generating Station Proud to be a Community Partner Happy New Year Ramblings of my mind by Lowell Thomas Hello readers, this is the second time I'm writing this because somehow my first attempt was eaten by my computer. Hope everyone had a good Christmas and that the New Year to come will provide a more pleasant year for us all. Christmas didn't feel like Christmas Day this year and Saturday didn't feel much like a Saturday. It is hard to put into words just why this was, but many folks have mentioned this fact. The weather was sort of un-typical of De- cember weather but that seemed to only be part of the reason for the confused feelings. As far as our weather is concerned we know for sure we haven't seen winter yet. With the temperature going up and down like it has for a couple of months there have been many colds and sore throats. I think maybe it might be because you don't know how to dress as you face each day. I read in a magazine one time how we are healthier in winter time conditions but our bod- ies feel better in summer time conditions. As for myself I am getting arthritis in my thumbs and they feel better when they are warmer. Having arthritis in your thumbs is rather un- handy because your thumbs are involved with many of your daily life chores.