The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Feburar y 2, 2022 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 How many Scriptural problems would be solved, how many seeming contradictions ex- plained, if we were more careful to note the time element, emphasized so strongly in the Word of God. In Romans 5:12, we learn that sin entered the human race by Adam. Then later "the law entered" (verse 20). But still later, the Apos- tle Paul arose to say: "But now, the righteous- ness of God without the law is manifested" (Rom. 3:21). Early in man's history, blood sacrifices were required for acceptance with God (See Gen. 4:4; Heb. 11:4), later circumcision and the Law (Gen. 17:14; Ex. 19:5), and still later, re- pentance and water baptism (Mark 1:4; Acts 2:38). But not until Paul, do we learn of salva- tion by grace through faith alone, on the ba- sis of Christ's finished, all-sufficient work of redemption. This is why the Apostle refers in Gal. 3:23 to "the faith which should afterward be revealed." This is why he declares that our Lord "gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time", and adds: "where unto I am ordained a preacher and an apostle" (I Tim. 2:6,7). It is only as we recognize the time element in The church page is made possible by the following firms and businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. 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Based upon an estimated pop- ulation of 66 million in 2019, slightly over 1% of British citizens attend church. Data from the English Catholic church is not much better. Correspondingly, in 1983, two-thirds of peo- ple in the United Kingdom identified as being Christian, whereas, in 2019, just over a third. In America, the numbers are not as depress- ing, albeit are steadily trending downward. In 2019, 65% of American adults describe them- selves as Christians. This is down 12 % since 2009. 45% of adult Christians attend church weekly. When looking at millennial, people born between 1981-96, only 49 % identify as Christians. There are several reasons given for the steady decline in church members and atten- dance in the U.S. and Europe. The obvious rea- son is the church in America is not reaching the younger generation for Christ. Attrition is out-pacing discipleship. As the older members die, they are not being replaced in like num- ber. Nearly every major denomination is in de- cline. What gives? The most often heard criticism is the church is not listening to the younger crowd. It is not ministering to their needs. The church is ar- chaic, frozen in time and traditions, and cul- turally behind the times. Many churches have heard this criticism and have tailored their ser- vices to cater to the younger crowd. Gone are the pews, hymnals, hymns of faith, choirs, rich liturgy and Bible centered sermons. Worship centers and soft chairs have replaced them along with praise bands, contemporary mu- Well how about that, another week has dis- appeared. It has for the most part been an un- eventful week for our family. There hasn't been anyone sick except our usual sinus drainage which has been going on for years. I drain so much a dentist once told me I was like work- ing in a river. Whenever I lay my head back in the dentist chair it causes me to swallow and swallow which causes the dentist to run the vacuum almost constantly. To start out my week I did my usual chores around the house, which I don't want to put wife out with. It seems as though most ladies have enough on their plate. We save our alu- minum cans. I mash them to cut down on the amount of space they take. I try to keep the floor of our attached garage swept clean be- cause leaves come in so easily through our back door. We use our back door, because we have people come through the garage instead of walking around house to use front door. If someone uses our front door, we know it is a salesman or someone we don't know. There is a sign on our backdoor that says, "Back door guests are the best". My wife is on the twice a year program of a shot called Prolia for her osteoporosis. She has 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 Baptist Baptist Baptist ARTHUR G.B. CHURCH 5670 S. St. Rd. 61 Winslow 812-582-0354 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Business meeting the third Sunday of the month follow- ing morning worship. "Children, obey your par- ents in the Lord, for this is right." 'Honor your father and mother' ( this is the first com- mandments with a promise), 'that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land'" (Ephesians 6:13). Always remembering those in our church and area who need God's healing and com- fort. You are welcome 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 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.; Consume on Wednesday eve- ning at 6:30 p.m. What some wonderful amazing spirit filled services we have been having. "As far as the east is from the west, so far does He re- move our transgressions from us" (Psalm 103:12). The life that God wants you to live is not a fat-free one, but a guilt-free one. God's grace frees you from all guilt. If you lay it down, so that you can be about the business of doing the work God has for you and find- ing your life's purpose. The Bi- ble says that God takes your confessed sin and throws it as far as from the east is from the west. He never remembers it again. The past is gone. He wants you to seek to find His purpose for you today. Let go of guilt, and get on with the life of joy He has for you. 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 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. You are welcome to join us. Business meeting Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Bi- ble study. Jenni Caudel has taken over as Children Church and Youth Leader. Come and see what good things she has for our children. Thought for the week: "Yet not I, but through Christ in me." Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. Gods 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 Jenni Caudel, Children Leader 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 chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer service 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, Bible study. Studying Isaiah 1-4. Sunday, Feb. 6, Assistant Sunday. Sunday, Feb. 13, Business meeting after morning wor- ship service; Love My Church Sunday. Wednesday, Feb. 16, Bible study. Studying Isaiah 5 -8. Sunday, Feb. 27, fourth Sun- day, offering to building fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Abi- melech was the person who campaigned to make him- self a judge. Reference: Judg- es 9:1-2. Q: In the Midianite's dream that Gideon over- heard, what happened to the Midianite's tent? An- swer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter