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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, Feburar y 23, 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 Despite man's natural tendency to boast, history has proved again and again that he is a failure, in deep need of God and His grace. The Age of Innocence closed with man re- belling against his Creator and becoming a fall- en, sinful creature (Romans 5:12). The Age of Conscience opened with one murder (Genesis 4:8) and before another age was ushered in "the earth was filled with vio- lence" (Genesis 6:11). Then came Human Government, but the world's first ruler made a spectacle of himself through drunkenness (Genesis 9:20,21). Little wonder we soon find the race intoxicated with its own importance so that God had to confuse their language at Babel (Genesis 11:4, 7, 8). The Age of Promise came next, with Abra- ham failing to enter the promised land through unbelief (Genesis 11:31-12:3). It closed with Israel, his seed, failing to enter the promised land through unbelief (Heb. 3:19). The Age of Law began with Israel worship- ing a golden calf before Moses had even got- ten down from Sinai. Little wonder it ended with the rejection of Christ. The Age of Grace commenced with the Apostle Paul, God's ambassador of love and 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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Stam Upcoming Events Liniger guest vocalist at the Gentle Shepherd Church of God this Sunday Ken Liniger will be a guest vocalist for the Praise and Worship service at Gentle Shepherd Church of God, lo- cated at 8350 East 350 North ( just west of Oatsville on the Oatsville/Wheeling Road) in Gibson County on Sunday, February 27 at 6 p.m. (CST). Liniger is a local Princeton vocalist who will share his talents in the praise of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Food and fellowship will follow the concert. The public is welcome. Ash Wednesday service at Winslow Christian Church March 2 Winslow Christian Church is hosting an Ash Wednesday service on March 2 at 7 p.m. EST. The service recognizes the beginning of Lent, the season leading up to Holy Week. A mask may be worn throughout, as you feel the need. People are noticeably unaware they are be- ing bombarded with occult images and themes daily. We find these godless occult imageries in advertisements, movies, T V shows, laws, and popular gestures. If you have children, they have innocently picked them up from their favorite music or celebrity icon and mim- ic these signs. Satanism is all around us. With- out the trained eye, everyone is oblivious to his trickery. One cannot be a serious Bible student and not intersect mysticism and the occult. The Old Testament mentions many ancient deities and cults. It may shock Bible readers to learn people in Old Testament times offered child sacrifice to these deities. The earliest deity mentioned in the Old Testament is Molech, a Canaanite deity associated with child sacri- fice. Other pagan gods mentioned in the Bi- ble are Baal, Ashtoreth, Chemosh, and Dagon. The Law of Moses forbid the worship of other gods and idols, child sacrifice, divina- tion, sorcery, fortunetelling, witchery, casting spells, holding seances, or channeling with the dead. These practices are still an abomination to GOD. God gave Israel the Ten Command- ments to regulate and order their life and wor- ship. Jesus used the first and greatest com- mandment when dealing with the devil in the wilderness; 'Be gone, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.' Four Hundred years after Moses, the wis- est king that ever lived, King Solomon built the first Temple. It was magnificent and the wonder of the ancient world. Yet Solomon, in all his wisdom, fell into idolatry. The book of First Kings says Solomon worshipped Ash- toreth, and built a sacred shrine to Chemosh and to Molech on a hill just east of Jerusalem. His idolatry would be continued by successive Hello. It is time to write and I am almost idealess for things to write about. We have complained about the weather so there isn't much to say about it except we are in the sea- son where the temperatures can't seem to sta- bilize. Nobody is upset by any candidates for public office so there goes that topic, so we'll just have to do the best we can without those two big issues. I may revisit some more of my adventures as an ornery kid. Sunday morning we got a phone call from our son telling us that the smoke alarms in their house had gone off and there was smoke in their house. They did what I think was right and called for the fire department instead of looking around much. Too many of us might have looked and gotten caught off guard. The fire department investigated and found the furnace blower motor had locked up and burned. This would be a hard way to wake up, but I'm thankful we had changed their smoke alarms recently. They worked and it is fair warning to all of us to make sure we change the batteries in them as scheduled. If spring doesn't get here soon I'll be so lazy I won't be able to enjoy being outside. Some of my friends are talking about lots of naps they 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 Continued on the next page Petersburg Community Church 402 East Illinois Street Sunday, February 27 Church service: 10:10 A.m. Following service, a Community Meal and Cake Walk will be hosted in the Activities Building. Students from the The Salon Professional Academy, along with two educators will be giving free haircuts to anyone who would like one. We are launching our new church! 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: face- book.com/AyrshireValleyGB. 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 Wednesday of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, fourth Sun- day, offering to building fund. Wednesday, March 2, Bi- ble study. Studying Isaiah 5 -8. Sunday, March 6, Assistant Sunday. Saturday, March 12, Unit- ed of Indiana Presbytery at 11 a.m. EST at North Friendship G.B. Church, Lynnville. Sunday, March 13, monthly business meeting after morn- ing worship; Daylight Savings Time begins. Wednesday, March 16, Bi- ble study. Studying Isaiah 9 -12. Sunday, March 27, fourth Sunday, morning offering to building fund. 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. We have been having some very spirit filled services. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services. Your presence will be greatly appreciated and I am sure you will receive the blessing of God. May God bless each and everyone. "By faith Noah, became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith" (He- brews 11:7). The Bible warned the peo- 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. Next Business meeting, Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Bible study. Jenni Caudel has taken over as Children Church and Youth Leader. Come and see what ple in Noah's day, "My Spirit shall not strive with man for- ever" (Genesis 6:3). They laughed at Noah and mocked his words, and went about their usual business and their pleasures without ever dreaming he might be right. God was speaking but they ig- nored Him. Eventually God's patience gave out and by then it was to late. Outside the ark men and women struggled for their lives, clutching at piec- es of driftwood, until the piti- less hand of death reached up and drew them down beneath those cruel waves. All were lost. Every soul outside the ark perished. They had their chance, but tossed it away. You cannot come to Christ unless the Spirit of God brings you. But what if you ignore His warnings? Then you are in the gravest of danger, for someday God will no longer be speak- ing to you. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: In what New Testament book do we find this title for Christ: "author and finish- er of our faith?" Answer: He- brews; Reference: Hebrews 12:2. Q: What king threw Dan- iel into the lion's den? An- swer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Continued in next column