The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 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 In Paul's day, his "preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery" en- countered opposition on every hand. For faith- fully proclaiming the glorious message which had been committed to his trust, he was con- stantly made to bear affliction and reproach. In one of his earlier epistles we already find a long list of the perils and persecutions he had by then been called upon to endure (II Corin- thians 11:23-33) and this opposition, bitter and relentless, continued throughout his ministry. In his last letter, written from prison in Rome, he calls attention to the distinctive character of his message, and adds: "Wherein I suffer trouble as an evil doer, even unto bonds…" (II Timothy 2:7-9). The almost constant suffering to which the apostle of grace was subjected naturally had its effect upon timid souls. Some, who saw the truth and the glory of his message, lacked the courage to stand with him in making it known. Others, who had started with him were tempt- ed too, and some did, turn back. Of his first ap- pearance before Nero, the Apostle had to say: "At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: pray God that it may not be laid to their charge" (II Timothy 4:16). 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 CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes Ramblings of my mind By Lowell Thomas Why Lent? Points to Ponder By Curtis Bond See MINUTES on page 3 See POINTS on page 3 See R AMBLINGS on page 3 Faithfulness to our commission Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam Upcoming Events Ash Wednesday service at Winslow Christian Church March 2 Winslow Christian Church is hosting an Ash Wednes- day service at 7 p.m. EST on March 2. The service recog- nizes the beginning of Lent, the season leading up to Ho- ly Week. "If you have not attended such a service, please consider coming. It is very common among churches of all denominations, and it is brief. You may wear a mask throughout, as you feel the need," said Pastor Robert Asa. Ash Wednesday service at Main Street Presbyterian tonight The Main Street Presbyterian Church, 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg, will be conducting an Ash Wednesday service, March 2 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. A fter his famous expedition to the South Pole, Admiral Richard E. Byrd was riding on a train. A man asked him, 'What did you miss the most at the South Pole? ' Byrd replied he discussed that question with one of his team- mates in the camp, Jack O'Brien. Byrd asked, "Jack, what are you missing most from civi- lization? " Jack answered with no hesitation, "Temptation." Temptation began in the Garden of Eden— the Bible declares. Our forefather, Adam, dis- obeyed the commandment of God and plunged the world into the abyss of sin. The next sin recorded in the Bible is Cain murdered Abel. According to the FBI, there were 21,570 mur- ders in 2020. This shows an increase of 29 % from 16,669 murders in 2019 and the highest annual total since 1995. The sin of Cain contin- ues unabated. Humans have become very ad- ept at killing each other. By Genesis chapter 5, wickedness, evil, and violence was the order of the day. It is here God made a course cor- rection by sending a flood to destroy evil and wipe the slate clean; 'but Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.' The surviving humans got the message somewhat and passed it on to their children, but the flood didn't put an end to sin and temptation. We don't have far to look to find temptation. Temptation is a part of life: temptation to stray from the values we hold dear, temptation to lie, cheat, and steal; to take shortcuts, and to avoid struggle. Many people don't mind traveling the broad way leading to destruction. Christians worldwide pray the Lord's prayer which peti- tions God to "lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." How can we overcome temptation and be delivered from evil? The an- swer is Jesus! The church calendar shows it is time for Lent. The Christian church has been observ- As I'm sitting in front of my computer on Sunday afternoon I'll say good afternoon to you all. This has certainly been an eventful week full of things which are going to affect each person in the whole world. I can't imagine Russia would ever be mean enough to invade one of their neighbors but at the same time I was surprised in the defense the Ukraine people have put up against them. It doesn't look like Putin was counting on their resistance either. So far the United States has not got involved with the actual fighting but it is not over with. Putin has been setting the course so far, so this seems to be his war. His actions are ruining any relationship Russia ev- er had before his senseless actions. I do agree with the people who think the one world government is trying to be set in place, but only God knows the time schedule for things to come. CNN and Fox television has been giving a blow by blow account of this war and I believe they have the right to publicize it, but body count and other such statistics should be with- held. I hope it doesn't get to the nuclear bomb stage because we would all suffer from this. Pray for a conclusion to this senseless war 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 1709 E. State Road 356, Petersburg Pastor Shane Springer 150 years Serving Pike County United Methodist ChUrCh Alford 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 worship 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 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 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, Bible 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 Friend- ship 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. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What king threw Daniel in- to the lion's den? Answer: Darius; Reference: Daniel 5:31; 6:6 -23. Q: Melchizedek was a priest, but he was also king of ________________? An- swer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter FBC PETERSBURG 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 American Baptist Church Our Vision is to Engage with God and equip Chris- tians to Reach Out, Show Love and Serve our Commu- nity. 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 IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-486-3658 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com. Website: www.immanuel- baptistchurch.weebly.com. Early service at 9:30 a.m. to coincide with children's Sunday school; Sunday morn- ing Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :40 a.m.; Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 6 p.m. and youth from 6 -8 p.m. For more infor- mation, contact Pastor Joe at 812-890 -9942. There will be a business meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. No Sunday evening or Thursday services. Celebrate and worship in the sanctuary, while your chil- dren and youth receive Bible training. You and your family can enjoy great music, uplift- ing teaching and heartwarm- ing preparation for the great friendships and connections. "Peace I leave with you, my 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. "I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee" Deu- teronomy 18:18a. "I (Moses) stood between the LORD and you at that time, to shew you the word of the LORD: for ye were afraid" Deuteronomy 5:5a. "There is one God, and one mediator be- tween God and men, the man Christ Jesus" 1 Timothy 2:5a. "Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth" Numbers 12:3. "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:29. "Let this mind be in you, which was al- so in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men" Philippians 2:5 -7. "Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken af- ter; but Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the con- fidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end." He- brews 3:5 -6. 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.; Sunday evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through fifth grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor your sins and accept Jesus as the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: facebook.com/AyrshireVal- leyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor peace I give unto you: not as the world give them, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" ( John 14:27). Mission Statement New Beginnings: What would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter