The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 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 How much, I wonder, do the Christian par- ents among our readers show their children their love for the Word, and for Christ, and for the souls for whom He died? For many years I worked with my father, first full-time, then part-time, as a city missionary in Paterson, N.J. All during these first years dad and I walked to work together each morn- ing — a little over a mile. Do you know how we invariably occupied ourselves on the way? By quoting Scripture passages on some particular subject. One morning we would quote as many passages as we could on the deity of Christ, another on His death or resurrection; others on His love, pow- er, grace, or other attributes and characteris- tics. Sometimes, for days or weeks on end dad would use these morning walks to ply me with questions such as: "What Scriptures would you use to deal with a blaspheming unbeliever? " or "a self-righteous person" or "one who rejects Christ on intellectual grounds? " In this way we covered "miles and miles" of Scripture, as it were, and this in addition to Scripture reading before every meal at home, and again before we retired for the night. And all this again in addition to the oral and writ- 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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It wasn't a week of no doctors however, be- cause my wife had to have oral surgery last Monday and it put her down for about three days and she yet can't eat very well. I tried not to eat in front of her while she was on liquid diets and even when she was allowed to be on soft foods. We tried a veggie pizza Saturday night and she was sure glad to be able to eat it even if she did have to be so careful with it. I did my best to straighten up the house and mop the floors for her while she felt so bad. It seems as though our neighborhood has got- ten lots of sticks and limbs strewn around our yards. A fter I got the house a little cleaner I took advantage of the pretty weather to pick up about half the sticks. It always takes me about four days to clean our yard. So there is more to pick up, but if I don't get them all picked up there will be another day. If another day doesn't come, it won't matter, will it? Our grandson had his t-ball practice again last Wednesday evening and improvement is Upcoming Events White River Quartet to perform at Gentle Shepherd Church of God this Sunday The White River Quartet will be guest for 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, March 27 at 6 p.m. (CDT). There will be food and fellow- ship following the concert. Everyone is welcome. Today we are in the greatest danger of a nu- clear war since the Cuban Missile Crisis of Oc- tober 1962, when I was a mere six years old! It cannot happen today, can it? Most people are unaware of official US nu- clear policy. It was President George W. Bush who updated U.S. strategic planning doc- uments to contain the possibility of a pre- emptive first strike use of nuclear weapons against a perceived threat. Joe Biden's reas- surance that the U.S. would not be resorting to a first strike nuclear attack against an enemy of America sounded hollow to Vladimir Putin. In a recent speech, Putin said, "U.S. stra- tegic planning documents contain the possi- bility of a so-called preemptive strike against enemy missile systems. And who is the main enemy for the U.S. and NATO? We know that too. It's Russia. In NATO documents, our coun- try is officially and directly declared the main threat to North Atlantic security." I am not a geopolitical expert, simply a writ- er with a sociological, historical, and Spirit in- spired imagination. One of my graduate stud- ies was a thesis on St. Aquinas' "Just War The- ory." A "Just War" requires a just killing. This seems contradictory, considering New Testa- ment teachings. Sadly, Christians promoting violence are be- coming commonplace. Recently, the headline for an article in a well-known Christian publication read, "Go Ahead. Pray for Putin's Demise—the impreca- tory psalms give us permission to push bold- ly against evil." The author advises Christians to pray, "Psalm 7:14–16 with Vladimir Putin in mind: Behold, the wicked man conceives evil and is pregnant with mischief and gives birth to lies. He makes a pit, digging it out, and falls into the hole that he has made. His mischief returns 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 Chili Supper F i rst Un ited Methodist Church Fun dra i ser Saturday, April 2 • 5 to 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Soup, Hot Dogs, Dessert and Drink FREE-WILL DONATION APPRECIATED All proceeds will go toward a new sound system in the church 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. "Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there by any hurt- ful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way" (Psalm 139:24 NASB). God already knows our hearts, so there is no point in hiding it from him. But when you invite him in, you are ac- knowledging that you might need him to show you things in your heart and mind that need his love and guidance. Know that as you surrender to him, his love will cover all wrong, and he will lead you in the everlasting way. We are remembering in prayer those who have lost loved ones, those who are in need of God's healing touch, and the state of our world. Re- member, God is just a prayer away. 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. Sunday, March 27, fourth Sunday, morning offering to building fund. Sunday, April 3, Assistant Sunday. Wednesday, April 6, Bible study. Studying Isaiah 13 -16. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What apostle was in pris- on when an earthquake set him free? Answer: Paul. Ref- erence: Acts 16:25 -26. Q: In speaking of sheep, how did Jesus describe Himself? (3 descriptions) Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Studying Luke, Chapter 15. This Sunday we will be hav- ing a fellowship dinner after the morning worship service. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. I Sing the Mighty Power of God by Isaac Watts I sing the mighty pow'r of God, that made the moun- tains rise, that spread the flow- ing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that or- dained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at His command, and all the stars obey. I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food, who formed the crea- tures through the Word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, where'er I turn my eye, if I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky. There's not a plant or flow'r below, but makes Thy glories known, and clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne; While all that bor- rows life from Thee is ever in Thy care; And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God, art present there. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and for- ever" (Hebrews 13:8). Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, 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's Sunday school during morning wor- ship; Cross Fit youth on Sun- day evening at 6 p.m.; Wednes- day evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. If at any time you have no church to attend, feel free to join us for services and I am sure you will leave feeling blessed. "The Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groan- ings which cannot be uttered" (Romans 8:26). Have you ever faced a situ- ation that was so overwhelm- ing or so confusing you didn't even know how to pray about it? Have you ever been so over- come with grief or burdened by heartache you couldn't put your emotions into words, much less pray about them? What a comfort these words should be: "The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself inter- cedes for us in accordance with God's will" (Romans 8:26 -27). Think of it: Even when we don't know how to pray, the Spirit knows our needs and He brings the deepest cries of our hearts before the throne of God. In ways we will never un- derstand this side of eternity, God the Holy Spirit pleads for us before God the Father. Turn to God in every situation even when you don't feel like it. The Spirit is interceding for you, in accordance with God's will. 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, first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting will be April 6 and there will be no Bible study that evening. April 17 at 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise service. The men will host breakfast after the service. 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: "From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I" (Psalm 61:2). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's 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 You are welcome to worship with us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter