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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 30, 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 While it is nice to have friends in high plac- es, God's people have foes in high places! "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Eph. 6:12). The Greek word for "high" here is epoura- nios, elsewhere translated "heavenly," "celes- tial," and "in heaven." Only here is it translat- ed "high places," a phrase that is elsewhere al- ways found in the Old Testament, where it was associated with the worship of the false god Baal (Num. 22:41; Jer. 19:5; 32:35) and idola- try (II Chron. 14:3). That's why it angered God when Israel allowed these high places to exist in their midst (Psa. 78:58), and why He was pleased when they were removed (II Kings 18:1-4) and displeased when they were not (II Kings 12:3;14:4; 15:4,35). But here's the kicker. As strange as it may sound, Jehovah was often worshiped in these high places in the worship of idols (II Kings 17:32; II Chron. 33:17)! If that sounds familiar, it is because fusing the worship of God with idolatry is a device Satan used for centuries during the Dark Ages in the church of Rome 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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As I grow older I see more and more of my friends hav- ing difficulties and getting sick with diseas- es, which come along with our elder years, but what has that to do with us. . . HMMMM? I am starting to realize what people say about age just being a number and not allowing yourself the chance to think yourself into being even sicker. My wife had to go back to check her sur- gery and everything was looking as it should. She felt pretty good about getting a good re- port from them, although she has to go back in a couple of weeks to get all the stitches tak- en out. She goes Tuesday to another dentist to have a crown delivered so once she gets this done her mouth should be in decent shape, but I'm not so sure about our bank account. With all the rain we had it was a good day to watch T V. The confirmation hearings for Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court were on. Some questions they were asking needed to be asked because our Supreme Court has a lot to say with their interpretation of our laws. I have a daughter who lives several states away. We talk regularly on the phone. Being a pastor and concerned parent and grandpar- ent, I always ask her how church is going. Nat- urally, I want her family to be attending church and my grandchildren receiving good, whole- some Christian teaching. She is prejudiced toward her father and of- ten says, "no other pastor is as good as you, Daddy." My reply is usually I appreciate the accolades, but Dad doesn't pastor where you live, so where are you attending church? She paused at my question and said lately they ha- ven't been going to church. As I pressed the question, why not? Her answer is enlightening. Church has changed since I was a kid. I grew up in the "baby-boomer" church. Nearly ev- ery kid I knew in school went to church. We filled churches to the rim. In most cities and towns, people had a wide variety of churches to choose from. My mom dragged us to church every Sunday despite our protests. Likewise, when my turn came, I dragged my kids to church every Sunday. Their protests fell on deaf ears. They grew up in church. As parents, we tried to be a good exam- ple for our children. Something changed be- tween when I was a kid going to church and my grandchildren going to church. In the past thirty plus years, many church- es have closed, as have local schools. Church- es that once were full now set empty. Some churches fell victim to the changing job mar- ket. People moved away in search of employ- ment and populations decreased. A good num- ber of churches closed due to lack of some- thing. The church I attended growing up closed years ago, as did many others in town. Yet there are new churches sprouting up and old ones closing. What gives? 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 Good Friday Service Topic: The dayspring has come to those that are in the shadow of death. Pastor Steve Selby April 15 • 7:00 p.m. Bethel General Baptist Church 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S., Stendal 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. Ladies Bible study has re- sumed this week and will con- tinue on Tues. April 12. We will have it every two weeks at 10 a.m. All ladies welcome to attend. "Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path" (Psalm 119:105 NLT). This is probably one of the first verses we, as children, we taught to memorize at Sun- day school or Bible school. All through our lives, we have sit- uations that cause fear of the unknown to make us feel un- easy and afraid. We can view these situations as opportuni- ties to show how God lights our path and his word guides us. Stepping through the un- known takes courage and sometimes, it isn't available. Through the power of prayer and wrestling with the oppor- tunity's positives and nega- 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, April 3, Assistant Sunday. Wednesday, April 6, Bible study. Studying Isaiah 13-16. Sunday, April 10, Palm Sun- day; business meeting after morning worship service. Friday, April 15, Bethel Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17, Easter Sun- day. Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m.(breakfast to follow); Egg Hunt during Sunday school. Wednesday, April 20, Bible study. Studying Isaiah 17-21. Sunday, April 24, fourth Sun- day, morning offering to build- ing fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: In speaking of sheep, how did Jesus describe Himself? Answer: "I am the door of the sheep;" "I come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly;" "I am the good shepherd." Reference: John 10 :7, 10 -11. 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.; Wednesday evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Men's breakfast, April 2 at 8 a.m. Free Easter dinner, April 3 from 4-6 p.m. at Stendal Gym. Easter egg hunt, Sunday April 10, after the morning worship. Good Friday, April 15 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. "Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase" (Proverbs 3:9). God doesn't "need" our money to get His work done. He is sovereign and could do without our help. Yet He has arranged it so that His work often depends upon our gener- osity. At least two things hap- pen when we give. First when we give with the right attitude, God reminds us that what 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. Jenni Caudel has taken over as Children Church and Youth Leader. Come and see what good things she has for our children. April 3, we will be having communion during the morn- ing worship service. Business meeting, first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting will be April 6 and there will be no Bi- ble study that evening. April 16, from 2-4 p.m., Fam- ily Easter event Open House. Join us as we walk your fami- ly through the story of Easter with fun activities. The event will be outside, if weather per- mits, in church basement, if rains. April 17, at 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise service. The men will be hosting the breakfast, after the service. All are welcome. Thought for the week: "Yet this I call to mind and there- fore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his com- passions never fail. They are new every morning" (Lamen- tations 3:21-23). 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 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 we have isn't really ours. He gave us everything we have, and it actually belongs to Him. King David prayed, "All things come from You, and of Your own we have given You (I Chronicles 29:14). We need to learn that truth. Second, when we give we help meet the needs of oth- ers whom God also loves. By giving to others we testify to God's love for them, and we point them to the greatest gift of all- - -God's gift of His son for our salvation. God wants us to be channels of blessing to oth- ers. Jerry "Tuffy" Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter Q: What method was used to ensure the two men cru- cified with Jesus we're dead? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter