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South Gibson Star-Times Church Tuesday, May 10, 2022 B-9 Little Miracles Pre-School more we focus on that temp- tation, the more tempted we become to believe that we will miss something if we do not yield to whatever is tempting us at the moment. We should understand that God does not allow us to expe- rience temptation so that He may see if we will be obedient to Him. God already knows how we will respond to temp- tation, for nothing, including our deepest secrets, is hid- den from Him. "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give ac- count." (Hebrews 4:13) Temptation does not allow God to know how we will re- act to the fiery darts of Satan but allows us to see how de- voted we are to Him when we must choose between right and wrong. Many times only you and God will know that you have had the spiritual vic- tory over temptation but there is great satisfaction in know- ing that you have obeyed God and chosen His pathway. When we focus on God, He redirects our thinking. He re- minds us that all of life's bat- tles are His and that we can overcome the hardest chal- lenges by simply being obedi- ent to Him. He reminds us that the false promises of tempta- tion can never satisfy and will only leave us empty and our self-esteem lessened. And He reminds us of the cross and His grace that paid our sin debt. "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!" (Romans 6:1-2) INSIGHT Continued from page 8 his love of God a disservice if I would not speak frankly to you today about suicide. Nick had an illness. He was sick in his mind. As many people are sick in their bodies, Nick was sick in his mind. More ill than you and I will ever know. He struggled against depression and his own shortcomings, for God only knows how long. He took his life. Please don't judge Nick in this tragic act. To automatically condemn Nick or anyone that has com- mitted suicide to a devil's hell is doing Nick and God's love and Word a disservice. We tend to judge people for their acts and behavior, but God judges the hidden issues of the heart! (Psalms 44:21 & Psalm 51). As Christians, we are for- bidden to judge one another (1 Corinthians 4:5 & Luke 6:37 & Romans 14:13). Therefore, if we are forbidden to judge one another, why then are peo- ple so quick to condemn some- one to hell, especially when someone commits a serious moral sin—such as suicide? Humans are quick to con- demn someone to hell, but God isn't. God wants no one to perish, but that all would be saved (2 Peter 3:9). No one on this earth knows Nick's heart any more than he/she knows mine! There- fore, you and I have no li- cense or scriptural authority to judge him. Jesus said that all judgment belongs to him (Romans 2:16 & 2 Timothy 4:1 & John 5:22). If you do not think God's love isn't big enough to forgive Nick for this tragic act of suicide and give him eternal life with Christ Jesus, then you don't under- stand the depths of God's mer- cy and love. Unquote. I got a lot of feedback from my message. Many peo- ple thanked me for my kind words. They found hope. They too had family members who had killed themselves but re- ceived little comfort in their loss. No one had spoken to them about God's love for the mentally ill. A few pastors tried to take me to task for how dare I assert God forgives suicide. I would say I consid- er these people stupid and un- learned, but we should show grace to the unlearned. To tell someone who seems sad or blue to get a hold of them- selves, and pull yourself up by your bootstraps, shows a lack of spiritual understanding and compassion. If you are suffering in si- lence, please seek help. God knows what you are feeling and there is help. Your faith is strong and God's love for you is absolute. If you know someone who is suffering, God wants you to bind up the brokenhearted, set the captive free, and share with them the good news of the Gospel of Je- sus Christ. Will you allow God to use you? "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." 2Ti 1:7. POINTS Continued from page 8 Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship service 10 a.m.; Sun- day evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. OWENSVILLE BLYTHE CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST One mile W. of GSHS Owensville Rev. John Baylor, Jr. Worship 9 a.m. DAYSPRING COMMUNITY CHURCH 120 N. Main St., Owensville 812-724-4114 Scott Burr, Pastor Sunday Service Times: Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Kids Church and Nursery available)Disciple- ship Hour: 10 a.m. Prayer Ser- vice: 6 p.m. Monday: Uncom- mon Youth Service (Grades 6 -12): 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Un- common Youth and Kids: 7 p.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 4680 W. St. Rd. 168, Owensville (Old Orchard Curve) Bart W. Newton, Preaching Minister Phone: 812-724-4181 Fax: 724-2161 E-mail: fccowensville@ frontier.com Sunday school for all ages of youth and Adult Bible Fellow- ship 9 a.m.; worship service 10 a.m. The church is a non-de- nominational church. MAUMEE GENER AL BAPTIST CHURCH 9482 W. SR 165, Owensville Pastor Kevin R. Miley Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. Children's ministry (ag- es four through fifth grade) 10 :30 a.m. For more information about our worship service or other ministries, call 812-729 -7230. Come be our guests. We would love to see you! OLD UNION CHRISTIAN CHURCH Hwy. 165 S. of Johnson Baret Fawbush, Pastor Bible study 9:30 a.m.; wor- ship 10 :15 a.m. OWENSVILLE FIRST GENER AL BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Brummitt and Mill Rev. Bob Douglas Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday service 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday night worship 6 p.m. Bible study, prayer meeting and men's prayer group meet 8 a.m. every Sunday. All men welcome. Disciples and Jr./Sr. youth meet every Sunday evening at 7 p.m. All youth are invited to attend. OWENSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Third and Brummitt, Owensville Pastor Marsha Bishop Sunday school for all ages 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :30 a.m. Transportation is available for all by calling the church or call 812-724-4041. Everyone is welcome to worship with us! SOUTH GIBSON APOSTOLIC CHURCH 6144 S. 1075 W. Owensville James Freels, Pastor Sunday worship times are 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednes- day 7 p.m. prayer and Bible study. For more information about the church services, home Bi- ble studies and transporta- tion to the church, call 812- 729 -7231. PRINCETON BETHEL MEMORIAL CHURCH 1520 S. Main St., Princeton Pastor Kevin Wilson Asst. Pastor Kyle Powell Phone 812-386 -6202 for information. Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 :40 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednes- day Children's Youth Ministry (Awana) 6 p.m.; Adult Bible study 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PRINCETON 800 W. Faith Blvd., Princeton Jim Saunders, Senior Pastor 812-635 -9200 Sunday school 9 a.m.; Sun- day worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sun- day evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening service 6 p.m. OUR SAVIOR LUTHER AN CHURCH (ELCA) U.S. 41 and State Rd. 64 Princeton Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sun- day school 10 :30 a.m. PRINCETON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 219 N. Gibson St., Princeton Gary Fair, Evangelist Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. SALVATION ARMY CHURCH (non-denominational) 201 S. Gibson St. Princeton Capt. Chris Marques Phone 812-386 -6577 Sunday morning break- fast 9 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :45 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6 p.m.; Men's Club and Home League at 7 p.m. Ask about boys' and girls' clubs. WARRENTON ST� STEPHENS COMMUNITY CHURCH 12152 S. 200 E., Warrenton Pastor Brian Pullum Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings. CHURCH Continued from page 8 On Wild Western Day, during Holly- wood week, Coltyn is wanted for use of excessive cuteness� Ezra and his superhero Toddler 2 friends fly up to the top of the sky- scrapers to rescue innocent citizens in need� The Enrichment Pre-K room is getting close to graduation� They pose for a pic- ture with their teachers, Miss Hilary and Miss Jackie� Kylah and Brinley enjoy planting beautiful flowers in the soil sensory bin� Miss Jackie and Ryland make a spe- cial surprise for his momma for Moth- er's Day� Savannah and her Pre-K friends whip up some friendship stew for a snack� Beckham and his friends enjoy cre- ating a friendship mural� We have been soaking in the joy of friendship on these last few days of school� Ryland and his buddies enjoy selling and buying bouquets in our Enrichment Pre-K flower shop� 812-354-8500 to get all your local news and stories! Call Today! South Gibson