The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 11, 2022 D-3 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg In March, Stanford University soccer goal- ie Katie Meyer took her own life. In April, Uni- versity of Wisconsin track star Sarah Shulze took her life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns there is a mental health crisis among young people. A recent survey revealed than 4 in 10 teens reported they feel "persistently sad or hopeless." Shockingly, 1 in 5 say they have contemplat- ed suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people. Why are young people tak- ing their lives in record numbers? A letter written by Clayton Steele, a 17-year- old high school student, highlights this cri- sis. He wrote it to the editor of the Colorado Springs Post Independent. "I am a 17-year-old student in Glenwood Springs, and I am hoping to shine some light on mental health in Glen- wood and the surrounding valley. Almost ev- ery single student I know is suicidal and men- tally ill, and most friends I have, including me, have had at least one suicide attempt. My close friend had an attempt last night that sent him to the hospital. There are no outlets in Glen- wood for mentally ill teens and the mentally ill in general. There has been a very big in- crease in mental health driven crimes recently, too, which I feel needs to be addressed. Clay- ton Steele." I suspect what he is writing could apply to Anytown USA. May is Mental Health awareness month. Mental illness and suicide are still taboo sub- jects for many people. Even fewer people want to talk about suicide. Being diagnosed or la- beled mentally ill is a stigma most people want Another Sunday to Sunday seven days have passed and we have embarked upon another week to either mess up or make full use of. Whatever comes from your new week either make it work or learn from it. Last Sunday was Mother's Day and being so I must tell you that our Lord God Almighty has commanded we pay honor to our parents. Have you ever known someone who was mean and cared very little for authority or authori- ty figures? At their demise did people care? Did you re- member them for long? The answer bad people occupy very little of your memory while a real nice person is re- membered often for his or her contributions to this world. Well to start off some Christian should have witnessed to this person and giv- en them an opportunity to seek forgiveness. Hopefully that happened. A child with respect and honor for their par- ents brings people to say great things about their family and they are remembered as some- one who can be counted on. As parents we are to rear our children to respect others. Respect is remembered far longer than bad manners and guess what, people give your folks much credit for their training of you. Aretha Franklin said it best, what we need is R E S P E C T and with it our life will be far less tramatic. "Les Feldick taught that Isaiah 53:2 doesn't mean the Lord Jesus was ugly, but that there was nothing in Him that would attract the Jews to Him as their King and Messiah. What do you say? " I never thought about it that way, but Les is right! Isaiah wrote: "…when we shall see Him, there is no beau- ty that we should desire Him." In the context, we find a description of the Lord just a few verses earlier that has to be tak- en into consideration to determine what the prophet meant: "…His visage was so marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men" (Isaiah 52:14). This is a picture of the Lord after the scourg- ing they gave Him just before nailing Him to the cross. This somber image of what He en- dured to pay for our sins is what believers have in mind when the world observes "Good Fri- day". But that means Isaiah was saying there was nothing in Him that the "people" of Isra- el (53:8) would desire in a king. They reject- ed Him because they were looking for more of a "champion on a white horse who will 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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Tickets will not be required to attend, although, a love-offering will be taken during the event. For more information, call Doug Hawkins at 812-236 - 4351. 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 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. "Be kind and compassionate to one another forgiving each other, just as in Christ God for- gave you" (Ephesians 4:32). It can be the hardest thing to do, forgive when someone has wronged you or a family member. Sometimes its the last thing we want to do, and almost seems impossible. It would be impossible without the Lord's help and strength. We have to remem- ber he forgave and keeps on forgiving us when we certain- ly don't deserve it. The hurt may not leave im- mediately, but because of God's command we must take that first step and eventually, with God's help, the feelings of hurt and resentment will leave. We know we must forgive, be- cause God first forgave us. We have so many in need of God's healing touch and we thank him for his love and peace. We invite you to join us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. Winslow Phone: 812-789-3968 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sun- day evening 6 p.m.; Wednes- day 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 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, May 18, Bible study: studying Isaiah 26 -29. Sunday, May 22, Senior Ap- preciation Day; fourth Sunday, offering to the building fund. Sunday, May 29, fifth Sun- day, Communion during morning worship service. Monday, May 30, Memori- al Day. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: What was Paul accused of saying in Ephesus that of- fended Demetrius, the sil- versmith? Answer: "that they be no gods, which are made with hands"; Reference: Acts 19:26. Q: Who was the godly son born to Hannah and El- kanah in answer to prayer? Answer 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 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 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 Sun- day school; Sunday morning Bible study 9:30 a.m.; morn- ing worship at 10 :40 a.m. and Sunday youth group from 6 - 7 p.m. Wednesday at 6 p.m. we are starting a seven of eight weeks study "Revitalize Pro- gram." On week eight, May 18, we'll have a carry in meal. Fix your favorite dish and come to find out the results of the program. No Sunday evening service, no Thursday service. May 22, Bowling at 6 p.m. Place will be announced lat- er. Everyone is welcome. Al- so, bring a friend. Celebrate and worship in the sanctuary while your chil- dren and youth receive Bible training. You and your fami- ly can enjoy great music, up- lifting teaching, heartwarm- ing preparation for the great friendships and connections. "Teach me to do thy will; for thou art God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness" (Psalms 143:10). 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 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 confess the past, repent from your sins and accept Jesus as the Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: facebook.com/AyrshireVal- leyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor Christian FIRST CHRIS- TIAN CHURCH 1400 E. Main Street Petersburg 812-354-6775 A wonderful time of Bi- ble Study is taking place on Thursday, each week at 10 :30 a.m., at Randy's Americana Café. We are studying from the Gospel of John. John's gos- pel account is a glimpse into some of the personal moments and events in the life and min- istry of Jesus. All of the Peters- burg community is invited. Life is good. That's not to suggest that we don't have times of struggle, pain, sor- row, even despair, loneliness and on and on… By faith, we face each day believing God loves us, takes care of our needs, and most of all, gives us hope for eternal life through His Son Jesus. We trust Him. It was the apostle Paul who wrote these words: II Timothy 1:12; "…I know whom I have believed, and am persuad- ed that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." Worship with us this Sun- day at 10 :30 a.m., as we con- tinue journeying with Jesus through Mark's Gospel. Telephone: Church Office: VINCENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8264 E. State Rd. 56 OTWELL Sunday morning worship and the Lord's Supper at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Evening topic: "Put Your Faith into Action." May 16 at 7:30 p.m., Indiana Kingdom Builder's meeting at the Bicknell Christian Church. You are welcome to worship and study with us. Joy "For the Joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10b). In Galatians chapter five you find that Joy is the second part of the fruit of the Spirit. "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in the God of my sal- vation" (Habakkuk 3:18). Someone has put similar words in a song, "Joy" he said, "is the flag which is flown from the Castle of the heart when the King is in residence there." I know, how true. Because He lives. John Manges, Minister 812-354-6775 (leave message) or call Dennis Randall: 941- 730 -6324. Dennis Randall, Minister