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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 18, 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 A million of anything is a lot. A million of anything is difficult to comprehend. In 1973, the U.S. had 211 million people, 1973 is a piv- otal year. In that year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled abortion is legal in all 50 states. Since that time, they estimate more than 60 million babies have been aborted. How can we comprehend 60 million abor- tions? We use comparisons to wrap our head around such a large number. Italy, a country that has been around for thousands of years, has a pop- ulation of 60 million. Imagine Italy's 60 million people perishing. Joseph Stalin said the death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic. He should know. He orchestrated the murder of millions of Russians. When I was in college, I heard all the catch - phrases justifying abortion. Supporters begin by saying abortion should be legal for incidents of rape, incest, birth defects, and the health of the mother. Then they added abortion is better than a child growing up in poverty. Now it is a woman's right. Surveys on abor- tion show people's attitudes are about 50/50. These numbers have not moved in decades. Conversely, if 75% of Americans identify them- selves as Christians, then a good number of Christians support abortion. If you're not a Christian, then my words will ring hollow, even hateful. Some Christians will find my words acerbic. Such is the upside-down world we live in. Right is now wrong and wrong is now right. Abortion advocates say a woman has a "right to choose." Abortion challenges God's word. This is the same tactic the serpent used in the Another wonderful week at the Thomas res- idence. Not much new to report, but we'll do our best. Off and on this week you could have found me on a mower or with a weed eater in my hands. One day this week the humidity was high enough you didn't realize how hot you were. Once I came in, where it was cool my work end- ed except going back out to put up my tools. Another day I started out earlier and got a bit more done before I was soaking wet. This is the time of year our grass really likes to show off and grow like mad. I mowed at my mother's old home and the grass was at least three feet tall and thick. I'm used to being bald so the grass being so thick caused me to be a little jealous. During school days we have only one grand- kid to deal with after we send Wyatt to school. We took Willow with us and had a day off away from grass and weeds. I thought I could still get around fairly well, but I was no match for a speeding youngster who was teasing Papa run- ning up and down the aisles of one of the store. I finally caught her and put her back into the shopping cart and her free moments were over for the morning. The other grandparents often babysit with her as well, so we do have some time without grandkids. I must admit I miss them when they aren't around. I had a doctor's appointment with our fam- ily doctor and I feel blessed by what was said It is an interesting fact that in this day of god- lessness and lawlessness so much is being said about what we all deserve! Ads in the newspa- pers and commercials on radio and T V ask: "Don't you deserve the very finest automo- bile? " "Don't your children deserve the best? " "Doesn't your baby deserve Pampers? " And even, "Doesn't your dog deserve Alpo? " Well, do you really deserve the finest car? Please don't answer that! Do your children deserve the best — always? If so, you surely have model children — not at all like their par- ents! And does your baby deserve Pampers? That's funny! And does your dog deserve Al- po? That's ridiculous! Dogs do not "love" or obey you from any moral consideration, nor, for that matter, does your baby, lovable as the darling is. And as to you and your children, in- cluding the baby, the Bible has something to say on this subject. The Bible says that "by one man sin en- tered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men for that ALL have sinned [i.e., in Adam]" (Romans 5:12). You and I were "in Adam" when he sinned. When he sinned, we sinned. Deny this and you might 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 wor- ship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednes- day evening Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meet- ing every other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, 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. call 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor Baptist Baptist It would be a privilege to have you join a 90 th Birthday Reception In honor of Harold Williams May 22, 2022 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST Gentle Shepherd Church of God Fellowship Hall 8350 E 350 N, Francisco, IN 47649 (Near Oatsville) No RSVP required. Please, no gifts. Your presence is a present! Harold's woooden repliccas willl bee on dispplay. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED: Reservation must include: • Name and Guest • Year Graduated • Phone Number (Anyone who has ever attended Mt. Olympus is welcome!) Send checks to Mt. Olympus Alumni, P.O. Box 236, Princeton, IN 47670. The cost of dinner is $16. Payment at the door is $17. (Please put year graduated and a good phone number in the memo line of the check.) To make reservations: Call Connie Smith,Treas.at 812-386-6955 or Malinda Gilbert, Sec. at 812-385-6237. Mt. OlyMpus ALUMNI BANQUET Saturday, June 18 at the Mt. Olympus gym Social Hour: 4 p.m. • Dinner Served: 5 p.m. will be held on JUNE 11 at the Petersburg Elementary School Social hour: 5:30 p.m. • Meal: 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the German American or Home Building banks May 16 – June 3. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 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. "Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body" (Proverbs 16:24 ESV ). We know that words are powerful. With our words we can build someone up or tear them down. Words we speak behind someone's back can have a tremendous effect on them. What if we spent our time dreaming how we could help others by reversing gos- sip and by spreading the word of greatness about others. Our hearts and lives would reflect Jesus much more clearly if we would simply change the way we speak about others. "Lord, help us to tame our GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m, studying John, chapter 17. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. Be Still, My Soul by Jane L. Borthwick Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best and heav'nly Friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake to guide the future as he has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let noth- ing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and wind still know His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below. Be still, my soul: when dear- est friends depart, and all is darkened in the vale of tears, then shalt thou better know his love, his heart, who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears. Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay from his own fullness all he takes away. Be still, my soul: the hour is hast'ning on when we shall be for ever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Author of original: Kathari- na Von Schlegel. Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, 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 tongues. Give us the gift of gracious words. Let kindness flow easily from our lips and let us speak greatness over others on a daily basis. Help us to bring sweetness to the souls of those you've placed in our lives"—Amen. We invite you to join us. Ralph Newkirk, Pastor Marla Morrison, Reporter