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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 1, 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 Nothing inflames liberals more than curb- ing abortion rights. Except mentioning Don- ald Trump or MAGA. Mentioning either could provoke a greater meltdown, but that is for an- other column. Americans are anxiously await- ing the Supreme Court's expected ruling over- turning the 1973 Roe V Wade decision legaliz- ing abortion. Prior to the 1973 ruling, abortion was a moral issue. The court disagreed and made it a legal right. This ruling has divided Americans ever since. In a previous column, I mentioned that women have aborted more than 60 million ba- bies since 1973. This alone makes abortion an American tragedy. What makes this sadder is many Christians support abortion and untold numbers have aborted their baby. Jesus reserved his most acerbic words for his critics, challengers, and pseudo-religious. Je- sus says to beware of wolves dressed in sheep's clothing. He said that we will "recognize them by their fruits" Matt 7:20. The tree is good or bad. There is no in-between or middle ground. This makes all Christians fruit inspectors. President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, publicly state they are Catholics. Both assert a woman has a right to an abortion. Both emphasize they are good Christians. From a scriptural viewpoint, they cannot be both. They must choose one or the other. Holding these incongruent beliefs makes them double-minded, and in open re- bellion to their church's teachings and faith. Many politicians compartmentalize their faith. The say privately I am against such and such, but as a public servant I must support the law and my oath of office. This may soothe I got a text from a neighbor thanking me for my take on the grass clippings and I now know someone else feels the same as I do. It real- ly takes no more time to mow away from the street than it does to mow the other way. Some- times I have to mow a part of my yard where the clippings go to make it to the road. When it does I blow my debris back to my yard. Again don't get angry just think about it. My wife and I got our second booster COVID shot last Tuesday and we were so sore all over our bodies. We were puny all day Wednesday. We were feeling almost human on Thursday so if the shot helps us not get the virus I would say it was an even trade. The virus just won't give up. It is still making people sick and mis- erable, but our medical people have made great advances on treating it. It doesn't seem near- ly as fatal as it was at first. I am glad for this. We have had another school shooting by someone who seemed to have a mission to kill. It seems as though they all have a deep root- ed reason for their actions, but as always they leave a trail of death behind them and most usually their own demise as well. At one time I felt that If there were no automatic weapons out there the world would be safer, but I now realize it's not the weapon. It is the operator of that weapon who is at fault and not the weapon. I still think our laws should cetainly be stiff- er concerning the purchase of the automatic When Zerubbabel laid the foundation of the second temple after the Babylonian Captivity, many of his countrymen viewed the effort with contempt, believing it would never amount to anything. The prophet Zechariah responded to these critics in the following manner: "For who hath despised the day of small things? " (Zechariah 4:8 -10). Zechariah reminded the people that even though the work seemed, in their eyes, to be insignificant, they were not to despise it because the hand of the Lord was with Zerubbabel. When Gideon amassed a large army to do battle with the Midianites, who were said to be like grasshoppers upon the land, the Lord whittled the number of Gideon's forces down to a mere three hundred. Throughout the Scrip- tures there is a recurring theme that God is far more interested in quality than He is in quan- tity. The smaller the number, the greater the glory and honor and adoration He receives, which is clearly demonstrated in the story of Gideon's three hundred. As we move down the corridor of time, al- though it may appear that the Grace Move- ment is small and insignificant in the eyes of our denominational critics, they should take 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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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 Church Note Deadline 10 a.m. Tuesday Ed Loyd, minister with 44 years experience, is seeking full- or part-time ministry. He has a B.A. in Bible Studies. Ed has worked with Christian, Church of Christ, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist and Community Churches. Call 618-302-1608 Crafts, lessons, snacks, outdoor games VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2nd & Walnut St., Petersburg or call 812-582-2900 Register online at PETERSBURGFMC.ORG SEE YOU THERE! Ages pre-school to 5th grade June 6-10 6 PM - 8:30 PM each evening P etersburg Free M etho dist C hurch P etersburg Free M etho dist C hurch 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; morning wor- ship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning 6 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning 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 Wednes- day of each month, Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, Bible study. Studying Isaiah 30 - 33. Sunday, June 5, Assistant Sunday. Sunday, June 12, monthly business meeting following the morning worship service. Wednesday, June 15, Bible study. Studying Isaiah 34-37. Sunday, June 19, Father's Day. Sunday, June 26, fourth Sunday, offering to the build- ing fund. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: How many sons did Gide- on have? Answer: Seventy. Reference: Judges 8:30. Q: How many times is Se- lah found in the Bible? An- swer 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- 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 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. Business meeting, first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting June 1. Thought for the week: "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love" (I Corinthians 16:13-14). 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 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 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 Church of God FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 2135 East Main Street Petersburg Services: Sunday morn- ing service at 9:30 a.m.; chil- dren's church at 10 a.m.; Sun- day school at 10 :45 a.m. "Moses said to the Lord, "You have been telling me, 'Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, 'I know you by name and you have found favor with me.'" (Exodus 33:12). Don Fausnaugh, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter GENTLE SHEPHERD CHURCH OF GOD 8350 E. 350 North Francisco (West of Oatsville) Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; children's church during the morning worship, lead by Katy Mull; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. The first Wednesday of each month, busi- ness meeting; Youth first and third Sunday evening of each month; Praise and Worship ser- vice fourth Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. All services CDT. Judy Williams, Contact person