The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 1, 2022 D-3 great care not to despise the day of small things. It is true that we are small by compar- ison to the mega-churches of our day that often consid- er us second class citizens of heaven. However, just the op- posite is true if we apply the above principle from time past. For those who never took the Grace Message se- riously, at the Judgment Seat of Christ, the Lord may well acknowledge all those who willingly stood for Paul's apostleship and message to the praise of His glory. So we must never become disheartened that we are small in number, for God has honored us with an under- standing of the Word, right- ly divided. But this does not mean that we should think too highly of ourselves, see- ing that we have a God-giv- en responsibility to make all men see what is the fel- lowship of the Mystery. And it is essential that we carry out this charge by speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). While we rejoice that Christ is preached in denom- inational circles, for the most part, they have turned aside from the truth of the Grace Message. With this in mind, may I call upon you to unite together with us in prayer that there might be one last great awakening of our de- nominational brethren to Paul's gospel before we are called into glory? Remember, God is able "to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the LILY Calico cats are believed to bring luck known as "money cats" in the U.S. This week PAWS is fea- turing an adorable Calico Kitty named Lily. Calico cats are by nature sassy, spunky and independent, and Lily possess all of these qualities. She is very sweet natured and gets along well with other cats. Her mark- ings are quite unique and her front paws are marked like colored knee socks. Lily is approximately one and a half years old and can be adopted by calling 812- 354-9894. weapons and even go so far as to say I personally would like to see such weapons in the hands of professionals such as police and soldiers only. There are plenty of weapons for us to enjoy tar- get shooting and old bottles to shoot at. I won't say much more about this because ev- eryone has their own views. That is our right, I just hope and pray we aren't ever faced with a school shooting or a shooting brought on just by being different. My sister is in a nursing home and has been doing well physically has experi- enced trouble with short time memory. Recently a problem has come to light and her doc- tor has gotten one of the ma- ny Hospice companies to be placed as her medical provid- er. I looked up what Hospice does and give much needed relief to caregivers who have often placed their lives on hold to care for loved ones. They can prescibe medicine and counsel with patient and family so when the time comes there will be more un- derstanding of their demise. All of their work is done with a compassion to help and nev- er any other reason. If you or a loved one is having to go on Hospice care please know they are or are supposed to be there for your comfort and a better peace of what is go- ing on with your loved one. I mentioned last week about being wrong if any- one is manipulating the mar- ket on any of our staples. If you have been to the gro- cery store lately you realize the sticker shock you see. I'm sure many are having an excrutiating pain in their wallets trying to make ends meet now. My friend who doesn't make a whole lot of money told me you have to skip a different bill each month just to keep even. So far it seems as though this is working for those who have to do it, but for how long? My great- est question is will the prices ever go down to where they were before this all started or will our compassion be placed onto the sidelines in favor of a larger profit. Memorial Day is our holi- day that always comes on the last Monday of May. It was originally called Decoration Day and was put in place to remember the dead from the war between the states. It is now called Memorial Day and it is the time where our cementaries come alive with the beautiful flowers on the many graves. I don't know if I'll make church and Sunday School this Sunday because I am bat- tling with a kidney stone and the pain is terrific at times. I won't forget to be a blessing if possible and I need you to be a blessing as well. RAMBLINGS Continued from page 1 POINTS Continued from page 1 their conscience and satisfy their constituents, but God does not agree. If you're not a Christian, my words will inflame you. Some Christians will find a reason to condemn me. How dare I call out a public offi- cial for their belief? They use the oft misquoted "judge not lest you be judge" as a weapon to stifle accountabil- ity for wrongdoing. Such is the upside-down world we live in. Right is now wrong and wrong is now right. Je- sus says a person's faith and testimony is public. There is no such thing as private faith. The Catholic church for- bids abortion. Catholics can- not advocate abortion. The church is very clear on this subject. Abortion is wrong and in Catholic church teach- ings abortion is not debat- able. It is a mortal sin. According to Catholic law, anyone who purposeful- ly violates church teachings are forbidden communion. Biden and Pelosi are not in a right relationship with their church. The church has ev- ery right to withhold commu- nion from them. Christians have permis- sion to examine fruit. Are their "works" Christ like? Do they glorify God? Biden and Pelosi support a wom- an's right to abortion. Abor- tion challenges God's word. They want to have it both ways. To be identified as a Christian while approv- ing and advocating abor- tion. They want to be includ- ed in the church while bla- tantly rejecting church teach- ings. For years, Pelosi and Biden's public support for abortion has inflamed many American Catholics. Many of the faithful have demanded neither be allowed Holy Com- munion. Their prayers have, in part, been answered. Last week San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordil- eone publicly announced that he sent House Speaker Nan- cy Pelosi a letter barring her from receiving Holy Commu- nion because of her pro-abor- tion stance. In his letter he wrote, "a Catholic legislator who supports procured abor- tion, after knowing the teach- ing of the Church, commits a manifestly grave sin, which is a cause of most serious scan- dal to others. Therefore, uni- versal Church law provides that such persons are not to be admitted to Holy Commu- nion." He further states she should not present herself for Holy Communion and that priests will not offer her communion if she presents herself. This set off a firestorm of indignation. The editori- al board of the S.F. Examin- er published an editorial de- manding Pope Francis re- move Archbishop Cordile- one. The board wrote, "It is Nancy Pelosi, not Archbish- op Cordileone, who reflects the true spirit of Christian care in the City of St. Fran- cis." Their indignation is how dare a church bishop hold Pe- losi accountable for publicly violating church teachings and advocating others do the same? We will wait and see if Pope Francis responds to their plea. The Examiner's editorial highlights the cultural and moral war the church is fight- ing. The church is in a rag- ing battle fighting off wolves in sheep's clothing and false prophets who champion and encourage immorality. Jesus told several Church- es in Asia Minor that they tolerated Jezebels and false prophets like Balaam in their churches. These immoral people teach and seduce his followers to practice sexu- al immorality and eat meat scarified to idols. He demand- ed they repent of their sin or else! Or else meant he would destroy them. Rev 2-3. Not only did Jesus say you will know a tree by the fruit it bears, but he also said he is the final fruit inspector. "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven," Matt 7:21. Have you checked your fruit lately? Pentecostal Nazarene Church of God Nazarene Presbyterian Wesleyan Methodist MINUTES Continued from page 1 GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 210 W. Harrison Street, Oakland City Church 812-749-3525 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10 :30 a.m. The community of Good Shepherd United Method- ist Church exists to glorify God through Jesus Christ our Lord. As a body of believers, we pledge ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to develop with- in us maturity of spirit, unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, so that we may be pre- pared to share His love, mercy and grace through our words and actions to a needy world. We extend an invitation to the public to come and worship with us. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep. Neal Scifres, Pastor PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Service times: Sunday at 10 :30 a.m. Praise and Worship service; 6 p.m. Bible study; Teen activities; Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bible study. Sunday morning service is available via transmitter. Pull in to the church parking lot and tune your radio to 90.1 FM and hear the service from the comfort of your car. Sunday morning services are available on our Facebook page—Petersburg Church of the Nazarene or look for us on YouTube. Visit our website www.petersburgnaz.com for additional information. We want to be a church meeting the needs of our com- munity. If the church can be of assistance to you, contact us at pastor@petersburgnaz. com. Steve Hamilton, Pastor WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 989-941-7190 Love, Care, Serve, Share Sunday morning service at 10 :30 a.m. Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are welcome to connect with our church either in per- son or online. Facebook: Winslow Church of the Nazarene. YouTube: Winslow Nazarene. Website: bit.ly/winslownaz. Irene's Food Pantry: Every third Saturday from 10 -11:30 a.m. Hope to see you soon. Corinna Williams, Reporter OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East Sunday morning service 9:30 a.m. with children's Sun- day school during the minis- try of the Word; Wednesday and Sunday evening services are at 6 p.m. All services are CDT (Gibson Co. times). Homecoming is set for June 12. Bro. Gary Cline and daughter Jennifer will be with us. A meal after the morning service is being provided. We ask you bring a side dish or dessert. Our country is once again dealing with the loss of the innocent. The Father and the Son both know what the loss is. Jesus suffered the loss of His disciples, His earthly min- istry, His friends and even His clothes. They cast lots at His bleeding feet for His robe. But they could not strip away His passion. I can't spare you your tears, your fears or trauma; each passion has it's cost. It is what you endure that express- es the depth of your passion. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter, 812-749 -1122 (leave a mes- sage). MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. Come visit us, our doors are always open to you. Expanding horizons, one foot at a time My 8 -year-old often likes to wear the pants of one out- fit with the shirt of another. "I want these socks today! " he proclaims, holding up a white and a black. When I offer the stray black one I spot on the couch, he insists, "No! I like things different! " What about us in the world ... in the church? Studies show that people tend to live near others like them. Many con- gregations consist predom- inantly of one ethnicity. We gravitate toward people who share our marital status, pro- fession, values and views. Sometimes this is sensible, but often it limits our growth and horizons. For a tux-clad ring bearer, matching socks are best. But when socks' only purpose is keeping feet warm at school, where my youngster feels "at home" and each child's uniqueness is celebrated, I embrace his nonconformity and that of his socks. Would that we all appreciated diver- sity as much. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Amy Melhiser, Secretary OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812.354.3028 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Sunday eve- ning worship service. Never found the time I knelt to pray but not for long; I had too much to do. I had to hurry and get to work for bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hurried prayer and jumped up off my knees. My Christian duty was now done. My soul could rest at ease. All day long, I had no time to spread a word of cheer. No time to speak of Christ to friends.They'd laugh at me I'd fear. No time, no time, too much to do; That was my constant cry. No time to give to souls in need, but at last the time, the time to die. I went be- fore the Lord. I came, I stood with downcast eyes. For in his hands, God held a book; It was the book of life. God looked into his book and said, "Your name I cannot find. I once was going to write it down but nev- er found the time." We invite all of you to come and worship with us. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter TR AYLOR UNION CHURCH 4107 N. CR 1000 E. Otwell (Two miles north of Otwell) Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m. and children Sunday school at 10 a.m. You may con- nect by calling, 862-799 -9154. Bible study, Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the church. "And so we know and re- ly on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him, in this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear" (I John 4:16 -18). Dennis and Lisa Patton, Pastors