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South Gibson Star-Times Church Tuesday, June 7, 2022 B-7 Little Miracles Pre-School by the flaming bush, God pro- claimed to him that he was "the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." During that last week in Jerusalem, Jesus faced up the Sadducees with precise- ly what that statement meant, "He is not the God of the dead, but of the living." At all times, and especially in times of loss to death, we take great comfort in our cer- tain knowledge of the power of the resurrection. But, for this life also, we are to have hope. Recall how Ec- clesiastes tells us, "He who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is bet- ter than a dead lion." So here we are: this day, we still have breaths in our bod- ies and potential in our ac- tions. Are we going to waste this time, or, in hope, forge for- ward? The present situation may look quite dim, even dark, but, present situations are not, in any case, the places where we are to go looking for hope. As the Psalmist reminds us, our hope is from God. But the Psalmist is not just some sort of blythe Pol- lyanna- -he knows. He knows that times of discouragement come, and that we often react in weak human ways. So, when he himself en- countered a bad patch, when he felt obliged to inquire of his own soul, "Why are you cast down ... and why are you dis- quieted within me? " he knew what his soul's response should be, and why. "Hope in God," he urged, "for I shall again praise him." It is not for believers to sit still, upon even the most prickly cockleburr, and send up piteous howls. It is for us to roll up our sleeves, spit on our hands, and get on with it. For we are the folks to whom it is given to believe, along with the Psalmist, that we "shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the liv- ing." REFLECTIONS Continued from page 6 ing a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things" (Mark 6:34). And now that the secret of God's "eternal pur- pose" has been made known, how much more reason there is to study the Scriptures, with a view to understanding them! How Paul, by the Spirit, em- phasizes this, as he writes of his prayers for the saints: "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glo- ry, may give unto you the spir- it of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him: "The eyes of your under- standing being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling…" (Ephe- sians 1:17,18). MINUTES Continued from page 6 er's faults, Jesus said, "Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again." (Mat- thew 7:1-2) Only God knows every mo- tive and reason for our behav- ior and He alone judges the ac- tions of mankind without prej- udice and contempt. For this reason, He has purposely said, "Judge not." He is fully aware that we are quick to merge judgment with condemnation which leaves our heart hard and insensitive to those in need. This type of smugness and over confidence never seeks to restore the one who is in need of correction or as- sistance but seeks to glory in their fall. It boasts in the faults of others and creates a false sense of image based on this universal lie, "The weaker others are, the stronger I ap- pear to be." The Apostle Paul said, "Brethren, if a man be overtak- en in a fault, ye which are spiri- tual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempt- ed." (Galatians 6:1) In humility and sensitivi- ty we are to reach out and re- store those who are weak and struggling. Our reaction to what we may come to know about another's weakness is not to expect an explanation or be shocked and disappoint- ed in their actions. Ours is the high calling of offering sup- port, in the spirit of meekness, as we consider where our lives would be without the grace of God. INSIGHT Continued from page 6 The bulwarks of society, the home, church, family have been breached. The reality is the dam has burst and our children are now paying the price for years of national pro- miscuity. We are now almost four generations from the Su- preme Court ruling of separa- tion of church and state. Free- dom of religion became free- dom from religion. A few years later, the court kicked God out of schools. Abortion became a consti- tutional right. They ordered municipalities and schools to remove the 10 Command- ments from public display. They banned Nativity displays from public property. Many lawsuits have been filed chal- lenging the display of crosses on public property. The god- less have removed God's mor- al teachings from schools and society. God doesn't exist anymore. What or who has taken God's place? "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adver- sary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour," 1Pe 5:8. God says he will punish the iniquities of those that hate him, and it will be their chil- dren in the third and fourth generation that will suffer for their parent's corruptions, Ex 20 :5. This does not mean God hates children. What it infers is each gen- eration passes on its good or bad to the next generation. It doesn't take many generations before a society becomes cor- rupt. It is not really the chil- dren's fault. Yet it is the chil- dren who will pay the price for their parent's promiscuity and godlessness. Cain didn't have a gun to kill his brother Abel. Got any ideas what he used? Our only hope is prayer. Je- sus said when you pray, say "And lead us not into tempta- tion, but deliver us from evil," Mt 6:13. Pray for your chil- dren. Pray for your grandchil- dren. Put your faith in God to show you where evil is. Know what your children are watch- ing, what games they are play- ing, who they are friends with. And especially what are they viewing on their cell phones and who or what is inFla.uenc- ing them? There is a roaring lion on the prowl, and he could be at your front door. POINTS Continued from page 6 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 6 from Branson, MO is coming to Washington, IN Friday, June 10 6:30 p.m. Washington Assembly of God 320 S. Meridian St., Washington If you can't make it to Branson, we'll bring Branson's best gospel group to you. Free concert, although an offering will be taken. CJ was so proud to hold the taran- tula on his head during our Hedgehog Hannah animal Adventures show. The Pre-K class enjoyed getting to pet the 20-foot Burmese python. Talk about a big snake. Maggie got some one- on-one time with Hedge- hog Hannah herself. Coltyn and Wyatt are really excited to meet the ferret face to face. Maddox and Mikey pet the chinchilla during the Hedgehog Hannah Ani- mal Adventure Show. Our school age students were challenged to weigh out the exact amount of ba- nanas to serve one monkey during our Zoo Adventure Escape room. This adventure crew with challenge to unscramble the secret code hidden in the ice to return the Penguins to their enclosure after they had escaped. This Adventure crew found the hidden key to exit the zoo inside the cash regis- ter, but it only unlocked with the correct code.