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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 ministr y meeting ever y other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church ser vices, call 812-354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor 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. 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 following morning worship. "How lovely is your dwell- ing place, O Lord of Heaven's armies, I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole be- ing, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God" (Psalm 84:1,2,3 NLT), The writer longed to get away from the bustling world to meet God inside his dwell- ing place, his holy Temple. We can meet God anywhere, at any time. But we know that going into a church building can help us step aside from the busy mainstream of life so that we can pray and meditate. We find joy and strength not only in prayers but also in fel- lowship with other believers, the sermon and the music in such a special place. We are remembering those in pray who are in need of healing, whether it is physical or spiritual. May the Lord hear and answer our prayers. We invite you to worship with 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; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday 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 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 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 Ser ve our Community. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in-person or on- line (YouTube or Facebook) for a time of fellowship and Christ-centered instruction 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 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, July 20, Bible study, studying Isaiah 42 -45. Sunday, July 24, fourth Sun- day, offering to building fund . Sunday, July 31, fifth Sun- day, there will be Communion during morning worship ser- vice. Sunday, July 31, Evening ser vice from 6-8 p.m. at Beth- el Church. Ever yone is wel- come. Hosts: Arthur, Bethel, Cup Creek, Mt. Pisgah, New Liberty Baptist Churches. Bible Trivia: Last week's answer to: In whose field did Ruth glean? Answer: field of Boaz. Refer- ence: Ruth 2:3. Question: What did Jeremi- ah prophesy that the Valley of Hinnom would come to be called? Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter 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 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 morning worship ser vice 10 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice, 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 GLEZEN G.B. CHURCH Corner of Center and Sycamore Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; worship ser vice at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Studying Acts Chapter !!. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. The 23rd Psalm has been a source of comfort to myriads of people in live and in death. Consider the following out- line and allow the Psalm to become a source of life and comfort to you, regardless of your circumstances and sur- roundings. The Lord is my Shepherd— That's Perfect Salvation. I shall not want—That's Perfect Satisfaction. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures—That's Perfect Rest. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness—That's Per- fect Guidance. I will fear no evil—That's Perfect Protection. Thou art with me—That's Perfect Company. Thy rod and Thy staff— That's Perfect Comfort. Thou preparest a table— That's Perfect Provision. Thou anointest my head— That's Perfect Consecration. The cup runneth over— That's Perfect Joy. Goodness and mercy shall follow me—That's Perfect Care. I will dwell...forever—That's Perfect Destiny. The Shepherd of Psalm 23 is best understood as Jesus the good shepherd in the gos- pel of John, Chapter 10. Author Unknown. Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-486-3658 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com. Website: www. immanuelbaptistchurch. weebly.com. Early ser vice at 9:30 a.m. to coincide with children's Sun- day school; Sunday morning Bible study 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10:40 a.m.; Wednesday at 6 p.m. Baptist Faith and message doctrine class. No Sunday evening and Thursday ser vices. Celebrate and worship in the sanctuar y while your children and youth receive Bible training. You and your family can enjoy great music, uplifting teaching, heartwarm- ing preparation for the great friendships and connections. August 5, discussion group starting at 6 p.m., to meet and CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg CHURCH CHURCH Notes Notes Notes The church page is made possible by the following firms and businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. Heating and Air Petersburg — 812-354-3433 Computers Plus Radio Shack Petersburg — 812-354-9633 DougGlass DBA Hold Everything Self Storage — 812-354-1110 Four Star Fabricators Petersburg — 812-354-9995 www.fourstarfab.com Harris Funeral Home 7th and Walnut Streets, Petersburg Phone: 812-354-8844 MK Farms Mike and Kay Anson Monroe City, Winslow — 812-890-5012 Play & Learn Preschool Campbelltown — 812-354-3999 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, July 20, 2022 D-1 Fear, uncertanity, and doubts Having recently celebrated what felt to be a muted Indepen- dence Day, I still thought about freedom. The only place in the New Testament where the word freedom is used is Acts 22. In this passage, they had arrested Paul in Jerusalem for inciting a riot. He was about to be scourged. Paul mentions to the captain that he was a Roman citizen. A Roman citizen could not be scourged or crucified. Acts 22:28 The tribune answered, "I bought this citizen- ship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I am a citizen by birth." In the US, one is a citizen by birth or by naturalization. Both afford the citizen the same rights. Returning to the Declaration of Independence, we note the oft-re- peated refrain of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Jeffer- son claimed these are rights giv- en to us by our Creator. It is up to each citizen to take advantage of what these rights entail. Several weeks ago, I wrote about "FUD." FUD is fear, un- certainty, and doubts (some people could be in despair more than doubts). Since then, I con- tinue reading how fear is reach- ing epidemic proportions. Fear paralyzes many people. Fear of the known, unknown, future, past, present and so on. A con- sequence of living is fear. No law can prevent fear. We are living in a world over- taken by fear. Fear has many origins. How the government, through its various agencies, treats its people is a major source of fear. The news media, with its constant news cycle of the "this just in, the sky is falling, details in 10 minutes," incites fear. Presi- dent Roosevelt became president as the Great Depression was sweeping the country. In his first inaugural address, he spoke to this crisis of fear. "So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreason- ing, unjustified terror which par- alyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." Words of wisdom. The following quote rep- Ramblings Sunday afternoon and here I sit in front of my computer. It seems as though I spend lots of time on it and it is a good source to que- rie things you need to know, but I warn you there are things that do their best to decieve you and to take advantage of you. It is handy to be able to do some of your business online but it does seem as though they are replacing people so jobs are be- ing eliminated due to this trend. Right now it is a convience, yet I can see a time coming when all our business will be online. I am not a proponent of this and it would be nice to still have a choice. I am really close to being caught up with all the mess the wind storm left us with. It has been at least three weeks of sawing and hauling debris. My neighbor and I have lots of fire- wood to get rid of. Some of it is promised to a man who is busy putting up hay, but perhaps he will be able to get some of it soon. If you would like to get in on the free wood call 812-354-9597 Break with tradition The early part of my Chris- tian experience was closely identified with a denomi- national church that held dogmatically to the Acts 2 position. They were resting comfortably on the bed of tra- dition, and used its covers as security blankets to insulate themselves from the reality of God's Word, rightly divided. But with me it was somewhat different. I kept tossing and turning and was unable to get a good night's sleep, spiritu- ally speaking. Something was wrong with the bed that I had climbed into, but I was unable to put my finger on the prob- lem. The more that I studied and taught the Scriptures, the more restless I felt. Tradition said, "Teach what Jesus taught." But Jesus taught, "Go not into the way of the Gentiles…But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matt. 10:5,6). Tradi- tion said, "Walk where Jesus walked." But Jesus miracu- lously walked where no man has ever set foot before: "And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea" (Matt. 14:25). Tradition said, "Obey the commandments of Jesus." But Jesus commanded, "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My name shall Points to Ponder By Curtis Bond Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Paul M. Sadler Ramblings of my Mind By Lowell Thomas See DOUBTS on page 4 See BREAK on page 4 See MIND on page 4 Sunday Service Times: Sunday School �����������������10 a�m� Worship ���������������������� 10:30 a�m� Night Worship ������������������ 6 p�m� ELDERS: Ross Williams 812-789-6444 • Tony Sims 812-582-2319 BRENTON CHAPEL CHURCH of CHRIST 1194 E. C.R. 400 N., Petersburg (PRIDES CREEK ROAD) East of Prides Creek Park CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE en God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth." Genesis 1:29