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needed to live life victorious- ly. And so it is with the believ- er in Christ today. We have been given a newness of life and have a new purpose. We now desire to obey God. As a result, sin must not be found in the life of a child of God, for sin deters the flow of God and keeps us from being effective in all that He has planned for us. "For we are God's workmanship, cre- ated in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (Ephe- sians 2:10) The child of God who has yielded to the allurement of sin must deal with that sin or they will stop praying, stop studying and will short-cir- cuit the fruits of the Spirit. Any possibility of a fruitful life will cease, for God can not and will not bless disobe- dience but will bring it under His judgment. Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) Sin, unconfused and un- forsaken, causes guilt in the presence of our Heavenly Father. For some, this guilt leads to confession, repen- tance and restoration. For others, guilt leads to a flee- ing from the presence of God and all holy reminders that make them uncomfortable. They find themselves run- ning from God, religion or any Christian that would be a reminder of the rebellion that is within their life. Simon responded with the same guilt and unworthiness as many who stand in the presence of God today. "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!" (Luke 5:8) In the spiritual realm, our refusal to deal with rebellion toward God can cause us to run from Him, leaving His plans for our lives unfilled. But that is not His desire for us, and as He did for Simon, He extends forgiveness and says, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." (Luke 5:10) Do you want do know more? Please contact me at dingler@twc.com. is a miracle. I highly recommend read- ing this book. In his book 'With God in Russia' American Catholic priest Walter Ciszek writes of his 23 years in the Soviet gulags. Arrested as a Vatican spy early in WWII, he expe- rienced the brutality of these camps. He also witnessed God working in the camps. Men gave food, scraps of clothing, and other meager items to fellow prisoners. I highly recommend read- ing this book. John Noble's thrilling ac- count of sur viving the So- viet Gulag is another book I highly recommend. He was an American unable to leave Dresden after the Sec- ond World War began. He sur vived the war only to be accused by the Soviets of spying. His book 'I Found God in Soviet Russia' chron- icles his miraculous sur viv- al and eventual release. He also witnessed God working under barbarous conditions. These three sur vivors saw countless acts of kindness and charity inspired by God in inhuman places. When people ask 'where was God' they often mean why does God allow suffer- ing? Why doesn't God inter- vene and stop it? The only answer I can give is John 3:16, 'For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.' Jesus was human. Paul called him the 'man Christ Jesus.' Jesus was acquainted with sorrow, grief, poverty, in- justice, sickness, and tasted death. He traveled a broken world, proclaiming the good news. The good news is the end of all suffering is in sight. Until then, we are God's hands, feet, eyes, and mon- ey. "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith," Galatians 6:10. Have you seen God lately? South Gibson Star-Times Tuesday, August 16, 2022 A-7 ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Second and Elm St., Elberfeld Rev. Paul Fraser Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship ser vice 10 a.m. LYNNVILLE BARNET T CHAPEL Stanley Road, Lynnville Don Williams, Pastor Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship ser vice 10 a.m.; Sunday 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 Ser vice T imes: Mor ning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Kids Church and Nurser y avail- able)Discipleship Hour: 10 a.m. Prayer Ser vice: 6 p.m. Monday: Uncommon Youth Ser vice (Grades 6-12): 6:30 p.m. Wednes- day: Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Uncommon 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 E-mail: fccowensville@ frontier.com Sunday school for all ages of youth and Adult Bible Fel- lowship 9 a.m.; worship ser- vice 10 a.m. The church is a non-denominational 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 ministr y (ages four through fifth grade) 10:30 a.m. For more information about our worship ser vice 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 ser vice 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. ever y Sunday. All men welcome. Disciples and Jr./Sr. youth meet ever y 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. Ever yone 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 ser vices, home Bi- ble studies and transportation 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. Ser vices: Sunday 8 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednes- day Children's Youth Ministr y (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 ser vice 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 Gar y 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 mor ning break- fast 9 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; mor ning worship 10:45 a.m.; evening ser vice 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 POINTS Continued from page 6 INSIGHT Continued from page 6 Second Sunday vendor Samantha Morgan, left, stops by Jess Schneider's cheese ball booth to talk and give the new jalapeño cheese ball a whirl at Fort Branch's Second Sunday event in downtown Fort Branch. Back to school photo Linda Dewig, of Haubstadt, poses for a "back-to-school" picture at the Fort Branch Second Sunday event. Life Milestones made free CALL: 812-753-3553 Put a free photo with write up on Births or upcoming Card Showers.