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Act your age! When someone is acting fool- ishly, have you ever heard any- one say, "Act your age, not your shoe size?" Of course, this popu- lar slogan would not be much of a rebuke for a nine-year-old! That might be why I remember that when I was a boy, we used to say, "Act your age, not your IQ." Now that's a pretty insulting thing to say to a nine-year-old! While it is important to act your age at any age, it's even more important for a Christian to act in such a way that is becom- ing to the truth of God's Word, as Paul told Timothy to remind older men, saying, "Speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: That the aged men be sober… temper- ate…" (Titus 2:1,2). If aged Christian men want to live in such a way that is be- coming to sound doctrine, they must be sober. The only thing sadder than a drunk is an old drunk. Many years ago I used to minister at the Chicago Gospel Mission. I can remember putting my arm around old drunks while speaking to them about the Lord, and thinking how hard it must be to overcome an addiction that would have been more easily conquered earlier in life. What a testimony to the wisdom of Sol- omon's admonition, "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth" (Eccl. 12:1). But the word "sober" has an- other meaning in Scripture. Paul wrote the Romans, "I say… to every man… not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think so- berly" (Rom. 12:3). Do you see how that verse defines the word "sober" as not thinking too highly of yourself? If you're wondering why Paul would have to say this to aged Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg CHURCH 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 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 evening 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. "I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to Him, and he answered my prayer" (Psalm 120:1). Psalm 120-134 are called " Pilgrim Psalms" or "songs of ascent". They were sung by those who journed to the Tem- ple for the annual festival. It still applies today. When we take our cares and trou- bles to the Lord, he hears and answers. 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. You are always welcome 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. Sunday, Aug. 28, fourth Sunday, morning offering will go towards the building fund. Sunday, September 4, Assis- tant Sunday. Wednesday, September 7, Bible Study. Studying Isaiah 50 -53. Sunday, September 11, monthly business meeting, after the morning worship ser vice; Grandparents Day; Patriot Day. Saturday, September 17, Presbyter y at 11 a.m. EDT, First Baptist, Boonville. Sunday, September 18, Rev- erend Ed Stevens Day; Bethel Ice Cream Social at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, Bible Study. Studying Isaiah 54-57. Sunday, September 25, fourth Sunday, offering to building fund. Bible Trivia: Last week's an- swer to: Who were the seven men of honest report men- tioned in Acts 6? Answer: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, Nicolas; Refer- ence: Acts 6:5. Question: How many layers of gemstones make up the foundation of the New Jerusa- lem? 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. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. "In His Time" A chorus from several years ago proclaims that God "makes all things beautiful in His time." We would like that time to be now, but God's timing is not our timing. He doesn't tell us the exact time when Jesus will return and all things will become new, but we can de- pend on God fulfilling His promises. "He will wipe ever y tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or cr ying or pain, for the old or- der of things has passed away" (Revelations 21:4). 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 evening prayer ser vice at 6 p.m. No Sunday evening and Thursday ser vices. Any questions can be an- swered by Pastor Joe at 812- 890-9942. 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. Friday, September 2, at 6 p.m.ever yone is welcome to join our group to study the word of God and enjoy the fel- lowship of other Christians. "And David said to Solo- mon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee,, until thou hast finished all the work for the ser vice of the house of the LORD" (I Chronicles 28:20). Mission Statement: New Beginnings: What would Je- sus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter MT. PISGAH G.B. CHURCH Sunday morning worship at 10:15 a.m.; Children's Sunday school during morning wor- ship; Cross Fit youth on Sun- day night at 6 p.m.; Wednes- day night Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Men's breakfast, September 10. None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. "Whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.--Let no man seek his own, but ever y man another's [wealth].--Ye are bought with a price: there- fore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether [it be] by life, or by death. For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain. But if I live in the flesh, this [is] the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I want not. For I am in a strait be- tween two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better. I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me" (Ro. 14:7, 8; I Co. 10:24 6:20; Php. 1:20-23; Ga. 2:19, 20). Your presence will be great- ly welcomed and you will leave feeling blessed with the presence of our amazing God. Jerr y (Tuffy) Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, 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. Business meeting first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting, Sept. 7. Aug. 28--Love offering for Somebody's place; Pray and go will be after the morning worship ser vice. Thought for the week: "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord" (Psalm 31:24). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our countr y and leaders, and always each other. Gods blessings on you this week. Tr y to be kind and show God's love, because ever yone is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our ser vices. Gar y Watson, Pastor Jenni Caudel, Children Leader Kathy Henderson, Reporter Catholic STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 Walnut Street Petersburg D-6 Wednesday, August 24, 2022 The Press-Dispatch What's happening in your life? If you are like ever yone else you have been busy. It seems as though there is al- ways something to do. Last Monday one of my friends came by to help us blow off some debris from our roof. It bothers me a little that I am old enough I have to have help . I don't trust my footing on our roof and I'd rather have help than to be laid up from a fall. With Autumn just around the corner it will be time to tackle all the leaves which makes such a mess. I had brought some furni- ture home to clean up from mom's old house. With all the rain we have had it run under the doors and ruined one of the pieces I was going to clean up and use. It was my bad because I had given some thought to putting it up on some cribbing to keep it up from any water getting to it. Our granddaughter went to her first day to pre-school last Tuesday at Stepping Stones. She liked her first day but she wasn't so sure about the next two days. She finally gave up and went because mamaw convinced her. Sometimes mamaws can wotk miracles. One day I spent some time filling up the crack between the garage floor and the con- crete that makes up the ap- proach to the garage. I didn't tr y to slope the new concrete Abortion is blood money The fur y against the Su- preme Court's ruling over- turning Roe vs Wade con- tinues to intensify. Abortion advocates are furious with the Republican controlled Indiana legislator and governor. Indi- ana is the first state to enact legislation banning abortion, unless a pregnant woman's life is at risk, for incidents of rape and incest, and lethal fe- tal anomalies. In a statement provided to NPR, the giant pharmaceuti- cal firm Eli Lilly is concerned the law will hinder their 'abili- ty to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business tal- ent from around the world.' It also said it will have to plan its future growth outside of Indi- ana. Another corporate giant in Indiana, Cummins, said it opposes the law. It parrots an eerily similar statement say- ing the abortion ban will 'im- pede our ability to attract and retain top talent and influence our decisions as we continue to grow our footprint with a focus on selecting welcoming and inclusive environments.' Both businesses cite the new law conflicts with their compa- ny beliefs. Large employers have now become shakedown artists. If a law is passed, they dislike, they threaten to leave the state and take their bag of money and go elsewhere. Is this not a definition of extortion? Abortion is a big money- making industr y. Behind the See CHURCH on page 7 Points to Ponder By Curtis Bond Ramblings of mind By Lowell Thomas Minutes with the Bible By Pastor Ricky Kurth See BLOOD on page 8 See AGE on page 8 See MIND on page 8