The South Gibson Star-Times serves the towns of Haubstadt, Owensville and Fort Branch.
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All of us have ideas and causes that are dear to us. But in our passion to defend these, we must be careful that we do not alienate those who are not like-minded or act hatefully toward those with whom we disagree, even if our ideas and causes are totally in agreement with God's teachings. It is a contradiction to say that one is acting with a righ- teous indignation on God's behalf and spew hatred in the process. Any passion which brings forth personal attacks or the belittling of another's character is not the work of the Spirit but of the flesh and must be brought into subjection if one claims to be a disciple of Jesus. Jesus, who continually of- fered forgiveness and love said, "By this all men will know that you are my disci- ples, if you love one another." (John 13:35) To make disciples of Je- sus you may be called upon to ignore the trivial for the sake of the greater cause. Even the Apostle Paul, the great defender of justifica- tion through faith in Christ, took his helper Timothy and circumcised him for the sole purpose of being heard by the Jews as they traveled from town to town. "Paul wanted to take him along on the journey, so he circumcised him because of the Jews who lived in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek." (Acts 16:3) This same Paul would later say to the Chris- tians of Galatia who were tempted to incorporate Ju- daism into their life, "For in Christ Jesus neither circum- cision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith express- ing itself through love." (Ga- latians 5:6) What barrier stands be- tween you and someone whom you would like to see become a disciple of Jesus? Like Paul, are you willing to cast aside that difference for the greater cause and share the life changing message of Christ? If so, He will begin His transforming work in the life of another. South Gibson Star-Times Tuesday, August 30, 2022 B-5 Dayspring Church plans growth Dayspring Church voted this weekend to buy property to expand their Owensville-based church, according to Pastor Scott Burr on his Facebook page Sunday. Parishioners prayed at the spot that would become the expanded campus. Photos provided. versity, a Christian school associated with the Free Methodist Church, recently ended their months-long sit- in protesting the board of trustees' decision to uphold a policy prohibiting the hir- ing of LGBTQ people. They are demanding the school abandon its long-standing old-fashioned beliefs on mo- rality and sexual behavior and embrace their lifestyle. 'The board has elected to re- fuse our demands, meaning we will be moving for ward with litigation.' Another example of we will force you into compli- ance. No private expression of faith allowed. This culture battle we are in reminds me of Psalms chapter two and three. Chap- ter one begins 'Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing?' The kings and people of the world are plotting against God. God, who sits in heaven, laughs at their foolishness. He will send his son to deal with their foolhardiness and folly. In Psalm chapter three, it says there are many trouble- makers who say, 'there is no help for him in God.' Yet God hears those who cr y out to him. Verse six says, 'I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set them- selves against me all around.' Jesus said when we pray, let our prayer be 'deliver us from evil.' Paul tells us to put on the entire armor of God so we can stand against the wiles of the devil and defeat him. He reminds us to pray without ceasing. Keep praying, says Paul, so that God can deliver us from unreasonable and wicked men. The wicked outnumbered us, but 'If God be for us, who can be against us?' PONDER Continued from page 4 INSIGHT Continued from page 4 Sunday school 9 a.m.; wor- ship ser vice 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)Discipleship Hour: 10 a.m. Prayer Service: 6 p.m. Monday: Uncommon Youth Service (Grades 6-12): 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 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 Fellow- ship 9 a.m.; worship ser vice 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 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.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning worship 6 p.m.; Wednes- day 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 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 morning breakfast 9 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning 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 4