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gressives are using their co- ercive voice in the corporate workplace, schools, businesses, government, and the military to silence opposition. Parents are being arrested and hauled to jail for criticizing outrageous school policies in public meetings. Peo- ple who dare challenge public officials over this progressive wave are being classified do- mestic terrorists. Recent polls show a good number of employees say they are afraid to share their opinions at work lest they be fired. Fed- eral and state law protects most employees against religious discrimination or harassment. But schools, colleges, and other workplaces are firing first and making the former employee litigate for damages on the un- employment line. The gloves are off. If you hold outdated Chris- tian beliefs, you are on notice. They are coming after you. A private Christian school in Florida is receiving death threats because they continue to uphold long-standing Christian beliefs about sexual behavior and marriage. They have a long- held policy that says students do not partake in sexual behav- ior outside of marriage. School policy states students will only be identified by their biological sex. Any student found taking part in gay or transgender life- styles will be asked to leave the school immediately. Progressive activists are out- raged. Private schools may not di- gress from the current narrative. Students from Seattle Pa- cific University, a Christian school associated with the Free Methodist Church, re- cently ended their months-long sit-in protesting the board of trustees' decision to uphold a policy prohibiting the hiring of LGBTQ people. They are de- manding the school abandon its long-standing old-fashioned beliefs on morality and sexual behavior and embrace their life- style. 'The board has elected to refuse our demands, meaning we will be moving forward with litigation.' Another example of we will force you into compliance. No private expression of faith al- lowed. This culture battle we are in reminds me of Psalms chapter two and three. Chapter one be- gins '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 fool- hardiness 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 cry out to him. Verse six says, 'I will not be afraid of ten thousands of peo- ple who have set themselves 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 re- minds us to pray without ceas- ing. 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?' The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, August 31, 2022 D-3 PAWS WEEK PAWS WEEK Pet of the RED Sometimes the best medicine is a dog who thinks their love can cure you. This week PAWS fea- tures a big, loyal boy named Red, who was sur- rendered by his former owner since he could no longer care for him. He is slowly adjusting to his new routine, but one can tell he is sad and grieving the loss of his owner. He is a mix of golden retriever and labrador re- triever, has the luscious feathering, big furr y tail that curls over his back when at attention. He is a bit shy, but is a ver y quick learner and can be adopted by calling 812- 354-9894. Wednesday's starting August 24, at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate Jesus Christ in our community one friendship at a time. Jason Dean, Pastor PETERSBURG FREE METHODIST CHURCH 202 Walnut Street www.petersburgfmc.org petersburgfmc@ yahoo.com Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship and children's church at 10:30 a.m. We would love to have you join us in person, but for those who are unable we do provide a live stream of the entire Ser- vice. You can find the stream on our Facebook page or through a link on our website. Each Monday evening the Sanctuar y is opened up at 6 p.m. for an hour of prayer. This is an unstructured prayer time: pray with others or by yourself and feel free to come and go as you need. Last Sunday the first recip- ients of the Catherine Russell Memorial Educational Gift were honored. Those honored were: Morgan Houchins, Aus- tin Goodrid, Samuel Henson, Joel Henson and Blake Hen- son. The Hospitality Committee will meet on Thursday, August 18, at 5 p.m.. Official Board will next meet on Sunday, August 28, at 3:30 p.m. This will be followed by a family fellowship event at 5 p.m. Stop in and see us—wheth- er you have never joined us or it has just been a while. We would be blessed to worship with you. Don Fausnaugh, Pastor David Blaize, Reporter RUMBLETOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1485 N. St. Rd. 57 Petersburg Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. The church is located south of Petersburg on State Road 57. David Mullis, Pastor Hope Barnett, Reporter SPURGEON METHODIST CHURCH 11505 N. Hwy. 61 Spurgeon Pastor Cell 812-202- 8903 or church office 812-922-8215 Church ser vice 9 a.m.; Fri- day Bible study at 1 p.m. "Teach (God's ways and instructions) to your children and to their children after them" (Deuteronomy 4:9). The relationships God gives us with our families and friends are certainly meants to be enjoyed. By God's design, they're also intended to be a conduit to convey His wis- dom from one generation to another, "training (them) in righteousness" and equipping them for "ever y good work" (II Timothy 3:16-17). When we share God's truth and work in our lives with the next generation—whether by text, call, video, or in-person conversation—we equip them to see and enjoy His work in their own lives. Who has "transmitted" God's truth to you? With whom can you share His truth—through a text, a note or an in-person conver- sation? Josh Sanders, Pastor Sherry Julian, Reporter WHITE RIVER CHAPEL UMC 3555 W. SR 56 Bowman 812-582-8896 Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sun- day school 10:15 a.m. We are exploring the words in Philippians 4:4-9 and how they can help us thrive in cha- os. So many trials come into our lives and along with the business of life. These things can easily choke out the Life of God in us. But praise God, "But seek ye first the King- dom of God, and His righ- teousness; and all these things will be added unto you" (Mat- thew 6:33). What things will be added? God's order back into our lives—a peace that passes all understanding—He is in con- trol. Facebook: White River Chapel UMC, Jeff Pinney. Questions regarding church events, call 812-766- 3344 or mail to: 3555 West State Road 56, Petersburg, IN 47567. Jeff Pinney, Pastor Nazarene PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. Church 812-354-8851 Ser vice times: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise and Worship ser vice; 6 p.m. Bible study; Teen activities; Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bible study. Sunday morning ser vice is available via transmitter. Pull in to the church parking lot and tune your radio to 90.1 FM and hear the ser vice from the comfort of your car. Sunday morning ser vices are available on our Facebook page—Petersburg Church of the Nazarene or look for us on YouTube. Visit our website www.petersburgnaz.com for additional information. We want to be a church meeting the needs of our com- munity. If the church can be of assistance to you, contact us at pastor@petersburgnaz.com. Steve Hamilton, Pastor WINSLOW NAZARENE CHURCH 106 W. Washington St. Winslow 989-941-7190 Love, Care, Serve, Share Sunday morning ser vice at 10:30 a.m. Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are welcome to connect with our church either in per- son or online. Facebook: Winslow Church of the Nazarene. YouTube: Winslow Naza- rene. Website: bit.ly/winslownaz. Irene's Food Pantr y: Ever y third Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. Hope to see you soon. Corinna Williams, Reporter Pentecostal OAKLAND CITY FIRST PENTECOST Hwy. 64 East New number 812- 582-9877 Sunday morning ser vice begins at 9:30 a.m. with chil- dren's Sunday school during the ministr y of the Word. Sunday and Wednesday evening ser vices are at 6 p.m. All times CDT (Gibson Co.) Have you ever had anyone tell lies on you? I think we all have at some point. Some- rect to drive in the left lane. I saw a good explanation of the Golden Rule. If you don't like something done to you why would you do it to someone else? I feel this is one of the best analogies I have heard or seen about doing unto others. Seems like I aways have something to say about all the messes I have been trying to clean up around our yard. This week is no different but I am getting closer to catching up. I burned a couple of days last week and I had to rest a day be- tween because the bending and stretching gives me a terrible backache. Our grandkids are normal everyday kids and as such they get rowdy at times. One day last week after mom and dad had picked them up my wife and I could hear and feel the silence. They say you can be fairly sure they are healthy and if that is the case our grandkides are really healthy. Our grandson is going to be seven years old Monday and mom and dad had a little get together at the bowling alley in Washington. The kids and- Mamaw had a good time bowl- ing. I don't think any of them are going pro anytime soon. Church and Sunday school this week covered of not being religeous but live a Christian life. I sometimes get a whole lot careless with my daily walk. That is wrong because we are supposed to be a living example of right and wrong. My walk with Jesus is important to me because I don't ever want to be a bad example. Let's all do better at being a blessing this week. with him (2 Tim. 4:9-13). We know he lost his power to heal during his first imprison- ment, however, when he gave Timothy medical advice (1 Tim. 5:23) instead of sending him a blessed handkerchief as he'd done before (Acts 19:11,12). And during his second impris- onment, he mentioned having to leave a beloved co-worker be- hind "sick" in between his two incarcerations (2 Tim. 4:20). BIBLE Continued from page 1 MIND Continued from page 1 POINTS Continued from page 1 CHURCH Continued from page 2 times the individual didn't even know their facts were not correct. Jesus was lied about, de- spised, rejected, and ridiculed, then, crucified. They even dared Him to prove Himself while He was dying. That's when He said, "Father forgive them, they know not what they do." "Father, forgive us our pity parties and strengthen our hearts that we might forgive also"—Amen. Ron Vickers, Pastor Elaine Young, Reporter HOUSE OF MERCY CHURCH Corner of East and Porter Winslow Pastor 812-789-5229 A Church with open arms and a loving heart. Sunday morning ser vice 10:15 a.m.; Sunday school at 11 a.m. May the Word of God guide your life this week. Keep our Federal, State, and Local governments in your prayer as it was a com- mand from Jesus. Also, pray for the nursing homes, those in hospitals, family and friends that are afflicted. May you find peace and blessings in your week and be filled with joy. In His Service, George Bruce, Jr., Pastor Presbyterian KNIGHTS CHAPEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1285 S. County Road 375 W. (Oatsville), Petersburg 618-302-1608 Dear Friends, My name is Ed Loyd and I am the new minister at Knight's Chapel Cumberland Presbyteri- an Church. I have been a minis- ter of the gospel for over 40 years, a graduate of David Lipscome Bible College and I.B.C. You are welcome to come and be apart of our worship service. We are a traditional congregation in our music and preaching. Services: Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Bible study and 10:30 a.m. wor- ship service. You will find that we are friend- ly and would love to have you vis- it us soon. Ed Loyd, Minister MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10th and Main Streets, Petersburg 812-354-6844 Visit us, our doors are always open to you. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Love made flesh The whole concept of God taking human shape had never made much sense to me. That was because, I realized one won- derful day, it was so simple. For people with bodies, important things like love have to be em- bodied. That's all. God had to be embodied, or else people with bodies would never in a trillion years understand about love. Join us this Sunday as we un- pack these verses and consider how our discipleship is formed by the Word of God! Rob Henson, Pastor Amy Melhiser, Secretary Wesleyan OTWELL WESLEYAN CHURCH 2277 N. Mechanics Street Otwell Pastor 812-354-3028 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship service at 6:30 p.m. The Heart of Worship Most Christians hear the word "worship" and immediately think of music, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Music is a very com- mon way to worship in church and in our communities. How- ever, worship is more than just the music you hear on Sunday mornings. Worship is something we are called to do as Christians every day in everything we do. That said, what is worship and what are some different ways to do it? Before worshipping, it is im- portant to understand why we worship and what the heart of worship truly is. So what does worship mean? To worship is to admire something or someone so deeply that your only response is extravagant love and incredible submission to that thing or per- son. That is what God desires of us. To know him so well, to love him so dearly and respect him so much, that our only response is to live in honor of him every day in all that we do. Worship is a re- sponse to his love and his might. It is extremely important to point out that worship is not about us. Exalting God is not about what you can get out of it; it is about choosing to praise God and trust him regardless of your circum- stances because you know him and you know that he is sover- eign, loving and by your side. Worship is about praising God and giving to him, not receiving. God has already given us life, his Son on the cross, grace and the promise of eternal life. When we find ourselves falling into wor- ship for our own gain, we need to come back to the heart of wor- ship. Roy Stilwell, Pastor Pam Lemond, Reporter PUZZLED ABOUT WHAT TO READ? ..and you will have your solution. subscribe to 812-354-8500 HEATING AND AIR 812-789-3065 tdavis@alltradeheatingandair.net or admin@alltradeheatingandair.net THE INDUSTRY LEADER IN CLEAN AIR, BUT DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recognizes CleanEffects® as asthma & allergy friendly® Pregnant... or think you are? 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