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cumstances, are still jerking up their socks and getting on with it. We all have our own lists of those who, in these days, are furnishing us with good examples. Those lists prob- ably include those who have finished their courses, and have become to us persons "of good memor y." Folks shall not, in future, be singing "God Save the Queen" as regards Eliza- beth II, but we recognize that God blessed her with oppor tunities to per form good works, not least, with the oppor tunity to furnish an example of for titude and endurance. enjoyable when surrounded by impeccable, caring ser vice. Enter John. John was one of our waiters. His name tag said he was from India. You really did not need a name tag to know that. His dialect and skin color made that ver y clear. He did not talk like us. He did not look like us. But I did not know that anyone from India was ever named John. Nevertheless, I liked him. But why shouldn't I like him? Because he did not talk and look like me? Hmmm. That would eliminate sever- al billion people I have to get along with, wouldn't it? When I was young, we had Sunday school in the base- ment of the church. Part of our time was spent singing. We sang in particular, "Jesus loves the little children". Even though the words are easy enough for a child to memorize and sing, the mean- ing of the words can take a life- time to comprehend because we complicate them with prej- udice and suspicion toward our fellow man. Consider the words of lyricist C. Herbert Woolston found in the refrain of the song. "Jesus loves the little chil- dren, All the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, All are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little chil- dren of the world." Jesus loves ever yone, not just those who think and look and act like you and me. And we must remember that our capacity to love others is greatly diminished when we have predetermined who we will like or not like. But I still wonder if John's name is really John. Maybe it is. Or maybe he just wants an easy name for people to use as he ser ves them. It doesn't matter. Regardless of his name and talk and dark skin he was indeed one of us. And I am proud to say that all of us liked him. South Gibson Star-Times Tuesday, September 20, 2022 A-7 or post-trib, Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian?' "He said, 'I am a pre-trib, Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispensa- tional, fundamental Chris- tian.' "I said, 'So am I,' and we decided to exchange kids for the summer."I said, 'Are you a 12 in or 12 out, pre-trib, Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispensa- tional, fundamental Chris- tian?' "He said, 'I am a 12 in, pre- trib, Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispen- sational, fundamental Chris- tian.'"I said, 'You heretic, and I pushed him off the bridge!'" — Author Unknown The above is sad but all too tr ue, with the exception of being pushed of f a bridge, although some may have even considered that! Of course, the shoe could have been on the other foot; that is, the wear y traveler might have held the 12 out position — heaven forbid! The point is, no matter how deeply our convictions may r un on sec- ondar y issues, they should never disr upt our fellowship together. Issues such as: Are the 12 in or out of the Body of Christ? Was Paul the au- thor of Hebrews? Should we obser ve holidays? Was Paul in or out of the will of God in Acts 21? Where did the Church begin — Acts 9, 11, or 13? And on and on we could go. Our Fellowship in Christ must rest solely on the Fun- damentals of the Faith and the Doctrines of Grace found in Ephesians 4:4-6. There is no room for fur ther discus- sion on these matters. On other areas of the Word of God where we may find our- selves in disagreement, let us "agree to disagree" in a Christ-like manner. This will help maintain the unity of the Spirit among us and glorify God in the process. Christians met together to pray that the Spirit of God would bless the ministr y the following day." Edwards preached a ser- mon on Deuteronomy 32:35, "Their foot shall slide in due time." It was subsequently published as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angr y God," and has become the most fa- mous sermon in the United States. A strange thing happened while Edwards preached (most of the sermon he read from his manuscript); so power ful was the Gospel message that listeners cr y- ing and sobbing punctuated his sermon, by people audi- bly calling out, 'What must I do to be saved?' The Holy Spirit was working and now brought many to a convic- tion of their need for the Savior. So profound was the impact of this sermon upon the hearers that Edwards received invitations from other pastors to preach this message in many places throughout the colony. He found it astonishing that this sermon could have such a dramatic and drastic impact on the souls of so many people. Edwards him- self described this "awaken- ing" as a 'glorious work of God.' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angr y God" reveals a lov- ing God who is angr y at sin. He has been angr y with sin since Adam. Edwards' sermon ends with an inexorable conclu- sion: people are lost with- out the grace of God. God, through his mercy and great love, sent his son Je- sus to declare his love to the world. His son's message was rejected with the crowd screaming "away with him, crucify him, we have no king but Caesar." Pilot may have washed his hands in disgust, but he still killed the "king of kings." Je- sus suffered violence at the hands of Caesar and was put to death. He rose the third day and ascended into heav- en with the promise of "I will return, and my reward is with me." Edwards' message needs dusted of f and preached in ever y church. He that can hear, let them hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Are you listening? 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 Ser vice Times: Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Kids Church and Nurser y available)Disciple- ship Hour: 10 a.m. Prayer Ser- vice: 6 p.m. Monday: Uncom- mon Youth Ser vice (Grades 6-12): 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Un- common 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 Fellowship 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.; mor ning 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 6 BIBLE Continued from page 6 INSIGHT Continued from page 6 REFLECTION Continued from page 6 CRISIS Continued from page 6 PUZZLED ABOUT WHAT TO READ? ..and you will have your solution. subscribe to 812-753-3553 South Gibson OCU ranked 7th in social mobility U.S. News and World Re- port's 2022 – 2023 Best Col- leges rankings have ranked Oakland City University as the seventh best University in the nation for Social Mobility. Oakland City University was reclassified within the Carn- egie Classification system as a Doctoral Professional Uni- versity, moving the university from its regional status to a na- tional professional university. OCU President Ron Dempsey stated, "This recog- nition reflects our historical commitment to educating stu- dents who other wise might not receive a college educa- tion. 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With the 2022 enrollment, students of color represent 38% of the undergraduate student body. This increase is primarily due to OCU's growth of in- ternational students. OCU is home to 90 international stu- dents from 29 countries. The racial/ethnic breakdown of undergraduates at the main campus is Native American/ Alaskan Native -.7%, Asian – 1.4%, Black/African Amer- ican – 10.9%, Hispanic of any race 3.01%, International/ Non-Resident – 14.85%, Two or More Races – 6.96%, and White/Caucasian – 51.5%. President Ron Dempsey stated, "Oakland City Univer- sity has made extraordinar y steps in advancing the diver- sity of our campus communi- ty. As a professional Christian university, we believe that God created all humanity, and our faith calls us to love all people. Therefore, this in- stitution provides equity and inclusion to our students, and as a result, our campus is be- coming more diverse." 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