The Press-Dispatch
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D-2 Wednesday, October 5, 2022 The Press-Dispatch CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg From its blastoff on the day of Pentecost, the church has been under attack. Shortly af- ter its fiery beginning, its leaders were called into question by the Sanhedrin. The Sanhedrin members were upset be- cause the apostles were preaching in the "name of Jesus." Peter had the boldness to stand up to the same people who killed Jesus and laid the blame for his death on their feet. He also declared there was "no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." The battle against Jesus and his ministers has remained unabated. The pressure against clergy is at an all-time high. According to a recent study, a staggering 42 % of pastors have considered quitting full- time ministry. Research suggests somewhere between 250 -1500 pastors leave the ministry every month. There are many reasons cited, such as burn- out, salary, family, and health. Clergy-killing toxic congregations causes a good number of resignations. The sad reality is denominational officials and church leaders often shroud this fact in secrecy. The new unsuspecting pastor en- ters the lion's den, oblivious to the terror that awaits them. Clergy killer congregations are churches where a small group of members are so disrup- tive that no pastor can effectively lead for long. Usually led by one person, a clergy killer tar- gets a spiritual leader who interferes with his agenda for controlling a congregation. Often a clergy killer recruits easily pliable congregants to do their dirty work. They con- Greetings and a few solutions from the Ram- bler. Here I sit in front of the computer again ready to share a few words of wisdom. As we look at our front yard we see some- thing missing and it is that pile of sawed up tree mess. I have spent several hours and have written about our mess since it happened in June. I have promised this firewood to several people but it is hard to even give away sawed up wood. I have even offered to haul it to peo- ple to no avail. I finally have had some people who sincerely wanted the wood and I was more than glad to saw it up little enough for them to handle eas- ier. There is still some left on the lower side of my yard and these folks say they are going to come after it. It feels good to be this close to being done with that horrendous wind storms debris. I helped our neighbor haul the rest of his debris to a man's home so he can use it so the neighbor has his yard clear now. I am not look- ing forward to another mess like we have had. I was given an ultra sound of my liver recent- ly and although I can't understand complete- ly what they have written down on the report it doesn't sound much worse. I must be hold- ing my own. There wasn't any talk of pserio- sis, but I am still dealing with my liver which has been damaged by the hemochromotosis Have you ever heard some preacher say: "There are many things in the Bible which are hard to understand but, thank God, the plan of salvation is as simple as can be." Well the plan of salvation is simple IF we obey II Timothy 2:15, "rightly dividing the Word of truth." Otherwise it is far from simple. The Apostle Paul wrote: "We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law" (Rom. 3:28). Yet James wrote: "By works a man is justified, and not by faith on- ly" ( James 2:24). Again, at Sinai God said to Israel through Moses: "If ye will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then ye shall be a pecu- liar treasure unto Me above all people …" (Ex. 19:5). But our Lord said, as He sent His apostles to witness for Him that, "He that be- lieveth and is baptized shall be saved… and these signs shall follow them that believe: in My name shall they cast out demons, they shall speak with new tongues…" etc. (Mark 16:16 - 18). Thus, according to their "great commis- sion" water baptism was required for salva- tion and miraculous signs were the evidenc- es of salvation. Confusing? Contradictory? Not if we "rightly The church page is made possible by the following firms and businesses: Amber Manor Care Center Petersburg — 812-354-3001 Benner & Co. 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CR 300 N., Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Consumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thursday 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, 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 with chil- dren's church at 10 :30 a.m. Business meeting the third Sunday of the month follow- ing morning worship. "He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact im- print of his nature, and he up- holds the unierse by the word of his power. A fter making pu- rification for sins, he sat down atte right hand of the Majesty on high" (Hebrews 1:3) What a powerful, mighty God we serve. Remembering those in prayer who are having health problems, financial problems, emotional problems. No mat- ter the problem God hears and answers our prayers. If you don't have a church home, we warmly invite you to join us for our service. 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 wor- ship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday eve- ning 6 p.m.; Wednesday eve- ning 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 Serve our Community. Join us on Sunday morn- ings at 10 :30 a.m. in-person or online ( YouTube or Face- book) for a time of fellowship and Christ-centered instruc- tion 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. Wednesday, October 5, Bi- ble study. Studying Isaiah 58 - 61. Sunday, October 9, monthly business meeting after morn- ing worship service Wednesday, October 19, Bible study. Studying Isaiah 62 - 64. Saturday, October 22, Fall Outing/Trunk or Treat. at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 23, Pastor and wife Appreciation Day; fourth Sunday, offering to building fund. Sunday, October 30, Com- munion during morning wor- ship service, Fifth Sunday eve- ning service. Bible Trivia: Last week's an- swer to: Whom did Elijah de- feat on Mount Carmel when fire from heaven fell; Answer: Prophets of Baal; Reference: I Kings 18:19, 36 -40. Question: Who had to build a wall with one hand while holding his sword in the other? 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 morn- ing worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 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 service at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Remember those on our prayer list, the shut-ins and our lost loved ones. By faith we believe that God is working for us even if we cannot see Him working. We trust that God is moving for us in unknown and beau- tiful ways. God is moving be- hind the curtains and setting up a grand show for His glory and praise. Hebrews 11:1 says it like this: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for an assur- ance about what we do not see." We need to look to see where the Lord might be mov- ing in our lives and join Him in ways that bring Him glory. Dwight Howe, Pastor Karri Brock, Reporter HEPHZIBAH-LIT TLES GB CHURCH Saturday we had our first "Feed the Vision" dinner. Ev- ery month on the first Satur- day we will be doing this. In- vitation goes out to the Senior Citizens to come join us. It will be at 11:30 and lunch is free! Also if you don't have a church of your own our ser- vices are as follows: Sunday morning at 10 a.m.; Youth church Sunday evening at 6 p.m. and Regular Sunday night church at 7 p.m. Come be blessed. Deb Hamm Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-486 -3658 Pastor 812-890 -9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com. Website: immanuelbaptistchurch. weebly.com. Early service at 9:30 a.m. to coincide with children's Sun- day school; Sunday morning Bible study 9:30 a.m.; morn- ing worship at 10 :40 a.m.; Wednesday evening prayer service at 6 p.m. The group will be filling the Shoeboxes. Wednesday, Oct. 12, busi- ness meeting at 6 p.m. No Sunday evening or Thursday services. Celebrate and worship in the sanctuary while your chil- dren and youth receive Bible training. You and your fami- ly can enjoy great music, up- lifting teaching, heartwarm- ing preparation for the great friendships and connections. New Youth Booster Club starting date and time an- nounced later. Support the kids and families of our church and have fun doing it. "Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one anoth- er" (Romans 12:10). Mission Statement: New Be- ginnings: What would Jesus 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 Sunday evening at 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m. October 31, Communion Sunday. Mt. Pisgah will be hosting the evening service. What an amazing service we had this past Sunday. If at any time you have no church ro at- tend, feel free to join us for ser- vices. I am sure you will leave feel blessed. May God bleass each and everyone. A God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he. Him that judgeth righteous- ly.- -We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things [done] in [his] body, ac- cording to that he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad.- - Every one of us shall give ac- count of himself to God.- -The soul that sinneth, it shall die. Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man [that is] my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd.- -The LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.- - Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each oth- er].- -Mercy rejoiceth against judgment.- -The wages of sin [is death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. A just God and a Saviour; [there is] none beside me.- - Just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.- -Jus- tified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Jerry (Tuffy) Blackwell, Pastor Sharon Kendall, Reporter NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH 1820 E. CR. 800 S. Oakland City ( Just south of Coe on SR 61) This Sunday's message pre- sented by Brother Bobby How- ard was about FAITH and it's power. Provided examples from the Bible and personal experience. Great to have him and his beautiful family with us. Looking forward to having them with us again. Though small in numbers we continue to Pray, Sing and Praise God. Still looking for a pastor. Come and join us for morn- ing worship Sunday mornings at 10 :30 a.m. Ray Brooks, 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. October 5, 6 p.m. Advisory meeting and 6:30 p.m. busi- ness meeting. Thought of the week: "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my re- deemer" (Psalm 19:14). Be in prayer for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. Gods blessings on you this week. Try to be kind and show God's love, because everyone is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Gary Watson, Pastor Jenni Caudel, Children Leader Kathy Henderson, Reporter