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South Gibson Star-Times B-6 Tuesday, November 1, 2022 CHURCH Mission trips to help hurricane victims Having been on six mission trips to help hurricane victims recover, I can attest to their overwhelming destructive power. Seeing the after- math of a hurricane's destructive power leaves you speechless. The storm surge twists steel beams like a pretzel; entire city blocks of business are wiped clean, like someone took a broom and swept them away. Neigh- borhoods once filled with houses resemble war zones. It's a solemn experience. Hearing survivors tell of their struggle to put their lives back together is heart wrenching. No place to live, no job, no clothes, no anything. The most riveting stories are told by people who rode out the storm. When people are told to evac- uate, officials expect people to heed the warnings. Mandatory evacua- tion is a misnomer. There is no law forcing people to leave. It is a volun- tary evacuation. People who ignore the warnings believing they can ride it out. With advance weather reporting, people can see the size of the storm on T V or cell phones. They hear the weather reports of its intensity and forecast storm surge. A storm surge is a wall of water that is created by the storm. In some places, Katrina's storm surge was nearly 30 feet high! Why do people refuse to heed the warnings and head for higher ground? God gave Noah a terrifying weather forecast. A flood was coming. His only hope of survival was to heed God's warning and follow his instructions. There were no other options. You know the story. Most of us heard it in Sunday School. Histo- rians have relegated this story to myths, legends, and folklore. Inter- esting enough, archaeologists and researchers have discovered legends about a cataclysmic flood all over the world. Coincidence? Jesus had a lot to say about Noah. Jesus said the days of Noah will BUCKSKIN ST. JOHN'S CHURCH OF BUCKSKIN 8260 E. 900 S., Buckskin Sunday school 9 a.m.; Worship service 10 :15 a.m. CYNTHIANA FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Corner of North and Walnut Sunday worship service 9 a.m. FAIR HAVEN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP Church Street, Cynthiana Mike Douglas, Pastor Phone: 812-724-4735 Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday evening 7 p.m. FORT BRANCH BETHLEHEM GENER AL BAPTIST CHURCH 3208 W 525 S, Fort Branch (CR 325 W off of Hwy. 168) Steve Wilson, Pastor Bible study 9 a.m. Sunday worship 10 a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 601 S. Lincoln, Fort Branch Pastor Bryan Holzappel Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10 :30 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 212 West Locust, Fort Branch Pastor Corey Atkins Phone: 812-753-4623 Sunday school 9 a.m.; Worship service 10 a.m. (Communion first Sunday); Second Cup of Coffee (ladies' group) all ladies welcome, second Wednesday, 9 a.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF FORT BR ANCH 100 W. Vine St., Fort Branch Rev. John Baylor, Jr., Pastor 812-753-4424 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 :30 a.m., nursery provided for preschool age and under. Youth Groups for grades 4-12 meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday evenings, Sept. through May. Details at www.fbfirst.org. ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 4222 E. SR 168, Fort Branch Pastor John Heumann Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :15 a.m. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH 200 S. Church St., Fort Branch Fr. Gary Kaiser Pastor Joe Siewers, Deacon Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. PROVIDENCE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CR 550 S., NE of Fort Branch Mitch Breidenbaugh, Pastor Sunday school for children and adults at 10 :30 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; For information, call 812-753-3386. ST. LUCAS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 6777 S. 350 East, Fort Branch Pastor John Heumann Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 10 :30 a.m. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH SNAKE RUN 5342 E. SR 168 (East of Fort Branch) 812-753-4568 Fr. Chris Forler, Pastor Sunday Mass 11:30 a.m. VERTICAL CHURCH Coal Mine Rd., Fort Branch Rich Clark, Pastor Sunday morning worship services 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Verti- cal Kids children's ministry avail- able during both services for chil- dren from birth to fifth grade. Ignite Ministry is 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays for students in sixth- 12th grades. WESLEYAN CHURCH 202 E. Vine St., Fort Branch Sunday school from 9:30 to 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening adult Bible study, 6:30 p.m., GIG (Growing in God) Club for ages 5 to 11 (avail- able while school is in session), Teen Group for ages 12 and up. For more information call the church at 812-677-5007. HAUBSTADT NEW LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Hwy. 68 between Cynthiana and Haubstadt Gordon Jones, Pastor Services Sunday 10 :30 a.m. New Life House of Prayer 208 West Street, Haubstadt Adam and Lindsay Ping Phone: 812-215 -9003 Sunday morning service 10 a.m.; Children's Sunday school during service; Food Pantry open first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome! IMMANUEL LUTHER AN CHURCH (LCMS) 1-1/2 miles south of I-64 and U.S. 41, Volkman Rd. Rev. Kirk Horstmeyer Saturday evening services 5:30 p.m.; Sunday worship services 8 a.m. and 10 :15 a.m.; Sunday school 9:10 a.m. ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH Old Princeton Rd., Haubstadt Fr. Andrew Thomas, Admistrator Fr. Kenneth Betz, Parochial Bicar William Brandle, Deacon Saturday Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Masses 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. STS. PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 201 Vine St., Haubstadt Fr. Andrew Thomas, Admistrator Fr. Kenneth Betz, Parochial Bicar William Brandle, Deacon Saturday Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Masses 7 and 10 a.m. ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Second and Elm St., Elberfeld Rev. Paul Fraser Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship service 10 a.m. LYNNVILLE BARNET T CHAPEL Stanley Road, Lynnville Don Williams, Pastor Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer service 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)Disci- pleship 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 Fellowship 9 a.m.; worship service 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.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m. Children's ministry (ages four through fifth grade) 10 :30 a.m. For more information about our worship service or other ministries, call 812-729 -7230. Come be our guests. We would love to see you! OWENSVILLE FIRST GENER AL BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Brummitt and Mill Rev. Bob Douglas Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday service 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. every Sunday. All men welcome. Disciples and Jr./Sr. youth meet every 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. Transpor- tation is available for all by calling the church or call 812-724-4041. Everyone 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.; Wednesday 7 p.m. prayer and Bible study. For more information about the church services, home Bible studies and transportation to the church, call 812-729 -7231. OLD UNION CHRISTIAN CHURCH Hwy. 165 S. of Johnson Baret Fawbush, Pastor Bible study 9:30 a.m.; worship 10 :15 a.m. PRINCETON BETHEL MEMORIAL CHURCH 1520 S. Main St., Princeton Pastor Kevin Wilson Asst. Pastor Kyle Powell Phone 812-386 -6202 for information. Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 :40 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Chil- dren's Youth Ministry (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 evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening service 6 p.m. OUR SAVIOR LUTHER AN CHURCH (ELCA) U.S. 41 and State Rd. 64 Princeton Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 :30 a.m. Princeton Christian Church 219 N. Gibson St., Princeton Gary 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 service 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. South Gibson Church Services Insight By Dave Ingler The Judgment of God "He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame; he remem- bereth that we are dust." (Psalms 103: 10 -14) On the surface, one may be tempted to view the adversity and tragedy that we witness occurring in our world as the judgmental hand of God rather than the consequences of sin. I remember having this thought when Hurricane Katrina landed in Louisiana. Those who have seen Bourbon Street and the party areas of New Orleans would probably agree that a flagrant disregard for the things of God is quite appar- ent and that the judgment of God is upon such behavior. I can tell you that I have been to that area and was quite anxious to leave. For all I knew, fire and brimstone could fall at any moment and I wanted to be "back home again in Indiana" before it happened. But can we dismiss all natural disasters or difficult events that come into our world as the dire judgment of God? I believe the answer is "no". We would do well to remember that Satan is the master of disguise, even to the point of masquerading himself as an angel of light, and has effectively hid his presence and influence in this world. The consequences of sin have been in our world since the fall of Adam and the effect of sin will be rampant upon our world until there is "a new heaven and a new earth." (Revela- tion 21:1) We must always remember that God is in control and that there is nothing that occurs in this world that He does not allow. What we must not do is lay the blame of all disasters, tragedies and human diffi- culties upon God. Sin and sin alone is the cause of all human tragedy and God in his great mercy has spared Points to Ponder By Curtis Bond See POINTS on page 7 See INSIGHT on page 7