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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 30, 2018 C-1 CHURCH Submit church items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Sunday's sermon lesson concerned our judging one another and that we don't real- ly have the right to effectively judge. Many times Jesus answered questions with ques- tions which put the questioner on the spot to learn about the sins in their lives. When we look at others and think about how bad they appear we should take an account of our sins and then help one another over- come both. If you look closely at the Com- mandments you will see that God asks re- ally little from us for the great grace we are given for our obedience and our dedication. So, if it is so simple why do we all struggle so much with it? The Law will not get you eternal life but God's grace shall. We had the Timeless Classics car show Saturday and as door prize booth worker we got to work with two great radio personali- ties as they were the DJ's for our show. Un- 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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All the talk of golden years and market- ing of products will not change the reality of getting old. Though many of them are filled with wisdom and have been among the elite of our society things change when the com- plications of aging arrive. We are all like a Trinity. We have body, mind and soul. As life's journey faces the sunset there are new fears, hurts and loneli- ness. So much could be better for this group with more love, respect and compassion. The soul or spirit is the real person and the eternal part. Even the soul may feel ne- glected as many churches target the young and forget the older generation. I heard one pastor explain how they planned to reach the next generation and were going to make changes the elderly might not feel comfort- able with. The wonderful people who had built the church and once been its spiritu- al leaders were told there is probably a church down the street where they might feel more at home. As the physical weakness and sick- ness comes many feel neglected by their doctor. When the physician has lit- tle time, patience, compassion or respect they feel hurt and unwanted. I have gone to waiting rooms of great hospitals and inter- viewed the elderly and many feel little in- terest or compassion from their physicians. As the mind becomes slower and the re- call is not as fast, they often feel put down by family and care givers. I would suggest to pastors, physicians, and family that they too will walk in this lonely valley one day. "And be ye kind one to another, tenderheart- ed, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" (Eph. 4:32). While probably everyone has an idea of what it means to be kind, the precise defini- tion of kindness might surprise you! Let's be- gin by seeing how the Bible defines this word, as we compare Scripture with Scripture: In II Chronicles 10, Rehoboam had just in- herited the throne of Israel upon the death of his father Solomon (9:29 -31). When the peo- ple asked if he would ease the financial burden that his father had placed upon them (10 :1-5), Rehoboam "took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon" (v. 6). These elders wisely replied, "If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever" (v. 7). However, the parallel passage in I Kings 12 records their words differently: "If thou wilt be a servant unto this peo- ple this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever" (v. 7). Far from a discrepancy, this variation in what these men were heard to say that day is God's way of defining kindness. To be kind to a man means to be a servant to him. This agrees with Webster's definition of the word "kind": "Disposed to do good to others, and to make them happy by granting their requests, supplying their wants…," etc. How important is kindness? When Re- hoboam "forsook the counsel of the old men" (I Kings 12:8), and determined to be more unkind than his father ever dreamed of be- ing (vv. 14,15), "Israel rebelled against the house of David" (v. 19). This was the begin- ning of the great division in the twelve tribes of Israel, as Jeroboam led ten of the tribes in revolt away from the house of David, driving a wedge between the ten tribes of Israel and the two tribes of Judah (I Kings 12:20 -33). In other words, millions of people were divided for a thousand years—all for the lack of a lit- tle kindness! In closing, while your lack of kindness is not likely to have that kind of monumental effect in the world, it will affect someone. Why not rather decide right now to be Pauline in prac- tice as well as in doctrine, and "be ye kind one to another! " cle Dave and Cousin Mark from Princeton radio station WR AY were keeping the air full of tunes and announcements for door prizes. As usual I allowed one of our first scavenger hunts hurt the feelings of one of our registered car owners. I regret what happened but the only thing that can be do- ne to remedy is this public apologize and hope the man sees that I didn't mean to hurt him only do my best at what I was doing. There were 80 cars there and each of them were extremely pretty and well refin- ished. Most all of them looked better than new. It is remarkable to me that anyone could have the ability to take one of those cars and have the results they achieve. Let's go back to the Bible for a moment and mention the volcano in Hawaii and the storm season that is already to start early in the ocean. We will see and have seen ma- ny signs that have been mentioned in God's word which warns us of impending doom. I will not venture a guess at when God will say enough is enough but if there are people who aren't in God's grace I would suggest they read the four gospels in the New Tes- tament and decide for yourselves if living without God in their hearts will be worth it. Well let's be a blessing and let's be blessed. SCHOOL'S OUT Party petersburg Church of the Nazarene 118 W. Pike Avenue ALL SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WELCOME! SATURDAY, JUNE 2 • 2PM-5PM Come and enjoy inflatables, pizza and an ice cream bar! RIVER OF LIFE 342 E. CR 300 N. Petersburg Sunday morning worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship 6 p.m. and Con- sumed youth group 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m.; Men's ministry meeting every other Thurs- day 10 a.m. If you would like a ride to and from church services, call 354-8800. Jim Gidcumb, Pastor AYRSHIRE VALLEY G.B. CHURCH 1947 E. Co. Rd. 375 S. BETHEL G.B. CHURCH 4933 E. Co. Rd. 900 S. Stendal Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m and all Wednesday evening activities at 7:30 p.m.; first and third Wednesday of each month Bible study at 7:30 p.m. • Mark you calendar: VBS will be July 9 -13 from 6 -8 p.m. • Sunday, June 3, is Assis- tant Sunday. The F.R.O.G.'s and Tadpoles will meet dur- ing the morning worship service. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and Poplar Street Petersburg 812-354-6582 Welcome to our church family Praise Team practice Sundays from 9 -9:30 a.m.; Sunday school from 9:30 - 10 :15 a.m.; morning wor- ship 10 :30 a.m.; Wednes- day Bible study from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Jr. High/Sr. High youth from 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Summer Club will be GR ACE G.B. CHURCH 1007 E. Union St. Winslow Sunday school will be starting this Sunday from 9:30 -10 a.m.; Sunday morn- ing worship 10 a.m.; Sun- day evening worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Bill Chesser, Reporter IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH SBC 295 West Main Street Petersburg Church 812-354-9659 Pastor 812-890-9942 Email: awordfitlyspoken@ outlook.com Sunday adult Bible study and children's Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 10 :40 a.m.; Sunday evening ser- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, at 6 p.m. Adult Bible study. June 11-15 —VBS "Game On" from 6 -8:30 p.m. Mission Statement for 2018 New Beginnings: What NEW LIBERTY G.B. CHURCH (Coe) 1820 S. Co Rd. 800 S. Oakland City Gary Pancake, Pastor 812-664-4716 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Faron McLaughlin, Super- intendent, Ryan Edring- ton, Assistant and Sunday morning worship at 10 :30 a.m.; Wednesday evening WINSLOW G.B. CHURCH 600 E. Union Street Pastor 812.582.0290 Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening soup and sandwich fellowship; Youth group, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. First Wednesday of each month Advisory Board meeting before Bible study and business meeting to fol- low. Thought for the week: "Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. One thing I ask from the LORD, this on- ly do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his tem- ple" (Psalm 27:3-4). Be in prayer this week for the lost, the sick, our church, our country and leaders, and always each other. God's blessings on you this week. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH An Independent Baptist Church 4995 N. Co. Rd. 850 E. Otwell (Meeting in the Iva Union Church building) Sunday school for chil- dren and adults 9 a.m.; Sun- day morning worship ser- vice 10 a.m.; Sunday evening service, Youth Group (6th grade through 19 years old), and Patch Club (four years old through 5th grade) 6 p.m.; Thursday, prayer ser- vice 7 p.m. Scott Fulcher, Pastor Try to be kind and show God's love because every- one is fighting some kind of battle. If you don't have a church home, we invite you to any of our services. Terry Beadles, Pastor Kathy Henderson, Re- porter Winslow Phone: 812-354-3862 Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Paul Couts, assistant; morn- ing worship 10 :30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening 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 Je- sus as this Savior and Lord. See our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Ayr- shireValleyGB. Frank A. Coleman, Pastor • Wednesday, June 6, we will continue our Bible study of Nehemiah 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, June 10, Regu- lar business meeting after the morning worship. • Sunday, June 17, Fa- ther's Day. • Wednesday, June 20, we will continue the Bible study of Esther 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. Bible Trivia Last week's answer to: Q: What king asked God for wisdom rather than wealth? Answer: Solomon. Reference. I Kings 4:29. Q: How many stones did David take out of the brook when he went to fight Goliath? Answer to come next week. Steve Selby, Pastor Elaine Barrett, Reporter would Jesus do? We will strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do. ""Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" ( John 15:13 K JV ). Joseph Roman, Pastor Clara Walls, Reporter Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. VBS will be July 8 -12 from 6 -8:30 p.m. For addi- tional information, call the church office, Monday-Fri- day from 8:30 a.m. to noon. "Because He lives, we can face tomorrow." Bill Slaven, Deacon Chairman