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4B Daily News ��� Saturday, December 29, 2012 Religion Faith He came that we might... Voices of Faith How can people of faith be good examples for peace? SERVING OTHERS BRINGS PEACE A.M. Bhattacharyya, an active member of Hindu Community: People endowed with the power of faith have all the stimulus for peace. As a Hindu I believe that the core teachings of all religions are virtues like purity, nonviolence, honesty, compassion, forgiveness, kindness, selflessness, charity and love, which translate into peace. To be a good example of peace a person of faith must refrain from making any derogatory comment about another faith. Such comment not only shows the person's ignorance about another faith, it also hurts the sentiments of the people of that faith, which is not conducive for religious harmony and peace in the community. Faith leaders should encourage interfaith dialogues, interfaith seminars and meetings to create understanding and reverence for different faith traditions. The greater Kansas City area has made tremendous progress toward this goal, thanks to the initiative taken by a local faith leader, the Rev. Vern Barnet about 25 years ago. Humanitarian service is another good example of peace. Swami Vivekananda, an eminent 19th century Vedantic monk and philosopher, said, "When I asked God for peace, he showed me how to help others." When he established Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, service to humanity was the mission's main goal. Relief and rehabilitation became an act of worship. There are many dedicated faith-inspired organizations in Hindu faith and in other faith traditions who are serving humanity in distress. They all are best examples of peace. MUSLIMS SHOULD FOLLOW GOLDEN PRINCIPLE Syed E. Hasan, Ph.D., Midland Islamic Council: The word Islam is derived from an Arabic root that means peace; peace in all its manifestations: among nations, people, individuals and in the hereafter. Muslims, during their five daily prayers, ask Allah to grant peace not only to themselves but to Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Abraham (may Allah be pleased with them) and their followers as well. One of the fundamental principles that govern a Muslim's life is "striving for everything that is good and prohibiting all that is bad." This golden principle, if followed in the right way, would not only ensure peace among people but will also bring the much-needed and everlasting inner peace within an individual ��� something that is so sadly missing in modern societies. During the time of Prophet Muhammad, and for several centuries afterwards, when Islam was practiced from Spain in the west to Indonesia in the east, people and nations lived in peace and harmony. Conflicts were at a minimum, and human intellect thrived, leading to monumental discoveries and inventions that constitute the bedrock of modern science and technology. This could happen only because the golden principle was followed both in letter and spirit. All followers of Islam must adhere to the golden principle; anyone who claims him/herself to be a Muslim and commits an act that harms people is out of the faith and not worthy of being called a Muslim. Send your questions for one of our panels of religion columnists to Helen Gray at The Star, 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO. 64108. Send email to hgray@kcstar.com. &Worship American life has been filled with the presidential election for over a year. The scrambling for candidates was fast and furious. The debates were intense, humorous and long. Finally the votes were cast and when all was said and done we have a new presidential term. Many people grew tired of the rhetoric. "Why can't both sides simply get along and work together for the better of our country?" The Democrats accused the Republicans and the Republicans accused the Democrats. "It's the Republicans who won't cooperate," said a Democrat at my dining room table. "The Democrats force things down our country's proverbial throat," responded the Republican. Now that he election is over there will be lots of talk about the need for putting the bitter arguing behind us and "reaching across the aisle" in cooperation. What intrigued and saddened me was the response of many Christians. Being a member of their political party seemed to be paramount to being a Christian. One person told me, "I do not understand how a Christian can vote for a Democratic Candidate. The Democrats believe in abortion." While another said to me, "I don't see how a Christian could be a Republican. They do not believe in giving to the poor as Jesus did." The need for secret ballots is highlighted in the church fellowship hall as nonjudgmental Christians judge one another by their political affiliation. If anyone had an opportunity to become politically active, it was our Lord. The Romans ruled Israel but held the religious leaders responsible for controlling the people (John 11:48). taught and practiced that all things The Jewish governing council was were in his Father's hands (John 19:11). He said his kingdom was called the Sanhedrin and was not of this world (John made up of two opposing 18:36) and those who trust powers called the Pharisees in Christ are members of and Sadducees. that kingdom. The Pharisees were mainAre we saying Chrisly middle class businessmen. tians should not be politiThey were the minority in the cally active? No, we are Sanhedrin but wheeled held responsible to be lights greater power in the decision in this world. If that means making process because they we become involved in polhad the support of the comitics to right wrongs, then mon man. The Sadducees we need to be politically were the counsel's wealthy aristocrats and held the majorShirley active. But in our enthusiasm we must remember ity of seats in the Sanhedrin. that, contrary to Jesus, we Their power came from their are fallible. A person is not compromise with the involved in politics very Romans. They were the chief long before he or she expepriests and high priests of the riences disappointments. synagogues. These men argued and accused one another much Political persons are sometimes not like the politically active persons in the what they profess or appear to be. Even when they are what they claim, they are United States. But Jesus never took sides with the frail and fallible people, just like the political arguments of his day. The rest of us. There is no salvation in politclosest remark he made concerning a ical activity alone. Thank God our salvation is not political issue was when one of his disciples asked if they should pay taxes. based on the correct political affiliation, Jesus responded, "Render unto Caesar but on the blood of Jesus Christ and the the things that are Caesars and unto magnificent grace of God (Ephesians God the things that are God's" 2:8-9). He came that we might have life and that abundantly. (Matthew 22:21). The disciples thought he had come Dr. Shirley Fay is a psychotherapist and to be a political force, set up a throne and rule Israel (Acts 1:6; Luke 22:24; pastoral counselor of longstanding in Red Matthew 20:35-41). His enemies Bluff and Tehama County. She is one of believed the same thing of Him. But our most faithful contributors to GodTalk Jesus' sole focus was on doing the will and a woman of great and Godly wisdom of his Father (John 4:34, 9:4). He into the bargain. Fay GodTalk Santa generally welcome at church CHICAGO (MCT) ��� As the director of a north suburban Episcopal preschool, Mary Johnson hears all about Santa Claus from her toddlers. They can describe where he lives. They can tell her what he drives. They can name his nine reindeer. Since the children already know Santa's vital statistics, Johnson spends the days before Christmas teaching them about Jesus and the celebration of his birth that falls on Dec. 25. But in doing so, she never squelches their excitement about St. Nick's impending visit. "To be a faith-based program and deny Santa ... is not realistic," said Johnson, director of the preschool at Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth, Ill. "You can put it in a balanced context. But you can't eliminate it completely from the culture and the world in which these children live." To many Christians' chagrin, many children are focused on the North Pole on the night before Christmas, considering Santa Claus the man of the hour, not Jesus. While some families welcome both to their holiday festivities _ perhaps setting out cookies on their way to midnight Mass _ others have disinvited Santa altogether, opting to make Christ the only guest of honor. "Christmas can be a confusing time for parents who want to raise their kids with a clear understanding of the biblical reasons for the celebration of this season," said Pat Cimo, who works in the children's ministry at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill. Although Willow Creek doesn't advise families to take any one approach, Cimo said the church does suggest activities to help keep children focused, such as singing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus or retelling the Nativity story. Meanwhile, Rossana Swiech, a member of The Moody Church in Chicago for 15 years, prefers to exclude Santa. After all, she will never forget the year she became enlightened about him. Growing up in a highrise apartment, she would gaze out her bedroom window on Christmas Eve watching for Santa's sleigh and wake up Christmas morning to search for where he had playfully hidden her gifts. After his mystery unraveled, Christmas was never the same, she said. To shield her children from the same disappointment, she has informed them that she only believes in Jesus. Tehama County Church Directory HOYT-COLE CHAPEL OF THE FLOWERS 816 Walnut St. - Red Bluff FD 652 Red Bluff.... This directory sponsored by: Red Bluff.... RED BLUFF AUTO ELECTRIC INC. 1055 Main St. - Red Bluff 527-5170 Los Molinos.... Cottonwood... ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP ��� 21080 Luther Rd. ��� Pastor J.E. Heitman 528-2499 ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM & 6PM OUT OF THE BOX MINISTRIES-COWBOY CHURCH ��� 585-3070 Tehama District Fairground, Bull Sale Barn ������ Wednesday 7:00PM ������ Sunday 10:00AM ANTELOPE HOME FELLOWSHIP(SBC) ��� Berrendos School ��� 401 Chestnut St 200-4112 ��� Pastor John Bohrer ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:45AM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ��� Jefferson & Hickory St. ��� 527-0372 The Rev. Beth Hoyt ��� Worship Service 11:00 AM, Sunday School 9:30 AM, Child Care Available COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ��� Sherwood & Josephine ��� 384-2656 Coordinating Pastor Nancy Pharis-Curie���CLayM Pastor Ray Watkins ��� WORSHIP 11AM FOURSQUARE CHURCH ��� 2400 Rhonda Rd. Rev. Paul Shrum ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM MILL CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH ��� HWY 99E and Taft St., 384-1564 Pastor Carl DeBiase ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM & 6PM APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY ��� 1321 Nelson Dr., Red Bluff. ��� 527-8541 Pastor Rudy Cepeda ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 1:00PM & Friday 7PM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD ��� 370 Kimball Rd. ��� 527-6346 Pastor Mike Cox ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11:00AM SPIRIT OF LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD ��� 25235 Orange St. ��� 384-0100 Pastor Richard Tucker ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD ��� 625 Luther Rd. ��� 527-0445 Pastor - David Blythe ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10AM & 6PM RED BLUFF COMMUNITY CHURCH ��� 1920 Park St. Pastor Stan Kolbert ��� SERVICES ��� Sunday 9:30AM ��� 282-2248 Corning... CALVARY CHAPEL ��� 12375 Paskenta Rd. ��� 527-8219 Pastor Gilbert DeLao Jr. ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ��� Antelope-545 Berrendos 529-2506 ��� Bishop James Beeman ��� SERVICES Begin Sunday 11:00AM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ��� Red Bluff-545 Berrendos 527-7012 ��� Bishop Earl Wintle ��� SERVICES Begin Sunday 9:00AM COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH ��� 598 Round -Up Ave. 527-4203 Pastor Dr. Paul Wright ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 9AM & 6PM CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF GOD ��� Hwy. 36, Jorgenson 527-9210 ��� Pastor Roy Duggins ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10AM & 5PM RED BLUFF GOSPEL ASSEMBLY ��� 836 Washington St. ��� 529-9909 Pastor John A. Partsch ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 1:30PM - Wednesday 7PM RIVERHOUSE CHURCH Pastors John & Connie Christenson Meets Saturdays at 6 pm at Red Bluff High School Cafeteria SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH ��� 515 Main St. ��� Father Joyle T. Martinez MASS ��� Saturday 5:15, Spanish 7PM ��� Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM, Spanish 12PM CHURCH OFJESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ��� Marguerite & Blackburn ��� Bishop A. Daniel Drum ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10AM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ��� Hickory & Madison ��� 527-4688 Pastor Dan Woolery ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRUCH ��� 720 S. Jackson ��� 527-3733 Pastor Jon Spoolman ��� WORSHIP ��� Saturday 10:45AM FIRST CHURCH OF GOD ��� Jackson & Luther ��� 527-5717 Pastor Rod Thompson ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:15AM SHEPHERD HOUSE OF PRAYER ��� 601 Monroe St. 529-5350 ��� Pastor Brent Kohler ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:00AM FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ��� Johnson & Hickory ��� 527-3361 Pastor Jesse Morris ��� WORSHIP ��� 10:30 AM ST. PETER���S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ��� Jefferson & Elm ��� 527-5205 Rev. Maryly Adair ��� Sunday 9:30AM, Holy Eucharist Rite II FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH ��� 585 Kimball Rd. ��� 527-5083 Clyde Brandt ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM SUNRISE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ��� C.B.A. ��� The corner of Cedar & Jackson ��� 527-6818 Pastor Byron Shaw, Pat Hurton ��� WORSHIP ��� 10:50AM ��� Bible Study 9:30AM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ��� 525 David Ave. ��� 527-5754 Pastor Nancy Pharis-Cure ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11:00AM TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL ��� 8529 Placer Rd., Redding 243-5726 ��� For service dates & times ��� 529-9246 LAKE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY CHURCH ��� Lake Club ��� 347 6970 Jim Bredow, Pastor ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 8:30AM-10:15AM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ST. PAUL ��� Jefferson & Elm ��� 527-3414 Pastor Dallas D. Dubke ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 8:30AM & 11AM NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH ��� 1625 Johnson St. ��� 527-8134 Pastor Vern Milliken ��� SERVICE ��� 10:00AM NEW HOPE FOURSQUARE CHURCH ��� 925 Walnut St. ��� 528-0642 PastorS Steve and Linda Priest ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10AM ��� Youth, Thurs. 6:00 PM NORTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH (Ind.) ��� 345 David Ave ��� 527-0543 WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:50AM NUEVA VIDA ��� 11841 Hyw 99W ��� Red Bluff ��� Spanish-speaking Pastor Freddie Villasenor ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11:00AM OPEN VISTAS AWARENESS CENTER ��� 900 Walnut St. ��� 529-9285 Rv. Tresha Wing ��� SERVICE ��� Sunday 10:00AM CHURCH OF CHRIST ��� 1418 South St. ��� 824-3603 WORSHIP ��� Sunday ��� 10:30AM CHURCH OF CHRIST ��� 1440 Yolo St. ��� 824-4333 David King, Minister ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM & 6PM THE SALVATION ARMY ��� 944 Walnut St. ��� 527-8530 Major Kit Wetter, Pastor ��� SERVICES ��� Sunday 10AM & 11AM GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF RED BLUFF ��� 22630 Antelope Blvd. ���530-727-7344 Pastor Carl Miller ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30am AM at Antelope School BETHEL CHURCH ��� 1520 East St. ��� 824-0175 Ron Cottingham, Pastor ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM SABBATH COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ��� 705 So. Jackson St. ��� 529-1890 Pastor Ron Largent ��� WORSHIP ��� Saturday 10:45AM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ��� 501 Pine St. ��� 527-4361 Pastor Bruce Cloutier ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:15AM GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, IND. FUND. ��� 12830 Glasgow Dr. ��� 527-2964 Pastor Jeff Eldred ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM & 6PM BELIEVERS CHURCH OF GOD ��� 783 Solano St. ��� 824-6502 Pastor Dan Steigmn ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:00AM TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ��� 20920 Hampton Rhodes Drive ��� 528-8668 Pastor Loren Browning ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:45AM - Wednesday 7:00PM CORNING FOURSQUARE ��� 404 5th Street ��� 824-5776 ��� Sr. Pastor John Gehrung WORSHIP ��� Sunday: adults 9:15, 10:30 AM ��� Tues.10AM prayer meeting FAMILY BIBLE CHURCH ��� Marin & Pear Sts. ��� 824-0989 Pastor Joycel ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:45AM & 6PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ��� 506 Colusa St. ��� 824-3490 Pastor Chris Fissori ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:15AM ��� Sunday School 9AM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ��� 1421 Marin St. ��� 824-5739 WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ��� 824-5535 ��� Marguerite & McLane Pastor Howard Sanborn��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM GOOD NEWS LIGHTHOUSE ��� 520 East St. Pastor Ben Rorie ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11 AM ��� 824-0175 HARVEST CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH OF GOD ��� 1006 6th St. Corning 824-2091 ��� Pastor Michael Sharp ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:00AM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH ��� 824-5879 ��� 814 Solano St. Father Juan Manuel Ponce ��� MASS ��� Sunday 10AM, 12:00PM - Spanish Dairyville... CONE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH ��� 11220 Hwy. 99E ��� 527-2329 Coordinating Pastor Nancy Pharis-Cure ��� CLayM Pastor Chris Bauer ���WORSHIP ��� Sunday 9AM El Camino... COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ��� Hwy. 99W ��� 385-2314 Pastor Nancy Pharis-Cure ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 9:30AM SHADY REST FULL GOSPEL CHURCH ��� 7211 Hwy. 99W 385-2155 ��� Pastor Andrew Dalson ��� WORSHIP ��� Saturday 7PM Gerber... BAHA���I FAITH OF TEHAMA COUNTY ��� 385-1091 Prayer meetings Fridays 7:30PM Brickyard Creek Apartments FAITH HOPE LOVE MINISTRIES ��� 21941 Chard Ave. 385-1431 ��� Pastor Ina Driggers ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM GERBER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ��� 301 Samson @ Ventura 385-1718 ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10AM Manton... MANTON COMMUNITY CHURCH ��� Forward Rd. ��� 474-5156 Pastor Michael Stiener ���WORSHIP ��� Sunday School 9:30 Sun. 10:45 Paskenta... PASKENTA FLOURNOY BIBLE CHURCH ��� 13140 Round Valley Rd. Pastor Doug Maitia ��� Sunday 10:30AM ��� 833-0557 Platina... ST. HERMAN OF ALASKA MONASTERY ��� Begum Gorge Rd. Abbot Herman ��� LITURGY ��� Sunday 8:30AM Rancho Tehama... TRUTH TABERNACLE ��� 285 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff ��� 527-5533 WORSHIP ��� Sunday 1:00PM - Sunday School 9:30AM MT. OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH ��� 341 Solano St. ��� 824-5530 Pastor Dallas D. Dubke ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 9AM COMMUNITY CHURCH (Non-Den.) ��� 585-2526 WORSHIP ��� Sunday 11AM UNITED CHURCH OF GOD ��� 645 Antelope Blvd. Suite 13 ��� 824-3657 Pastor Herb Vierra��� WORSHIP ��� Saturday 11:30 AM NEIGHBORHOOD FULL GOSPEL CHURCH ��� 901 South St. ��� 824-2323 Pastor Ken Killinger ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:50AM & 6PM CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES ��� 585-2975 Pastor Don Luke ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM/6:00PM VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ��� 738 Walnut St. ��� 527-2449 Pastor Steve Igarta ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY CHURCH ��� 824-3426 Pastor J.R. Gonzales ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:00AM - Sunday School 9AM Tehama... OLIVE BRANCH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP ��� 565 1st St. ��� 824-3661 ��� SERVICE ��� Sunday 10:30 AM ASSEMBLY OF GOD ��� Third St. ��� 384-2603 Pastor Walter Bright ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH ��� West & Butte ��� 824-2153 Pastor Jose Torres ��� WORSHIP ��� Saturday 11AM ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH ��� 824-5879 Corner of 4th & D ��� MASS ��� Sunday 8:00AM - English ST. ANDREW���S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ��� First & Marin Sts. ��� 824-4979 Rev. Diana Lueckert ��� CHURCH ��� Sunday 11AM Vina... WALNUT GROVE CHRISTIAN CENTER ��� RHEMA Bible Church 435 Round Up Ave. ��� 527-9065 ��� Pastor Michael Ragsdale ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM ZION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES ��� 836 Washington St. 529-1836 ��� Pastor Joshua John McKim ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:15AM Bowman... COMMUNITY CHURCH ��� Bowman Rd. & Landes ��� 347-6130 Pastor Mark Lugg ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10AM Capay... COMMUNITY FRIENDS CHURCH ��� 4TH & MOLLER AVE. ��� 865-2806 Pastor TONI BROWN ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 9:30AM VINA COMMUNITY CHURCH ��� 5th & D Street ��� 839-2340 Pastor Larry Peterson ��� WORSHIP ��� Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM