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8A Daily News – Saturday, April 6, 2013 Religion Faith Wrinkle in the works Voices of Faith Why do pilgrimages hold a place in religion? THE HAJJ IS EVEN OLDER THAN MUHAMMAD By Syed E. Hasan, Ph.D., Midland Islamic Council: In most religions, worship and prayers comprise two sets of rituals: those performed individually, and the ones offered collectively. Individual acts of worship are essential because they enable the individual to get closer to the Creator, but these deeds are carried out in isolation with little or no opportunity for social interaction. Pilgrimage, on the other hand, is offered along with a group of devotees and represents social manifestation of worship. Usually pilgrimage involves travel to a specific location, often involving many physical hardships that serve as a test of one's unflinching commitment to God. In Islam, Hajj is one of the five pillars that requires all Muslims who are physically and economically capable to visit Mecca. The Quran (3:97) says: "... Performance of Hajj (pilgrimage) to this House is the duty to Allah for all who can afford the journey …" The Hajj includes a number of rituals and activities that are completed in five days during the second week of the 12th month of the Hijri (lunar) calendar. Hajj is a great expression of solidarity that brings millions of people from each continent, drawn from all imaginable cultures, races, economic and social status together, for the sole purpose of seeking Allah's pleasure and mercy. Although Hajj became mandatory for all Muslims in the early seventh century during the time of Prophet Muhammad, the actual beginning dates back to about 2000 B.C., during the time of Prophet Abraham. Hajj was and still remains the most cherished goal of all believing Muslims. ——— RELIGIOUS DEVOTION THE MOTIVE OF PILGRIMAGE By A.M. Bhattacharyya, Hindu faith adviser of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council: Pilgrimage is a journey, especially a long one, to a sacred place or shrine as an act of religious devotion. The tradition of pilgrimage is ancient and universal. The people of faith go on pilgrimages out of pure devotion and inner spiritual urge. In the Hindu faith tradition, the pilgrimage is not obligatory. Nevertheless, millions of Hindu faithfuls go on pilgrimages every year to numerous sacred sites. Hinduism is an ancient religion founded in India about 5,000 years ago. It has a mythology that is as old as human history. Almost all sacred sites, many of them having mythological importance, are located throughout the length and breadth of the Indian subcontinent, from the high Himalayan ranges on the north to the southernmost tip, where the two seas, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, meet the Indian Ocean. In Kumbh Mela this year, tens of millions of pilgrims congregated at the confluence of three sacred rivers, Ganges, Yamuna and now extinct Saraswati, and took a holy dip at certain auspicious moments to sanctify themselves. Some of the pilgrimage sites are in gorgeous natural surroundings. Some are in remote, hard-to-reach terrains. Yet the inner urge is so powerful that pilgrims journey to those sacred sites ignoring physical hardships. Pilgrimages hold a place in religion, as the pilgrim's motive is religious, devoutness and spiritual quest. &Worship I hate to iron. No really. It takes so much time. The other day I decided to wear a skirt I hadn't worn for awhile. It was a bit wrinkled, but I didn't want to drag out the iron board and iron so I decided to fix it a 'quick' way – spray it with water and shake it out. That usually works wonderfully, but this skirt was made of linen and it took a bit more water than usual to cause the wrinkles to disappear. I sprayed it so much that I suddenly realized I had better use the blow dryer to dry it or I'd be wearing a wet skirt. I still had a few things to do, so I decided to delay till the last minute to put my skirt on to give it more time to dry. I gave it the 'blowdryer' treatment several times while I hurried through my morning routine. It briefly crossed my mind that perhaps I should toss it in the dryer, but decided it would take too long. Suddenly, it was time to go. I couldn't delay any longer, so I put my not-quite-dry skirt on very carefully. I grabbed my stuff, cautiously slid into the car and put on my seat belt - and voila! The linen skirt betrayed me immediately and began wrinkling up worse than before. In fact, when I got out of the car, it looked like I was wearing an accordion. Wasted effort Oh! All that hard work had gone to waste. It turned out that I could have simply put it in the dryer with a quick spray and achieved the same results. Every once in a while – I won't say how often – I end up working harder than necessary to achieve something that's not so important and taking valuable time away from what is. That's exactly what I did with the skirt – I spent more time on it humble is wisdom." Wisdom is what I need to combat than I needed to even though it stole those foxes. James 1:5 tells my focus and took up us that we can ask God for valuable 'morning time'. wisdom. "But if any of you It's like the little fox that lacks wisdom, let him ask God warns us about: of God, who gives to all "Catch the foxes for us, generously and without the little foxes that are reproach, and it will be ruining the vineyards, given to him." while our vineyards are Wisdom, it seems, is in blossom." Song of paired with humility. You Songs 2 :15 see, it takes humility to What are the names of realize that we need God's those little foxes that opinion and help. My sisdrive us to work so hard Senia ter once gave me a tip on on eternally trivial how to know which situathings? Pride, Stubborntions we don't need to ask ness, Time Waster – to God for wisdom: All the name a few. Pride ones where we know caused me to keep sprayabsolutely everything posing the skirt so that it would not have any wrinkles. Stub- sible about the situation, as well as bornness kept me from changing every possible ramification of each course when I saw that the blow decision. Otherwise we should ask dryer wasn't working and toss it Him. Asking for wisdom is only part into the dryer. Time Waster drove me to spend that much effort on of the process. Listening for the something that really wasn't neces- answer and obeying is also important. It isn't always written in the sary – the skirt ended up worse. Another foxes' name is Sleep sky - usually it's a 'still, small Stealer. There has been several voice' inside giving direction. studies published that reveal how When I was getting my skirt ready, vital adequate sleep is to our health there were several times during that process when I ignored that 'voice'. and well being. "It is vain for you to rise up early, Even though no great harm was to retire late, to eat the bread of done, it's just that small things are painful labors; for He gives to His just as important as big ones. Perbeloved even in his sleep." Psalm haps next time I need wisdom, I'll ask. 27:2 Have you ever had one of those Senia Owensby is a local writer little foxes sit next to you while you are trying to fall asleep and remind and a regular contributer to the you of everything you did or didn't, Christian Quarterly. She and her or what you need to do or not do – husband, Wayne, are the founders anything except leave you alone of Recycle The Warmth and part of LIFT Tehama; as well as many and let you get some sleep. Proverbs 11:2 gives us a clue to other Kingdom efforts in Tehama fighting foxes. "When pride comes, County. She can be reached at then comes dishonor, but with the wowensby@gmail.com. Owensby GodTalk Concert to offer Gospel music at its best The Collingsworth Family, Gospel at its very best, will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. April 29, at Bethel Assembly of God, 625 Luther Road, in Red Bluff. This talented family has skyrocketed on the charts with Top 40 songs, TV appearances; been featured on the newest Gaither Homecoming video filmed in Nashville and continue to make jaws drop with their gifts and talent. Kim's mastery of the piano, her extraordinary talent is a huge part of all concerts. Phil's beautiful gift on the trumpet and the daughters' proficiency with their violins. Oh and can they sing. 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 OPEN VISTAS AWARENESS CENTER — 900 Walnut St. — 529-9285 Rv. Tresha Wing — SERVICE — Sunday 10:00AM ANTELOPE HOME FELLOWSHIP(SBC) — Berrendos School — 401 Chestnut St 200-4112 — Pastor John Bohrer — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM OUT OF THE BOX MINISTRIES-COWBOY CHURCH — 585-3070 22812 Antelope Blvd. –– Wednesday 7:00PM –– Sunday 10:00AM 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 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Jefferson & Hickory St. — 527-0372 The Rev. Beth Hoyt — Worship Service 11:00 AM, Sunday School 9:30 AM, Child Care Available 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 PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD — 370 Kimball Rd. — 527-6346 Pastor Mike Cox — WORSHIP — Sunday 11:00AM Corning... CALVARY CHAPEL — 12375 Paskenta Rd. — 527-8219 Pastor Gilbert DeLao Jr. — WORSHIP — Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am RED BLUFF COMMUNITY CHURCH — 1920 Park St. Pastor Stan Kolbert — SERVICES — Sunday 9:30AM — 282-2248 BELIEVERS CHURCH OF GOD — 783 Solano St. — 824-6502 Pastor Dan Steigmn — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM BETHEL CHURCH — 1520 East St. — 824-0175 Ron Cottingham, Pastor — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1605 Park Ave — 529-3063 Evangelist Gary Dent — WORSHIP — Sunday 11:00 AM & 6:30 PM Bible Study — Sunday 10AM • Wed 7:00 PM RED BLUFF GOSPEL ASSEMBLY — 836 Washington St. — 529-9909 Pastor John A. Partsch — WORSHIP — Sunday 1:30PM - Wednesday 7PM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — Antelope-545 Berrendos 529-2506 — Bishop James Beeman — SERVICES Begin Sunday 11:00AM SABBATH COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN — 705 So. Jackson St. — 529-1890 Pastor Ron Largent — WORSHIP — Saturday 10:45AM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — Red Bluff-545 Berrendos 527-7012 — Bishop Earl Wintle — SERVICES Begin Sunday 9:00AM SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH — 515 Main St. — Father Joyle T. Martinez MASS — Saturday 5:15, Spanish 7PM — Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM, Spanish 12PM COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 598 Round -Up Ave. 527-4203 Pastor Dr. Paul Wright — WORSHIP — Sunday 9AM & 6PM THE SALVATION ARMY — 944 Walnut St. — 527-8530 Major Kit Wetter, Pastor — SERVICES — Sunday 10AM & 11AM CORNING FOURSQUARE — 404 5th Street — 824-5776 — Sr. Pastor John Gehrung WORSHIP — Sunday: adults 9:15, 10:30 AM — Tues.10AM prayer meeting CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF GOD — Hwy. 36, Jorgenson 527-9210 — Pastor Roy Duggins — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM & 5PM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRUCH — 720 S. Jackson — 527-3733 Pastor Jon Spoolman — WORSHIP — Saturday 10:45AM FAMILY BIBLE CHURCH — Marin & Pear Sts. — 824-0989 Pastor Joycel — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM & 6PM SHEPHERD HOUSE OF PRAYER — 601 Monroe St. 529-5350 — Pastor Brent Kohler — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 506 Colusa St. — 824-3490 Pastor Chris Fissori — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:15AM — Sunday School 9AM ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — Jefferson & Elm — 527-5205 Rev. Maryly Adair — Sunday 9:30AM, Holy Eucharist Rite II FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 1421 Marin St. — 824-5739 WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 501 Pine St. — 527-4361 Pastor Bruce Cloutier — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:15AM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — Hickory & Madison — 527-4688 Pastor Dan Woolery — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM FIRST CHURCH OF GOD — Jackson & Luther — 527-5717 Pastor Rod Thompson — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:15AM FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE — Johnson & Hickory — 527-3361 Pastor Jesse Morris — WORSHIP — 10:30 AM FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH — 585 Kimball Rd. — 527-5083 Clyde Brandt — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 525 David Ave. — 527-5754 Pastor Nancy Pharis-Cure — WORSHIP — Sunday 11:00AM GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, IND. FUND. — 12830 Glasgow Dr. — 527-2964 Pastor Jeff Eldred — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF RED BLUFF — 22630 Antelope Blvd. —530-727-7344 Pastor Carl Miller — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30am AM at Antelope School 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 Christopher and Sheena Officer — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM — Youth, Thurs. 6 PM NORTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH (Ind.) — 345 David Ave — 527-0543 Scott Camp — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:50AM NUEVA VIDA — 11841 Hyw 99W — Red Bluff — Spanish-speaking Pastor Freddie Villasenor — WORSHIP — Sunday 11:00AM 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 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL — 8529 Placer Rd., Redding 243-5726 — For service dates & times — 529-9246 TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 20920 Hampton Rhodes Drive — 528-8668 Pastor Loren Browning — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM - Wednesday 7:00PM THE ROCK CHURCH OF RED BLUFF— 285 Gilmore Road — 527-7234 Pastor Vik Hylen —WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM & 6:30PM - Wed. 7:30PM - Mens Prayer Saturday 9AM 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 CHURCH OFJESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — Marguerite & Blackburn — Bishop A. Daniel Drum — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 824-5535 — Marguerite & McLane Pastor Howard Sanborn— WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM GOOD NEWS LIGHTHOUSE — 1520 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... 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 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 NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY CHURCH — 824-3426 Pastor J.R. Gonzales — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM - Sunday School 9AM WALNUT GROVE CHRISTIAN CENTER — RHEMA Bible Church 435 Round Up Ave. — 527-9065 — Pastor Michael Ragsdale — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM 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 ZION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES — 836 Washington St. 529-1836 — Pastor Joshua John McKim — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:15AM 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 — 820 Marin St. — 680-0353 Rev. Diana Lueckert — CHURCH — Sunday 11AM Vina... UNITED CHURCH OF GOD — 645 Antelope Blvd. Suite 13 — 824-3657 Pastor Herb Vierra — WORSHIP — Saturday 11:30 AM VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP — 738 Walnut St. — 527-2449 Pastor Steve Igarta — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM 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