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Saturday, July 17, 2010 – Daily News – 3B Religion Faith&Worship Do you have anyone in your life that you are not able to forgive? Every time you think of that person, you relive the moment. The emotional pain never seems to go away. Perhaps there are circum- stances beyond your con- trol that brought devasta- tion into your life. You’ve tried to bury the memory but it keeps surfacing. You are not alone. There are countless people that live in torment from unre- solved past issues. The good news is that there is freedom from past hurts available. God often uses present The freedom of forgiveness Church news African pastor in Red Bluff redemption through His blood, the for- giveness of sins, according to the rich- es of His grace." Our forgiveness through salvation then is a gift because we cer- tainly didn’t earn it. Romans 10:9 says, "That if you con- fess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." The One who offers for- events to trigger past-histo- ry events. Have you ever over-reacted to a small incident? Proverbs 4:23 says, "Keep your heart with all dili- gence, for out of it springs the issues of life." When we have a negative reac- tion to something in the present, we need to recognize and acknowledge that there is an unresolved issue from the past. He has made a way so we don’t have to harbor any unforgiveness in our hearts. Did you know that Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for all your sins? You and I deserved to die, but He died in our place. Eph- esians 1:7 says, "In Him we have GOD IS ALWAYS THERE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE The Rev. Fran T. Cary, pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Church, Kansas City, Kan.: As a child, I loved hearing my mother read the Bible about people who had faith in difficult times. Noah built a boat in a time where people had never seen rain. Abraham and Sarah waited patiently for the promises of God beyond child-bear- ing years. I knew even then that the Bible wasn't merely a history book but a guide to what God would do today. Every day we read and hear about trouble in the world. However, there is hope, for Scripture teaches us in John 16:33, "... In the world you shall have tribu- lation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the Marilyn Adams GodTalk giveness knows all things about us. He even knows our thoughts before we think them. Yet He so completely forgives all our sins, that He doesn't even remember them. He will not condemn us for even one sin. Based on our own forgive- ness, He tells us to forgive others as we have been forgiven. Colossians 3:13 says it this way, "Bearing with one another, and forgiv- ing one another, if anyone has a com- plaint against another, even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do." Therefore we acknowledge the sins that were done against us, and we for- give that person even as the Lord has forgiven us. Forgiveness is not depen- dent on how we feel, but is a choice of our will. We have no right to retain or con- stantly bring into our remembrance the In these difficult times we can build our faith by reading and speaking God's word. Romans 10:17 says, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." It is through the word that our mind gets renewed. Therefore as we build our faith, we can pull down strongholds and bring every thought captive to the will of Christ. Your faith will grow as you continue to agree with God and put his word on your lips. Hebrews 10:23 says, "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith with- out wavering; (for he is faithful that promised.)" No matter what we are going through, God is our refuge and strength, an ever-pre- sent help in times of trou- ble. Walk by faith, not by sight! REQUIRED sins done against us. He has forgiven them so we must also forgive. Here is an account of a man that was bound by unforgiveness. Peter told Simon, "For I see that you are poisoned by bitter- ness and bound by iniquity" (Acts 8:23). Anger, bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness can all change our chemical balance. There are countless diseases that are rooted in unforgive- ness. Doctors say that 90 percent of ill- ness is psychosomatic meaning that there is no medical root, no etymology. We receive God’s forgiveness through grace. Forgiveness will eradi- cate every root of bitterness. If we fail to forgive it is because we failed to appropriate God’s grace first for our- selves and then for others. Hebrews 12:15 says, "Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled." That verse is saying that when someone sins against us, we have grace to forgive. If we refuse to use His grace for that, we will live bound to the person who hurt us. J. Marilyn Adams is a prayer and rest home ministry leader. The sustaining truths she learned in her crucibles of affliction (or years of debilitating illness) still permeate her present teachings. Her book, "Freedom! From Past Hurts" can be obtained online. Voices of Faith: How can we build our faith in difficult times? world." ASK GOD WHAT IS Rabbi Mark Levin of Congregation Beth Torah, Overland Park, Kan.: I've heard that Elie Wiesel was asked how he could have faith in God after the Holo- caust. His response was, "Humans must have faith in something. After the Holo- caust, what can you have faith in other than God? Not government. Not the mili- tary. Not industry. The only thing you can have faith in is God." Whether the quotation is accurate, it's true. In Gene- sis, in the Garden of Eden, humans are commanded to work and preserve the world. When Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, their eyes are opened and they become aware that all moral decision-making lies with them, not with God. Humans are God's arms and hands in the world. We are placed on this planet to create the good life for all of God's creatures by working and preserving our world for ourselves and subsequent generations. Each decision demands moral reckoning, a human obligation that places us above the other animals in God's creation. In every decision, in every moment, ask your- self, "What does God require of me?" (Micah 6:8) Center yourself within, per- haps through prayer or meditation. Remove self deceit, pride, personal gain, all forms of self aggran- dizement and simply ask, "What is God asking of me now?" When you act on it, it will build your faith. Courtesy photo The First Southern Baptist Church, 585 Kimball Road in Red Bluff, will host "The Trios New Song " who will be bringing the special music in the morning services. The group is coming from Phoenix, Ariz. Everyone is invited. FREE CONCERT! - Southern Gospel at it’s finest - Wonderful for entire family - Invite friends and family The Beene Family one of America’s favorite Gospel families with guest Ryan Seaton Wednesday, July 21st • 6:30 p.m. Offering will be taken Love St. Paul Lutheran Church of Red Bluff invites you to join us in welcoming Pastor David ChuChu from Kenya, Africa. Pastor ChuChu will be in Red Bluff at 7 p.m. on July 20, to make a presentation on his work as director of the Diakonia Compassionate Ministry, in Kenya. The Diakonia Compassionate Ministry (DCM) is a non profit, humanitarian service organization with roots in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya. Guided by the Lutheran teachings, Christ is the center in all that we do, as we recognize that all people are worthy and equal before God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Pastor Mark Rabe from Calvary Evangelical Luther- an Church will also be there. Rabe has been pastor to Calvary since 2001 and has just accepted a teaching position with DCM and he and this family will be mov- ing to Kenya at the end of July. Please come and join us at 7 p.m. at St Paul Luther- an, the corner of Jefferson and Elm streets. A free will offering will be taken and given to DCM's orphan min- istry and disaster relief efforts. 1005 So. Jackson St., Red Bluff First Church of God Tehama County Church Directory HOYT-COLE CHAPEL OF THE FLOWERS 816 Walnut St. - Red Bluff ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP — 21080 Luther Rd. — Pastor J.E. Heitman 528-2499 — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM Red Bluff.... ANTELOPE HOME FELLOWSHIP(SBC) — Berrendos School — 401 Chestnut St 200-4112 — Pastor John Bohrer — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY — 1321 Nelson Dr., Red Bluff. — 527-8541 Pastor Rudy Cepeda — WORSHIP — Sunday 1:00PM & Friday 7PM BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 625 Luther Rd. — 527-0445 Pastor Ron Fortenberry — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM CALVARY CHAPEL — 12375 Paskenta Rd. — 527-8219 Pastor Gilbert DeLao Jr. — WORSHIP — Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1605 Park Ave. — 527-3036 Evangelist Gary Dent — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6:30PM 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 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 — Saturday 6PM & 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 Pastor Tom Turner — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 525 David Ave. — 527-5754 Rev. Kate O’Leary— WORSHIP — Sunday 9:30AM GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, IND. FUND. — 12830 Glasgow Dr. — 527-2964 Pastor Jeff Eldred — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM 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 Pastor Mark Roberts — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:50AM NUEVA VIDA — 11841 Hyw 99W — Red Bluff — Spanish-speaking Pastor Freddie Villasenor — WORSHIP — Sunday 11:00AM Red Bluff.... OPEN VISTAS AWARENESS CENTER — 900 Walnut St. — 529-9285 Rv. Tresha Wing — SERVICE — Sunday 10:00AM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Jefferson & Hickory St. — 527-0372 The Rev. Beth Whittier, Pastor — SUMMER SERVICES at 9:30A.M. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD — 370 Kimball Rd. — 527-6346 Pastor Mike Cox — WORSHIP — Sunday 11:00AM RED BLUFF COWBOY CHURCH — Hampton Inn, Round-Up Room Pastor Coy Huffman — For infomation call 209-559-9965 RED BLUFF GOSPEL ASSEMBLY — 836 Washington St. — 529-9909 Pastor John A. Partsch — WORSHIP — Sunday 1:30PM - Wednesday 7PM SABBATH COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN — 705 So. Jackson St. — 529-1890 Pastor Ron Largent — WORSHIP — Saturday 10:45AM SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH — 515 Main St. — Father Joyle T. Martinez MASS — Saturday 5:15, Spanish 7PM — Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM, Spanish 12PM THE SALVATION ARMY — 944 Walnut St. — 527-8530 Majors Frank & Susan Severs, Pastors — SERVICES — Sunday 10AM & 11AM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRUCH — 720 S. Jackson — 527-3733 Pastor Jon Spoolman — WORSHIP — Saturday 10:45AM SHEPHERD HOUSE OF PRAYER — 601 Monroe St. 529-5350 — Pastor Brent Kohler — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — Jefferson & Elm — 527-5205 Rev. Maryly Adair — Sunday 9:30AM, Holy Eucharist Rite II 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 LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH — 20920 Hampton Rhodes Drive — 528-8668 Pastor Tim Chambers — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM - Wednesday 7:00PM TRUTH TABERNACLE — 285 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff — 527-5533 Pastor Sam Howard — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM - Sunday School 9:30AM UNION SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1256 Walnut St. Bidwell School Cafeteria — 840-6177 Pastor Robert M. Wheatley — WORSHIP — Sunday 3PM only UNITED CHURCH OF GOD — 645 Antelope Blvd. Suite 13 — 824-3657 Elder Dick King — WORSHIP — Saturday 12:30PM VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP — 738 Walnut St. — 527-2449 Pastor Steve Igarta — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM 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 This directory sponsored by: Los Molinos.... COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Sherwood & Josephine 527-3490 — Pastor Kathleen Smith — WORSHIP 11AM MILL CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH — HWY 99E and Taft St., 384-1564 — Pastor Carl DeBiase — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM SPIRIT OF LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD — 25235 Orange St. — 824-0659 Pastor Randy Cosby — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM Corning... 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 — 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 CORNING FOURSQUARE — 404 5th Street — 824-5776 Rev. Sue Duffy 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 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 MT. OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH — 341 Solano St. — 824-5530 Pastor Dallas D. Dubke — WORSHIP — Sunday 9AM NEIGHBORHOOD FULL GOSPEL CHURCH — 901 South St. — 824-2323 Pastor Ken Killinger — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:50AM & 6PM NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY CHURCH — 824-3426 Pastor J.R. Gonzales — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM - Sunday School 9AM OLIVE BRANCH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP — 565 1st St. — 824-3661 — SERVICE — Sunday 10:30 AM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH — West & Butte — 824-2153 Pastor Jose Torres — WORSHIP — Saturday 11AM ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — First & Marin Sts. — 824-4979 Pastor Maryly Adair — CHURCH — Sunday 11AM TRUTH TABERNACLE — 1308 Solano. — 824-4586 Pastor Ed Schaefer — WORSHIP — Sunday 2PM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 824-5841 — East & Solano Pastor Ray Watkins — WORSHIP — Sunday 9AM AUTO ELECTRIC INC. 1055 Main St. - Red Bluff 527-5170 Vina... VINA COMMUNITY CHURCH — 5th & D Street — 839-2340 Pastor Larry Peterson — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM Cottonwood... ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER — 19019 Gaspoint Road — 347-9208 Pastor Doug Hamblin — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM ASSEMBLY OF GOD — Gaspoint Road — 347-3313 Pastor Bob Whitman — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM & 6PM FOURSQUARE CHURCH — 2400 Rhonda Rd. Rev. Paul Shrum — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM Dairyville... CONE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH — 11220 Hwy. 99E — 527-2329 Pastor Kathleen Smith —WORSHIP — Sunday 9AM El Camino... COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Hwy. 99W — 385-2314 Pastor Nancy Pharis-Curie — 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 — 22870 Reno Ave., Gerber 385-1091 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 Las Flores... LAS FLORES FULL GOSPEL — 9662 San Benito Pastor Rev. Elroy & Martha Lake — WORSHIP — 10:00AM Wed. 6PM Manton... MANTON COMMUNITY CHURCH — Forward Rd. — 474-5156 Pastor Michael Stiener —WORSHIP — Sunday School 9:30 Sun. 10:45 Platina... ST. HERMAN OF ALASKA MONASTERY — Begum Gorge Rd. Abbot Herman — LITURGY — Sunday 8:30AM Rancho Tehama... COMMUNITY CHURCH (Non-Den.) — 585-2526 WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES — 585-2975 Pastor Don Luke — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM/6:00PM Tehama... ASSEMBLY OF GOD — Third St. — 384-2603 Pastor Walter Bright — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM 11:15 AM & 6PM ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH — 824-5879 Corner of 4th & D — MASS — Sunday 8:00AM - English RED BLUFF