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Some of you may remem- ber years ago the popular TV series "Lost In Space." The Robinsons along with two passen - gers and a friendly ro- bot traveled through the galaxy in their search for home while they faced new threats each week. When the robot sensed some dark, mysterious force ap - proaching, he would shout out, "Danger! Danger! Dan- ger!" Ironically, there is today a mysterious force envelop- ing our land and neutering the moral fiber of a nation founded upon the Judeo- Christian ethic. This prevailing force loves to quote, Ad nauseam, the verse, "Judge not lest you be judged" to silence any calls against what for centuries was considered immoral behavior. Case in point, note the number of "famous" people both reli - gious and irreligious who used the verse in response to the comments of Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame regarding sexual mo - rality. One went so far as to state, "Jesus seems to have been notably silent on the issue and, in issues related to illicit sex, the gospels show him suspending judg - ment to a degree vastly un- usual. Even the woman at the well with all those hus- bands." This quote conve- niently left out Jesus' words to the woman, "go and sin no more." This is the same Je - sus who clearly spoke of the need to discern truth from error when speak- ing of false prophets say- ing, "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but in- wardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them," Matthew 7:15-20. The Jesus of the Bible has often been viewed as a sweet, sentimental DE- masculinized being, rather than the one who spoke of Herod as "a fox" and of the Pharisees as "white- washed sepulchers," and who rebuked His own fol - lower, Peter, with the words, "Get behind m, Sa- tan," which then makes Je- sus out to be "judgmental." It is Jesus who said of Him- self that He was destined to bring a sword of separation into personal relationships. That is, He claims to Him - self ultimate allegiance. He moves the money changers forcibly from His Father's house, and He promises to return in judgment. Our nation has always had within her false proph - ets but never have there been so many within the established church where "Christian funerals" are held and the hope of for - giveness in Christ is left out, where sin is no longer sin and Grace is no longer needed. Even the Pope has stated, "Even an atheist, if he or she does good, has no need for Christ." It is time to put to rest the modern concept of the misjudged verse, "Judge not lest you be judged." Too often we have heard sincere but misinformed Christians and unbelievers alike say, "I don't want to judge anybody, but..." Iron - ically, the one who screams "judge not" is often the one passing judgment on you! This verse is not a warning against judging an action. It is a warning against self- deception and hypocrisy in one's judgment as we see in its context. Simply put, the word "judge" from the original Greek root "krino" could be translated as conclude or condemn, damn or deter - mine. We have no authority to "damn or condemn" any- one; that is God's call. But in the context of Luke 12:57 "Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?" we are definitely encour - aged to judge in the sense of discernment. Frankly, it goes against the clear teaching of Scrip - ture to declare that we should not judge. But when judgment is made it must be based on God's Word and not on personal opin - ion. Jesus made this clear when He stated, "Do not judge according to appear- ance, but judge with righ- teous judgment," John 7:24. Of course, in the midst of such judgment we are to be aware that we all fall short of God's glory and that having an attitude of damning is forbidden, for there is only One who has the authority to condemn. Ultimately, He is the One who would have all men to be saved, giving His Only Begotten Son that who - ever trusts in Him will not be condemned. In essence, the Cross is that place of judgment where we can meet a just and holy God in peace. Until the day we meet our God, "not judging" false teachers or, in fact, mak - ing excuses for them, or lis- tening to them or not warn- ing others against them, puts us in "Danger! Danger! Danger!" In July 1982 the Rev. Dallas Dubke became Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church Red Bluff and Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Corning where he has served for the past 30 years. A Michigan native, his inter - ests include wrestling, Judo, chess, mountain climbing, and biking. He is married with four children. Godtalk There is a judge and He is not me Rev. Dallas Dubke Religion News Service Pope Francis' enormous popularity may not have translated into more parish- ioners in the pews or pen- itents in the confessional, but a new survey indicates it may be persuading Cath- olics to dig deep and give more to the poor — an- other priority for the pon- tiff, who was elected a year ago Thursday. The survey shows that one in four U.S. Catholics say they have increased their charitable giving in the past year, and 77 percent of them say it's because of Francis. "It is clear that Pope Francis and his message of mercy and joy, and a spe - cial concern for the poor, are inspiring U.S. Catho- lics in their giving," said Alexia Kelley, head of Foun- dations and Donors Inter- ested in Catholic Activities, or FADICA, an association that promotes Catholic phi- lanthropy. The survey of just over 1,000 Catholics, conducted March 7-10, was done for FADICA and the U.S. Con - ference of Catholic Bishops Office of National Collections by Zogby Analytics. The sur- vey has a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points. The results also showed that half of those who were inspired to boost their do - nations were motivated by the pope's message of com- passion for the poor, and 44 percent said Francis' exhor- tations to care for others will inspire them to give more to Catholic efforts or organiza- tions in the future. "As FADICA looks to the future, this data suggests that the 'Pope Francis Effect' on Catholic giving will con - tinue to grow, thus bringing the church's critical minis- tries and mercy to those who need it most," said Kelley. A Pew Research Center survey released earlier this month found that American Catholics and the public give Francis high marks as pope — 85 percent and 66 percent favorability ratings, respec - tively — but so far that has not translated into higher rates of Mass attendance, volunteering at church or going to confession. PoPe's first year 'Francis Effect' on Catholic wallets Staff reports A fundraiser will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday to support a missionary trip to Bulgaria. The event will be at Com - munity Baptist Church, 598 Round up Ave. in Red Bluff. A Bulgarian meal will be served consisting of Mousaka and cucumber salad, along with other foods. The trip will take place June 29 through July 8. The missions team is plan - ning to share God's love with orphan children during a five-day summer camp. Bul- garia has the most repressed economy in Europe. Many of these children have been left by parents who could not af - ford to raise them. There will be 30-40 chil- dren at the camp and the team will have interpreters to assist in the activities and the teaching. Each person going on this trip from Red Bluff has to raise $2,500. This fundraiser will help defray costs. There is no charge; however dona - tions to help with the costs are gratefully accepted. To learn more about this ministry go to http://smile - bugariafoundation.org For more information about the fundraiser, call Pam Wheeler-Hilligan, 526- 1344. Community BaPtist ChurCh Fundraiser to support missionary trip to Bulgaria Religion News Service "Bats in churches are no joke for those who have to clean up the mess behind," said Anne Sloman, chair of the council. "Their pres - ence in large numbers is making it impossible for us to open churches for a whole variety of social and community uses as well as making life miserable for worshippers, and we are seriously worried about the irreparable damage bats are causing to price - less church artifacts." The report prepared by academics at Bristol Univer- sity suggests that with clever use of lighting systems and acoustic devices, bats can be kept away from parts of churches. "The research has been helpful," said Sir Tony Baldry, a member of Par - liament, "but what we now need is action to ensure that church congregations can worship without being con - cerned about the impact of bat feces and urine." Church wardens say that bat droppings can seriously damage your health. Droppings and urine pres - ent a risk of gastrointestinal infection through accidental hand to mouth transfer. The full research of the number of churches involved will be published on the gov - ernment's Department for Environment, Food and Ru- ral Affairs website in two weeks. ChurCh of enGland Bats in the belfry a serious matter Tehama County Church Directory Red Bluff.... ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP 21080 Luther Rd. • 528-2499 Pastor J.E. Heitman • WORSHIP Sunday 11AM & 6PM ANTELOPE HOME FELLOWSHIP(SBC) Berrendos School 401 Chestnut St • 200-4112 • Pastor John Bohrer • WORSHIP • Sun. 10:45AM APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY 1321 Nelson Dr. • 527-8541 Pastor Rudy Cepeda • WORSHIP • Sunday 1:00PM & Friday 7PM BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 625 Luther Rd. • 527-0445 Pastor David Blythe • WORSHIP • Sunday 10AM CALVARY CHAPEL 12375 Paskenta Rd. • 527-8219 Pastor Gilbert DeLao Jr. • WORSHIP • Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am CHURCH OF CHRIST 1605 Park Ave • 529-3063 • Evangelist Gary Den WORSHIP • Sun. 11AM & 6:30 PM • Bible Study • Sunday 10AM & Wed 7PM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Antelope 545 Berrendos • 529-2506 • Bishop Phillip Smith • Sunday 11AM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Red Bluff 545 Berrendos • 527-7012 • Bishop Jim Wilhite • Sunday 9:00AM CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS 12881 Baker Rd., Open Daily 9-11am Pastors Brad & Susan Harms•WORSHIP•Sunday 2PM•Bible Study Thur 2-4pm COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 598 Round -Up Ave. 527-4203 Pastor Dr. Paul Wright • WORSHIP • Sunday 9AM • PRAYER • 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 • 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 Tom Turner • WORSHIP • Sunday 11AM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 525 David Ave. • 527-5754 Pastor Nancy Pharis-Cure • WORSHIP • Sunday 11:00AM FREEDOM CHURCH 601 Monroe St. • 355-2284 • Pastors Pete & Bev Williams • WORSHIP Sunday 10:30AM • YOUTH Thurs. 7PM 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 • Sun. 10:30AM • Antelope School LAKE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY CHURCH Lake Club • 347 6970 Jim Bredow, Pastor • WORSHIP • Sunday 8:30-10:15AM NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH 1625 Johnson St. • 527-8134 SERVICE • 10:00AM NEW HOPE FOURSQUARE CHURCH 645 Antelope Blvd, Suite 13 528-0642 • Pastor Christopher Church • WORSHIP • Sun.10AM • Youth, Thurs. 6 PM NORTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH (Ind.) 345 David Ave • 527-0543 Pastor Scott Camp • Sunday 11:00AM • northvalleyredbluff.com 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 OUT OF THE BOX MINISTRIES-COWBOY CHURCH 585-3070 22812 Antelope Blvd. –– Wednesday 7:00PM –– Sunday 10:00AM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jefferson & Hickory St. • 527-0372•Rev. Beth Hoyt 9:30 AM Sunday School • 11:00 AM Worship • Childcare Provided PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 370 Kimball Rd. • 527-6346 Pastor Mike Cox • WORSHIP • Sunday 11:00AM RED BLUFF COMMUNITY CHURCH 1920 Park St. Pastor Stan Kolbert • SERVICES • Sunday 9:30AM • 282-2248 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 • Sun. 8:30AM, 10:30AM, Spanish 12PM THE SALVATION ARMY 944 Walnut St. • 527-8530 Major Kit Wetter, Pastor • SERVICES • Sunday 10AM & 11AM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRUCH 720 S. Jackson • 527-3733 Pastor Robert A. Clark • WORSHIP • Saturday 10:30AM ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Jefferson & Elm • 527-3414 Pastor Dallas D. Dubke • WORSHIP • Sunday 8:30AM & 11AM ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Jefferson & Elm • 527-5205 Rev. Maryly Adair • Sunday 9:30AM, Holy Eucharist Rite II SUNRISE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP GARBC Corner of Cedar & Jackson 529-6884 • Pastor Chris 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 Dr. 528-8668•Pastor Loren Browning • WORSHIP • Sun. 10:45AM - Wed. 7PM THE ROCK CHURCH OF RED BLUFF 285 Gilmore Road • 527-7234 Pastor Vik Hylen•WORSHIP • Sun. 10AM & 6:30PM - Wed. 7:30PM - Mens Prayer Sat. 9AM VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 738 Walnut St. • 527-2449 Pastor Steve Igarta • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:30AM WALNUT GROVE CHRISTIAN CENTER RHEMA Bible Church • 527-9065 435 Round Up Ave.• Pastor Michael Ragsdale • WORSHIP • Sun. 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 Corning... BELIEVERS CHURCH OF GOD 783 Solano St. • 824-6502 Pastor Dan Steigmn • WORSHIP • 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 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Marguerite & Blackburn • Bishop Scott Davis • WORSHIP • Sunday 10AM CORNING FOURSQUARE 404 5 th St. • 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 1520 East St. • Pastor Ben Rorie WORSHIP • Sunday 11AM • Bible Study 10AM • 824-0175 , Cell 701-9292 HARVEST CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH OF GOD 1006 6th St. 824-2091 • Pastor Michael Sharp • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:00AM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 824-5879 814 Solano St. • Father Juan Manuel Ponce • MASS • Sun. 10AM, Spanish 12PM 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 Robert A. Clark • WORSHIP • Saturday 11AM ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 820 Marin St. • 680-0353 Rev. Diana Lueckert • CHURCH • Sunday 11AM Capay... COMMUNITY FRIENDS CHURCH • 4th & Moller Ave. • 865-2806 Pastor Toni Brown • WORSHIP • Sunday 9:30AM Cottonwood... FOURSQUARE CHURCH 2400 Rhonda Rd. Rev. Paul Shrum • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM Dairyville... CONE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH 11220 Hwy. 99E • 527-2329 Coordinating Pastor Nancy Pharis-Cure • Clay M Pastor Chris Bauer • WORSHIP • Sun. 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 Los Molinos.... COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sherwood & Josephine • 384-2656 Coordinating Pastor Nancy Pharis-Curie•CLayM Pastor Ray Watkins • 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. 340-2873• Pastor Anthony Roman• WORSHIP • Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM 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. Sunday 10:30AM • 833-0557 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 ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH • 824-5879 Corner of 4th & D • MASS • Sunday 8:00AM - English Vina... VINA COMMUNITY CHURCH 5th & D Street • 839-2340 Pastor Larry Peterson • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM HOYT-COLE CHAPEL OF THE FLOWERS 816 Walnut St. - Red Bluff FD 652 This directory sponsored by: TEHAMA ESTATES A Retirement Community for the Active Senior Citizens 750 David Ave. - Red Bluff - 527-9193 Your Ad Could Be Here Call Daleen at 527-2151 ext.101 Hospice Gift and Thrift Store Thank you for ongoing support – M. – F. 9 – 5 • Sat. 10 – 4 Riverside Plaza Main Street 530.528.9430 | FAITH | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SAtURDAY, MARCh 15, 2014 4 B