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Saturday, November 19, 2011 – Daily News Religion Faith&Worship Church news Speaker to discuss China Community Baptist Church will have a special guest, Nicky Spence, at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20. Spence, a lively speaker who gives a presentation that will delight a person's ears, eyes and heart, will share about her ministry to China. A love offering will be taken. The Ladies Sunday School classes will present Spence with gifts, love and prayers during the Sunday School hour at 10:45 a.m. For more information call the church at 527-4203. Advent celebrations The Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff, at 838 Jeffer- son St., invites all to join Wednesday evenings from 5:15- 6:15 Nov. 30, and Dec. 7, 14, and 21 for Journey to Bethlehem and Advent Candle Prayer Walk. Guests will have an opportunity to wander through a Bethlehem Village in the sanctuary, enjoy a soup sup- per at the village well, meet the characters from the Bible story and participate in a variety of projects that will be fun for children and adults alike. Then stop by the chapel where Christmas music will be quietly play- ing and candles will be burning as guests spend some time in quiet prayer. All are welcome and this event is free of charge For more information call Pastor Beth Hoyt at 527- 0372. Interfaith service The Shasta County Interfaith Forum is presenting the Thanksgiving Interfaith Service on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. The event will include music, an interfaith choir, inspira- tional readings, prayers and reflections from a variety of faith traditions as represented by the members of the forum. Refreshments will immediately follow the service. This year's celebration will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3410 Churn Creek Road, in Redding. Donations gathered at the celebration will be given to the Salvation Army and People of Progress food banks. Member organizations and those presenting this event for the Shasta County Interfaith Forum include: Baha'i Faith, Buddhists-River Oak Sangha, Center for Spiritual Living, First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, First United Methodist Church, International Centers for Spiritu- al Living, Islamic Center of Redding, Native American Tra- ditions, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, Redding Friends Meeting, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, The Sikh Centre, Anderson, Second Baptist Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church, Temple Beth Israel in Redding, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Unity in Redding. Associated Organizations include Humanist Peace Soci- ety, Interim Healthcare Hospice, Local Indians for Educa- tion (LIFE), Mercy Hospice, PFLAG and Redding Voices. The Shasta County Interfaith Forum invites all faith communities to join them not only for this special interfaith celebration but for the monthly meetings the second Wednesday of every month, September through May, noon to 1:15 p.m. at First Christian Church, 3590 Placer St., Red- ding. For more information, call 243-8862 or visit www.shas- tacoif.blogspot.com. today, and forever." Hebrews 13:8 Symptoms occurred and a doctor's visit with my family physician con- firmed that something was not right. An ultrasound was taken and followed with a biopsy by a gynecologist. They brought a definite diagnosis of uterine cancer. That was in January of 2009. The cancer specialist wanted to make an immediate appointment at UC Davis for surgery and any needed chemo therapy. I told Dr. Anderson that I would need to get back to her after praying. After seeking the Lord's direction and fasting, I received my answer. The soft inner voice of the Holy Spirit let me know that I was not to have any surgery, but to trust the Lord for my healing. I assured my two sons that I know God uses surgeons and doctors in the healing process. But I also assured them that I had to follow His specific direction, rather than man's wisdom. My doctor asked for permission to call one of my sons who had accompanied me during a visit. She cared about me enough to attempt to persuade me towards the surgery. When I did not change my mind she let me know that I had about one year to live without the surgery and possibly four years with the surgery. On July 26 of 2011 I had a CT scan. LIFE POSSIBLY EXISTS A.M. Bhattacharyya, an Healed of cancer "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, The results came on July 28th. The uterus was perfectly normal. It is real- ly true that, "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). The Word of God became my medi- cine and the Great Physi- cian, Jesus Christ, is the One who healed and is continuing to heal me every moment of every day. Readers should not con- clude from my experience that they must rely on prayer alone at all times for healing, but rather that we should rely on obedience to God. If He promises divine healing we can rely on it; at other times we rely on prayer and the worldly resources that He has ulti- mately provided. Now I am believing Him for an ing all of our needs. Some sweet folks have said, "Con- gratulations Patricia." I always respond, "No – Glory to God!" He alone gets all of the glory and praise. I'm so thankful for the mercy of our Lord! Patricia Martin GodTalk extreme makeover. Other health issues have attacked my physical body for many years. I believe God for strong legs to walk up and down in the name of the Lord, for removal of hashimoto thyroid disease, and about five other problem areas. But God is the source! He can heal cancer or any other ail- ment just as easily as He can heal a hangnail. Our God is limitless in meet- When we pray we must pray with full assurance and childlike faith. I praise God that Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith. The Amplified Bible says, "Look- ing away {from all that will distract} to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith {giving the first incen- tive for our belief} and is also its Finisher {bringing it to maturity and perfection}. I like to add, "With Him there are no limits." I trust this testimony of God's grace and mercy will give you hope and fresh assurance concerning His indi- vidual love and care in your own life too (see Psalm 139). Patricia Martin is the founder of God's Precious Jewels, a ministry to Native American children on reservations all over the Western United States. She is based in Red Bluff and found her healing from cancer where she lives with her God. Do you believe there is life on other planets? Voices of Faith active member of Hindu Community, Kansas City, Mo., area: The scientists have been trying to detect extraterrestrial life in the universe for many years, but so far without any success. I believe it is quite conceiv- able that somewhere out in the unfathomable universe, there are Earth-like heaven- ly bodies where conditions to sustain life do exist. Hinduism affirms that every life has a soul. Individ- ual soul (also called self), which is divine and immor- tal, illumines the vital princi- ple that keeps the psycho- physical complex alive. When the soul leaves the body, the source of illumina- tion is gone. So, the body dies. Scripture, Isa Upan- ishad says, "At the heart of all — wherever there is in the universe — abides the self." Since the divine spirit is everywhere in the uni- verse, the possible existence of extraterrestrial life is in conformity with Hindu faith. All living beings — humans, subhumans, even plants — have soul. Soul evolves through the process of reincarnations. In plants, soul's revelation is minimal. Human life attains the high- est stage of unfoldment of soul. Only human soul is capable of attaining salva- tion (unity with God) through spiritual practices. Though we don't know at what level extraterrestrial life has evolved through unfoldment of self, human- like life form having the power of discrimination is the highest stage. Hindu scripture talks about Brahmalok (kingdom of God), a spiritual world, distinct from material world, where enlightened souls stay for a while before final absorption with God. QUR'AN OFFERS CLUES Syed E. Hasan, Ph.D., Midland Islamic Council, Kansas City, Mo., area: The Arabic word "samah," which usually occurs in association with the word earth ("ard") in numerous verses in the Qur'an, has been generally translated as "sky" or "heaven," which are part of a universe that includes many galaxies, each with its own stars and planets Tehama County Church Directory HOYT-COLE CHAPEL OF THE FLOWERS 816 Walnut St. - Red Bluff Red Bluff.... ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP — 21080 Luther Rd. — Pastor J.E. Heitman 528-2499 — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM 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 John Christenson — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM & 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 — 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 WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 525 David Ave. — 527-5754 Pastor Nancy Pharis-Curie — 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. —227-3630 Pastor David T. Stark — WORSHIP — Sunday 5PM 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 Red Bluff.... PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Jefferson & Hickory St. — 527-0372 The Rev. Beth Hoyt — SERVICES 11:00AM —Summer Worship 9:30AM 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 11:00AM — 282-2248 OUT OF THE BOX MINISTRIES-COWBOY CHURCH — 585-3070 Tehama District Fairground, Bull Sale Barn –– Wednesday 7:00PM –– Sunday 10:00AM 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 Diana Lueckert — 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 MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 20920 Hampton Rhodes Drive — Cell:925-980-5396 Pastor Jim Williams — 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 Pastor Herb Vierra— WORSHIP — Saturday 11:30 AM 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. — 384-0100 Pastor Richard Tucker — 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 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 — 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 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 Given this context, one could interpret some of the Quranic verses to affirm the existence of life on other planets. For example, verse 29 of chapter 42: "And among His Signs is the cre- ation of the heavens and the earth and the living crea- tures that He has scattered through them: and He has power to gather them together when He wills." In addition, other verses in the Qur'an indicate the existence of planets similar to the earth, such as: "God is He Who created seven heavens and of the earth also their like..." (65:12). A noted Quranic scholar has explained the phrase "of the earth also their like" to mean that God has created several planets inhabited by the creatures similar to the ones we have on the earth. 3B