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ByJamesWilson Letusimagineforamo- ment. Imagine my own state of California. Imagine California sur- rounded by Arizona, Ne- vada, and Oregon — as she is. Imagine Texas and Col- orado pushing their way in to border California as well. Conjure up seething hatred for California and an armada of tanks, artil- lery and aircraft dedicated to her destruction once or- dered. Visualize a state- within-a-state the size of California's Central Val- ley running from the Ba- kersfield oil farms to well north of the state's capi- tol — more than half the length of the state; imag- ine the death of California enshrined in its charter. Fi- nally, imagine California reduced in size by seven eighths, and her population of forty million shrunk by the same proportion. What you have is Israel. Some will say analogy is dangerous; the parallels fall apart after awhile and no longer apply. This is no analogy. It is simply a de- scription of Israel and her neighbors today with the names changed to reflect American realities. Expand the vision to take in the ma- jority of the other United States and imagine they are blaming California for the implacable hostility sur- rounding her and threaten- ing to grant independence to that state-within-a-state, even threatening to support all-out war against Cali- fornia if she does not with- draw behind borders deter- mined by her enemies. This too is Israel today. Many people say Israel is aggressive; she shoots first and asks questions later — if at all. Sometimes she does — shoot first, that is. In 1967 she was surrounded by five enemies bent on her extermination, just like our imagined California. Un- like our fantasy state, they had twenty times her pop- ulation and an even greater disparity in military re- sources. They blockaded her ports and announced imminent war. They had al- ready fired on her people but had not yet crossed her borders. Israel struck first — with devastating impact. She drove these homicidal bullies from her ancient territories and reclaimed her stolen capitol city. This is Israeli aggression? Israel has never fought a war of aggression in her sixty-seven year history. It was the same in the recent Gaza conflict, except this time she was attacked with thousands of missiles in- stead of artillery and kid- nap/murder squads in- stead of aircraft. She now faces the same militant Is- lamo fascists — spiritual descendants of the Nazis who harbored and men- tored them seventy years ago — augmented by a host of new ones. To their strength is added the one hundred thirty-five nations now clamoring for them to cede to their enemies the land and security they won nearly half a century ago. Is it strange that they resist? Imagine California fighting for her existence as Israel now does. Many American voices declare Islamic militants to be a lunatic fringe of an otherwise peaceful religion. They point to the millions — perhaps hundreds of mil- lions — of Muslims who are law abiding citizens, con- tent to care for their fam- ilies and worship God as they understand Him. In- deed there are many such, and many of them live right here in the United States — even in Califor- nia. But where in the world has Islam become the rul- ing power and repression of non-Muslims does not fol- low in its wake? Deal with it. Every na- tion in which Islam rules imposes restrictions of some type or another on the freedom of faith and speech of their inhabitants. Some are as brutal as Saudi Arabia — in which a man has just been sentenced to ten years in prison and one thousand lashes for setting up a web site demanding freedom of speech. Many are much less so — thanks be to God — but none un- derstand freedom as we do. Where Muslims are a mi- nority they move as quickly as possible to establish en- claves in which they can rule by some form of Sharia Law. In France — prior to the attacks on a French newspaper and a Kosher market — there were more than seven hundred zones into which French police refused to go for fear of at- tack; non Muslims are for- bidden to enter. Efforts are underway in our nation to establish such zones. Don't get me wrong. Je- sus Christ gave His life for every Muslim as well as for every other human being. All who confess Him on their lips and believe Him in their hearts (Romans 10:9) are destined for eter- nal and abundant life. He is determined to love even those who do not. But He does not love a religion of brutality against non-ad- herents. He — Word of His Father — sent the armies of Israel against those who threatened her yesterday and today. He expects the rest of us to accept truth and seek justice for all — es- pecially His chosen ones, Is- rael. JamesA.Wilsonis the author of Living As Ambassadors of Relationships and The Holy Spirit and the End Times — available at local bookstores or by e-mailing him at praynorthstate@ charter.net. GOD TALK Let us imagine for a moment ORLAND Global Youth Evangelism will celebrate 50 years of international minis- try at 10 a.m. May 16 at 1044 Trinity St. in Orland. The program will include music, a video presentation highlighting the 50 years of ministry plus the dedication of the recently reconstructed publishing building. A long-time friend of the church, pastor Gaylord Enns, will be the featured speaker. The Rev. Enns is thepublishedauthorof"Love Revolution" and has traveled extensively in connection with his book. Global Youth Evangelism was incorporated June 1, 1965 at Chico. Since those early days to the present, with the work of their mis- sionaries and ministry friends, the mission of Evan- gelism through Discipleship has touched six continents as well as several Pacific Island groups. During the past 50 years it hasbeeninvolvedinplanting churches and youth training centers with one-year Bi- ble schools, publishing the ChristianWorkerBibleStudy Series, an international boat ministry with its sailing ves- sel the Morning Star and es- tablishing a Spanish Lan- guage School. Through these endeavors the Lord has gra- ciously extended the influ- ence of His kingdom touch- ing the lives of hundreds of thousands around the globe. Those who may be inter- ested in attending the cele- bration are asked to RSVP to gye50@yahoo.com for a ca- tered lunch. EVANGELISM Church to celebrate 50 years of ministry The community is invited to attend the National Day of Prayer breakfast at the Red Bluff Community Center 6:45-8 a.m. Thursday, May 7. Local community and re- ligious leaders will join in prayer for the nation and its schools, businesses, fami- lies and city officials. Those leading corporate prayers in- clude Bill Goodwin, Tehama County CEO; Candy Carlson, Tehama County Supervisor; Todd Brose, RBUHS super- intendent; Kristin Behrens, Dignity Health Marketing manager; Matthew McG- lynn, Tehama County Supe- rior Court Judge; Suzanne Birch,CornerstoneBankvice president of Marketing and David Blythe, senior pastor of Bethel Assembly. Annually held on the first Thursday of May, the Na- tional Day of Prayer obser- vance invites Americans from many religious back- grounds to turn to God in prayer for the United States. To RSVP for the break- fast, call the Vineyard Chris- tian Fellowship at 527-2449 or send an email to rb.vcf. office@gmail.com. The Red Bluff Ministerial Association welcomes local pastors to gather for cooperative work in the name of Christ. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION National Day of Prayer breakfast set FREECONCERT! 625 Luther Road, Red Bluff BethelAssemblyofGod -SouthernGospelatit'sverybest!-Wonderfulforentirefamily-Invitefriendsandfamily Generous Love Offering will be taken at concert May7 th , 2015 6:30 pm OpeningGroup:Heartsong Excitement, spiritual anointing, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect to find when you step across the threshold of the auditorium for an Evening of Family Worship and Praise with The Collingsworth Family. Their boundaries of influence have expanded until they have sung and played all over the United States (as well as internationally) into their 27th year of ministry. Their constant, persistent attention to cutting-edge arranging, musical excellence, and a proper balance of spiritual emphasis are the keys to success God has helped them tap. MIXED GROUP OF THE YEAR SINGING NEWS FAN AWARDS – 2014 MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR (Kim) SINGING NEWS FAN AWARDS – 2014 Their entire family sings together in an ensemble. Kim is well-known for her phenomenal mastery of the piano and the extraordinary talent God has given her is a part of each concert, as well as trumpet solos from Phil. Their two oldest daughters are quite proficient on the violin and play at each of their concerts. Their family appears on the newest Homecoming Video Series with Bill Gaither. Phil & Kim's entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. The Collingsworth Family TehamaCountyChurchDirectory RedBluff.... ABUNDANTLIFEFELLOWSHIP 21080LutherRd.•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. 10:30AM 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 857 Washington St., 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 Sean Story • 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 Don St. John • 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 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 807 Lincoln 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 • 11:00AM Worship • 9:30AM Sunday School 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 Sherwin Colaste 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 TEHAMA COUNTY'S MERCY PLACE FELLOWSHIP, bilingual 836 Washington St., Red Bluff • 2:00 PM Sundays • 262-9474 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 & 5PM - Wed. 6PM 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... 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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 • 471 Marguerite Pastor Julie Horne • 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 Cormac Lacre • MASS • Sun. 10AM, Spanish 12PM INDEPENDENT LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CORNING Houghton Ave. between Solano and Yolo Worship: Sunday 11:00 am • Pastor Dennis Wyman • 526-4736 MT. 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