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Editor'snote:Theau- thor was invited to give testimony on the impact of abortion on women be- fore the Cal- ifornia Com- mission on the Status of Women in 2011. At the age of twenty I was approached by two fe- male friends, pregnant and frightened of the dy- namics and implications of their pregnancies. I was not the father in ei- ther case, but they were friends who trusted me. At the time — this was prior to Roe V. Wade — the only value I attached to the di- lemma they presented was that you take care of your friends. I found a source of loaned funds and located a doctor who would perform abortions on both women. I borrowed the funds my- self and on my responsibil- ity because — in my view — that was what you did when friends were in cri- sis. In the aftermath of the abortions I noted that one of the women cut off our friendship — she vir- tually never spoke to me again — and the other — the friendship was main- tained for decades af- ter the abortion — could never speak of her aborted child. She spoke only of the child she lost. This was deeply troubling to me and incomprehensible un- til I came to understand the overwhelming love of Christ and His deep grief over the deaths of so many unborn children and the equally deep damage that is done to those who abort — some years later. I have been an or- dained pastor for the past twenty-five years. I have long since lost count of the post-abortive women I have counseled and the personal crises in which I have intervened. I have worked alongside many post-abortive women who make it their business to care for their sisters who have been injured by abor- tion. I have trained women for this service. My point is this — although I have interacted with hundreds of post-abortive women in the past quarter century — I have never met a post- abortive woman who was not torn apart inside over what she had done or per- mitted to be done. (And let's face it, thousands of women who have abor- tions have virtually no say in the matter — their hus- bands, boyfriends, and families insist they accept what seems a simple solu- tion to their problem and the culture offers little or no support to a decision to bear the child unless their families are both compas- sionate and pro-life in ori- entation.) Let me repeat — although the impact and consequences vary from the subtle to the dramatic and play out in multiple ways, I have never met a post-abortive woman who is not seriously damaged inside — spiritually and emotionally — by the abor- tion or abortions she has undergone. My recommendation to the state of California is that you get out of the abortion business. The state provides approxi- mately eighty thousand free abortions each year. That translates to eighty thousand women abused and wounded in ways they cannot anticipate. Our cul- ture believes it is unjust to deny abortion to women who cannot afford it. The reality is that abortions are legal and no one is de- nying anything to anyone. But the state is complicit in the great harm that is done to every woman who undergoes abortion when the state provides — and encourages by that pro- vision — the source of that damage. This is not about how some may view abortion — the women to which I refer live in a cul- ture that is very tolerant of abortion. Those who might judge or condemn are viewed as aberrants themselves. The damage to which I refer is intrinsic to the reality of having un- dergone the procedure. The root problem that leads to crisis pregnan- cies — and to the pain I describe that accompa- nies abortion and lasts a lifetime beyond it — is the low self-esteem that leads women into a subservi- ent position before the men in their lives. There are many wonderful agen- cies and ministries up and down the state work- ing tirelessly — and with- out judgment — to edu- cate and assist women in addressing the issues that lead them into crisis preg- nancies before a difficult situation becomes a train wreck. These groups do not waver in their com- mitment should a woman become pregnant; their compassion is redoubled should the woman enter a post-abortive state. They provide alternative solu- tions to pregnancy and to its aftermath — healthy and lifebreathing solu- tions for all concerned. If the state cannot bring it- self to support these peo- ple, at least — for the love of God — get out of their way. Stop promising a simple bromide that tax- payers fund and which only makes the condition of these women more ago- nizing than it was before. I beg of you to stop the state's contribution to this ongoing pain in the hun- dreds of thousands of women who have been subsidized right into this pain by the state. Thank you for receiving my tes- timony. JamesA.Wilsonis the author of Living As Ambassadors of Relationships, The Holy Spirit and the End Times, and Kingdom in Pursuit — available at local bookstores or by e-mailing him at praynorthstate@ charter.net. GODTALK The impact of abortion — My testimony Jim Wilson Shannell Keck, a 2006 graduate of Corning High School, will be sharing about her experiences, ad- ventures and challenges while serving as a mission- ary to Taiwan. Keck will speak at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at New Life Assembly, 660 Solano St. in Corning. Keck has been serving in Taiwan for the past four years. One of her biggest challenges was learning to speak Chinese, in which she is now quite fluent. Keck and her family cor- dially invite anyone to come and would love to see any former teachers and class- mates. She will be return- ing to Taiwan this winter to continue her ministry there. MISSIONARY Keck to speak of experiences in Tiawan The public is invited to hearLauraGrantwhowasin Turkeyduringtheattempted coup on a missions trip with Campus Crusade for Christ. The group was able to travel by vehicle to a safe air- port in the country and fly to Munich, Germany and re- turn to America. Laura was born and raised in Bolivia with mis- sionary parents, Ed and Sherry Grant, who are now associate pastors at Abun- dant Life Fellowship. She attended West Valley High School and just finished her third year at the University of California, Davis as a pre- med student. The service is 10:45 a.m. Sunday, July 31 at 21080 Luther Road in Red Bluff. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP Missionary to speak about being in Turkey during coup The First Southern Bap- tist Church at 585 Kimball Road in Red Bluff will host a 5th Sunday Sing on Sun- day. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy great music. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. and there will be finger food and lots of laughter. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Church to host 5th Sunday Sing Call 877-4DAD411 or visit www.fatherhood.gov be a dad today. Take time to Tehama County Church Directory RedBluff.... ABUNDANTLIFEFELLOWSHIP 21080LutherRd.•528-2499 Pastor J.E. Heitman • WORSHIP Sunday 10:45 AM & 6 PM APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY 1321 Nelson Dr. • 527-8541 Pastor Rudy Cepeda • WORSHIP • Sunday 1 PM & Friday 7 PM CALVARY CHAPEL 12375 Paskenta Rd. • 527-8219 Pastor Gilbert DeLao Jr. • WORSHIP • Sunday 9 AM & 11:00 AM CHURCH OF CHRIST 1605 Park Ave • 529-3063 • Evangelist Gary Den WORSHIP • Sun. 11AM & 5 PM • Bible Study • Sunday 10 AM & Wed 7 PM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Antelope 545 Berrendos • 529-2506 • Bishop Phillip Smith • Sunday 11 AM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Red Bluff 545 Berrendos • 527-7012 • Bishop Jim Wilhite • Sunday 9 AM 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 9 AM • PRAYER • 6 PM CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF GOD Hwy. 36, Jorgenson 527-9210 • Pastor Roy Duggins • WORSHIP • Sunday 10 AM & 5 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 501 Pine St. • 527-4361 Pastor Bruce Cloutier • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:15 AM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Hickory & Madison • 527-4688 Pastor Daryl Jones • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:30 AM FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Jackson & Luther • 527-5717 Pastor Sean Story • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:15 AM 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 11 AM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 525 David Ave. • 527-5754 Pastor Scott Gessford • WORSHIP • Sunday 11 AM FREEDOM CHURCH 601 Monroe St. • 355-2284 • Pastors Pete & Bev Williams • WORSHIP Sunday 10:30 AM • YOUTH Thurs. 7 PM GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, IND. FUND. 12830 Glasgow Dr. 527-2964 • Pastor Jeff Eldred • WORSHIP • Sunday 11 AM & 6 PM HIGH POINT ASSEMBLY 625 Luther Rd. • 527-0445 Pastor David Blythe • WORSHIP • Sunday 10 AM LAKE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY CHURCH Lake Club • 347 6970 Jim Bredow, Pastor • WORSHIP • Sunday 8:30-10:15 AM NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH 1625 Johnson St. • 527-8134 SERVICE • 10 AM NORTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 345 David Ave • 527-0543 Pastor Scott Camp • Sunday 11:00AM, Sunday School 9:30AM www.northvalleyredbluff.com NUEVA VIDA 11841 Hyw 99W • Red Bluff • Spanish-speaking Pastor Freddie Villasenor • WORSHIP • Sunday 11 AM OPEN VISTAS AWARENESS CENTER 807 Lincoln St. • 529-9285 Rv. Tresha Wing • SERVICE • Sunday 10 AM OUT OF THE BOX MINISTRIES-COWBOY CHURCH 585-3070 22812 Antelope Blvd. –– Wednesday 7 PM –– Sunday 10 AM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jefferson & Hickory St. • 527-0372 Rev. Beth Hoyt • 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 9:30 AM • 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 7 PM • Sun. 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, Spanish 12 PM THE SALVATION ARMY 944 Walnut St. • 527-8530 Major Kit Wetter, Pastor • SERVICES • Sunday 10 AM & 11 AM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIS T CHRUCH 720 S. Jackson • 527-3733 Pastor Robert A. Clark • WORSHIP • Saturday 10:30 AM ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Jefferson & Elm • 527-3414 Pastor Dallas D. Dubke • WORSHIP • Sunday 8:30 AM & 11 AM 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 • 10:50 AM • Bible Study 9:30 AM TEHAMA COUNTY'S MERCY PLACE FELLOWSHIP, bilingual 836 Washington St., Red Bluff • 2 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. 10:45 AM & 5 PM - Wed. 6 PM THE ROCK CHURCH OF RED BLUFF 285 Gilmore Road • 527-7234 Pastor Vik Hylen•WORSHIP • Sun. 10 AM & 6:30 PM - Tues. 7:3 0PM - Men's Prayer Sat. 9 AM VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 738 Walnut St. • 527-2449 Pastor Luke Geraty • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:30AM WALNUT GROVE CHRISTIAN CENTER RHEMA Bible Church • 527-9065 435 Round Up Ave.• Pastor Michael Ragsdale • WORSHIP • Sun. 10:30 AM ZION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 836 Washington St. 529-1836 • Pastor Joshua John McKim • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:15 AM Bowman... COMMUNITY CHURCH Bowman Rd. & Landes • 347-6130 Pastor Mark Lugg • WORSHIP • Sunday 10 AM Capay... COMMUNITY FRIENDS CHURCH • 4th & Moller Ave. • 865-2806 Pastor Toni Brown • WORSHIP • Sunday 9:30 AM Corning... BELIEVERS CHURCH OF GOD 783 Solano St. • 824-6502 Pastor Dan Steigmn • WORSHIP • Sunday 10 AM CHURCH OF CHRIST 1418 South St. • 824-3603 WORSHIP • Sunday • 10:30 AM CHURCH OF CHRIST 1440 Yolo St. • 824-4333 David King, Minister • WORSHIP • Sunday 11 AM & 6 PM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Marguerite & Blackburn • Bishop Scott Davis • WORSHIP • Sunday 10 AM 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. • 824-9989 Rev. Russ Ziegler • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:45 AM & 6 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 506 Colusa St. • 824-3490 Pastor Chris Fissori • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:15 AM • Sunday School 9 AM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1421 Marin St. • 824-5739 WORSHIP • Sunday 11 AM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 824-5535 • 471 Marguerite Pastor Julie Horne • WORSHIP • Sunday 11 AM 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 AM• Pastor Dennis Wyman • 526-4736 MT. OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH 341 Solano St. • 824-5530 Pastor Dallas D. Dubke • WORSHIP • Sunday 9 AM NEIGHBORHOOD FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 901 South St. • 824-2323 Pastor Ken Killinger • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:50 AM & 6 PM NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY CHURCH 824-3426 • Rev. 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COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hwy. 99W • 385-2314 Pastor Scott Gessford • WORSHIP • Sunday 9:30 AM NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH 8345 SR 99W, El Camino • 200-4112 Pastor John Bohrer • Sunday School • 9:30 AM • WORSHIP • 11 AM SHADY REST FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 7211 Hwy. 99W 385-2155 • Pastor Andrew Dalson • WORSHIP • Saturday 7 PM Gerber... BAHA'I FAITH OF TEHAMA COUNTY 385-1091 Prayer meetings Fridays 7:30 PM Brickyard Creek Apartments FAITH HOPE LOVE MINISTRIES 21941 Chard Ave. 385-1431 • Pastor Ina Driggers • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:30 AM GERBER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 301 Samson @ Ventura 385-1718 • WORSHIP • Sunday 10 AM Los Molinos.... COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sherwood & Josephine 384-2656 • Pastor Ray Watkins • WORSHIP 11AM MILL CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH HWY 99E and Taft St., 384-1564 Pastor Carl DeBiase • WORSHIP • Sunday 11 AM & 6 PM SPIRIT OF LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 25235 Orange St., 310-4990 Rev. Kenneth & Pamela Auld • WORSHIP • Sunday 10:30 AM & 6 PM Manton... 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