Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/71510
4B Daily News – Saturday, June 23, 2012 Religion Faith&Worship Voices of Faith What can faiths do to Lama Chuck Stanford, Rime Buddhist Center & Monastery, Kansas City, Mo.: All faiths encourage good actions, positive virtues and personal responsibility and see themselves and the world as sacred. Yet there is still much suffering in the world, and much of it is caused by religions themselves. bring civility to society? McClatchy Newspapers LEAD BY EXAMPLE After the Day of Prayer The Spirit of the Living God was palpable on the Redding City Hall Plaza during Wednesday Night's Prayer and Praise rally and Thursday's Noon observance of the day. peace that permeated the very concrete was evident alongside the pleasure the Lord takes when His people acknowl- edge Him in a public venue. The Therefore, it seems what is needed is better interfaith understanding. It is through interfaith dialogue that we can find the common quality of all religions that is of humani- tarian ideals. By working individually and together we can create the causes and conditions for achieving a more peaceful world. It is up to each of us to first work on changing our own inner feelings of anger, hatred or prejudice. We must replace those negative emotions with compassion and lov- ing kindness for all people, not just for those who are close to us, but for everyone _ even our enemies. Only then can we encourage our political representatives and leaders to do the same. We have seen many times throughout history how one person can make a difference in the world. We should lead by example, both as individuals and as a nation. From the Buddhist perspective it is believed that our fundamental nature is basically good. It is our nature to want to help others. Therefore, we can do much to bring about peace in the world. It was Gandhi who said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." BEGIN TO RECONCILE The Rev. R.L. Baynham, pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church, Kansas City, Kan.: This question is profound. If we define civility as having good manners and behavior, then we are able to at least start at a place where we can begin to reconcile. The material I have read regarding the relationship religion has with society and how we may impact it is overwhelming. One of the difficulties is that each religious group has its own set of moral teachings, and therefore it becomes extremely difficult to establish a single pattern in which man can achieve a harmonious life among his peers. We believe that the teachings of the Bible provide a central starting point in bringing man into the right relationship with his creator and his fellow man. Based upon what we are observing in today's world, we are watching nations being torn apart because of greed and status. The lack of civility has become a greater part of this life's experience. From every part of the world we are watching the tearing down of society, families and institu- tions. Faith groups must then continue to help redefine quality of life and belief in a system of good will and elim- inate the competition to be the only voice. Each group has enhancing qualities that provide a vehi- cle by which we can achieve wholesomeness, fairness and honesty within our system. Simple things like treating our neighbor like we want to be treated are avenues that we can walk and that will bring about civility. Send your questions for one of our panels of religion columnists to Helen Gray at The Star, 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City MO 64108. Send email to hgray@kcstar.com. were a couple of signs and wonders events – like the young man who came in very agitated to the Bible Reading Marathon and told us he was hearing the voices of the dead. After prayer at least two demonic spirits left him and he was visibly calmed, saying he could no longer hear the voices and that he too was at peace. But mostly it was that everyone involved felt and enjoyed that peace of God which passes all understanding. That peace is acknowl- edged by those who know God and by those who do not during this week of public celebration. There generations and many spheres of influ- ence – from Sheriff Tom Bosenko and Supervisor Les Baugh to local entrepreneur Blair Reynolds and leaders of Parachurch ministries from Carenet to Good News Res- cue Mission prayed for God's blessing on California. Restaurateur and local legend Chef Cal DeMercurio prayed and gave God glory while John Mahan prayed for Israel and for God's Kingdom to come all over the world. The unity of which I speak James Perhaps the sweetest dimension of this week was the unity that prevailed in the plaza and breezeway as people of many denominations and tribes came together to speak and sing our depen- dence on the Father who loves us from His throne, comes among us as the Son, and lives in our midst through the Spirit. This year was a wonderful riot of both color and style as Second Bap- tist Church provided the worship music on Wednesday Night and the National Day of Prayer Praise Band – a com- posite of worship leaders from many backgrounds – led us Thursday. Sec- ond Baptist Senior Pastor Bonnie Daniels came down from the platform Wednesday to dance and link arms with the MC – me – as she sang an extended version of "I Need You; You Need Me; We are part of God's Body." Thursday saw leaders from multiple LOS ANGELES (MCT) — President Barack Obama wasn't mentioned by name, but he was clearly the target Thursday as the nation's Roman Catholic bishops began their "Fortnight for Freedom" campaign with a renewed attack on a feder- al mandate for private employers to provide free contraceptive coverage to workers. op William Lori of Balti- more told worshipers at a nationally televised Mass, "will force conscientious The mandate, Archbish- was seriously assaulted in an article that ran on the front page of the Redding Record- Searchlight – above the fold – on April 26. The headline spoke of schism within the regional churches – as ugly a word as I know – and gave the impression sniping at each other is a recreational activity for Christian leaders. Two men – present- ed as local leaders – made statements about a prominent church with whom they disagree. (Of course they are enti- tled to their disagreements.) They out- lined plans for a weekend conference they said was designed to put that church in its place. Reality is that nei- ther of these men is a recognized leader. did focus on the sufficiency of Christ – as it was named – and spent not a moment in the kind of sniping predict- ed for it by these men. The leaders to whom I have spoken in the wake of that article were without exception as horrified as I was to read it. Reality is that the conference Wilson GodTalk anything to hide, but because honor- able people talk to those with whom they have an issue, not about them. Unfortunately I was unable to persuade anyone but myself to publicly disavow the contents of the article. I addressed and disavowed those contents myself – being careful to speak also about the healthy ways in which we deal with each other – at both Wednes- day's and Thursday's events. The unity we shared at National Day of Prayer is not based on agreement at every bend in the road, nor is it a superficial commit- ment to play nicely with others. It is instead grounded in the joy of mutual submission to an all powerful and all loving Lord and the assurance that dis- putable matters will be settled in their appointed time. We do, after all, serve that same Jesus who said (John 8:32) that the act of hanging with Him will itself lead us into all truth and set us free in that reality. My prayer is that local Christians will focus on demonstrating that mutu- al love and respect for which our Mas- ter is justly famous. When there is con- troversy let us have each others' backs rather than stabbing each other's backs. The world desperately needs such a demonstration. agreed with me that we take our issues to one another – as we are commanded to do in the Gospels – and never to the press. We do this not because we have private employers to vio- late their consciences" by making them offer "repro- ductive services that are morally objectionable." The Catholic Church considers birth control a sin, and has strenuously fought the Obama admin- istration and its Depart- ment of Health and Human Services over the rule, which goes into effect Aug. 1. Churches are exempt from the requirement, but the Catholic bishops say the government's definition of a church is too narrow They James A. Wilson is 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. Catholic bishops continue protest of contraception mandate and leaves out faith-based institutions such as chari- ties, schools and hospitals that employ or serve most- ly non-Catholics. "Friends," said Lori, speaking at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption in Baltimore "we must not allow the government _ any govern- ment, of any time, of any party _ to impose such a restrictive definition on our beloved church or any church." That the bishops' protest has landed in the middle of a presidential race has been Tehama County Church Directory CHAPEL OF THE FLOWERS 816 Walnut St. - Red Bluff FD 652 HOYT-COLE 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 WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM & 6PM CALVARY CHAPEL — 12375 Paskenta Rd. — 527-8219 Pastor Gilbert DeLao Jr. — WORSHIP — Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am 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 Clyde Brandt — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 525 David Ave. — 527-5754 Pastor Nancy Pharis-Cure — 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. —530-727-7344 Pastor Carl Miller — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30am AM at Antelope School 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 — Summer Worship Service 9:30 AM, Child Care Available 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 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. 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 MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — 20920 Hampton Rhodes Drive — 528-8668 WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM - Wednesday 7:00PM TRUTH TABERNACLE — 285 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff — 527-5533 WORSHIP — Sunday 1:00PM - 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 COMMUNITY CHURCH — Bowman Rd. & Landes — 347-6130 Pastor Mark Lugg — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM Bowman... This directory sponsored by: 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. — 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 — 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 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 Rev. Diana Lueckert — CHURCH — Sunday 11AM TRUTH TABERNACLE — 1308 Solano. — 824-4586 Pastor Ed Schaefer — WORSHIP — Sunday 2PM Capay... COMMUNITY FRIENDS CHURCH — 4TH & MOLLER AVE. — 865-2806 Pastor TONI BROWN — WORSHIP — Sunday 9:30AM AUTO ELECTRIC INC. 1055 Main St. - Red Bluff RED BLUFF 527-5170 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 — CLayM Pastor Chris Bauer —WORSHIP — Sunday 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 Manton... MANTON COMMUNITY CHURCH — Forward Rd. — 474-5156 Pastor Michael Stiener —WORSHIP — Sunday School 9:30 Sun. 10:45 Paskenta... Platina... PASKENTA FLOURNOY BIBLE CHURCH — 13140 Round Valley Rd. Pastor Doug Maitia — Sunday 10:30AM — 833-0557 ST. HERMAN OF ALASKA MONASTERY — Begum Gorge Rd. Abbot Herman — LITURGY — Sunday 8:30AM Rancho Tehama... Tehama... COMMUNITY CHURCH (Non-Den.) — 585-2526 WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES — 585-2975 Pastor Don Luke — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM/6:00PM 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 lost on no one, least of all the bishops, who have insisted that they aren't tak- ing a partisan stand _ and that the timing was dictat- ed by Obama, not the church. The Fortnight for Free- dom, in which Catholics are being urged to speak out about the mandate, runs through July 4. It includes a political-style ad produced by a new organi- zation, the Catholic Asso- ciation, led by a former spokeswoman for the National Right to Life Committee.