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Theshroudedgreyof winter is still holding on but the days are be- ginning to lengthen and the shadowy days of win- ter will yield to the warm- ing sun. The days are soon to be filled with signs of new life as the trees begin to bud and dor- mant bulbs push forth their green shoots in antic- ipation. It is as if God on a yearly basis gives witness to the hope each Christian has of a resurrection and a life to come. It is fitting at this time of year that the historic church sets aside a time called Lent to remem- ber that our Resurrection from the dead is assured because of the One whose crucifixion makes us right before God. The original word for this time of the church year was called in the Latin, "quadragesima," meaning the "fortieth day" before Easter. The forty days remind us of Jesus' time spent in the wilder- ness being tempted by the devil and being tested by His Heavenly Father. As Je- sus fasted in the wilder- ness, many Christians fol- low His example by chang- ing their eating habits during this time. Later, the Old English word "lent" was adopted, which simply means, spring. The season of Lent with its focus on the suf- fering and death of the Savior and the hymns in minor key that go with that theme are not well received by many Chris- tians these days, cer- tainly not like the Christ- mas songs we sang a few months ago. For that matter, I have found the mention of the cross of Jesus uncomfort- ably absent from a number of "Christian" weddings and funerals I and my friends have attended. Some of my fellow be- lievers, in all sincerity, have down played the mes- sage of the cross preferring to not emphasize Jesus as crucified, only as Risen. As well intended as that may be, the Apostle Paul would say otherwise. He emphat- ically resolved, "to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." 1 Cor- inthians 2:2-3 I would have thought He would have at least added, "and risen," but He didn't. It seems the Corinthi- ans, like many believers, forgot that a resurrection without the blood-payment of Christ would never have made possible our recon- ciliation with God. As the Bible states, without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. And so, throughout the Old Tes- tament innocent lambs were sacrificed until the lamb of God would come, through whom there is once-and-for-all sufficient payment for sin and com- plete reconciliation with God through Him. The season of Lent is a great time to ponder what the cross means for you and for me at this time and place. For your edification, go through your New Tes- tament and note the times the Apostle Paul directed his readers to the cross of Jesus. You see, it is in the Cru- cifixion, not the Resurrec- tion that we see the ex- tent of God's love for us. It is in the Cross of Jesus we see the seriousness of our sins. It is on the cross the Father's love is demon- strated for us. It is on the cross Jesus' word is spo- ken, "Paid in full." Not with gold or silver but with His Holy precious blood the price for our sins re- bellion is paid, not in part but in full. It is through the cross of Christ we are made right with God not the resurrection. The Res- urrection of Jesus apart from the cross would wow us but not save us. Don't misunderstand me. The Cross and the Resurrection go together for without the resurrection of Christ our preaching would afford no hope. I am simply saying the payment for us was on the cross, the resurrection proves it. God grant that once again as winter yields to spring, our preaching and teaching would move from the struggles of living to the wellspring of our re- joicing through, "the old rugged cross." "What mercy God showed to our race, a plan of rescue by His grace; In sending One from woman's seed, the One to fill our greatest need. For on a tree uplifted high His only Son for sin would die. Would drink the cup of scorn and dread to crush the ancient serpent's head." "For from that tree of Je- sus' shame flows life eter- nal in His Name; for all who trust and will believe, Salvation's living fruit re- ceive. And of this fruit so pure and sweet, the Lord invites the world to eat, to find within this cross of wood, the tree of life with every good." Stephen P. Starke May it be, that we, in the words of the Apostle Paul, "never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." Galatians 6:14-15 In the crucified and risen Lord. InJuly1982theRev. 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. GODTALK The meaning of the Lenten Cross Dallas Dubke The Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff is getting ready to undertake a "Walk to Je- rusalem," and could sure use the community's help. It is 7,256 miles from Red Bluff to Jerusalem and the congregation hopes to walk that distance, collectively, during the season of Lent, March 1 through April 16. Members plan to walk, bike, swim and run as a way of improving physi- cal fitness. The congrega- tion plans to give credit for "mythical miles" to those who may not be able to walk an actual mile but can take an exercise class or perhaps do chair exercises or walk around the block. Children can join in too by playing on the play- ground, walking the dog or participating in a school sport. While all of this physi- cal activity is going on, the church will enjoy a sermon series on Sunday mornings at 11 titled "Boot Camp for the Soul." The congrega- tion hopes to grow health- ier physically and spiritually during Lent. Anyone in Red Bluff is invited to share this expe- rience. If you decide to log yourmilesduringtheseason of Lent the church would be grateful if you would mail, e- mail or call with your mile- age tally. Organizers will add your miles and see how far the congregation can go. The Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff is at 838 Jeffer- son St. and can be reached at 527-0372 and secretary@ pcrb.org. Drop by the church on Sunday morning and re- cord your miles on a chart. When you see those Pres- byterians walking around your neighborhood, say hello. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 'Walk to Jerusalem' set during Lent By Russell Contreras The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Bish- ops in the United States are denouncing the skele- ton folk saint known as La Santa Muerte — a figure Roman Catholic leaders in Mexico routinely have at- tacked for the deity's con- nection to violence and the illicit drug trade. Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, and San Angelo Bishop Michael Sis in Texas joined their counterparts in Mexico last week in urging Catholics to avoid honoring the folk saint and called her "antithetical" to the teach- ings of Jesus. "She's not a saint. There is nothing good that can come out of praying to her," Wester said. "We have a lot of saints who represent the teaching of Jesus Christ. This is an aberration." The denouncement comes after Ciudad Juarez Bishop Jose Guadalupe Torres Campos attacked La Santa Muerte, which means Holy Death, in a re- cent newspaper interview and urged parishioners not to join this "cult." A num- ber of Catholic officials in Mexico have condemned the folk saint, but bish- ops in the U.S. have largely been silent on the skeleton image. Popular in Mexico, and sometimes linked to some drug cartels, La Santa Muerte in recent years has found a robust and diverse following north of the bor- der: immigrant small busi- ness owners, artists, gay ac- tivists and the poor, among others — many of them non-Latinos and not all in- volved with organized reli- gion. SKELETON FOLK SAINT US Bishops join colleagues in Mexico, denounce 'Santa Muerte' TheConnection/ His Way Church ComeWorshipwithUs Tuesday & Saturday at 6pm WithPastorsJohnandChuck 446 Walnut Street Downtown Red Bluff (across from Post Office) www.hiswayonline.org www.theconnection@vpweb.com TehamaCountyChurchDirectory RedBluff.... ABUNDANTLIFEFELLOWSHIP 21080LutherRd.•528-2499 Pastor J.E. 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