Saturday, May 10, 2008

A time to change....

The Sheep Pen is revisiting the vision. We are temporally halting the posts until we are sure of what direction to continue. Insights, and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
We will keep you posted.
Until then...
God bless.
Sheep Pen

Friday, March 21, 2008

Easter Services


Sunrise Bible Fellowship
RED BLUFF — Sunrise Bible Fellowship will hold its 20th Annual Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. Easter morning on Shaw Hill. From Baker Road, take Plymire Road past the landfill, follow the signs for the Sunrise Bible Fellowship Easter Sunrise service.
It is recommended to wear practical shoes and bring a lawn chair. Following the outdoor sunrise service, a french toast breakfast will be held from 8:15-9:30 a.m. at the church at 956 Jackson St. Breakfast will be by donation to the church’s upcoming mission trip to India.
Youth director Chris Hurton will bring the message at the regular worship service, which is moved up an hour on Easter Sunday. There will be no Sunday School hour, and church will begin at 9:50 a.m. Information pertaining to Resurrection morning services is available from Pastor Pat Hurton at
527-6818 or hurton@sbcglobal.net.


First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ
CORNING — First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ will host Easter Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. Adult Bible study will begin at 10 a.m.
A special Communion will be given by Rev. Jerri Handy at the 11 a.m. service in celebration of Easter. The church is at 1421 Marin St. Information is available at 824-5664.

Abundant Life Fellowship
RED BLUFF — Abundant Life Fellowship will celebrate Resurrection Sunday with a sunrise service at 7 a.m., rain or shine.
This will be a short worship service followed by a free breakfast of hotcakes, juice, sausage, coffee and hot chocolate. Immediately after breakfast, there will be a special Easter service. There will be no service
Sunday evening.
Abundant Life Fellowship is at 21080 Luther Road.

Vina Community Church
VINA — The Vina Community Church Easter service starts at 9 a.m. with a musical variety. Then there will be a break for breakfast brunch. The worship service is at 10:45 a.m. Information is available at 839-2340.

First Southern Baptist Church
RED BLUFF — The First Southern Baptist Church will hold Easter services at 8:30 a.m., with Bible study from 9:45-10:45 a.m. A second service will be held at 11 a.m. The church is at 585 Kimball Road.
Information is available at 527-5083 or www.fsbredbluff.org

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
RED BLUFF — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will hold an Easter Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. today. An Easter worship service will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday.
St. Peter’s is at 510 Jefferson St. on the corner of Jefferson and Elm streets.
Information is available at 527-5205 or nvem@sbcglobal.net.

Sacred Heart Church
RED BLUFF — Sacred Heart Church will hold a Solemn Vigil of Easter in English and Spanish at 8 p.m. today. A reception will follow in St. Mary’s Hall. Easter Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday in
English and 1 p.m. in Spanish.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
CORNING — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will hold Easter worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday. St. Andrew’s is on the corner of Marin and First streets.
Information is available at 527-5205 or nvem@sbcglobal.net.

Tehama Assembly of God
TEHAMA —Tehama Assembly of God Church service on Easter will be at the regular time with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and the church service at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Signs of Life


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Signs of Life

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
Contributed by Jim White
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Sunday, March 16, 2008

90 Minutes in Heaven


A true story that will leave you breathless...Don Piper's dramatic story has been retold on such network TV
programs as "The Today Show on NBC" and "The Coral Ridge
Hour" with D. James Kennedy and "The 700 Club." He has been a
guest on numerous TV talk shows including Daystar's "At Home
Live," Canada's "100 Huntley Street," TBN's "Praise The Lord,"
"Life Today" with James Robinson, "Help Line," local and network
newscasts, and in numerous publications across America. Recently,
his book was featured in Newsweek Magazine. Now in its 41st
printing, 90 Minutes in Heaven has sold more that 2.7 million
copies in the United States.
Bethel Assembly of God
625 Luther Rd, Red Bluff
Easter Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

For more information, call 530.27.0445.
www.donpiperministries.com

Rosen to speak at Good Friday worship celebration

RED BLUFF - Dr. Moishe Rosen, founder and first executive director of the Jews for Jesus evangelistic agency, will be the speaker at Community Baptist Church, 598 Round-Up Ave., at the Good Friday worship celebration at 7 p.m., Friday.
The organization has permanent branches in eight major north American cities, as well as more than 127 volunteer chapters in 41 states and five countries. The groups international branches are headquartered in Johannesburg, London, Paris, Odessa, Moscow, Essen, Rio de Janeiro, Kharkov, Dnepopretrovsk, and Tel Aviv.
Rosen will speak on "Christ in the Passover," a presentation he wrote to enhance the Christians' understanding and appreciation of the Jewish background of the Christian Communion. Ancient and modern Jewish customs will be discussed and described with an emphasis on the aspect of redemption which Christ accomplished at Calvary.
During the presentation a table is set with the traditional Jewish Passover items, including representative foods which will be explained, but not eaten. The ceremonial Seder plate, the three-compartment pouch in which the unleavened bread is kept, and the traditional cup of Elijah are presented, and new insights to their christological significance are provided.
The community is invited to share in this special service. Childcare for the young will be provided.
Information is available at the church office 527-4203.

Easter egg hunt at El Camino United Methodist Church

GERBER - El Camino United Methodist Church, 8345 Highway 99W, will have an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, for age groups 4 and under, 5-8, and 9-12.

Sunday School offered at St. Peter's

Sunday School classes are now available at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Children preschool through elementary ages are welcome. Childcare is also available for infants and toddlers. Sunday School begins at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings at Marsh Cottage (next door to the church).
St. Peter's Episcopal Church is located at 510 Jefferson St., on the corner of Jefferson and Elm streets. For more details contact the church office at 527-5205 or via email at nvem@sbcglobal.net.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Seventh Day to hold blood drive

On March 15, the Red Bluff Seventh Day Adventist Church will host a blood drive from 1-2 p.m. in the church parking lot, 720 Jackson St.

Blood donations are used to treat burn victims, transplant and surgery patients, accident victims, patients with leukemia and more. A donor must be in generally good health, free from cold symptoms for at least 48 hours; be at least 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds. There is no upper age limit. Prospective donors must bring photo identification. All donors should eat and drink before donating.

Refreshments and a token of appreciation will be given to all participants. Information is available at 527-5077.

Saturday, March 08, 2008

Favorite Hymns of Praise

Sunday, March 9th @ 7:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, call 527-4203.

Potluck to follow Sunday services

First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 1421 Marin St., will hold a Sunday worship at 11 a.m.
There will be an adult Bible study at 10 a.m. with Art Moniz. "Praise and prayer" will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

On Sunday, there will be a monthly fellowship potluck following the service, to which everyone is welcome, and board meeting, which all members are encouraged to attend, according to the Rev. Jerri Handy.

For information, call 824-5664.

Sunday, March 02, 2008

Signs of Life



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Signs of Life

God grades on the cross, not the curve.
Contributed by Jim White
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Signs of Life


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Signs of Life


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