Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Masterworks Chorale sings a holiday concert

The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale, under the direction of Mark Franklin, will sing a holiday concert at First Church of God on the corner of Luther and South Jackson streets.
The chorale and orchestra will present the beloved Christmas portion of Messiah by George F. Handel. The one-night-only concert will be presented at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

The concert will feature the Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale, local soloists and will be accompanied by a 19-member orchestra.
Soloists in this concert include Laurel Posey, Richard Reynolds, Heidi Uptegrove, Faith Dubke, Julie Kelly and Sharon Davis. The Masterworks Chorale is in its 12th year. The Chorale began as the Red Bluff Messiah Project in 1996 to bring classical choral music to the Red Bluff community.
The volunteer singers come from Red Bluff, Cottonwood, Los Molinos, Gerber and Redding. These dedicated volunteer singers rehearse each Monday evening to prepare for the coming presentations.
The concerts are offered without a ticket price and are supported by the local business community donations received at the door of each concert.

This year's concert is sponsored in part by a grant from the Wal-Mart Community Fund.
Donations will be received at the door to help encourage future concerts of this type.
The love of singing and the community support of attending the concerts encourage the Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale to continue its efforts to bring such choral concerts to Tehama County.
Membership in the Masterworks Chorale is open to singers of high school age and beyond.

There are no auditions to participate. If you would like to help support the efforts of the Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale, desire further information about the chorale or the coming concerts or are interested in becoming a member of this growing musical ensemble, contact Franklin at 527-4203.

Christmas Luncheon at St. Peter’s

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be hosting their Annual Christmas Luncheon on Saturday, December 1st, 2007, at 12 noon.
The luncheon includes a delicious meal, as well as bridge and other games. Door prizes will also be given.
Reservations can be made by calling 527-5205 or via email at nvem@sbcglobal.net. The cost is $8.00 and proceeds will be donated to local outreach programs. St. Peter’s is located on the corner of Jefferson and Elm streets.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Illusionist to amaze in Gerber

GERBER - Illusionist G2C will perform at Gerber Bible Fellowship at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
G2C will amaze with dozens of illusions that will thrill and tease the mind of children and adults in this free performance.
This will be the first West Coast performance for G2C, also known as Gary Croniser II, after performing for years on the East Coast.
Gerber Bible Fellowship is located on the corner of Samson and Ventura in Gerber.
More information is available at 529-0509.

Friday, November 23, 2007

NVB Church hosts Christmas boutique


North Valley Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 1 in the church fellowship hall, according to Pastor Dave Lamberson.
The time will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Anne Whiteman, chairman of the event, said "the public is welcome. We will be serving a cornbread and chili lunch for $3 and there will be lots of goodies to purchase for dessert."

The annual event showcases crafts and baked goods, candy, jellies and jams, and specialty items including Christmas decorations, all provided by members of the congregation.
Jeannie Fletcher is in charge of the lunch booth.
The church is located at 345 David Ave.
Information is available by calling 527 0543.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Taizé


An hour of prayer, music and silence

Four Sundays in Advent; December 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd
4:00 -5:00 p.m.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 510 Jefferson Street, Red Bluff, California

Taizé prayer involves the repetition of simple sung Christian phrases. The experience of singing these phrases nourishes us on a deep non-verbal level. The service consists of quiet chanting, scripture reading, petitions and silence. It allows us to come together to the cross during this Advent Season to pray, to bring our burdens and the burdens of our world and all that is in our hearts to Jesus Christ.

Taizé is the name of the village in France where Brothers of an Ecumenical community reside and where young adults have been gathering for this type of prayer since the late 1950’s. Many churches and retreat centers throughout the world regularly offer this type of meditative communal prayer.

“Nothing is more conducive to a communion with the living God than a meditative common prayer with, as its high point, singing that never ends and that continues in the silence of one’s heart when one is alone again.”
Brother Roger of Taizé

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Harvest Tour with Stonehill & Kilpatrick

Pioneers of Christian music, Bob Kilpatrick and Randy Stonehill, have joined forces to offer a free concert at Community Baptist Church, 598 Roundup Ave.
The concert is Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m., an offering will be received. This live acoustic performance is by one of the top recording artists in the industry.

New women’s Bible study held at NVB Church

A new women’s Bible study is being held at North Valley Baptist Church, a Family Life Fellowship, according to Pastor David
Lamberson.

It is being led by member Sharon Camp and is held each Thursday morning at the church starting at 9:30 p.m. with coffee and fellowship; study from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All women from the community are invited to bring their Bibles and attend.

A study of the book of Ephesians is current, with emphasis on “the Christian home and how it relates to the work of the Holy Spirit,” “the strategy of Satan and how we can be victorious over him” and “each Christian’s responsibility in light of our great wealth in Christ.” According to Camp, her desire is “to get women excited about Bible study and able to apply the truths learned in their everyday life.” The purpose of the study is to increase knowledge of the Bible and understanding its meaning in daily lives. Prayer is an integral part of the sessions. There will be a time for witnessing and applications of the truths that are learned.

Camp is the wife of a pastor, Scott Camp. They have led a number of churches over the years. She has lead Bible studies for over 30 years in Orange County, the Bay Area and Denver, Colo. She worked for Promise Keepers at the National Headquarters in Denver, Colo., and was project manager for Stand-in-the-Gap Million Man gathering in Washington, D.C. “Sharon is a wonderful teacher,” attendee Jeannie Fletcher stated. “She has a great heart for what she does.”

The church is located at 345 David Ave. Those interested in more information may call the church at 527-0543.

Hangin’ of the Greens


The congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff invites the community to join in the Hangin’ of the Greens on Saturday, December 1st, 2007 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. In preparation for the Christmas Season, the church sanctuary will be decorated with a 15-foot tree, fabric swags and wreaths, banners and an Advent wreath to be lit during Sunday services. Fresh evergreen wreaths will also be handmade for the front doors of the Sanctuary.

Light refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon. The Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff is located on the corner of Jefferson and Hickory streets. For more information please contact the church office at 527-0372.

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Friday, November 16, 2007

Cosby named new pastor at Spirit of Life Pentecostal Church of God

LOS MOLINOS — Randy Cosby is the new pastor at the Spirit of Life
Pentecostal Church of God, 25235 Orange St.
He invites the public to worship services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Pray for rain in Georgia

Georgia has been suffering from an intense drought in recent months that is so severe it has threatened supplies of drinking water.
Recently, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has called for a prayer service to call on the Lord for relief from the drought.

Of course, droughts are nothing new and neither is praying for them to end. The Old Testament records a long drought that occurred during Elijah’s time in 1 Kings 18. When Elijah earnestly prayed for rain, the Lord answered him with a downpour. According to James 5, we have the assurance that if we pray as earnestly as Elijah did, we too can have our prayers answered.

This is an opportunity for the Body of Christ to demonstrate the love of God. The water shortage in the South is not only a Georgia problem, it hurts us all.
Proverbs 11:25 says, “The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered.”

2 Chronicles 7:13-15 tells us, “If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain… and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.”
Let’s join with Georgia, and the rest of the south by calling on the name of the Lord to pray for rain.

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Signs of Life

We don't change the message,
the message changes us.


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Blood drive set for Saturday

On Saturday the Red Bluff Seventh Day Adventist Church will host a blood drive from 1 to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot, 720 Jackson St. Red Bluff.
Prospective donors must bring photo identification, and 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.

Monday, November 12, 2007

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Saturday, November 10, 2007

Clark to hold revival at Tehama Assembly of God

TEHAMA - Faye Clark will hold a revival at the Tehama Assembly of God Church, Third and D streets, at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday.

Clark was a missionary to Belgium and France. She is an evangelist from Lodi and a women's ministry representative for the Northern San Joaquin Valley.

Information is available from 384-2603.

Smith to speak at Calvary Chapel

A visiting guest speaker, Pastor Chuck Smith, will be teaching at Calvary Chapel Red Bluff at 12375 Paskenta Road for both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services this Sunday.

Pastor Chuck Smith, as he is affectionately called by his congregation, was taught the scriptures from his youth as Timothy was. He has remained a student of the word of God, as well as being gifted by God as a teacher of the word. He has been given the ability to teach God's word in a simple, low-key, yet powerful manner that listeners of all ages can easily learn and apply to their daily lives. His teaching has inspired hundreds of young men to go into the ministry.

More than 30 years ago Smith felt the Lord calling him away from the church he was pastoring in Corona and move to Costa Mesa to begin the ministry of Calvary Chapel. What happened to this fellowship is a testimony to the miraculous ability of Jesus Christ to build His church in this 20th Century when a man is yielded to the leading of God.

Smith's radio ministry, "The Word For Today," is heard an hundreds stations around the country and through Calvary Satellite Network he is heard worldwide. Each week thousands of his taped Bible studies are sent all around the world to people studying the Word.

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Tell your friends, family and neighbors....

TRIBUTE TO VETERANS, GOD AND COUNTRY


WHEN: Saturday, November 10, 2007
TIME: 6:30 PM…with a time for CHILDREN, GOD AND COUNTRY…all children are invited to come for a special time with music and puppetry featuring the “New America Singers” and then at 7:00 PM our main program will start for all adults and families to come and show their support for our Veterans, God and our Country featuring the NEW AMERICA SINGERS.

Everyone is invited to come and show their support for our veterans,
God and our country. It will be held at the Red Bluff Union High School
Cafeteria, 1260 Union Road. Information is available from Pastor Robert
M. Wheatley at 209-0695 or at www.UnionSBC.com.

Union Southern Baptist Church meets at the Red Bluff Union High School
Cafeteria, Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

The New America Singers feature professional level music, drama and puppetry. The New America Singers have shared their happy, positive music with audiences throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, England, Scotland, Wales, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Poland, Austria, and Italy, public schools, Military Bases, theme parks, civic meetings, cultural centers and churches. They are always met with enthusiasm and always asked to come again.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Don't forget Recycle The Warmth


Who do you know that needs a coat?
Yourself? Children? Grandchildren? Mother or Father? Neighbor?
Homeless? Friend? Co-worker? Elderly?
Come to:
Bethel Church,
625 Luther Rd.,
Saturday, Nov. 10th
8:00am to 12 noon.

Help us get the word out.
Every year the Daily News Associates has sponsored a warm clothing/soup kitchen giveaway. It is our way of saying “we care about others”.
Clothing, blankets and food will be available for all. Please help us pass the word to families and individuals that would benefit from this event.
If you would like to donate, bring your gently used:
•BLANKETS •COATS •HATS •SCARVES •COLD WEATHER CLOTHING, to the Daily News, 545 Diamond Ave.
The greatest needs each year are for X-Large sizes and Children’s warm clothes.
We will be accepting items until Nov. 8th.
We sincerely appreciate everyone’s participation.
This event is open to any family or individual in need of winter clothing.
THANK YOU

Senia Owensby
Daily News, 545 Diamond Ave.
Call 527-2151, ext 129 or e-mail
production@redbluffdailynews.com

Links to flyers you can download and print out:
Church Bulletin insert .pdf file
Spanish/English flyer .pdf file
Recycle The Warmth Flyer (invite to help) .pdf file

Tribute to veterans, God and country

RED BLUFF —Union Southern Baptist Church will host an evening tribute
to our veterans, God and country on Saturday, Nov. 10.
It will be an evening to show support for our veterans, troops, God and
our country … USA. The tribute will start at 6:30 p.m. with a kid’s
time of children, God and country. The early tribute will be a focus
time for children with children’s music, puppetry, and drama.
Performing and highlighting the evening for the children and the 7 p.m.
time will be the New America Singers. The New America Singers are part
of the California All-State Youth Choir.
Everyone is invited to come and show their support for our veterans,
God and our country. It will be held at the Red Bluff Union High School
Cafeteria, 1260 Union Road. Information is available from Pastor Robert
M. Wheatley at 209-0695 or at www.UnionSBC.com.
Union Southern Baptist Church meets at the Red Bluff Union High School
Cafeteria, Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Holiday boutiques set

Christmas boutique in Tehama

TEHAMA - The Tehama Assembly of God Church, Third and D streets, will have a Christmas boutique on Friday and Saturday, November 9th and10th. The Women's Ministries invites the public to attend the annual Christmas sale in the church annex. There are lots of handmade items and homemade baked goods.
The boutique will go from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Lunch is available.

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Holiday boutique in Red Bluff

RED BLUFF - Vineyard Women's Ministry will host a holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 10th at 738 Walnut St.
The public is invited to attend.

Sunday, November 04, 2007

Signs of Life

You can tell how big a person is
by what it takes to discourage him.

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Friday, November 02, 2007

Martin to preach at First Christian

CORNING — On Sunday, First Christian Church,1421 Marin St., will welcome former pastor, Rev. Ellis Martin, who will be bringing the message at the 11 a.m. worship service.
There is also Sunday School for all children starting at 3 years of age. The Christian Women’s Fellowship will be having their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. at the church. They meet regularly for fellowship, Bible study, and of course, refreshments. All interested women are welcome.

First Christian Church bazaar Saturday

CORNING — The Christian Women’s Fellowship of First Christian Church will be hold their annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale today.
There will be many handcrafted gift items, holiday decorations, and of course, food. Much more than just “baked” goods, all reasonably priced.
The sale will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church social hall located in the rear of the church complex located at 1421 Marin St.
The proceeds of the sale go to support the many missionary projects of the group.
This year, along with the bazaar, one of our members, Mildred Swinington, has graciously donated a “never been used” 68-year-old crocheted bedspread, which will be raffled off. Tickets can be obtained at the bazaar for $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will be held after the close of the bazaar, you do not need to be present to win.

Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans

(Pictured) Jefferson Pipe Band featured in Scottish celebration of the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans.

RED BLUFF — On Sunday, the Jefferson Pipe Band will perform Celtic bagpipe and drum music at the Red Bluff Presbyterian Church, 838 Jefferson St.
An 11 a.m. Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans worship service will honor the Scottish faith traditions practiced by the Presbyterian Church.
A processional will open the service, led by the church Sexton carrying the Beadle (Bible), followed by Banners of Faith, the Jefferson Pipe Band featuring bagpipers and drummers, the Presbyterian Church choir, Pastor Jack Eisel and church lay readers. Scottish pipe hymns will be featured throughout the service, as well as blessing of individuals and families of Scottish descent. Traditional Celtic pipe hymns and melodies will continue after the service during a coffee hour featuring traditional Scottish shortbread, fruits, coffee and punch.
The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans custom began in response to English attempt to extinguish Scottish culture. In 1746, a Parliamentary Act sought to deny the Scottish people the right to wear the kilt, plaid or any tartan garment. Bagpipes, as well, were banned and defined as a weapon in the continued effort to destroy highland clan identity. Arrest, imprisonment or banishment to the colonies was the price paid for almost 40 years, to those disobeying the law in the highlands. During this time the women of the highland clans, whose men were far from home, would take a small piece of their tartan to the Kirk (church) to be secretly blessed and to pray for Heaven’s protection for their clan and its members. Thus came the Scottish celebration known as the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans.
This historically based ceremony came to fruition in the US when Dr. Peter Marshall, an emigrant from Coatdyke, Scotland, held the first Kirkin’ in 1941 at the New York Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C.
For more information about the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans, contact the Red Bluff Presbyterian Church at 527-0372.