Masterworks Chorale concert set

The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra will present a spring concert Sunday, April 1 at 7 p.m.

The concert, under the direction of Mark Franklin, will be presented at Sacred Heart Church in Red Bluff. "Requiem" by Gabriel Faure will be the major choral work.

The Masterworks will continue in rehearsal for a concert of the songs of America. Rehearsals will be Mondays,beginning April 2.

The Masterworks Chorale rehearses at Red Bluff Presbyterian Church on the corner of Hickory and Jefferson streets each Monday at 6:45 p.m.

Good Friday service in Corning

The public has been invited to a Good Friday service at the Corning United Methodist Church on Friday at noon.

It is sponsored by the Corning Presbyterian Church and the Corning and El Camino United Methodist churches.

Pastors Ray Watkins, Howard Sanborn, Nancy Pharis-Curie and Kathleen and Doug Smith will be officiating.

Sacred Heart Holy Week schedule

The schedule of Holy Week and Easter services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church is as follows:

April 5, Holy Thursday Liturgy of the Lord's Supper with Washing of the Feet: 7 p.m. in English at the church, 515 Main St.
Red Bluff; 7 p.m. in Spanish at the parish hall, 2355 Monroe St., Red Bluff.

April 6, Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord's Passion and Death: 12:15 p.m. in English at the church; 5 p.m. in Spanish at the
parish hall. The Spanish service includes a presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross, outdoors on the parish hall grounds,
at approximately 5:20 p.m. All have been invited to attend.

April 7, Easter Vigil including Blessing of the New Fire, Liturgy of the Word, Sacraments of Initiation, Liturgy of the
Eucharist: 8 p.m. in English at the church; 8 p.m. Easter Vigil in Spanish at the parish hall.

April 8, Easter Sunday, regular Sunday Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in English; 1 p.m. in Spanish, all held
at the church.

First Southern Baptist Easter service

First Southern Baptist Church, 585 Kimball, Red Bluff, has invited the community to share in their Easter celebration at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday.

Music will include the church praise team, the "Rock-em" children's choir and the Friends in Faith quartet.

Pastor Tom Turner's Easter message will be "Come Alive This Easter." An Easter treat will be provided for all children following the service.

Services at Mount Olive Lutheran

Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 341 East Solano St., will be holding the following services:
Maundy Thursday services at 7 p.m.;
Good Friday services at 7 p.m.,
Easter Sunday services at 9 a.m.

Pastor Dallas Bubke and Vicar James Glowinski will be officiating.

Easter Holy Week Services set at St. Paul

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 455 Jefferson St., will hold the following services:

Palm Sunday, the Sunday School and adult Bible class will be at 10 a.m. with worship service with palms at 11 a.m.

Easter Holy Week, Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. Good Friday, there will be one half-hour noon service with singing and mediation and Good Friday service at 7 p.m. "The Glory of the Cross is hidden in the Savior's Promises." Easter Sunday, there will be 6:30 a.m. sunrise services followed by men's Bible class serving breakfast.
Regular Easter services at 11 a.m.

Christian jam in Cottonwood

There is a musician's and singing Christian jam night Saturday at the Cottonwood Assembly of God Church, 20404 Gas Point Road. If you can play or sing and would like to be part of jam night, call Jim Curry at 347-2151.

If you do not play or sing come on down and hear some down home Christian songs. It will start at 4 p.m. and end at 6 p.m.

Nite Lite worship

The Nite Lite Contemporary Worship Service with Unified will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Red Bluff, 501 Pine St.

Pictured are:
Back row, from left: Mike Schnase, Roy Dyer, Juanita Rajanen, Dave Branscombe, Luanne Schnase; front row: Jason Fogde, John Jansen, Rick Lytle.

Discussion starter:

"Did Abraham know he had been reckoned righteous by the Lord?"

Connect the Thots #17

Connect the Thots is all about determining the common thread that binds three seemingly unrelated clues. For example, what one idea ties together:
Baby in a manger, Death on a cross, & King of Kings
Thot =Jesus.
Easy enough?

Give this weeks’ quiz a try. We will post the answers next week along with a new quiz.

1. a woman named Zipporah, a forty-year journey, a tablet of stone
2. son of Saul, warrior of Israel, friend of David
3. a wedding in Cana, King Ahaseurus's seven-day feast, Noah's tent
4. Jesus' sweat on the Mount of Olives, the life of the flesh, robes washed white before God's throne
5. Ahinoam, Abigail, Michal
6. a rich man's request from hell, Moses' "slowness", speech at Pentecost
7. Ananias, Caiaphas, Jesus Christ
8. God has none in the death of the wicked, of sin, for a season, at God's right hand forevermore
9. Pharaoh's lost in the Red Sea, Solomon's fourteen hundred, Elijah's fiery ride into heaven
10. Jesus' mockery, Mordicai's honor, Lydia's business

Answers to last week’s quiz:
1. David 2. John the Baptist 3. people who were baptized 4. land
5. barren women 6. baskets 7. people who ate honey 8. baldness 9. occurrences in caves 10. people who asked God to kill them

(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)

Discussion starter:

"Melchizedek met Abraham as he returned from the defeat of the kings; Hebrews 7:3 says

"For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham as he was returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was fires of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which id king of peace. With father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, he abides a priest perpetually."

Is Melchizedek a man or an appearance of Jesus Christ?

Christ the Rock Ministry meetings

The Christ the Rock Ministries will host meetings with Martin Scott at two separate locations. In Red Bluff, at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Community Center, 1500 South Jackson; in Anderson at 7 p.m.Monday, at His Heart, on East Street across from the post office.

Martin Scott hails from England and is a prophetic voice for the nations. Through prayer and the prophetic, God has used Martin to transform the landscape of cities and regions throughout the world. Martin brings a now word for our region.

Further information can be obtained at 529-1748.

Forty Days of Grace to flood Red Bluff

From Sunday through May 3 regional churches from Lake Shasta to Red Bluff are working together to spread the grace of Jesus Christ.

Each city is doing individual and corporate gatherings to release the blessing over their cities. In Red Bluff five churches have chosen to work together on blessing the Red Bluff community. The participating churches are Community Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, First Church of the Nazarene, North Valley Baptist Church and Zion Christian Ministries.

During this 40-day period the pastors are encouraging their people to pray and demonstrate the love of Jesus to neighbors, friends, classmates and co-workers. Other area churches are encouraged to join in this evangelistic outreach to Red Bluff. Further information may be obtained by calling 529-1836.

Antelope Home Fellowship Celebrates

The Celebration Committee of Antelope Home Fellowship meet to make last minute plans for the celebration to be held on Sunday.

The church will be observing the beginning of their seventh year of organization and celebrating their incorporation as a church.

They are no longer a mission under the sponsorship of a sister church. “Celebration Sunday” will begin with Bible Discovery hour at 9:30 a.m. followed by morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

After a potluck lunch, the special service will begin at 2 p.m.

Guest speakers will include Mike McCullough, assistant ex. director for California Southern Baptists, Linda Clark, specialist of Women’s Missionary Union/Women’s Ministries for California Southern Baptist Convention.

Special music will be brought by Harold and Caroline Luke, Pastor and wife of First Baptist Church of Shasta Lake City, and some of the members of the local congregation Pastor John Bohrer invites the public to join in their celebration services.

Caption: Dovey Stocks, left to right, Cathy VanDyke, Ruth Eskridge, Pastor John
Bohrer and Dennis Allwardt.

Union Southern Baptist has new home

Union Southern Baptist Church, Red Bluff’s newest Baptist Church, has moved to a new location at 601 Walnut St. The church, now one month old, has benefited from the community’s support and has outgrown its previous location.

Rev. Robert M. Wheatley is the Senior Pastor and the Associate Pastor is Rev. Michael Hardy. The church will be sharing this location on a permanent basis with Walnut Crossings, a unique shop. On Sundays, all age bible study starts at 9:30 am. followed by worship at 11 a.m.

Starting in April, on Wednesdays, at 6:30 p.m., children and youth bible clubs will start and adult bible study, worship, prayer and fellowship. The church is a kingdom-focused bible driven church which strategically glorifies the Lord God, makes disciples, matures believers and multiplies ministries. For more information, contact Rev. Wheatley at 209-0695.

Marriage and Family Bible Seminar

Four Vital Secrets of a happy marriage.
A fascinating new presentation each session. This relationship seminar is presented as a community service to Christians and non-Christians alike.
You are invited!

The seminar will consist of a continuing series of presentations.

First Day:, Saturday, March 24-10:45 a.m.
11 a.m. Four Vital Secrets of a Happy Marriage
1:30 p.m. Is It Really Love? Seven Ways to Tell
Second Day, Saturday, March 31
11 a.m. Three Essentials to successful communication
1:30 p.m. Three Ways to Say "I Love You"
(One is irresistible!)
Third Day, Saturday, April 7
11 a.m. Seven Steps for Resolving Conflicts
1:30 p.m. The Master key to Marital compatibility

Especially designed for Busy People-you are invited to come. Morning session begins at 10:45 a.m. Followed by a free vegetarian luncheon!
This seminar is absolutely FREE.
There are no hidden costs and there is nothing to buy.
The Bible will be our textbook. The only textbook you'll use at this seminar is your Bible.

Church is located 720 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, California

Discussion starter:

"Abraham had a covenant with Mamre and his brothers. Can we find men like this today?"

Ancient Paths Seminar

by Family Foundations International

Thursday, April 26 @ 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday, April 27 @ 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 @ 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m .

Seminar Held at Community Baptist Church, 598 Roundup Avenue, Red Bluff.

This video seminar by Rev. Craig Hill of Family Foundations International offers intensive teaching from God's Word, followed by small group sharing, and prayer ministry.

Anyone desirous of lasting change in your life, marriage or family should attend. Sometimes we see unhealthy patterns in our life but don't know why they are there. This seminar is designed to identify root causes and bring lasting change to these areas.

Topics Include:

* Communication
* Purpose and Plan
* Identity and Destiny
* Battle for the Soul
* Blessing and Cursing

Testimonies from Attendees:

* "This is the most life transforming thing I've ever attended. I'll never be the same."
* "It was a major step forward in reconciliation with my wife and becoming a changed man - better than the last four months of counseling."
* "This ministry is the best ministry I know of in order to get people free and bring lasting change to people's lives in the shortest length of time. We have had many other ministries, but none as effective as the Family Foundations Ministry."


Cost: $45/Person -- $85/Married Couple if registered by 04/19/07 -- Add $10 after that date. Senior Pastors and their spouses may attend the seminar for free. Registrations should be sent to Zion Christian Ministries, 836 Washington Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080.

For additional information or to schedule a seminar at your church, please contact seminar Coordinator Karla Dillon at 530-529-1836.

Trinity to serve up pancakes

Trinity Landmark Missionary Baptist Church will be having a pancake breakfast, Saturday, March 24, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

All proceeds will go to help the church youth attend church camp.
The church is at 20920 Hampton Rhodes Dr., off Paskenta near the Luther and Paskenta intersection.

Tickets will be available at the door for a $4 donation.
Call 528-8668.

New pastor at First Christian Church

Don Woolery was formally installed as new pastor of the First Christian Church Sunday by former pastor Richard Beddoe.

Pastor Beddoe served the church for 13 years, retiring this past June. Woolery’s name will be familiar to many in Tehama County because of his numerous connections with the cattle industry. After retiring from his family livestock transportation business, he attended Simpson University in Redding, and recently received a master of arts degree in Pastoral Ministry.

Formed in 1881, First Christian Church is one of the oldest churches in Red Bluff. “I am honored to serve a church with such a long and distinguished history, “ said Woolery.

“Jesus reached out to common people with a powerful message of hope and life,” he said. “ We want to share that same message with down-to-earth practical preaching and equally practical service to our community.”

Signs of Life

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Youth lead worship in Antelope

Antelope Home Fellowship is meeting at Berrendos Middle School, 401 Chestnut Ave., Red Bluff, to observe youth Sunday.

The youths of the church will be leading in both the morning and evening worship service. Tim Bohrer, son of Pastor John and Carol Bohrer, will speak in the morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. and Brock VanDyke, son of Nick and Cathy VanDyke, will speak in the 6 p.m. service.

Some of the other youths will be involved in the music and in other capacities during worship.

Public welcome at St. Pat’s Dinner

On Sunday, members of St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner at the Parish Hall on Elm between Washington and Jefferson Streets in downtown Red Bluff.

Chef Marv Woodstrup will serve a traditional Irish dinner, beginning at 5 p.m.
Part of the evening will be spent reviewing a quiz on St. Patrick and learning about his place in Christian history.

Call the church office, 527-5205, or e-mail stpeters@shasta.com with questions.

Signs of Life

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Blood Drive at Red Bluff Seventh-day Adventist Church

On Saturday, March 17, the Red Bluff Seventh-day Adventist Church will host a blood drive from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot, 720 Jackson.
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 years old 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.

Discussion starter:

"Neither Abraham nor Lot had been reckoned righteous when they chose different directions: Abraham avoided cities, while Lot sought a place within a city. Why are they different"?

Depression recovery program

There will be a free introductory seminar with Dr. Nedley (DVD) on Sunday at 6 p.m. at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 720 So. Jackson St.

Nedley will answer some of these questions: How to know if you have depression or other causes for your lack of energy. Learn how you can understand and manage your emotions. How to stay motivated to change your lifestyle for the better. Learn simple coping skills. Learn how to recognize destructive thoughts, and correct them before problems arise. How best to recover and grow after you suffer loss.

Following the free seminar, an eight-week depression recovery program will begin March 18 at 6:30pm. Participants will meet one night each week for eight weeks and will enjoy DVD presentations by Nedley (DVD), discussions with Dr. Lui and Dr. Andrews, followed by workbook exercises.

For Pre-registration/information call: Loree 527-5077.

Discussion starter:

"Did Lot hinder the growth of Abraham's faith?"

All invited to spring sing-a-long

Anyone who wants to sing or play an instrument is welcome to participate in a “sing-a-long” sponsored by the First Southern Baptist Church on Sunday at 6 p.m., 585 Kimball Road. The Friend in Faith will be singing, also the men’s quartet, and Linda Jones. All denominations are welcome. Fellowship and refreshments will follow.

Women In Focus

Join the women of Bethel (625 Luther Road), on Monday, March 12th, at 7:00 for a wonderful evening of food, fun and fellowship.

Janlee Jones will bring words of wisdom for good marriages, struggling marriages, and for all of us who are a part of the bride of Christ, waiting for His return.

For more informatio, call 527-0445 or email: bethelrb@yahoo.com
Come and bring a friend.

Discussion starter:

"God gave a land to the seed of Abraham that is specifically stated to be the possession of the descendants of Canaan, the grandson of Noah. Are we to inherit the possession of those who are cursed?"

Signs of Life

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God Talk connections

Here is another link to a recent'God Talk' column that has appeared in the Daily News.

God Talk: Goal to reach for is to be totally desirable
By Tony Sherman

S.O.S. (School of the Spirit) continues

Please join Pastors Kim and Mary Andersson from Christ the Rock Ministries of Northern California for an 8 week course covering the move of the Holy Spirit and prophetic ministry.
February 25th - April 15th, Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Red Bluff community Center
1500 South Jackson Street, (Take Luther past Wal-Mart, turn left onto S. Jackson)
Hosts:
Pastor Kim and Mary Andersson
Christ the Rock Ministries of North. Calif.
MorningStar affiliates, Kim and Mary Andersson travel both here and internationally, taking prophetic teams with them for the purpose of building up and encouraging the body of Christ. They minister with candid humor and insight, a deeper passion for intimacy withe Jesus. Kim and Mary are the authors of "For freedom's Sake", and also Mary's book "Scrupulous conformity".
For more information please call 365-5048

Ron Vincent to visit Corning church

Neighborhood Full Gospel Church will host Rod Vincent on March 4 to 7; Sunday 6 p.m., Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m., at 1st and South Streets, Corning.

Vincent was born and raised a Catholic in South Louisiana.

At the age of 21 he came to know Jesus Christ. He has been preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ for more than 26 years and has ministered on television and radio programs.

Bluegrass band to be featured Sunday

First Christian Church of Corning will be hosting Ed Baker and his bluegrass group this Sunday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. and would like to invite everyone to come join in.

The church is located at 1421 Marin Street, Corning.

There is plenty of parking in the school parking lot adjacent to the church.
There will be a time of refreshments and fellowship following the program.

Getting ready spiritually

Beginning tonight at 7 p.m. a series titled "Knowing What's Coming." Is being sponsored by the Los Molinos Community United Methodist Church.
This is a 4-week event offered each by the church to the community to provide inspiration during the forty day period before Easter. It is being held at the church, 25204 Josephine St. at the corner of Sherwood Blvd.

The Rev. Doug Smith, known for his gift for storytelling and for connecting with real life experience will be speaking. He is a retired pastor of First United Methodist Church in Red Bluff.

The series will continue at 7 p.m. on the following three Saturdays, March 10, 17 and 24. A freewill offering will be taken for the "Food for the Hungry" program which serves the needy in the Los Molinos area.

For further information call 529-5446 or 384-2305.