Sunday, December 31, 2006
University concert band to perform
The California Baptist University Concert Band will perform in concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, at the Performing Arts Center, Red Bluff High School. Under the direction of Guy Holliday, they will be performing sacred as well as classical and traditional music. This will be their third year to perform in Red Bluff.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the CBU
School of Music offers an education for those planning to pursue careers in performance, music ministry, music education or in aspects of the music industry. The school also gives students the benefits of studying at a Christian university.
Antelope Home Fellowship will be hosting this free evening of entertainment. The public is invited. Information is available at 529-0906.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the CBU
School of Music offers an education for those planning to pursue careers in performance, music ministry, music education or in aspects of the music industry. The school also gives students the benefits of studying at a Christian university.
Antelope Home Fellowship will be hosting this free evening of entertainment. The public is invited. Information is available at 529-0906.
Friday, December 29, 2006
VIGIL PLANNED AT ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL
St. Peter's Episcopal Church will offer a vigil for prayers for peace and the safe return of those who are enlisted in the armed forces, on Monday, January 1st, 2007 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 510 Jefferson Street in Red Bluff.
The service will consist of prayers, readings, hymns and meditation. Prayers will be given for those named and unnamed, who are serving, or have been injured or the families of those who have died. Those who come may list the names of individuals or families to be prayed for. All those listed will be prayed for aloud.
The public is invited to drop in at any time to pray for peace and remember enlisted personnel and their families. Information in available at 527-5205.
The service will consist of prayers, readings, hymns and meditation. Prayers will be given for those named and unnamed, who are serving, or have been injured or the families of those who have died. Those who come may list the names of individuals or families to be prayed for. All those listed will be prayed for aloud.
The public is invited to drop in at any time to pray for peace and remember enlisted personnel and their families. Information in available at 527-5205.
Signs of Life
Message boards found outside Tehama County churches.
If you come across one that you would like to add to the list, please send me an e-mail at sheep.pen@gmail.com
Signs of Life
Message boards found outside Tehama County churches.
If you come across one that you would like to add to the list, please send me an e-mail at sheep.pen@gmail.com
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Connect the Thots #13
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.Aceldama, a kiss, thirty pieces of silver
2.a wedding surprise, a stolen blessing, a ladder to heaven
3.a vision of a ram and a goat, handwriting on a wall, a fiery furnace
4.the prodigal son, Legion, casting pearls
5.a son of Jacob, a devout man who blessed the baby Jesus, a man also called “Niger”
6.Mahlon, Elimelech, Naomi
7.Anna at the temple, a small offering commended by Jesus, the parable of an unjust judge
8.Joseph in Egypt, Cyrenius in Syria, Pontius Pilate in Judea
9.bread upon waters, a time for everything, vanity of vanities
10. saying, “There is no God”, despising a father’s instruction, trusting in one’s self
Answers to last week’s quiz:
1. sisters 2. Caesars 3. tongues 4. Abel 5. Paul 6. stars 7. washing 8. giants 9. unclean animals 10. ears
(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)
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.Aceldama, a kiss, thirty pieces of silver
2.a wedding surprise, a stolen blessing, a ladder to heaven
3.a vision of a ram and a goat, handwriting on a wall, a fiery furnace
4.the prodigal son, Legion, casting pearls
5.a son of Jacob, a devout man who blessed the baby Jesus, a man also called “Niger”
6.Mahlon, Elimelech, Naomi
7.Anna at the temple, a small offering commended by Jesus, the parable of an unjust judge
8.Joseph in Egypt, Cyrenius in Syria, Pontius Pilate in Judea
9.bread upon waters, a time for everything, vanity of vanities
10. saying, “There is no God”, despising a father’s instruction, trusting in one’s self
Answers to last week’s quiz:
1. sisters 2. Caesars 3. tongues 4. Abel 5. Paul 6. stars 7. washing 8. giants 9. unclean animals 10. ears
(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)
Friday, December 22, 2006
Christmas lights
I just love this time of the year, when all the Christmas lights are up on the trees lining Main Street and people decorate their houses with lights, especially the ‘icicle’ lights that hang down from the string.
I got to thinking about Christmas lights and how pretty they are and I began to see some parallels between Christmas lights and ‘Christ-lights’, (Christians).
Sometimes, it’s easier to understand the spiritual by the natural. So think about these as you read. You may be able to add a few of your own.
Christmas lights…
1)…enhance anything.
2)…have an external power source.
3)…can be used anytime-not just at Christmas.
4)…come in all colors.
5)…can be plugged in by any one, not just by expert electricians.
6)…shine no matter who’s around.
7)…have something wrong with them when they aren’t shinning.
8)…that are tiny/weak can still sparkle pretty in the dark.
9)…have to be wired in individually.
10)…shine for the benefit of those around them.
11)…are effective when displayed in new and creative ways.
12)…shine more intense as it gets darker.
13)…are unable to function when one is broken.
14)…are often unplugged and put away after Christmas.
15)…are useless when unplugged.
…prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as light in the world. Philippians 2:15
Senia Owensby
I got to thinking about Christmas lights and how pretty they are and I began to see some parallels between Christmas lights and ‘Christ-lights’, (Christians).
Sometimes, it’s easier to understand the spiritual by the natural. So think about these as you read. You may be able to add a few of your own.
Christmas lights…
1)…enhance anything.
2)…have an external power source.
3)…can be used anytime-not just at Christmas.
4)…come in all colors.
5)…can be plugged in by any one, not just by expert electricians.
6)…shine no matter who’s around.
7)…have something wrong with them when they aren’t shinning.
8)…that are tiny/weak can still sparkle pretty in the dark.
9)…have to be wired in individually.
10)…shine for the benefit of those around them.
11)…are effective when displayed in new and creative ways.
12)…shine more intense as it gets darker.
13)…are unable to function when one is broken.
14)…are often unplugged and put away after Christmas.
15)…are useless when unplugged.
…prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as light in the world. Philippians 2:15
Senia Owensby
Christmas celebrations and services
Celebrations at St. Peter's Episcopal
Christmas celebrations at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 510 Jefferson St., will be as follows:
Sunday
Holy Eucharist will be at 8 and 10 a.m.and the Hanging of the Greens at 11:30 a.m.
The Christmas Eve Reception is at 7:30 p.m. and the Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist is at 8 p.m.
Monday
Christmas Day Holy Eucharist is at 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 1, 2007
The vigil for peace is from 1 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007
The Epiphany Feast of Lights and pageants at 6 p.m.
All are Welcome. Information is available at 527-5205.
Services at Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Parish will hold the following services at 515 Main St.
Christmas vigil mass in English will be at 5:30 p.m. and in Spanish at 8 p.m. with the adult choir concert preceding midnight mass at 11:25 p.m. on Sunday.
Christmas mass in English will be at 9:30 a.m. and in Spanish at noon on Monday.
Methodist Christmas Eve services
The United Methodist Churches Christmas Eve services are as follows:
Corning, at 9 a.m. the Sunday morning worship and 6 p.m. the candlelight service at 783 Solano St.
El Camino, at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday morning worship and 6 p.m. the candlelight service at 8345 Highway 99W.
Los Molinos, at 11 a.m. the Sunday morning worship and 7 p.m. the candlelight service at 25204 Josephine.
First Christian celebrates holidays
First Christian Church of Corning would like to invite everyone to come celebrate the holidays with them.
There will be a Carol-Sing and a celebration at 11 a.m. on Sunday with the church family at 1421 Marin St. There will not be Sunday School this Sunday.
Cone Community special services
Cone Community United Methodist Church hold regular worship at 9 a.m. and a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Sunday at 11220 Highway 99E.
The evening service will be a candlelight-communion service with chime music, guitar, liturgical dance and carols.
Choir performance at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church adult choir will present a program at 11 a.m. on Sunday entitled 'Together for Christmas,' at 585 Kimball Road.
Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. The public is invited.
First Baptist Church of Red Bluff will be lighting the 32-foot tall cross at the Tree of Life Center property at 13940 Baker Road; the first right past Plymire heading north.
The cross will be lit every evening through Monday, Jan. 1. The public is invited to get a closer look of the cross or spend time of reflection at the site. There will be parking at the second gate. Visitors are asked to stay on the graveled road, due to the wet ground. For peace of mind the Sheriff Department will occasionally drive thru.
There will be two services on Sunday, Dec. 24. The first will be at 10:15 a.m. featuring Diane O’Sullivan singing “Ave Maria” and Pastor Mike presenting an multi-media message titled “That’s My King!”
The second will be from 5 to 5:30 p.m. featuring Luanne Schnase and Dylan Manner singing “Christmas Shoes” and Nella Schnase singing “O Holy Night.” There will be a time of caroling and a short devotional titled, “From the Throne to the Trough.” The night will end with a candlelight finale.
Information is available at 527-4361.
Christmas celebrations at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 510 Jefferson St., will be as follows:
Sunday
Holy Eucharist will be at 8 and 10 a.m.and the Hanging of the Greens at 11:30 a.m.
The Christmas Eve Reception is at 7:30 p.m. and the Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist is at 8 p.m.
Monday
Christmas Day Holy Eucharist is at 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 1, 2007
The vigil for peace is from 1 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007
The Epiphany Feast of Lights and pageants at 6 p.m.
All are Welcome. Information is available at 527-5205.
Services at Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Parish will hold the following services at 515 Main St.
Christmas vigil mass in English will be at 5:30 p.m. and in Spanish at 8 p.m. with the adult choir concert preceding midnight mass at 11:25 p.m. on Sunday.
Christmas mass in English will be at 9:30 a.m. and in Spanish at noon on Monday.
Methodist Christmas Eve services
The United Methodist Churches Christmas Eve services are as follows:
Corning, at 9 a.m. the Sunday morning worship and 6 p.m. the candlelight service at 783 Solano St.
El Camino, at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday morning worship and 6 p.m. the candlelight service at 8345 Highway 99W.
Los Molinos, at 11 a.m. the Sunday morning worship and 7 p.m. the candlelight service at 25204 Josephine.
First Christian celebrates holidays
First Christian Church of Corning would like to invite everyone to come celebrate the holidays with them.
There will be a Carol-Sing and a celebration at 11 a.m. on Sunday with the church family at 1421 Marin St. There will not be Sunday School this Sunday.
Cone Community special services
Cone Community United Methodist Church hold regular worship at 9 a.m. and a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Sunday at 11220 Highway 99E.
The evening service will be a candlelight-communion service with chime music, guitar, liturgical dance and carols.
Choir performance at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church adult choir will present a program at 11 a.m. on Sunday entitled 'Together for Christmas,' at 585 Kimball Road.
Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. The public is invited.
First Baptist Church of Red Bluff will be lighting the 32-foot tall cross at the Tree of Life Center property at 13940 Baker Road; the first right past Plymire heading north.
The cross will be lit every evening through Monday, Jan. 1. The public is invited to get a closer look of the cross or spend time of reflection at the site. There will be parking at the second gate. Visitors are asked to stay on the graveled road, due to the wet ground. For peace of mind the Sheriff Department will occasionally drive thru.
There will be two services on Sunday, Dec. 24. The first will be at 10:15 a.m. featuring Diane O’Sullivan singing “Ave Maria” and Pastor Mike presenting an multi-media message titled “That’s My King!”
The second will be from 5 to 5:30 p.m. featuring Luanne Schnase and Dylan Manner singing “Christmas Shoes” and Nella Schnase singing “O Holy Night.” There will be a time of caroling and a short devotional titled, “From the Throne to the Trough.” The night will end with a candlelight finale.
Information is available at 527-4361.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Signs of Life
Message boards found outside Tehama County churches.
If you come across one that you would like to add to the list, please send me an e-mail at sheep.pen@gmail.com
If you come across one that you would like to add to the list, please send me an e-mail at sheep.pen@gmail.com
Friday, December 15, 2006
Advent celebration planned
Advent Season is a time of celebration at the Red Bluff Presbyterian Church. The annual Christmas dinner and pageant will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a potluck dish: salad, mashed potatoes or vegetable. Turkey and pies are provided by the church.
After dinner “The Archangel Gabriel’s Awesome Adventure,” a Christmas pageant will be put on by the children and youth of the church with Jessie Weigel as Archangel Gabriel. This is a musical fantasy by Beth Merrill and Allan Robert Petker.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a potluck dish: salad, mashed potatoes or vegetable. Turkey and pies are provided by the church.
After dinner “The Archangel Gabriel’s Awesome Adventure,” a Christmas pageant will be put on by the children and youth of the church with Jessie Weigel as Archangel Gabriel. This is a musical fantasy by Beth Merrill and Allan Robert Petker.
Jesus’ birthday Celebration
Sunrise Bible Fellowship will hold an annual birthday party for Jesus at 10 a.m. this Sunday at the Red Bluff Veterans Hall, which will be decorated for a party!
The community is invited to bring their loved ones along to join with them as they celebrate Christmas with song and refreshments.
For those who wish, a birthday present may be brought for Jesus, wrapped or not. The toys and gifts will be donated to the Red Bluff Salvation Army to supplement the Angel Tree families, or to provide Christmas presents for those who did not apply on time.
The Christmas story will be read, with Christmas carols and hymns and special musical presentations. Birthday cake will be served and the children will help blow out the candles.
The fellowship meet regularly at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday at the corner of Jackson and Cedar Streets.
Information is available from pastor Pat Hurton at 527-6818 or
hurton@sbcglobal.net.
The community is invited to bring their loved ones along to join with them as they celebrate Christmas with song and refreshments.
For those who wish, a birthday present may be brought for Jesus, wrapped or not. The toys and gifts will be donated to the Red Bluff Salvation Army to supplement the Angel Tree families, or to provide Christmas presents for those who did not apply on time.
The Christmas story will be read, with Christmas carols and hymns and special musical presentations. Birthday cake will be served and the children will help blow out the candles.
The fellowship meet regularly at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday at the corner of Jackson and Cedar Streets.
Information is available from pastor Pat Hurton at 527-6818 or
hurton@sbcglobal.net.
Band set to perform
The Fishermen worship band will lead the praise and worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Salvation Army, 940 Walnut St.
The band plays contemporary praise music, blues and traditional hymns. They are from the San Joaquin County and play all over the Northern California area.
The band plays contemporary praise music, blues and traditional hymns. They are from the San Joaquin County and play all over the Northern California area.
Rock’em choir to perform Sunday
The Rock’em children’s choir will present a Christmas program at 11 a.m. this Sunday at the First Baptist Church, 585 Kimball Road.
The adult choir will present a program at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, entitled “Together for Christmas.”
The adult choir will present a program at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, entitled “Together for Christmas.”
Christmas services at Sacred Heart
Sacred Hart Parish will hold the following services at 515 Main St.
Christmas vigil Mass in English will be at 5:30 a.m. and in Spanish at 8 p.m. with the adult choir concert preceding midnight mass at 11:25
p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Christmas Mass in English will be at 9:30 a.m. and in Spanish at noon on Monday, Dec. 25.
Christmas vigil Mass in English will be at 5:30 a.m. and in Spanish at 8 p.m. with the adult choir concert preceding midnight mass at 11:25
p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Christmas Mass in English will be at 9:30 a.m. and in Spanish at noon on Monday, Dec. 25.
Corning First Christian special events
First Christian Church of Corning would like to invite everyone to come celebrate the holidays with them.
This Sunday Rev. Vickie Firsch of Sacramento will be bringing the message and the Sunday School children will be presenting a time for children during the service.
Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, will be a candlelight communion service.
There will be holy communion, singing, music by organist Donald Lund and Monica Elliott on the flute.
Sunday, Dec. 24, will be a Carol-Sing and a celebration with the church family.
Sunday School is 10 a.m. for 3 years old and up and worship is at 11 a.m. at 1421 Marin St., Corning. There will not be Sunday School on Dec. 24.
This Sunday Rev. Vickie Firsch of Sacramento will be bringing the message and the Sunday School children will be presenting a time for children during the service.
Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, will be a candlelight communion service.
There will be holy communion, singing, music by organist Donald Lund and Monica Elliott on the flute.
Sunday, Dec. 24, will be a Carol-Sing and a celebration with the church family.
Sunday School is 10 a.m. for 3 years old and up and worship is at 11 a.m. at 1421 Marin St., Corning. There will not be Sunday School on Dec. 24.
Christmas musical
The Cottonwood First Baptist youth choir will present The First Leon will be at 5 p.m. today and at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday at 3320 Brush St.
This is a Christmas musical about a boy named Leon who discovers his name spelled backwards is Noel and his quest to get a part in the annual Christmas play. When he fails to land a part in the performance he must settle for a understudy part.
The musical is performed by 11 young people ages 4 to 20 from Cottonwood and Red Bluff. Admission is free.
The choir is directed by Paula Vigus and Laurie Williams. It is open to youth age 4 and up.
Practices are Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. at the church.
Information is available at 347-3691.
This is a Christmas musical about a boy named Leon who discovers his name spelled backwards is Noel and his quest to get a part in the annual Christmas play. When he fails to land a part in the performance he must settle for a understudy part.
The musical is performed by 11 young people ages 4 to 20 from Cottonwood and Red Bluff. Admission is free.
The choir is directed by Paula Vigus and Laurie Williams. It is open to youth age 4 and up.
Practices are Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. at the church.
Information is available at 347-3691.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Connect the Thots #12
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.Abigail and Zeruiah, Mary and Martha, Rachel and Leah
2.Tiberius, Claudius, Augustus
3.fire at Pentecost, speech to be interpreted, something no man can tame
4.shepherd, younger brother, murder victim
5.Tarsus, Lydia, the road to Damascus
6.the wise men and Jesus, Wormwood, the fourth day of creation
7.Naaman at the Jordan River, Pontius Pilate’s hands, Jesus and the disciples’ feet
8.the sons of Anak, Ishbi-Benob, Goliath
9.camel, vulture, pig
10. a slave and an awl, false teachers and things that itch, Peter and Malchus
Answers to last week’s quiz:
1. “I am” statements of Jesus 2. the Ten Commandments 3. cities in the story of Jonah 4. men named Simon 5. nonhuman things that spoke 6. people on roofs 7. the casting of lots 8. honey 9. characters in the book of Job 10. whirlwinds
(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)
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.Abigail and Zeruiah, Mary and Martha, Rachel and Leah
2.Tiberius, Claudius, Augustus
3.fire at Pentecost, speech to be interpreted, something no man can tame
4.shepherd, younger brother, murder victim
5.Tarsus, Lydia, the road to Damascus
6.the wise men and Jesus, Wormwood, the fourth day of creation
7.Naaman at the Jordan River, Pontius Pilate’s hands, Jesus and the disciples’ feet
8.the sons of Anak, Ishbi-Benob, Goliath
9.camel, vulture, pig
10. a slave and an awl, false teachers and things that itch, Peter and Malchus
Answers to last week’s quiz:
1. “I am” statements of Jesus 2. the Ten Commandments 3. cities in the story of Jonah 4. men named Simon 5. nonhuman things that spoke 6. people on roofs 7. the casting of lots 8. honey 9. characters in the book of Job 10. whirlwinds
(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)
Signs of Life
Message boards found outside Tehama County churches.
If you come across one that you would like to add to the list, please send me an e-mail at sheep.pen@gmail.com
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Christmas concert set for Sunday
The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale will sing a Christmas Celebration Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Church.
With 60 singers in the choir this will be one of the strongest concerts in the 11-year history of the choir.
Under the direction of Mark Franklin, the Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra will present holiday favorites from the classical to the current.
The concert will feature "For Us A Child Is Born" by J.S. Bach. This cantata will feature local soloists Laurel Posey and Dallas Dubke, Jr.
Also on the program will be favorites like "Little Drummer Boy " by Harry Simeone, "Mary Did You Know?" by Bruce Greer and "Come and See What's Happenin' in the Barn" by Bill and Gloria Gaither.
The concert will conclude with an accapella rendition of "Silent Night, Holy Night."
The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale offers its concert without a charge. Donations are received at the door following the concert.
Very recently, the chorale was granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. This allows the chorale to receive contributions as a charitable organization.
Singers in the Masterworks Chorale come from the Tehama and Shasta counties area. There are no auditions required to become a member of this choral ensemble.
Information about the concert is available from Franklin at 527-4203.
With 60 singers in the choir this will be one of the strongest concerts in the 11-year history of the choir.
Under the direction of Mark Franklin, the Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra will present holiday favorites from the classical to the current.
The concert will feature "For Us A Child Is Born" by J.S. Bach. This cantata will feature local soloists Laurel Posey and Dallas Dubke, Jr.
Also on the program will be favorites like "Little Drummer Boy " by Harry Simeone, "Mary Did You Know?" by Bruce Greer and "Come and See What's Happenin' in the Barn" by Bill and Gloria Gaither.
The concert will conclude with an accapella rendition of "Silent Night, Holy Night."
The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale offers its concert without a charge. Donations are received at the door following the concert.
Very recently, the chorale was granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. This allows the chorale to receive contributions as a charitable organization.
Singers in the Masterworks Chorale come from the Tehama and Shasta counties area. There are no auditions required to become a member of this choral ensemble.
Information about the concert is available from Franklin at 527-4203.
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