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polls for GOP nominee. It just goes to show that Americans are so fed up with political correctness that we are raising the banner of a man just because he speaks his mind! Forget the wildly inappropriate,

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hurtful and prideful things he says! That’s always been Trump. He’s got so much money, he doesn’t care what he says and what people think of him. Many are just glad he’s saying what they’re thinking!

Then there’s Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, Ben Carson and a

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By Paula McBride

the sidewalk when the bike trail is right beside them. I have learned to walk close to the edge of the path because many cyclists don’t give warning when they come up from behind. I have to cross the street at several traffic lights. I always wait for the little white man to appear on the signal, but motorists seem expert in judging whether they have time to make their turn before I step into the crosswalk.

Of course, I have to watch out for my own feet. If I’m just shuffling along, I may catch my toe in a crack in the sidewalk.

Being watchful during my morning walks reminds me how much more important it is to watch out for obstacles on my spiritual journey. I love my little dog, Mia, but sometimes she trips me up. Is there something in my spiritual life that I love but may need to distance myself from in order to walk safely on the pathway of life? Is it a habit, hangup, or possession? Is it impulse buying or wasting my devotion time surfing Facebook? Is it just plain busyness?

Perhaps I have two left feet. It doesn’t take a banana peel to make me stumble; I could trip over a gum wrapper. It’s only by the grace of God none of my falls have been serious, but I am learning to be particularly cautious, especially since acquiring a walking companion.

Her name is Mia, a tiny mixed breed of Maltese and poodle.

Mia and I set out early in the morning to beat the heat of the day. The walking route is much different from my route in Mexico. Near the mission, uneven surfaces are the norm and if I fell, it would be into powdery dirt. Here there is a concrete jungle and many obstacles for which I need to watch out.

First is the dog herself. She is a fairly good walker and great pace-setter, but sometimes she will get between my feet.

I hold her on a tight leash out from my body to control how close she gets to me.

Then, there are the bicyclists who use

Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

Luke 12:15 (NIV)

The next obstacles are bigger. Being hit by a cyclist terrifies me as I visualize falling and crushing the dog. Swift, unseen hazards bombard us relentlessly. In me, they rise up in pride or self-sufficiency, a judgmental attitude or a bitter retort. Oh, how quickly I would be laid out flat but for the mercy of Christ and His Spirit who convict me and lead me to repentance.

Even more frightening is the thought of being hit by a car when I have the right-ofway to cross the street. In this case, I need to watch out lest I fall into a pit of raging anger. (I’m already angry at the cyclist!)

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By Jon Skillman A few weeks ago my wife and I turned off the TV, put down the newspaper, took the pooch to the slammer and headed up to Washington to visit our first born.

We drove through the smoke of northern California and southern Oregon and it seemed as if our whole world was on fire.

But in central Oregon the smoke cleared and sunshine and blue sky accompanied us to our destination.

My wife had several bucket list items she wanted to check off while in the north country. The first being a visit to The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. The second was to see the

By April James We recently had an earthquake in our local area which did not arouse much attention. I thought it interesting that in our church building that night, with some standing, others sitting, some were aware of the ground movement and others, myself included, were not. Then it comes to mind, is it not the same in the spiritual world?

Why are some individuals sensitive to the movement of God, that they immediately pick up on what he is saying or how he’s moving in a particular service? How do they recognize an anointing on a particular person or the message given; yet others have no sense of the Holy Spirit’s moving and leave

INSPIRATION creates something that can only glorify God. I don’t know if Mr. Chihuly sees it that way, but I sure do!

Anyway, we took the ferry over to Victoria and I soon found myself surrounded by flora of every stripe. Mrs. Butchart, the wife of the founder of Portland Cement Co., had taken a gigantic scar in the earth (left by her husband’s company) and transformed it into a thing of true beauty. This was much more than applying makeup to cover a zit, this was a

total and complete transformation. It was a botanical feast and a celebration of color that only God could provide. Don’t you just love it when someone glorifies God so vividly?

The next day we were off to Seattle and the Chihuly Glass Exhibit therein.

This exhibit is a testimony to the creative gift God has endowed on man. Glass of varying sizes, shapes and color took light, twisted it, bent it, stained it in tones from beyond the rainbow. Then the glass reflected it back and/or pushed it out the other side to where it glazed my eyes and etched my memory. Don’t you just love it when someone takes a few basic ingredients (sand, fire and pigment) and

God’s presence unchanged. Why? What makes the difference?

If everyone can hear from God, why do not more actually hear his voice?

Is there an art to hearing God’s voice?

How does He actually speak? Deut.

4:12 “And the Lord spoke to you out of the midst of the fire”, 1 Kings 19:12 “…a gentle whisper” or ”a small still voice”, Job 37:2 “Hear attentively the thunder of His voice, and the rumbling that comes from His mouth”, Rev. 14:2 ”And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder…”. Others would say they just know in their knower what the Lord is saying, or by an inner voice. He may also speak by illuminating a portion

of scripture. I Corinthians 2:10 “But we know about these things because God has sent his Spirit to tell us…”

How did Jesus come to hear his Father’s voice so well? Intimacy! An intimacy that came from spending time alone with God; Jesus had a passion to know his Father, he spent alone time with Him - away from the crowds, one on one.

Jesus says “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me” John 10:27. Jesus is a shepherd, our Shepherd. A good shepherd spends time with his sheep, likewise the sheep spend time with the shepherd. As sheep spend time with the shepherd they bond with him, they hear his voice as he tenderly cares for them and they come to recognize

his voice among all the other shepherds’ voices, and when he speaks they respond.

As believers, we are His sheep, are we listening?

Is it time to let a little earthquake in our lives; to crack hard surfaces letting a passion for Jesus bubble up from the depths, to shake off complacency, to rattle foundations bringing us to our knees and letting excuses crumble on why we don’t have time to meditate on the Lord?

Maybe a little earthquake to bring down walls and strongholds keeping us from spending time of intimacy with Jesus, our Shepherd, so we can learn to hear his voice, or hear it more clearly.

Are we ready for the earthquakes? Are we willing to say - Lord, bring them on…

Chihuly glass exhibit in Seattle. Now I have to tell you that when it comes to culture, my wife and I do not occupy the same plane. Her culture is derived from PBS and the arts...mine comes from ESPN, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd...it’s one of those Venus/Mars things.

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As we headed home, we recalled the beauty we had seen...a beauty that escapes both words and camera...but not the spirit.

As we drove back into the wildfire smoke of Oregon and California it didn’t seem as dense. That’s when I realized the smoke was only temporary, the beauty and promises of God are eternal. And no matter what the newspaper headlines would read, what TV anchors might report, nothing the world could throw at us would dim the light we had carried home.

A Psalm of David.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalms 27:1

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CALENDAR PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE! Yuba-Sutter Right to Life is hosting peaceful, prayerful vigils in front of the Yuba City Planned Parenthood. All you need to participate is one hour and the desire to pray for LIFE. Please contact Heather Pugh at 751-9349 for date and time if you are interested.

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SUNDAY •CELEBRATE RECOVERY Praise Chapel Church - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Join us for great worship and open share group.

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MONDAY KNIT & CROCHET WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP First Baptist Church of Olivehurst 1777 - 8th Ave. Mon 10 a.m. - Noon Practice your yarn craft or learn a new one with us. Knifty Knitters are welcome. Bring your own project or work on a charity item that we donate to those in need in the community. Email yarncraftersforchrist@hotmail.com for info.

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•ENCOUNTERING GOD 9:30 - 11:30 AM Every Tuesday Morning Embassy of Heaven Campus 1179 Eager Rd., Yuba City (Hwy 99 @ Eager Rd.) 530-671-3160 www.churchofgladtidings.com Our Tuesday morning meetings begin with a time of worship. Afterwards we rely on the Holy Spirit to lead us to minister to each other, encourage each other, and build our hunger and desire for the things of God. Childcare is provided.

FREE BIBLE COLLEGE CLASSES First Baptist Church of Olivehurst 1777 8th Ave., Olivehurst Wednesday Mornings 10:00 AM Starting in January 2015 you can earn an accredited bible college degree … all books are in public domain and you only need a tablet, computer or some type of electronic reader. We can print them out for a small charge. You will need a King James Bible to get started. fbco@comcast.net for more information.

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For info contact Dave Kugelman 530-632-9292 •SAMARITAN VILLAGE MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tue of each month, 6:30pm This meeting is open to all who are interested in helping with an orphanage in Tanzania. For info call Victor Savage at 671-2219.

FREE KARATE CLASSES First Baptist Church of Olivehurst Mon 5:30pm FREE karate classes taught from a Christian perspective. 743-1831 for info, Pastor Miguel.

•CRAFTSMEN FOR CHRIST The Bride Church 655 Colusa Hwy, YC Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm Men’s fellowship around the word and worship.

All in the Body of Christ welcome!

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Crossroads Community Church Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm We are a Christ-Centered recovery group that provides a safe place to share your struggles, experiences, victories, and hopes with others who are also going through to Christ_Centered recovery. For more info call 530.755.4149.

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FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY F.I.R. Building: 723 D St., Msvl Every Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m.

Food Addiction: Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, or bulimia. Meetings are held Tuesday at F.I.R. www.foodaddicts.org or call (503)960-5850

AWANA Wed 5:45-7:45pm during school year Evangelical Free Church 3785 Olive Hwy. Oroville For information please call 533-6866 Awana is a boys & girls club consisting of small group time, games, large group time.

LIFE @ HOPE POINT Hope Point Nazarene 600 N. George Washington Blvd, YC Wednesday @ 6:30pm for kids, 7pm for adults Join us for Life@Hope Point - groups for Nursery through High School ages and classes for adults - Parenting, How to Study your Bible, more so contact the church office at 671-1130 for more details.

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•PRAYER Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 7:00 PM Embassy of Heaven Campus Church of Glad Tidings 1179 Eager Road, Yuba City 530-671-3160 “My house shall be called a house of prayer.”

(Matt. 21:13). The church today in is an all out war against the evils of darkness. The body of Christ is called to step up and be aggressive in their prayer life.

•BETHESDA HEALING WELL Saturday, Aug. 15th at 10am Embassy of Heaven Campus - Bldg 200 1179 Eager Road, YC - Ed Han 209-298-6102 Gathering for a time of soaking in God’s presence and then spending time to receive focused prayer for healing.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Loma Rica Community Church- Moy Hall.

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Call church office for more information 743-5435 •SATURDAY NIGHT SERVICE Word Of Life Church 1229 Buchanan Street, Marysville 6:30pm Contemporary Worship led by Leanne Whitley & Robbie Jellsey Relevant & Anointed PreachingPastor Stan Reynolds

•DIVORCE CARE Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Embassy of Heaven Campus Church of Glad Tidings - Bldg 500 1179 Eager Road, YC (Hwy 99 @ Eager Rd) Info: Duane Russell 530.777.8543 Divorce Care is a divorce recovery support group where you can find help and healing from the hurt of separation or divorce. Weekly meetings provide you with an ongoing “support team” as you deal with the issues surrounding your separation or divorce. You’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.

multiple days of the week •AHOP Ascending House of Prayer Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 PM Embassy of Heaven Campus Church of Glad Tidings 1179 Eager Road, YC (Hwy 99 @ Eager Rd) 530-671-3160 Praying and preparing for a new Jesus Movement, raising the Life of the glory of God in the face of Christ in America and in the nations.

Come join us and experience the richness of His Love!

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•WOMENS CLOTHES CLOSET Twin Cities Rescue Mission Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. - Noon 940 14th Street, Marysville We now have a womens clothes closet at the mission! It is free and available to everyone. We accept donations Monday - Sunday of women’s men’s, and children’s clothing!

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24TH ANNUAL PRAISE IN THE MOUNTAINS Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley (Just 10 min’s from Grass Valley) September 5th 1:00 to 8:00pm.

Longest running FREE Gospel Concert: Five bands, Food, Air jumps for kids, baptism pool available, free drawings all day with a $1,000 dollar grand prize at 8:00pm.

MEXICAN DINNER MISSIONARY FUNDRAISER Saturday, September 12, 5pm-7pm North Valley Calvary Chapel, 613 Bogue Rd., YC Dinner includes tostadas or quesadillas, rice & beans, appetizer, drinks & dessert.

This fundraiser helps Alpha and Omega Church Ministries in Ensenada, Mexico., Pastors Rey and Lupita Cisneros. $7.50/ person, $25/family of four. Additional plates only $5 and dinner is available “to go.” Advance Tickets available at Adventure Church of YC, The Bride and North Valley Calvary Chapel.

YUBA SUTTER OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD KICK OFF Saturday, September 12 – 10 am-noon Hope Point Nazarene, 600 N. George Washington, YC. For church & community OCC project leaders. Pick up your group’s GO boxes, supplies, & find out what’s new with OCC. For ? please contact Kathy 916-747-2212, kathy.baum@att.net

LIVE DRAMA “HYPNOTIZE” Andros Karperos School (A.K.)- 1700 Camino Del Flores, YC Sat. Sept 12th- 7pm Victory Outreach Twin Cities will be presenting a FREE Intervention/Prevention Live Drama called “HYPNOTIZED” to reach the youth & families of the Yuba & Sutter community. The drama will be held at Andros Karperos School. Any questions please contact our office at 530-755-4040.

5TH ANNUAL HOPE POINT CAR SHOW Hope Point Nazarene September 13, 4-8pm Come join us for our 5th Annual Hope Point Car Show. Hot Cars, Great Food and plenty of family fun. Sunday evening September 13, from 4-8pm.

CREATIVE ARTS INTERNSHIP Semester begins Sept 14 Info: 530-671-3160 info@churchofgladtidings.com www.CreativeArtsInternship.com The purpose is to equip, and empower disciples of Jesus Christ to develop and employ their spiritual gifts and artistic abilities in the accomplishment of God’s will and purposes; to deploy artists of all sorts to set the standard and lead the world in the expression of dance, art, drama, music, photography, film-making, writing, and sundry other expressions of creativity.

LIVE OAK FESTIVAL PARADE & CAR SHOW Saturday, September 19 at Live Oak Memorial Park between O and P Streets.

Parade runs down Broadway Parade registration 9am. Parade begins 10am. Festival begins 11am and closes 9pm.

Saturday, September 19 at Live Oak Memorial Park from 11am to 9pm. free admission and parking, family entertainment, a car show, rides, food, exhibits, and vendors will help celebrate the 62nd annual Live Oak Festival. A parade at 10am down Broadway will precede the festival which is “Something to Crow About”!

BAND TOGETHER FOR CHRIST MUSIC FESTIVAL Faith Christian High School 3105 Hwy. 20, Yuba City Saturday, Sept. 19, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm FREE family fun with four bands, Kids Zone and Teen Hangout. Food available to benefit local ministries. One drawing ticket per person. Join Facebook page “Band Together for Christ” for more information, prize listing and ways to score additional free drawing tickets. Invite your friends and family. Info.

(530) 933-5960 R.E.S.T. LUAU! ANNUAL FUNDRAISER REST-Regional Emergency Shelter Team Sat, September 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Yuba City High School Multipurpose Room Adults: $20 Children Under 12: $10 Enjoy Kalua Pork, Huli-Huli Chicken, Chicken Long Rice, Pig Pick’n Cake and Opportunity Drawings!

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For more info: 530-218-1985 or email rest. yubasutter@gmail.com GRAND OPENING RVCOC #2 546 2nd Street Yuba City September 19th - 9am to 4pm River Valley Community Outreach Center (RVCOC) , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, After 6 years in Gridley a new branch is opening in Yuba City. You will find name-brand sinks, toilets, kitchen/bath cabinetry, sliding doors, marble sink tops and many other common building supplies at around 10 cents on the dollar.

TO TANZANIA WITH LOVE Sun. Sept. 20th, 5pm Free Spaghetti Dinner, 6pm event Crossroads Community Church, 445 B Street, YC To Tanzania with Love will feature a program from around the globe with many multi-cultural groups performing.

The evening will celebrate and focus on the purpose of Samaritan Village Orphanage in Tanzania, Africa. The event is free and a love offering will be received. For questions, please call Elta Barber, 530-674-5744

19th ANNUAL CRAFTSMEN FOR CHRIST GOLF TOURNAMENT Sat. Sept 26th River Oaks Golf Club, Nicolaus The lone CFC fundraiser is just around the corner. The 19th Annual Craftsmen for Christ golf tournament is being held on Saturday, Sept. 26th. For additional information or to make a financial contribution to CFC, please call 822-7910.

THE ROCK N WORSHIP HIP-HOP SHOW Adventure Church (1100 Garden Highway, YC) Sat., Sept 26th- 7pm-10pm ReGenerate (The Student Ministry of Adventure Church of Yuba City) Presents The Rock N Worship Hip-Hop Show Featuring Hip Hop Artist Izreal Graham & Dj Kool Kuts, House of the First Sons, ReGenerate Worship - $2.00 at the door A WOMAN’S FRIEND FALL BENEFIT BANQUET Church of Glad Tidings- 1179 Eager Road Live Oak October 9, 2015 6:30pm Journey of Faith- Featuring Hollywood Producer Jason Jones- “Bella” You can purchase a table of 10 for $300 or individual seats for $30 online, or mail a check to: A Woman’s Friend 616 E St., Marysville CA, 95901 www.awfpartners.org or call (530) 741-9136 for more information LIVE OAK NAZARENE POTLUCK & OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD PACKING PARTY Tuesday, October 27 - 6 pm, Live Oak Nazarene, 2727 Fir Street, Live Oak Please bring a potluck dish to share. We will pack OCC shoebox gifts for children around the world. Each shoebox is given in the name of Jesus to children suffering from war, poverty, famine, etc. in 100+countries. We will supply the items to pack. Contributions for $7 per box shipping fee are appreciated.

For ? please contact Kathy 916-747-2212, kathy.baum@att.net

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, Colossians 3:21 (ESV) giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

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• Band Together For Christ•

By LaDonna Curteman Last year, over 500 people, 20 churches, and four awesome local Christian bands came together for the first ever at Band Together for Christ Christian Music Festival. Supported by Christian businesses and individuals, the festival was a great success with incredible live music and fun under the stars and it’s happening again this year. Once again, the Faith Christian High School worship team, made up of talented young musicians, will perform. Also in the line up is the ReGenerate student ministries band from Adventure Christian Church.

You will be blessed by the lively gospel worship style of Calvary Christian Church from Olivehurst and finally rock out to the sounds of band members from Hope Point

what you think.

See Full Color Poster On Back Cover Nazarene and Calvary Christian in Yuba City.

The purpose of the festival … it’s not

With a population of over 191,000 in the Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties and only about 150 churches, we have a lot of work to do to reach our community for Christ.

Since there is power in numbers, coming together is an effective way to reach our community. There is power in hearing 1,000-plus voices joining together to sing “Oh, How He Loves Us.” The purpose of the festival is to encourage churches to embrace the idea of working together to change our community by bringing people to Christ.

What’s new at the festival this year?

This year, a variety of local ministries will sell food to raise funds for their works. In addition to the Teen Hangout with Frisbee football and human bowling, a Kids Zone with inflatables, obstacle course and family-friendly activities will be added. Also, we are partnering with Operation Christmas Child and those who

bring items for Christmas boxes or donate towards shipping expenses will receive additional tickets for a drawing.

How to get involved.

PRAY that the people who need Christ will come. SUPPORT by sponsoring or donating a drawing item.

ATTEND with your family and friends.

INVITE neighbors, co-workers, church family and random people SHARE on social media by liking and sharing the festival Facebook page Band Together for Christ.

2nd Annual Band Together for Christ Saturday, September 19, 2015 5:30–7:00 p.m. Food and games for all ages 7:00–10:00 p.m. Live music Faith Christian High School soccer field, 3105 Highway 20, Yuba City FREE entrance, includes a drawing ticket For information contact LaDonna Curteman (530) 933-5960

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CBA MARKETPLACE MONTHLY CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE UNITY & CLARIFICATION! Let me start with clarification. You don’t need to own a business to join the CBA. Got it? We are a marketplace ministry and the marketplace is defined by everything outside of the four walls of your home. Period! That would include; job, school, grocery store, sporting events, golf course etc. Get the idea? As followers of Jesus our mission field is wherever people gather. Our goal is to influence the Yuba-Sutter region for Jesus Christ. It is that simple.

Secondly, we represent approximately 20 different Christian churches and we are unified! Would you like to know why? Of course you would. We focus our attention on Jesus Christ which unites, not our individual denominational doctrines which divide. We are, of course unified on who Jesus Christ is, as described in the Bible. The CBA has existed for nearly 18 years and there has only been two occasions that have been brought to my attention where someone

would not attend a meeting because they could not fellowship with a person from a different denomination. Whatever!

Here is what Jesus has to say about unity.

John 17:21-23 (NIV) “….that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.

May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

There you have it. Clarification on membership and a core CBA value on unity. We meet every Tuesday. Contact owner, publisher, editor, copy writer, ad salesman and bill collector of this newspaper, Seth Halpern to be included in the weekly email invitations. That is all.

David Kugelman is the president of the Christian Business Alliance which meets each Tuesday at noon at various locations. Dave welcomes your questions or comments on this article at drkug@comcast.net

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Baby Meshack Baby Meshack is our newest little one at the orphanage. He was born approximately April 30, 2015 and arrived at Samaritan Village on July 31st.

Meshack was found abandoned on a bus in Arusha. The bus stopped at the Arusha bus station. After all the passengers had exited the bus, the driver found the little baby on one of the bus seats. The baby was very weak and hungry. He was taken to the police and a report was prepared and then Meshack was given to the social welfare department. The social welfare officers decided the baby could best be cared for at Samaritan Village.

When the little baby boy arrived, Josephat (the orphanage director) named him Meshack. (The last baby brought to the orphanage was given the name Shedrack). Josephat reported that little Meshack cried all through the night.

Josephat wrote, “We tried to hold in hands but he didn’t stop cry. Early in the morning he sleep a little bit and around 8 a.m. he start crying again. My hope he will stop to cry.”

Since then, we have reports that Meshack is adjusting and doing well.

He continues to need our prayers.

A monthly sponsorship for a child is $60., but any amount - either one time, monthly or even yearly is greatly appreciated. Our website provides a link to Paypal and donations may be made online via credit card for your convenience, or checks may be mailed to Samaritan Village at the address shown below.

You may follow us on Facebook @ Samaritan Village Orphanage, on our website @ and through our quarterly Newsletter. The all volunteer Board and friends of Samaritan Village meet monthly and you are invited to attend the meetings to learn more about this life saving work. Please call Joan @ 530-755-2588 for information and meeting information. To sign up for our Newsletter, please drop us a note at the address below and include your name, mailing address and email address (if available). As always, we solicit and covet your prayer partnership for these little ones whom God has placed in our care.

Samaritan Village Orphanage, Inc. P.O. Box 444 Yuba City, CA 95992 Tax ID#68-0214955 501c 3 YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED!

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Craftsmen For Christ- Then and (25 Years Later) Now

By Steve Gilliss Last year, the Ambassador newspaper graciously ran a series of (2) articles on local ministry, Craftsmen for Christ.

This year, CFC celebrates its 25-year anniversary.

In 1990, founder Bob Ouzts had a vision, born out of the tragic death of best friend John, to assist those in need.

The first Craftsmen “work-day” was for John’s widowed wife Kathy, with a goal to complete several projects John had begun but not finished. From that point, CFC has assisted thousands; not only in the Y-S region but across the nation. While most of these projects tend to be small, with the ability to complete them in a single day, there have been several “large” efforts: CFC assisted in returning families to over 240 homes impacted by the Yuba County flood in 1997. In 2005, CFC sent a team of over 100 people to Mississippi to assist in the clean-up/rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

All projects begin with prayer, with a

major emphasis on the spiritual needs of the “client” as well as the practical. The small projects are equally important as the large. Today, the biggest challenge of CFC according to Facilities Director Mark Charnetski, is meeting all the needs that come in. Current economic conditions dictate that CFC provides the technical ability & labor workforce necessary to complete a job.

The client must pay for, or somehow provide the required materials. Ironically Mr. Charnetski states the best part of his job is “seeing God’s provisions for those in greatest need”. Mark has also seen a change within himself as a result of Craftsmen. “I’ve seen God work in ways unimaginable. I now see Him in the small things of life”.

Director of Ministry Operations, James Steele, also feels the tug of those in need versus what CFC is capable of providing. “We do our best to evaluate & pray over the many requests that come in. We prioritize needs of the disabled (physically & economically). If someone

Jesus Changes Lives Through Operation Christmas Child How can a simple shoebox gift change a life? When the prayers, love, and gospel message packed inside that box introduce a child to Jesus Christ, lives are changed.

Look at how Jesus worked in Juli’s life…

In Colombia, Juli, 13, was living on the streets. After severely abusing her, her family abandoned the young girl to the streets. The only way she managed to eat and find shelter was by working as an errand girl for a brothel. One day another girl stopped Juli on the street, inviting her to a party at the nearby church. Though Juli had no idea what to expect, she agreed to go to the Operation Christmas Child distribution. As she joined in the

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fun, listened to the music, and heard the Gospel, Jesus touched her heart. She surrendered her life to Him. For the first time in her young life, Juli found possessions she could call her very own inside her shoebox gift: school supplies, toys, clothing, soap, a comb, and more. Juli was invited to attend The Greatest Journey 12 week discipleship program, so she began going back to the church week after week.

Soon Juli’s teacher discovered her sad story. For years, the teacher and her husband had prayed that God would bless them with a child, so they adopted Juli,

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is soon to be released from the hospital, we’ll do our best to have a handicap ramp constructed when they return home”.

James shared a very intimate voicemail message recently received from Mike Keysner, the son of a disabled man whom James had just built a wheelchair ramp for: “James, I cannot put into words what you’ve done for me & my family. You’ve not only restored my hope that there is still good in this world, your kindness has challenged me to re-visit my faith”. As James listened to the message & wiped the perspiration below his eye, he stated; “that’s why I do what I do”.

Another by-product of the recent economic downturn has been the virtual elimination of deliveries from Operation

Blessing. Mark Charnetski states, “from 2004 to 2014, CFC received around 1.6 million pounds of food & imperishables annually. Over the past two years however, CFC is lucky to receive one truckload a month”. Ironically, another ministry (Mobile Meals Ministry) whose hub is the CFC warehouse, was born out of local needs & provides weekly lunches for the homeless.

The lone CFC fundraiser is just around the corner. The 19th Annual Craftsmen for Christ golf tournament is being held on Saturday, Sept. 26th. For additional information or to make a financial contribution to CFC, please call 8227910.

Bob Ouzts was recently “forced” to take a 3-week vacation from his role as Pastor at The Bride Church. I did contact Bob via text for one question; “What is your vision for CFC for the ‘next’ 25 years”?

Bob’s answer, “ I pray that in the same way the Craftsmen ministry was started, it would continue: Loving God & loving our neighbors”.

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Operation Christmas Child: Con’t From Page 12 fulfilling the scriptural promise that “God sets the solitary in families” [Psalm 68:8].

Only Jesus could bring such joy out of so much suffering.

In the next few months, individuals, families, churches, and community groups will gather to fill shoeboxes for millions of children around the world just like Juli.

They will pack gifts with wonderful items that will bring squeals of joy to hurting children living with poverty, war, disease, and famine. But the most important gifts people will give are their prayers, love, and the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

Won’t you prayerfully consider packing one or more shoebox gifts for hurting

children in more than 100 countries across our globe. You can be the hands and feet of Jesus as your simple shoebox gifts reach out in His name. Your box can be the catalyst that changes a child’s life.

You and your family can carry out Jesus’ great commission [Matthew 28:16-20] to spread the Gospel around the world. Join us and begin packing your shoebox gifts today!

To learn more about Operation Christmas Child call me, Kathy Baum, at 916-747-2212, email kathy.baum@att.net or go to our web site at samaritanspurse/ occ.org or check out the OCC events on the Ambassador calendar.

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COMMUNITY A Woman’s Friend Fall Banquet Join our Journey of Faith at A Woman’s Friend Pregnancy Resource Clinic’s Annual Fall Benefit Banquet. Be part of the work at A Woman’s Friend to transform lives in our community! The event will be held at the Church of Glad Tidings on October 9th, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

A Woman’s Friend is excited to announce that our 2015 Banquet speaker is Jason Scott Jones. Mr. Jones is a Hollywood filmmaker and human rights activist. He works directly to aid the homeless, people groups facing genocide, and women with crisis pregnancies. Mr. Jones is co-producer of the film Bella, winner of the People’s Choice Award of the 2006 Toronto Film Festival and

Rotten Tomatoes’ highest user-rated film of 2007.

All funds pledged by sponsors will enable A Woman’s Friend to continue offering their free and confidential services to those in our community who find themselves in unplanned pregnancies.

The free services include pregnancy testing and verifications, maternity clothes, baby clothes, furniture, a 24hour helpline, parenting classes, sexual integrity education, abortion recovery support (for men and women), as well as related medical care in their medical clinic.

Seats are $30.00 or $300 for a table of 10. Call (530) 741-9136 for information.

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Life Matters - presented by Yuba-Sutter Right to Life UNDERCOVER VIDEOS OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD AT A GLANCE

By Heather Pugh A total of six hidden-camera videos exposing the harvesting (oftentimes without consent) and subsequent selling of fetal organs from the mountains of aborted babies killed by Planned Parenthood have been released with another six videos expected in the coming weeks. The videos are courtesy of an investigation done by a pro-life group called The Center for Medical Progress, located in Sacramento.

Planned Parenthood’s President, Cecile Richards, denies any wrongdoing and claims the monies collected on the sale of the organs from the aborted babies

was to cover costs. A look at the videos tells a different story.

Mainstream media has of course been largely ignoring the releases and ensuing public outcry, choosing instead to focus on the death of Cecil the lion. And the California Attorney General’s office is now going after the group responsible for the undercover videos, sending a delinquency notice to the group shortly after the release of the first video alleging it had not paid the required fees for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and had failed to submit copies of its IRS forms.

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However, the states of Alabama, New Hampshire, and Louisiana have revoked taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood, prompting Obama to send threatening letters to each state claiming the move violates federal law.

Last year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg donated $992 million to Planned Parenthood and so it’s only fitting that you watch the videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s atrocities on the

Yuba-Sutter Right to Life Facebook page (be sure to “Like” the page so you will be notified when future videos are released!): www.facebook.com/ YubaSutterRightToLife The videos can also be viewed on YouTube or you can click on this QR code to be taken to our Facebook page:

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Prayer Calendar for September 2015 1-Sep Christian Businesses-Ambassador Sponsors & others.

2-Sep Local Pastors and their families 3-Sep Elderly/Care Facilities-staffing needs, summer heat 4-Sep Local Schools- pray for students, staff, and teachers 5-Sep Marketplace Ministries-Opportunities to share at work 6-Sep Orphan children- Samaritan Village (see p. 3) and other orphanages 7-Sep Labor Day - Pray for the Unemployed and Underemployed 8-Sep Addicted, Rehab ministries- Feather River Mens Center, Joshua House, Celebrate Recovery 9-Sep Teen Depression, Suicide 10-Sep Marriages, Restoration and Strength 11-Sep Patriots Day-prayer for victims (& families) of terrorism 12-Sep Adoptive families & birth moms - Lifetime Adoption (p.3) 13-Sep Missionaries -Fruit, Provision 14-Sep Sex Trafficking - pray for victims 15-Sep Military, All armed forces & their families.

16-Sep The Ambassador Newspaper-Increased readership and Impact 17-Sep A Woman’s Friend - Unborn children/Pregnant Women 18-Sep Global Persecution-Safety/Courage of Believers 19-Sep Local officials and community leaders 20-Sep Middle East - For the peace of Jerusalem 21-Sep Drought- Pray for RAIN 22-Sep Homeless/Poor - Twin Cities Rescue Mission, A Hand Up, Salvation Army 23-Sep Local ministries (see p. 3) 24-Sep Unity in and among local churches 25-Sep Children and Children’s Ministries 26-Sep Sick/Afflicted, Healing and Comfort 27-Sep Singles, Single Parents, Divorce healing 28-Sep Caregivers of elderly and disabled 29-Sep First Responders-Police, Firefighters, EMT, TIP 30-Sep Hollywood- May God to touch influential people

KATHIE LEE GIFFORD SHARES TESTIMONY ON ‘TODAY’ SHOW AFTER HUSBAND’S DEATH Carrie Dedrick | Editor, ChristianHeadlines.com Kathie Lee Gifford has returned to the Today Show after her husband, Frank, died earlier this month. On the show, Gifford thanked those who sent messages of encouragement and prayed for her family in their time of grief, Charisma News reports.

The TV personality said Frank Gifford, a NFL player turned sports commentator was born during the Great Depression and was incredibly poor, but grew up with Christian faith.

Gifford said, “As a young child, Frank asked Jesus into his heart. And that remained with him for the rest of his life.

He strayed from his faith on occasion but his faith never left him. And especially after we found each other and started sharing our faith together, became more

and more… important to Frank.”

She continued, “His world got smaller as his God got bigger. He’d want you to know that he died in complete peace. He knew every sin he’d ever committed was forgiven. He had the hope that he would be with the Lord and that we would someday be with him as well. That is the foundation of the Christian faith... is forgiveness, grace and hope. And those of you who are hurting today or feel hopeless, it might be the answer for you, in fact I know it’s the answer for you.”

Gifford said her husband did not want to be a burden on his family. He died suddenly on Aug. 9 at the age of 84.

“That’s what I had prayed, that the Lord would take him the way he wanted to go.

And so I thank the Lord for that, for his grace to us as a family. And I pray his grace on all of you as well,” Gifford said.

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Kathy Baum Marty Brown Warren & Lucy Campbell Chuck David Christine Emerson Bob Gilbert Rich & Joan Hackney

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Clay Maynard Jim McCarty John Nicholls Carrie Pederson Wendell Prine Jeff Royce Julie Stamper

God Bless Each Of You For Your Support Of This Ministry And Our Community •••

If you would be interested in supporting The Ambassador as an Individual Sponsor ($20/month) please contact Seth Halpern at: editor@ambassadornewspaper.com or call 530-933-1385 or visit us online at www.ambassadornewspaper.com

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Current members: A-1 Carpet Cleaning - (530) 673-3634 - www.a-1clean.com George Barlow - The Crave - (530) 790-0792 Kathy Baum - Operation Christmas Child - (916) 747-2212 Ron Brasier - A Hand Up Ministry - (530) 671-1360 Marty Brown - KCYC-LP FM - (530) 674-5296 Kathleen Caldwell - City of Live Oak - (530) 695-2112 Ruben Chavez - R&B Judgment Recovery - (530) 693-8087 Fred Cox - Richard's Tree Service - (530) 673-7993 LaDonna Curteman - Band Together for Christ - ladonna.curteman@gmail.com Chuck David Carol Dodds - A Woman’s Friend - (530) 741-9136 Trey Fulton- Church Alive- churchaliveyc.org Dennis Gable - Operation Christmas Child - (530) 695-1495 Steve & Cash Gilliss - Crosspointe Christian Books - (530) 673-6188 Pamela Givans John L. Guth - Attorney/Estate Planning - www.johnguthlaw.com Seth Halpern - Ambassador Newspaper - editor@ambassadornewspaper.com Arlene Hite - Bridges to Housing - (530)755-3414 David Hobbs Painting - Cont. Lic#880562 (530)742-2428 David Holycross - Holycross Memorial - (530) 751-7000 Brad Indelicato - Dolco Packaging - bdi26@comcast.net Bill Jens - Yuba Sutter Healthy Marriage Project - (530) 671-6069 Al Jolley - Teen Challenge - (530) 300-0712 Dave Kugelman - Proforma by Kug - (530) 742-2423 Clay Maynard - Consultant - (530) 790-6611 Jim McCarty - Trinity Living Systems - trinityls@yahoo.com Jerry Munz - JM Construction Co. - (530) 682-5316 Jared Nunes - Sutter Health Ernie Phelan - Intero Real Estate Svcs - (530)-790-7000 Ronda Putman Roger Shadd - Shadd Janitorial Supply - (530) 673-0083 Robert Stark - Sutter county Auditor/Controller - suttercountyauditor.org Dwayne Tanabe - Taylor Accountancy Corp - dktanabe@yahoo.com Jenine Tanabe - Jenine L. Tanabe, MD Dematology - (530) 743-0301 Rich Fellowship, Powerful Prayer, Refreshing Presence of God! We meet at the Bonanza Inn the first Tuesday of the month from noon – 1pm.

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By Rusty Wright, Special to ASSIST News Service (ANS Movie Review) Assistnews.net Got marital problems? Job-related stress? Ethical conundrums? Try prayer.

That’s the theme of War Room, a Kendrick Brothers / Sony TriStar release opening August 28. This film, clearly aimed at a Christian audience, is not your typical Hollywood fare. Rather it weaves prayer insights into a lively drama about a troubled middle-class family.

Elizabeth (Priscilla Shirer) and Tony (T.C. Stallings) are busy professionals with little time for each other or their daughter, Danielle (Alena Pitts).

Elizabeth’s real estate work and Tony’s traveling sales job keep them headed in different directions. At home they bicker.

Away, they lament to friends. Tony’s wandering eye doesn’t help.

Spunk and attitude Enter Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie), a spunky elderly widow who’s selling her house. She asks prying questions of realtor Elizabeth – about her home, marriage, and spiritual life. Think matriarchal Sunday School teacher with attitude. Also think refreshing, funny, appealing. Elizabeth’s guard is up at first, but her deteriorating home life eventually prompts her to seek this woman’s counsel.

Miss Clara’s solution? Instead of fighting with Tony, Elizabeth should pray for him.

She shows Elizabeth her own “war room,” a closet where she shuts out the world and focuses on God and prayer. Seeking to balance sensitivity with aplomb, Miss Clara invigorates the younger woman to intercede for her meandering spouse. We see humor and agony, pathos and surprise, despair and encouragement. Two strong women model how to pray and how to mentor others.

White brothers’ production; African American cast

Brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick (Courageous, Fireproof) co-wrote War Room. Alex directed, Stephen produced, and both act in it. They first caught Hollywood’s eye when their Georgiachurch-produced Facing the Giants garnered $10 million at the box office.

War Room features a largely African American cast. Were the Kendricks channeling their inner Tyler Perry? Alex told me that, as two white guys, they had already produced several films that mostly focused on Caucasians and wanted to broaden their emphasis. One War Room actor, comedian Michael Junior, especially enlivened the process.

Alex reflects for the press: “Michael Junior…comes on my set, rewrites my jokes, thinks he’s funnier than I am…has the crew cracking up….. He’s hilarious and brings funnier stuff to my script than I originally had in there.”

Stephen mulls the film’s desired impact: “Any time a person’s in a crisis and feeling discouraged, to know someone is praying for you is just wind in your sails.

This movie brings that home.”

Unanswered prayer?

Of course, not all prayers bring the outcomes we desire.

The late Jim

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JEWISH MAN SAVED FROM NAZIS HELPS CHRISTIANS ESCAPE ISIS Carrie Dedrick | Editor, ChristianHeadlines.com

George Weidenfeld A 95-year-old Jewish man who was escaped from Nazi-occupied Austria through the help of Christians, is returning the favor by funding the rescue Christians from Iraq and Syria. The Independent reports George Weidenfeld, a publishing mogul, has set up the Weidenfeld Safe

Havens fund to support the rescue of up to 2,000 Christians from regions of ISIS control.

With the funding, Iraqi and Syrian Christians are being flown via private jet to Poland. Once safely in the country, Weidenfeld is funding their new lives for 12 to 18 months.

Weidenfeld told The Times, “I had a debt to repay. It applies to so many young people who were on the Kindertransports.

It was Quakers and other Christian denominations who brought those children to England. It was very highminded operation, and we Jews should also be thankful and do something for the endangered Christians.”

Weidenfeld’s project has been criticized for being exclusive to Christians needing aid, though Muslims and Yazidis are also persecuted by ISIS. To this, Weidenfeld said, “I can’t save the world. But there is a very specific possibility on the Christian side.”

WAR ROOM MOVIE: Continued From Page 16 Morrison, 1960’s rock icon with the Doors, famously and loudly proclaimed, “You cannot petition the Lord with prayer.” “Unanswered” prayer leaves many disillusioned and bitter.

Perhaps like me, you’ve prayed earnestly for things that never happened, and were deeply disappointed. In 1996, I asked God to save my failing marriage and call off HR reps pursuing my termination. My hopes were not fulfilled. During a twoweek period, my wife of twenty years divorced me, my employer of twenty-five years showed me the door, and I had a cancer scare. Life seemed swirling out of control.

During those dark days, my mentor reminded me that “Romans 8:28 hasn’t been repealed yet.”

That biblical

statement asserts, “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love [him].”

Now, nineteen-plus years later, I’m happily married to a wonderful woman, have thriving work and good health. My mentor was right. My thoughts and ways are not always the same as God’s. He sees the whole picture. Though it may not seem that way at the moment, trusting him to guide you through your problems can bring an outcome better than you imagined, as War Room illustrates. Lots of good lessons in this film.

Rated PG (USA) “for thematic elements throughout” www.WarRoomTheMovie.com Opens August 28 Theaters

Finding Freedom in God’s Perfect Peace If you would like to experience the peace and transformed life that God can provide through Jesus Christ and you are willing to commit your life to the only one who can truly set you free from your sin, you can pray to the Lord right now and ask Him to forgive you of your sins. Because of what His Son, Jesus, did by dying on the cross, your sins will not be held against you by God anymore.

You can experience freedom for the rest of your life on earth and then have a life in Heaven with God for eternity. God’s part of the deal is already done. Your part is to confess your sins, repent (or change your ways) and believe that He is Lord.

If your life is out of control, let Him take over control.

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EDITORIAL Innocent Idols?

By Ryan Dozier Some of the greatest revelations from God (about Himself) are often forgotten.

There are a lot of things we can point to as reasons for forgetting what God has revealed. Insecurity and laziness are some specific reasons. These can become idols that enslave. For example, we may feel insecure about studying doctrines that are deep and difficult. So, we excuse ourselves from this task by reserving it strictly to our pastors (after all, they have degrees in theology). Insecurities help us become lazy by relying too much on our pastors’ sermons instead of studying for ourselves. These idols of insecurity and laziness begin to shape how we view God. They control us, even to the point that they motivate us to keep control over our lives from God. They can lead to God being ignored from the Bible. Such that, we become more susceptible to throwing out Biblical exegesis and systematic theology.

In turn, our idols “tell us” God has become untrustworthy and/or distant.

The solution is to: (1) identify any given idol of our hearts, and (2) regard it for what it is in light of God’s revelation, namely an idol; finally, (3) turn from any given idol to the only true God, who paid the penalty for sins at Calvary, so that in Him and through

Him God can conform us to His image.

By the eyes of faith , we can repent, believe, and rejoice in what Christ has done on our behalf. He died in our place to rescue us from sin--from idolatry-- that in Him we would become the children of God. The rags to riches story come true.

So we are to no longer live ruled by idols for meaning, purpose or value. Idols cannot give any of these things. All they can do is enslave us on an endless search for meaning, purpose and value where it cannot be found. Meaning, purpose and value can only be found in Christ. Only in Him do we see God’s goodness, love and grace poured out for us on the cross.

He who is beautiful became ugly for us that we might be beautiful in God’s sight. He who was invulnerable become vulnerable that we might find safety and security in Him. Despair and defeat is conquered, by hope and victory in, and through, Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.

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slew of others. What about Hillary? (God help us!) Maybe they can take a swing at this thing called “the presidency”.

Watching the debates is a little like watching the Miss America pageant (without the swimsuits, thankfully!) where each one is trying to look and sound their best, be the most clever, least stammering, and simply make people like them.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that we live in a democratic system and not a dictatorship or any other governmental system. Our founding fathers did well and the American experiment has paid off in spades. I also believe that we (the church) need to vote for those whose values, beliefs, and policies would be closest to the Bible. We need strong, Godly leaders in office (from city hall to the White House).

That said, there is a problem with this nation and its citizens that not one single person on the cover can fix. Yes, we have an economic problem. Yes, we have a terrorism problem and an immigration problem and a racism problem and so on and so on. Yet, the biggest problem we face as a nation is a moral problem. We (that is each one of us) has a sin issue.

Some of us have repented and asked Jesus for forgiveness, but many have not and continue in their sin. Sin (which is motivated by the devil) hurts, steals, kills, and destroys (Jn 10:10). That tears down neighborhoods, cities, states and nations. Every night I watch the news and hear about murders, robberies, fraud

Seth Halpern - Editor and more in Sacramento, Stockton and even in little ol’ Yuba-Sutter. No one on the cover is going to change that. Only Jesus can change the hearts of lost and hurtful sinners. He does it all the time.

We hear testimonies of His miraculous transforming power often.

I’m not saying that we shouldn’t vote for or even campaign for the one we see as the best candidate. That is not only our right but also our responsibility. More importantly though, our responsibility is to bring the life-changing power of the gospel of Jesus to our lost neighborhood, city, state and nation. It is called the great commission.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matt 28:19) Let’s start with our own nation, even our own neighborhood.

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