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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Christian entertainer Jeff Nicholson returns to Clearlake Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, to present two free concerts of “redeemed classics” before an eager crowd at the Clearlake Church of the Nazarene.
Saturday at 6 p.m. Nicholson will offer a concentration on country and western classics with a gospel twist that are sure to get you in a boot-scootin’ mood.
At the Sunday worship service at 10:45 a.m., he will broaden the genre horizon and bring on some classic rock and pop tunes.
Nicholson has been a musician for more than four decades, playing bass with a young Sammy Hagar in the 1970s before coming to Christ in 1979.
He has played with the Darrell Mansfield Band and backed up Benny Hester, Geoff Moore and Idle Cure in the years that followed as a Christian.
Nicholson also is a familiar resource of musical reviews and information at www.HollywoodJesus.com , created by David Bruce.
Today Nicholson redeems the classics, the songs we all grew up with that keep us vibrant and alive, that often trigger fond memories and recall important moments of our lives but don’t, necessarily, broadcast a lyric that places God at the center of our lives.
“Legally, it’s called a parody,” he said, “but I ain’t no Weird Al Yankovic.”
He has redeemed hundreds of songs in every conceivable genre blending his passions for music and Christ. Several times a year he tours the country performing at churches and auditoriums, and bringing a gospel message in song.
“On his first visit Jeff was a pleasant surprise,” said Nazarene Pastor Richard Bean. “This visit he is an anticipated joy. There is a lot of excitement for this weekend. The songs Jeff brings to his performances already stir emotions. The redeemed lyrics bring a higher purpose. It’s a win-win.”
Both concerts are open to the public and offer free admission. An offering will be requested during the performance.
The Clearlake Church of the Nazarene is located at 15917 Olympic Drive, at Highway 53, in Clearlake.
Call 707-994-4008 for more information.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Local history buffs know St. John’s Episcopal Church as the architectural jewel that has stood on the corner of North Forbes Street and Clearlake Avenue in Lakeport for 113 years.
Lake County newcomers and tourists will want to connect to the story Sunday, May 20, when The Collier Room is dedicated to the memory of church founder Mary Blackwood Collier.
Collier’s great-granddaughter, from Santa Barbara, and other family members plan to attend the dedication immediately after the regular 10 a.m. service at 1190 N. Forbes St., Lakeport. A potluck lunch follows in Carey Hall.
Lake County history intertwines with St. John’s and the Collier family.
Out of the ashes of tragedy arose one of the finest Victorian redwood structures in Northern California.
After the loss of her youngest child, John Pierre, to a fire at their grand Victorian home in what is now the Robin Hill area north of Lakeport, Mary Blackwood Collier was determined to erect a lasting memorial to her beloved son by building St. John's Episcopal Church.
She rallied the support of other Episcopalians in the area who, since 1877, were organized as a mission of Holy Trinity Church, Ukiah.
Through the Collier Family roots in San Francisco they were able to commission the brilliant young architect, Willis Polk, who a decade latter was one of the chief rebuilders of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fire.
To their great satisfaction, since most of the Episcopalians in Lake County were of English stock, Polk designed what he called an "English country church" in native redwood.
Having secured the lot on the north end of town, Mrs. Collier and the other ladies set about fundraising, even to the performing of "entertainments" (it is rumored that these were can-can dances) in the resorts and local drinking establishments.
St. John's was completed and consecrated in July 1899.
At St. John’s last annual meeting a resolution was approved to name the new conference room, created out of the former secretary's office, The Collier Room.
In honor of Mary Blackwood Collier and the other builders of St. John's. Fr. Leo Joseph, St. John's parish priest, has been in touch with Ms. Mary Blackwood Collier of Santa Barbara, the granddaughter and namesake of the founder, and she has graciously furnished the church with a formal portrait of her grandmother and also a portrait of the whole Collier family of Lakeport.
In the past three months a lot has been done to make this a reality.
The room was emptied of its 50 years of accumulation and the walls and ceiling painted.
Antique wood finish flooring has been donated and an oriental design area rug, given by the late Helen Tolton's daughter, Sharon, will cover the center of the room. On it will set a solid antique pine conference table, donated by Rob and Teri Millberry in memory of Rob's father, Bob Millberry, and the other family who have been members of St. John's over the past century.
A matching corner cabinet has been donated as well as a dozen hardwood folding chairs. B
esides serving as a small meeting space, The Collier Room will display family portraits of the Colliers as well as other pictures and historic objects connected with St. John's early years.
So make sure you get the word out to new and longtime Lake County folk and history buffs. This is one event not to miss.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – St. John’s Episcopal Church Prayer Shawl Ministry has announced a new time.
The new time is from 10 a.m. to noon, on the first Saturday of each month, in Carey Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1190 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
Prayer Shawl Ministry participants enjoy knitting and socializing so much they’ve increased their meeting time to two hours.
Blessings are knitted into every shawl. Shawls are gifted to people undergoing medical procedures, as comfort after a loss, for prayer or meditation, or for commitment or marriage ceremonies.
Both givers and receivers feel the unconditional embrace of a sheltering, loving God.
All are welcome.
For more info, contact Norah Collins at 707-998-3944.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville Presbyterian Church Deacons will host a fabulous fundraising fiesta dinner on Saturday, May 5.
The dinner will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church, located on Third and Church streets, behind Westamerica Bank in Kelseyville.
On the menu will be homemade enchiladas and tacos, along with rice, beans, chips and salsa prepared by some great cooks.
The price is just $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 10.
Take out dinners will be available as well.
For tickets and more information, call the church office at 707-279-1104.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the deacons' local community outreach projects.