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Written by: Editor

Published: 07 February 2011

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Beginning in February United Christian Parish in Lakeport will hold two worship services plus Sunday school.

 

The 9 a.m. service features the contemporary music of the Praise Band Wing and a Prayer and offers a special time during the service for children.

 

At 10 a.m. they offer Sunday school classes for all ages from preschool to senior citizens.

 

At 10:45 all are invited to join the church for a good old-fashioned hymn sing where you are invited to choose your favorite music. Then at 11 a.m. they offer a traditional worship service featuring the Chancel Choir, the professional organ music of Mel Taylor and Communion.

 

For the month of February the church's worship services will focus on relationships. Even if you are not presently in a “relationship” you may have been, may about to be and/or certainly have friends and family who are.

 

God’s word is filled with great wisdom about how to treat all manner of relationships and in an increasingly divisive and fragmented world we could use a good dose of wisdom. Join the church for the entire series.

 

Upcoming services and topics include:

 

Sunday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.: “Being a Partner.” Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day and the world around us seems hooked on romance. But is the media image of marriage reasonable or Biblical? Whether or not you are married, you know someone who is and chances are very good you know someone who is struggling in their marriage … what are the keys to a healthy relationship between adults? What does the instruction to submit to one another mean and why is it only quoted against women?

 

Sunday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.: “Being a Parent.” While children clearly have rules that are set forth to describe expectations of them in their role as child, what about parents? From Dr. Spock to Jim Dobson to every pop psychologist out there, the role of parent seems ever changing. Are there some unchanging principles for parents to follow? What does the Bible say?

 

Sunday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.: “Being Divorced.” According to the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (and other agencies who report very similar numbers) records show that 50 percent percent of first marriages, 67 percent of second and 74 percent of third marriages end in divorce.

 

While many churches preach against divorce few delve into what scripture teaches us about what to do once it has happened. Since so many people will experience divorce it seems wise to look for such inspiration.

 

This service will not glorify divorce, nor villainize those who have lived through it. They will examine the most often quoted passage about divorce in the Bible, Malachi 2:16, or more accurately the most often MISquoted verse. They will examine the difference between knowing that you ought to keep working on your relationship and asking if there is a time to acknowledge the covenant is irreparably broken.

 

Child care is offered during all services.

 

Visit the church's Web site at www.LakeportUCP.org for more information on the church and ministry within the community.

 

United Christian Parish is located at 745 N. Brush St. in Lakeport.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 02 February 2011

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – If you have ever made a resolution to read the Bible, or to learn more about it, Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will be offering a chance to do just that.

 

“The Bible in 90 Days” will be offered to members of the Kelseyville community beginning Sunday, March 13, and ending June 12.

 

This program is not only for members, but for people like you who want to learn more about the Bible.

 

Before you tell yourself you can’t commit that much time, this program is broken down into bite-sized pieces, so the once formidable challenge becomes doable and enjoyable. All it takes is 12 pages of reading a day or about 45 minutes per day.

 

To assist you, Kelseyville Presbyterian will be offering discussion groups on Sundays and on Wednesday evenings right after their Lenten Soup Suppers.

 

During those groups, you will talk about what you’ve read and watch a short DVD lecture.

 

Program materials – including an easy-to-read, large-print Bible and a study guide – are available to order for $25.

 

A companion guide, which gives more detail into the reading, is $12.

 

Order forms are available at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, or you can order online at www.biblein90days.org.

 

If you are interested in participating in this program, please call the church office to register, or send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Written by: Editor

Published: 25 January 2011

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – On Sunday, Jan. 30, Linda Diehl-Darms will offer the message “God Love and Human Traits” with the Scripture focus Psalm 15 and Matthew 5:1-12 at the 10 a.m. New Life Service at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church.

“A gathering” of the members and friends of the Middletown Community United Methodist Church has also been called by Diehl-Darms, who also is the church staff parish relations chair, at 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. after the 10 a.m. and noon services, respectively, on Jan. 30.

“We want to hear from people who care about the worship service and programs at the Methodist Church of Middletown to make sure we are offering what people need,” Diehl-Darms stated.

 

Voris Brumfield announced to the SPRC Committee in mid January 2011 that her tenure as lay-pastor at Middletown will be completed on June 30, 2011, after two years pastoring the church.

“I will continue to be active in church programs, however, it is an overwhelming responsibility as pastor and my health has become a concern,” Brumfield said.

She first became associated with Middletown Methodist in 1976 when she taught preschool for two years in their social hall. Several church members, Charlotte Baker and Aileen Miller, encouraged her to bring her daughter Khristan to church, which she did.

Pastor David Pittman then involved Brumfield and other young adults in an Easter Sunrise Service on Rabbit Hill that overlooks Middletown.

Since that time Brumfield has led many church committees, been a representative to California Nevada Annual Conference, and been a lay speaker for Methodist churches.

In August of 2008, at the urging of church members Max Seabaugh and Laura Lamar and an invitation by then-District Superintendent Ben Silva-Netto, Brumfield agreed to take the Conference Lay Ministers Training which she completed in January of 2009.

She was appointed pastor at Middletown in July of that same year, replacing Pastor Wanda Celli, who was assigned to a Methodist Church in Fall River Mills, Calif.

For sixteen months Brumfield worked as the pastor and for the county. In December of 2010 Brumfield retired from the Lake County Community Development Department.

“One would think life would become easier with one less job. Not so for me, but with one less job, I had time to objectively look at how I was living. Though Middletown Methodist Church has brought me closer in relationship with our Creator and a clearer understanding of path that Christ Jesus offers, I realized even more that I must slow down, work on my health to be more effective," Brumfield said.

She added, “Based on my 35 year relationship with the church, I encourage everyone who cares about the opportunities that our community church offers for spiritual growth and community service to attend one of the two Jan. 30 gatherings. It is important that our church continues its 140 year history of service to our community and the world.”

 

Persons who cannot attend the Jan. 30 gatherings are encouraged to either write Linda Diehl-Darms at Drawer A Middletown, CA 95461, call 707-987-4747 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with comments and suggestions.

The church is located at the corner of Washington and Armstrong, one block off Calistoga Street east of the Middletown Post Office.