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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
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“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
The church is located at the corner of Washington and Armstrong, one block off Calistoga Street east of the Middletown Post Office.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Financial Peace University (FPU), a 13-week program presented on video by Dave Ramsey, has helped more than 100,000 families alter their financial future.
This life-changing program teaches families and individuals how to handle their money through common-sense principles and small group accountability.
Free introductory sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 2, and Friday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Clearlake Nazarene Church, 15917 Olympic Drive (at Highway 53), in Clearlake. Call 707-994-4008 to secure your seat for the introductory presentations.
“FPU classes are changing lives across the country every day,” said Pastor Richard Bean of the Clearlake Nazarene Church. “We are called to make this program available to families in Clearlake. There is something for everyone, whether you are barely making ends meet, just trying to plan for retirement, or seeking to build wealth. No matter what your financial situation, we think FPU is the best motivational tool available across the nation to help you attain financial peace.”
Working through the Financial Peace program toward a total money makeover, the average family pays off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in the first 91 days of the program and is completely out of debt, except for a home mortgage, in 18 to 24 months.
“We’ve actually relieved ourselves of over $50,000 worth of debt in two years just from using these principles,” said Russ Lee, FPU graduate.
The program is made up of 13 life-changing lessons taught by Ramsey in a fun and entertaining way.
“I like to put the cookies on the shelf where everyone can reach them,” said Ramsey.
After each lesson the group meets to help each other plan budgets, discuss successes and temptations, and support each other in their journey to beat debt and build wealth.
Topics covered include saving for emergencies, budgeting, relationship and money issues, buying big bargains, getting out of debt, understanding investments, understanding insurance, retirement and college planning, buyer beware, real estate mortgages, careers and extra jobs, collection practices and credit bureaus, and the blessing of giving.
By age 26 Dave Ramsey had accumulated a personal real estate portfolio worth more than $4 million. Just four years later he was so far in debt he was forced to declare personal bankruptcy.
This experience gave Ramsey a first-hand perspective on the best and worst practices in financial management.
Ramsey rebuilt his financial life and has spent the last decade counseling hundreds of thousands through live events, FPU, syndicated newspaper columns, and as the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “The Dave Ramsey Show.”
Ramsey authored the New York Times best sellers “Financial Peace, More Than Enough” and “The Total Money Makeover.” He also authored “Priceless” and a four-book children’s series “Super Red Racer,” “Careless at the Carnival,” “The Birthday Surprise” and “My Fantastic Fieldtrip.”
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Thy will serve soup and coffee every Monday from noon to 2 p.m.
The church is located at 3534 E. Highway 20, Nice.
For more information contact Glenda Thomas at 707-245-9143.