The Ambassador Ministry

The Voice of the Christian Community, serving Yuba, Sutter, and Butte Counties
We are therefore Christ’s Ambassadors (2 Cor. 5:20)
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August 2010
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The Man vs. The Message
by Seth Halpern
M
ost people have seen the recent
rants of Mel Gibson. At first
glance, one might decry “Mel,
Mel, what have you done now?” Others
may have responded (more appropriately)
by praying for him. In any case, there
seems to be a lot of “clean up” or “damage
control” when the media focuses on some
celebrity who has found him or herself in
hot water, especially if they had been
previously proclaiming Christ. Some
might try to excuse Gibson of his
shockingly angry verbiage. Others might
shake their head in judgment. There is a
myriad of reactions, to be sure. Is Gibson
the first to be caught acting
inappropriately after extolling the Glory of
the Lord? Certainly not. The nightly
Reality tells us that we
are in a sinful world
with a powerful
draw to corruption.
Our enemy is helping
in the process
of leading us to fail.
It is always our choice,
yet we have
many temptations
newscast is often cluttered with religious
and political leaders’ moral failures. So, is
this really about Mel Gibson? True, he
helped bring many of us into a deeper
understanding of the suffering of Christ in
graphic display through the remarkable
film “Passion Of The Christ”. Should we
expect more of him? Emphatically “Yes”!
In fact, anyone who is in any position of
leadership, especially when it is involves
spiritual leadership, should be “expected”
to be a role model. This includes pastors
(not just mega-pastors), organization
leaders, authors, performers, and yesnewspaper editors! This includes anyone
who is leading, guiding, or
communicating the Truth of Christ. At this
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point, many readers might be upset and
consider this piece “judgmental”.
Hopefully, you noticed that this writer is
included in that list. So, when we judge
others, we must judge ourselves by the
same standard (Mt 7:2). Notice, something
else, we should be “expected” to not fall
into sin. That’s because we are
commanded by God to live righteous and
holy lives. Unfortunately, knowing and
doing are not always in sync. Reality tells
us that we are in a sinful world with a
powerful draw to corruption. Our enemy is
helping in the process of leading us to fail.
It is always our choice, yet we have many
temptations. So, while we might “expect”
leaders to behave appropriately, it is
apparent that they will not always do so.
Some make the claim that “since we all
sin, we should just expect it, accept it, and
forgive it!” That is grace beyond God’s
own grace. He calls us to holiness. He
expects holiness but when we fall, confess,
and repent, He will forgive us (1 Jn 1:9)
our sins. Many consequences result from a
leader’s inappropriate behavior. First it
grieves God. (Do not grieve the Holy
Spirit - Eph 4:30). It also gives our faith
and the One we serve, “a black eye”.
Christians will be falsely accused, the
The nightly newscast
is often cluttered
with religious and
political leaders’
moral failures.
Bible says (1 Pet 2:12 ), but to be rightly
accused is a stain on the Bride of Christ.
However, possibly the most damaging
consequence that comes out of a leader’s
moral failure is that the lost would
discount the message due to the sins of the
messenger. For example, The Passion of
the Christ film was not only a huge box
office success, but also bolstered the faith
of many of God’s people and reignited a
once dim flame of faith for others. There is
no doubt that God used the film for His
g l o r y. D o t h e a c t i o n s o f t h e
producer/director alter that message? Is
the whole message of Truth spoken by the
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mainstream media shines a brighter light
on the errors of those who publicly take a
stand for Jesus. The world is watching and
waiting for His people to fall. It is true that
we are not perfect. The world is not
looking for perfection in us, merely
integrity and character. The only perfect
One was and is Jesus the Messiah. If we
are to be followers of Him, share His love
and spread His Glory, then we need to do
so with integrity. Those in our community
who do not know the love and glory of
Jesus will only see it through His
followers. Yes, we should “expect” that
leaders will stay on the straight and narrow
path, but even if not, it does not invalidate
the message of the Truth of our Eternal,
Holy, Almighty God.
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Ted Haggard’s, Jimmy Swaggert’s, or
seemingly countless others, to be thrown
out with the proverbial “bath water”? The
Message, dear reader, is bigger than the
person. The Gospel is larger than the
person sharing it. The ministry of The
Ambassador is bigger than its editor. The
various ministries and good works that we
all support are bigger than any one leader.
This means that whether a televangelist,
pastor of a church (“mega” or not), or,
more commonly, a Christian living his or
her life before the world, people are
watching. Let us not forget that the
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The Ambassador is a free, monthly publication promoting unity and revival among the local Yuba-Sutter
area Bible-believing churches.
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The Ambassador has a circulation of 6,000 and is distributed in local churches and businesses in the
community.
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The purpose of The Ambassador is to pursue the great commission of Christ by making disciples and to
encourage, inform, challenge and connect the local body of Christ.
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We believe in the inspiration and authority of the Bible as the written word of God. We believe that God
exists as One, in three distinct persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that the atoning work of
Christ (His death) on the cross and His resurrection is the ONLY means of salvation and the only way to
Eternal Life in Heaven.
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We welcome editorial content from anyone wishing to promote the mission of The Ambassador. All
articles and advertisement content is subject to the approval of the editor.Views expressed in The
Ambassador do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors or advertisers
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INSPIRATION
Gears and Springs
Don't Lose Your Paddle
by Lee Roberts
The clock on the mantel always
intrigued me. For years Cliff and Darleen
had been faithful and gracious hosts of
our home Bible study and I always
looked forward to the special time spent
in their living room. As wonderful as
those times were, however, I was
mesmerized by the clock.
Perhaps you have seen one like it. It
was covered by a glass dome, the shiny,
golden works visible for all to see. In the
lower portion of the clock was a
contraption spinning four times one
direction. Then four times the opposite
direction. Then another four times in one
direction, only for it to spin the opposite
way four more times. Over and over it
would spin, only to repeat again and
again.
Then there were all the gears and
springs. Some were large and some quite
small. Some moved quickly and others
slowly. Some moved clockwise and
others counter-clockwise. And some
didn’t seem necessary for they didn’t
appear to move at all. Quite an amazing
piece of ingenuity that clock was!
Obviously, it was designed with the
goal of displaying the correct time.
Everything that happened within it
contributed to that end. No wasted
motion. No wasted parts. Every part
working for a common cause. A unified
purpose.
That almost sounds Biblical! In
Romans 8:28 we read, “And we know
that in all things God works for the good
of those who love Him, who have been
called according to His purpose.”
As we consider the various aspects
and events of our life, they resemble the
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gears and springs of that clock. It is clear
how some parts of life can be used for His
purpose. It makes sense that God could
be using certain things. We understand
that logic. But what about the other
things? The frustrations? The hardships?
The discouragements? The things we
would rather do without? How can God
use THOSE things for His purpose?
I don’t really know how to answer
that question other than to say, the fella
who designed that clock saw a need for
parts I did not understand. It made no
sense to me, but to the designer, that extra
gear and spring was perfectly logical.
Likewise, to our divine Creator (or
Designer), what makes no sense to us is
perfectly logical. His divine wisdom
recognizes a need for something that
may seem counter-productive to us but is
in reality eternally necessary.
In essence, if it is logical to the One
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perfect gift” (James 1:17), shouldn’t that
reality give us peace as we faithfully
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I used to think that the way to get from
point A to point B on a river was to float
most of the time and paddle as needed. I
guess my perceptions were based on lazy
rivers at waterslide parks. Well, I was in
for a perception change when I went to
Canoe Camp with young people from area
churches. After being guaranteed that I
wouldn't get wet because the paddler in the
back of my canoe (the "stern") hadn't
capsized in twenty years (that may be
exaggerated), I agreed to leave my duties
in the kitchen and try on the role of canoe
camper. I had missed the day of training
when the campers learned how to handle
their paddles and their craft.
They
practiced balance, the different strokes,
and their favorite activity, capsizing and
saving each other. I didn't know any of
this when I set out, but I did know one
thing the kids had talked about: Never,
ever, ever, lose your paddle!
I didn't lose my paddle, but I did cause
my "stern" to lose her reputation for not
capsizing. I also learned a lot about hard
work, team work, and facing fear. The
capsizing and rescue became the part of
the trip I remember as the most fun.
I used to think that when Jesus said He
came to give life abundantly, He meant a
lazy ride on His blessings, but that
perception changed when I found the verse
that told us we would have troubles in this
world. Many of the tips the canoe campers
learned apply to our journey on the river of
life. For example:
1. Plan to tip over. When a paddler
plans to tip over, he learns to tie everything
down. Sunglasses get tied to a hat band,
and water bottles and fanny packs get tied
to a cross beam. You prepare in advance to
hang on to the paddle. If you do lose it,
you pray someone coming behind you will
pick it up and hand it back. In the upsets of
life, God's Word is our paddle. It is the
guidebook for our journey, and without it,
we are adrift. We need to fasten our beliefs
to a secure foundation, the principles we
find in the Bible.
2. Listen for the whistle. Strong,
experienced paddlers occupied first and
last positions in small groups called
"flights." Rookies stayed in between so
they wouldn't become stragglers. If a
canoe capsized, the leader blew a whistle
and everyone nearby knew to look for a
"rescue." The campers took this very
seriously and used the skills they had
practiced to upturn the canoe and help its
occupants back on board. In life, we need
the companionship of other believers,
some stronger than ourselves, so when we
falter, God can use them to lift us up. We
need to be in tune to a "whistle" from God
when he wants to use us to help another.
3. Have fun. No doubt about it: for
me, canoeing was hard work. But the joy
of the journey far surpassed the pain (that
lasted for days!). Life is hard work, too,
yet we can be joyful in the current planned
for us. Let's launch out and let God be our
Captain. Be careful not to lose the paddle,
though! The Word of God keeps us going
in the right direction on the river of life.
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The Ambassador and the Waitress
By Greg Koukl - Stand To Reason Ministries (str.org)
We talk a lot at STR about what it
means to be an ambassador for Christ
(remember 2 Corinthians 5:20?). You
might have wondered how this works out
in the nuts and bolts of daily life. It
occurred to me that sometimes being a
good representative of the Kingdom
hinges on the simplest things, almost
trivial.
Let me give you an example from my
own life.
I have had some of the most
interesting conversations about spiritual
matters with ordinary people who serve
my table in restaurants. Since any contact
with others is an opportunity to be an
ambassador, I try to keep an eye open for
what might turn out to be a “divine
appointment.”
This is something you can do, too.
Here are some ways to set the stage to
engage them in a friendly way.
First, find out the server’s name.
This is simple if they’re wearing a
nametag. If not, simply ask. If it’s a
unique name or suggests some ethnic
history, ask about it. It’s a friendly thing to
do—even flattering—and will help you
remember their name better.
The second thing to do: Leave a
decent tip. (The after-church crowd is
notorious for stiffing the restaurant help.)
There’s one last thing I do, and it may
be the most important. As I’m walking
out, I make a point to find the waiter or
waitress and simply say, “Thank you.” It’s
a small gesture, but I want their last
impression of me to be as pleasant as their
first.
What’s the real goal behind this
modest effort? Simply this: People are
important to the Lord, and if they are
important to Him, they should be
important to you and me.
Addressing a person by their name
and showing genuine appreciation for
service are simple ways to show that they
are valued. This speaks volumes about the
One you represent. Never underestimate
the role of simply being warm and
pleasant.
How do they know I’m a Christian?
Maybe they don’t. However, since we
always bow our heads to give thanks at our
table, and the server may overhear
snatches of conversation about spiritual
things, it’s certainly possible they’ll make
the connection. The last thing I want
anyone to do is associate my prayer or my
Bible or my Christian tract with rudeness,
stinginess, or a demanding, highmaintenance customer.
It may be that we never get around to
spiritual matters—in point of fact, we
usually don’t. Even so, I still want to leave
behind a “fragrant aroma” for the sake of
Christ. That’s one of the reasons Paul says
in Colossians 3:17, “And whatever you do
in word or deed, do all in the name of the
Lord Jesus”—that is, as His representative
and consistent with His wishes.
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Your Body- Your Temple
Mom to Mom
Faith in Action
By Dan Duran
by Jo Lynne Keough - Yuba City
Dear friends, do you think you'll
get anywhere in this if you learn all the
right words but never do anything?
Does merely talking about faith
indicate that a person really has it? For
instance, you come upon an old friend
dressed in rags and half-starved and say,
"Good morning, friend! Be clothed in
Christ! Be filled with the Holy Spirit!"
and walk off without providing so much
as a coat or a cup of soup—where does
that get you? Isn't it obvious that Godtalk without God-acts is outrageous
nonsense? James 2:14-17 (The
Message)
This month I feel compelled to
write about something that has been
heavy on my heart. I am going to lay
the cards down on the table and ask two
simple questions... What is holding
you back? What is your obstacle?
Time and again I meet people
wanting to take control of their health.
They say they are ready. They say they
are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
They are then asked if they would like
nutritional counseling and most often
their answer is, “I know how to eat
right.” When asked about personal
training they say, “That’s why I joined
the gym, to work out on my own.” I
look at their health questionnaire and
inevitably one of their top four reasons
for joining a gym is to lose weight. Yet,
after seeing them pop into the gym for
about a week or two, walking around
aimlessly, trying this machine and that
one, they disappear. I rarely see them
again. Their gym dues and enrollment
fees spent for nothing. Their intentions
were great, but the effort and
commitment was not there.
On the flip side, I often see the
same people in a gym, week after week,
month after month, sometimes year
after year, making no progress. Their
body composition and fitness levels
remain the same. This occurs because
of poor nutrition and lack of education.
What if we practiced our faith in
this manner? What if we went to church
a few times and purchased a bible?
Then we disappeared, doing things “our
own way.” Or, what it we went to
church every week, but didn’t apply
what we had learned and did not
educate ourselves further in the word of
God?
Faith without works is spiritual
death. Good intentions for improving
health without physical work and
education are physical death. So I ask
you again… What is holding you back?
What is your obstacle?
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My husband had a ministry
emergency. One Friday afternoon two
church families desperately needed his
presence. One family had a large wedding
planned for the next day. The wedding
party was gathering at a church so Pastor
Todd could guide them through the
rehearsal. Another family had a medical
emergency at a hospital and needed his
presence and prayers. He couldn’t be in
both places at once. How could he
disappoint either family?
“I’ll take the wedding rehearsal,” I
offered.
“Are you sure? By yourself?” my
husband asked. He knew that leading in
front is not my nature. I’m at home in the
background.
“Sure. I’ve been to more of your
weddings than anyone. I can handle it. You
go to the hospital.”
I was surprised at how confident I
sounded. After all, I would have to face the
disappointment of the bride and her
family. I could see the instant relief on my
husband’s face.
“Thanks,” he said, “you’re really coming
through for me.”
Women often come through when
desperately needed. In fact, when we do,
we are fulfilling our God-given role. In
Genesis 1:18 God plans to make a “helper
suitable” for Adam. Our English
translation “helper” doesn’t sound very
heroic. More like second fiddle or second
class. However, a better translation of the
Hebrew phrase might be “lifesaving
partner.”
As the authors of Captivating point out,
every other time the word for helper (ezer)
is used, it refers to God himself, especially
when he is needed desperately.
The Bible reminds us often that God is
our helper. “We wait in hope for the
LORD, he is our help and shield (Psalm
33:20). God knew that men would need
ezer. He supplies it himself and also
through specially designed partners—us!
Again we see the Bible teaching that
women are not an afterthought. We are
essential to God’s plan. Eve had a mission
to help Adam in the Garden of Eden. How
much more valuable are we now that we
live in a toil-filled, dangerous world?
A woman whose life revolves around
herself is missing the point of who she was
created to be. We women are irreplaceable
in helping those people God has placed in
our lives. We are often the hands and feet
and voices of God, the source of help,
when we allow him to direct us in our
mission.
Helping won’t always be easy. I took a
risk to stand in for my husband at the
wedding rehearsal that evening.
Thankfully, the bride and her family were
gracious. God was my ezer that night. Just
as I will be for my husband the next time he
desperately needs me to come through.
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Kid’s Corner
“Who is your favorite
Bible character and why?”
King Solomon. He was the richest man on earth, he was the wisest man on
earth, and he loved God very much. He was good at strategies and a good
businessman. And also because his name is my name.
~ Solomon Stapp, age 11
Isaiah. He said, "Do not fear, O Jacob" (Isaiah 43:1). That verse makes
me feel that God is powerful and He's stronger and He's so true that He
can do miracles.
~ Jacob, age 9
Joshua. He was courageous. He was a man of God. He wasn't afraid of
Jericho. He did everything God told him to do. He never gave up.
~ Joshua Bradley, age 11
Noah. He listened to God. He did what God said. He built an ark. He put
animals on the ark. Rain was going to cause a flood. The animals and
Noah's family were saved.
~ Joshua Ruiz, age 10
Esther. She was strong even though she knew the risks. Even though she
was a woman (and women weren't respected much back then), she stood up
for what she believed. She thought of others instead of herself.
~ Cassandra Ekdawy, age 14
David. He was very patient because he waited a long time to become king.
Of course, he killed Goliath. He was very willing to do things like going into
battles.
~ Sara Benesh, age 10
FAMILY
The Oyster and the Pearl:
10 Tips for Dealing with Jerks!
By Steve Arterburn - New Life Ministries (newlife.com)
1. Realize that you can’t please
everyone ‘ even Jesus had trouble with
that. ‘And there was a grumbling among
the multitudes concerning Him; some
were saying, ‘He is a good man’; others
were saying, ‘No, on the contrary, He leads
the multitude astray’” (John 7:12).
2. Difficult people thrive in the center
of controversy. ‘Like charcoal to hot
embers and wood to fire,’ says Proverbs
26:21, ‘so is a contentious man to kindle
strife.’ Don’t be drawn into unnecessary
situations. Misery really does love
company!
3. Set clear personal boundaries for
appropriate behavior with difficult people.
Communicate with them in a gentle, but
clear manner.
4. Never retaliate. In the mind of the
difficult person, it justifies their behavior.
5. If you have a moment of rational
communication with a difficult person, try
to help them see how destructive their
behavior is to themselves, their family and
their career.
6. When a difficult person goes into
attack mode or excessive defensiveness,
recognize that it is useless to argue with
them. ‘Do not answer a fool according to
his folly, lest you also be like him’
(Proverbs 26:4).
7. Learn to recognize when your
defense mechanisms come up. Realize
that getting defensive will only exacerbate
the process of dealing with difficult
people.
8. A difficult person’s behavior is
really out of your control. Pray for them
and let God deal with them. ‘Love your
enemies,’ said Jesus, ‘and pray for those
who persecute you’ (Matthew 5:44).
9. When you’re facing on-going
communication problems with a difficult
person, it’s often helpful to invite the help
of a neutral third party to facilitate the
process of better communication.
10. Take advantage of the many
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with this common issue.
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Noah. He did everything God told him to even though people thought he
was crazy. He didn't think it was possible, but he still obeyed. He allowed
God to work in his life so he and his family and the animals were saved.
~ Gianna Ruccioni, age 10
King David. In the Goliath story, he was the only one
who stood up for God and believed that God was with him
no matter what. He was also a loyal
friend to Jonathan.
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A Peek At My Bookshelf
Recommended Reading by Deena Peterson, Olivehurst
"Nightshade"
by Ronie Kendig
I LOVE a good military suspense
novel, and I fell for Ronie Kendig's
writing style in her last story, "Dead
Reckoning". When I heard she was
creating a four book series, I could barely
stand the wait!
From the cover art to the concept to
the story, everything was just as I'd
anticipated. And her idea to write a series
about our "Discarded Heroes" is just
brilliant. It's about time we all woke up
and realized what service to our country
really costs.
In "Nightshade", Max Jacobs has
returned home a changed man. So
changed, his marriage may be over.
Trouble is, he's still deeply in love with
his estranged wife, Sydney. So why can't
they just settle their issues and put their
lives back together?
Could it be because Sydney has had
to get a restraining order against Max,
fearful that he could hurt her...again? And
why won't Max get help for his PTSD?
When a mysterious man approaches
Max for an elite and deeply covert group
of discarded veterans with top-notch
skills, what is there to hold him back?
Thus, the black-ops group 'Nightshade' is
born.
No one knows of their existence save
themselves and their creator...and one
person from Capitol Hill. Every
operation is clandestine and dangerous,
and they are just the men for the job.
But when word gets out about a
group that slips in and slips out in dead of
night, helping where no one else can
help...will their cover be blown? A
missionary family finds themselves
stranded in the middle of a war zone...a
job for "Nightshade".
Can they all make it out...and avoid
the reporter hot on their heels for the story
of her career? Will this elite group find
their purpose again in helping the
helpless? And can Max ever make peace
with his time in war?
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and women who return home from battle
flesh and blood through her characters.
When we read Max's story, we must
ask ourselves two questions: just how
grateful are we for the men and women
who serve, and just how often do we
express that gratitude to them when we
encounter them?
And do we pray? Do we pray for
them as they serve? Do we pray for their
re-entry into society? For their families?
That they will receive the help that they
need to deal with all they've seen and
done?
Ronie's novel does more than
entertain. It makes you think. At least, it
made me think. I am so looking forward
to her next novel in the "Discarded
Heroes" series, 'Digitalis'.
My thanks to my friends at Barbour
Publishing for my copy. And my thanks
to the men and women and their families
who put it all on the line to keep us safe. I
salute you. And I pray for you.
Happy Reading!
Deena Peterson
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Oroville Rescue Mission
Oroville Safe & Lock
Oroville Sports Club, The
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Richvale Church
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Rick's Royal Subs
Riebe's Auto Parts
Roundtable Pizza, Grd
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POLITICS/CULTURE
Obama Funds Vote on Abortion in Kenya Is This How He'll Fund Abortion in the U.S.?
Sends tax dollars to advocacy groups
WASHINGTON, July 15 /Christian
Newswire/ -- New evidence reveals that
the Obama administration has given up to
$10 million to groups in Kenya that are
campaigning for a "Yes" vote on a new
constitution that would legalize abortion.
Though officials denied the U.S.
government is trying to influence the
election, documents from U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID)
show funding agreements with
organizations to target certain populations
to "drum up political support" for the draft
constitution.
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi claims
the U.S. is neutral on the constitution. But
an investigation launched by U.S.
congressmen unearthed documents
showing how the Obama Administration is
funding outside organizations to influence
the vote.
This same week, the Obama
Administration was caught giving $160
million to Pennsylvania to fund a plan
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under ObamaCare that will cover any legal
abortion in the state. Federal officials
claim that, despite what is written in the
plan, it will be limited to abortions in the
case of rape, incest, and life of the mother.
"We can learn how the Obama
Administration will behave in our own
country by its actions in Kenya. Despite a
federal law banning the government from
using foreign aid to lobby for or against
abortion, the Administration has given up
to $10 million to sway an election that
would result in legalizing abortion. If
President Obama is sincere in his promise
to 'reduce the need for abortions,' then he
must stop funding organizations -internationally and domestically -- that are
dedicated to increasing abortions," said
Wendy Wright, President of Concerned
Women for America.
Concerned Women for America is the
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thumbed their noses at Congress, the FCC,
and American families. Broadcasters filed
this case in New York because they knew
this was a liberal court unlikely to uphold
the decency standards. It is not a surprise
that this court invalidated the FCC's ability
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Shari Rendall, Director of Legislation
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These activist judges found that the
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According to Concerned Women for
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ONGOING EVENTS
Christian Business Alliance Luncheon
Every 1st Tue @ Noon
Bonanza Inn, Yuba City
Join us for Lunch, Fellowship and God’s Word! For
info contact Dave Kugelman 530-632-9292
Right to Life Monthly Meeting
1st Wed., 7pm (1st Wed of every month)
St. Isisdore’s Community Parish Hall Conference
Room. Business Meeting open to the all interested in
pro-life issues. For more info, visit www.ysrtl.org
ME Dessert (Marriage Educators)
Mon 6:30-8PM (Monthly 2nd Monday)
@ The Cookie Tree, YC
1st timers Welcome! Have a cup and a cookie while
listening to what others are & planning to do to
strengthen relationships and families. If you have
an interest in strengthening relationships, we can
fan your flame. Call Robbie @671-6069 or visit
www.YubaSutterMarriage.com
Free Coffee Friday (New)
7-9am Hallwood Church of the Nazarene, 2825 Hwy
20, Marysville
2nd & 4th Friday of each summer month. Free coffee
and donuts to help your morning commute.
Souper Mondays
First United Meth. Church, YC
Monday's 12-1pm
Enjoy a free car wash while you have a BBQ lunch
on us"
WISE (Women In Search of Excellence)
Bible Study
Cornerstone Church
Tue. 7pm
FREE Karate Classes
First Baptist Church of Olivehurst
Mon 6:30pm
FREE karate classes taught from a Christian
perspective. 743-1831 for info, Pastor Miguel.
Divorce Care
Church of Glad Tidings
Every Wed. 7pm - 8:30pm
A weekly seminar/support group for those separated
or divorced. A place where people understand your
experience. Learn how to deal with the pain of the
past and look forward to rebuilding your life.
Reg./Info: 671-6069
[email protected]
www.yubasuttermarriage.com
Weekly Recovery Groups
Crossroads Community Church
Sundays 7-8pm and at Noon on Thursdays.
We also offer a Grief Recovery Group on
Wednesday Evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. For more
information, please call Joyce Jordan at: 674-3441.
Celebrate Recovery
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Tues 7pm - 674-9210
Celebrate Recovery
Loma Rica Community Church - Moy Hall.
Fri., 7pm.
Call church office for more information 743-5435.
Crossroads Clothes Closet
Crossroads Community Church, YC
Shop at our - FREE Clothes given away! Open
weekdays 10-noon & 2:00 -4:00 pm
AWANA
Wed’s, 5:45-7:45 PM during the school year
Evangelical Free Church
3785 Olive Hwy., Oroville
For information please call 533-6866
Awana is a boys and girls club consisting of small
group time, games, large group time. Awards are
given for Bible verse memorization and handbook
achievement. For ages 2 through the eighth grade.
Prayer Vigil for LIFE!
Last Wed of each month, 4-5pm
Join us as we gather with people of faith throughout
our area, as we peacefully pray on the sidewalk at
the Yuba City Planned Parenthood. We meet on the
last Wednesday of the month. For more info, please
contact Hope Ithurburn at (530) 301.0380.
WestWord Riders Motorcycle Ministry
Gridley Grill
(Old Crossroads Rest.), 484 Hwy 99, Gridley
8:30am
The WestWord Riders motorcycle fellowship meets
the 3rd Saturday of each month. Meetings are
followed by a planned ride so dust off that helmet
and join us! For any other information contact Willy
Alongi at 701-1045.
FREE YARN CRAFT Class (New)
First Baptist Church of Olivehurst – 1777 8th Ave,
Olivehurst
Monday’s, 10am.
Celebrate Recovery
Yuba City Nazarene Church, YC
Wed’s, 6:30pm
Contact Sean Blount at 329-3485 for more info.
Gridley Nazarene Church (in the Grace Lutheran
Church Bldg), 150 Ford Avenue, Gridley
Fri’s, 6:30pm
Contact Jim Myers at 635-4688 for more
information.
Join us for this Christ-centered recovery group that
provides a safe place for you with people who will
love you through your pain, and celebrate with you
during your victories. The group meets weekly, so
visit us any time.
Back to School Clothing Exchange
Hallwood Community Church of the Nazarene
2825 Hwy 20, Marysville
Sat, Aug, 7th 10am-2pm
Bring in your gently used children's clothes to
exchange with others. Should you have any
questions, call our church office at 743-7961.
Youth Summer Bash
North Valley Calvary Chapel ( at the warehouse )
Aug 28th
This event is for the youth kids to have one last
summer event before they get into the full swing of
school again. All kids in Jr. high and High School are
invited. It is only $5 to attend. There will be water,
bounce houses and food!
Living Proof Live Beth Moore Simulcast
North Valley Calvary Chapel
Sept 18, 8am - 4pm
This is a live event that is streamed over the internet
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Want Contentment?
By Dave Kugelman - Marysville
Jesus said that it is more blessed to
give than receive. I believe that there are
many unhappy, discontented Christians
today because most of their focus is on
the man or woman in the mirror. Here is
the main point: If anyone is trying to find
ultimate contentment by always
pleasing him or herself, that person will
be disappointed.
True contentment comes when we
give of ourselves to others.
In Matthew 20:28, Jesus said, “For
even I, the Son of Man, came here not to
be served but to serve others….”
Hmm… maybe Jesus modeled
something significant by serving others?
And maybe Jesus is onto something
when He says that we are more blessed
when we give then when we get. Sounds
like a win-win situation. Others win
because we serve them by giving of
ourselves (time, talents and treasures)
and we win because Jesus says we are
more blessed when we give.
Alright, now that I have presented
the benefits of giving and serving, I want
to invite you to the Christian Business
Alliance prayer meetings. Yes, prayer
meetings. You can show your love and
across the globe. It is a chance for women from
different backgrounds to come together to worship
and learn on the same level. Beth Moore is an
excellent Bible teacher and our worship leader will
be Travis Cottrell.
Volunteer Training
A Woman’s Friend Pregnancy Resource Clinic
Sept. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 – Mornings
This is a wonderful outreach opportunity to make a
difference in women’s (and babies’) lives! Call 7419136 for more information.
Samaritan Village Benefit Concert
Crossroads Community Church, 446 B Street, YC
Saturday, August 28th
Free Dinner: 5pm - Concert: 6:30pm
The Bethel AME church concert choir presents “To
Tanzania with Love,” a fundraiser for Samaritan
Village Orphanage. Choruses & praise dancers from
across northern California will perform during this
free program. For more info, call Alta Barber at 3151600 or Elizabeth Mwalozi at 673-1272. Samaritan
Village is a Yuba City-based non-profit organization
formed to help abandoned children in Tanzania,
Africa
BUSINESS ALLIANCE
genuine concern for others by
sacrificing your time and energy in
praying for them. Won’t you please join
us for prayer and intercession? So many
needs: salvation, deliverance,
restoration of the family, healings,
revival, problems with drugs, alcohol,
domestic violence, employment etc.
The CBA meets the first Tuesday of
each month at the Bonanza Inn
Convention Center. The format is a
buffet luncheon with a featured speaker.
The balance of the Tuesdays we meet at
various businesses in the Yuba Sutter
region. Recently, we discovered a great
location to pray- the mall food court
(yes, CBA’ers do like to eat!). We are
visible to the public and even had one
man come up to us in a wheel chair and
ask for prayer. What a blessing that was!
Now that I have convinced you to be a
part of what God is doing through the
CBA, contact Seth Halpern at
[email protected] to
be included in our weekly email blasts.
primarily for those involved in or feel God may be
calling them into the deliverance ministry. Everyone
is invited to take the course. For more info: 530-6713160 or www.tdsministries.com.
Back to School Carnival
Praise Chapel Church 398 Aylor Ave. Yuba City, CA,
95991 Event held on West Lawn
Aug. 21, 11 to 3
Ages: Toddlers to 5th grade. Bounce Houses,
Obstacle Course, Games, Food, Special Toddlers
and pre-school area.
Moms In Touch International Informational
Meeting
Hope Point Nazarene Church, Yuba City
Tue, Aug 31st 7-8pm
Come find out about the many groups of moms
praying for their children and schools in the
Yuba/Sutter area.
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TDS School of Deliverance
Church of Glad Tidings, Yuba City
August 16, 17, 18
Tearing Down Strongholds (TDS) School of
Deliverance is an intense 3-day course designed
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PASTOR PROFILE
New Profanity Filter Battles the
F-Word in Living Rooms
Gilbert Morales
Position: Pastor
Church: Hallwood Community Church of the
Nazarene
Denomination: Nazarene
Years in current position: 2 months
Years in ministry: 9
Family: Family of four two girls ages 11 and 9 and wife of undisclosed age
Life Verse/passage: The Lord is my light and salvation whom shall I fear? The
Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1-2
Favorite book (other than the Bible): “Everybody’s normal until you get to
know them” John Ortberg
Inspiring Person/Role Model: Grandmother
Human/Embarrasing Moment: Tripped down a flight of stairs at an upscale
Hollywood Hills restaurant.
Something you may not know about me: (an unusual experience, talent or
interest of mine): In the 80’s I was a security detail for then Vice
President George Bush Senior, Secretary of State George Schultz
and Secretary of Defense Caspar Wineberger.
Message to the Community: God is for you!
Wisdom from John Bunyan
Dost thou see a soul with the image of God in him?
Love him, love him. Say to thyself,
"This man and I must go to heaven together someday."
If we have not quiet in our minds,
outward comfort will do no more for us
than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.
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Just one week after a federal appeals
court opened the door for the F-word to be
used freely on broadcast TV, an Arkansas
company says they have a solution: Filter
the words out on your own.
TVGuardian, LLC is just this week
receiving shipment of the first of their new
profanity filters -- boxes that connect to
TVs and automatically filter out foul
language.
"It's now clear families can't rely on
broadcasters to provide profanity-free
TV," says TVGuardian, LLC President
Britt Bennett. "Families have to take
matters into their own hands to protect
themselves from obscenity."
A second new model is due to be
released next month, one that works with
high definition TV. Both new models are
available on the company
website,www.tvguardian.com.
What's new about the new models?
"New software, new boxes, now in HD,
and a new rental program," says Bennett.
"Families can now rent TVGuardian for as
low as $6.99 a month."
Another difference with the new
TVGuardian units is that they will not be
available in stores. "The people who seem
to respond best to TVGuardian are people
of faith," says Bennett, "so we'll be
working with ministry partners to help
them tell their supporters about this
technology.”
TVGuardian was invented by Rick
Bray in 1997, and the company produced
more than 400,000 units before
discontinuing production in order to
pursue licensing. They successfully
licensed their foul language filtering
technology into over 12 million DVD
players. Their return to the marketplace
with new set top boxes comes after a
nearly three year absence.
"I used to be more hopeful about the
future of TV for our children," says
Bennett. "But now that even the F-word is
allowed? At any time of day? It looks like
we'll be in business for a while still."
About TVGuardian, LLC
T V G u a r d i a n ,
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(www.tvguardian.com) offers families the
ability to filter out language from their
home TVs. They sell boxes that allow
viewers to choose the level of language
they want to allow into their homes -- from
Strict to Moderate to Tolerant to Off.
Offensive phrases are then automatically
muted and suitable replacements
displayed via closed captioning.
TVGuardian was established in 1997 and
is based in Rogers, Arkansas.
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Sponsor Spotlight
Annual Church Retreat
Bethel A.M.E. Church
115 5th Street, Marysville
Sat, Aug 14- 9a.m.
All ages 2 years to 102 years are welcomed.
Jennifer "Janis" Maasen
Jennifer Maasen Ministries;
Youth Pastor
Forbestown Outreach Youth Ministry
Years in Business: Ordained since 2000;
preaching God's Word for over 20 years.
Slogan: “Go with God! and God will go with you!”
Years in Yuba-Sutter Area: 3.5 years
Hobbies: The Study of God's Word; Preach and Teach God's Word
Favorite Quote/Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart; don't lean on
your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will
direct your path.
Inspiring Persons: The greatest inspiration of all, Jesus Christ. Second to
Him, my favorite person is the shepherd boy turned King of Israel - God's
psalmist, David.
"Hot Button"/Passion: Preaching the uncompromised Word of God in
love, with God's anointing, for the purpose of helping to bring change to
hurting and broken lives. Anecdotes, quips and stories cannot change lives
like the Word of God can and will. We are "washed by the water of the
Word", a cleansing that can only come from God's Word and Ministers are
responsible to provide that water to and for the hearer. Watered down,
compromised Word (feel good Gospel) cannot help anyone. We ministers
are commanded to "preach the truth in love" that God's people may grow
up into Him.
Home Church: Grizzly Creek Christian Fellowship (Clipper Mills) CoPastor with Don Younce
Message to the Community/Other Comments: I love truth and the Truth.
We're promised that knowing the Truth will set us free. By God's grace, I''m
committed to preaching God's Word in its purest form, as it is written, all
the days in which I'm blessed to be a Minister of the Gospel.
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OPINIONS
All Creation Points To God
By Jon Skillman
“For since the creation of the world
God’s invisible qualities--his eternal
power and divine nature--have been
clearly seen, being understood from what
has been made, so that men are without
excuse.” Romans 1:20 (NIV)
Last month’s Ambassador cover piece
was titled “America The Beautiful.” In this
article it was stated that, “how anyone can
live in this blessed country and maintain,
there is no God, is mind boggling.” This
very question kept running through my
mind as my wife and I celebrated our 50th
anniversary cruising Alaska. How anyone
can witness the majesty and grandeur of
His Mountains… See the intricate balance
He has placed in nature and still not
believe He exist is not only mind boggling,
it is ludicrous.
The whale in the sea, the eagle on air
and the bear in the wilderness all point to
His glory. Countless salmon migrate into
pristine waters to fulfill their destiny and
His purpose. It is all there and if we cannot
see it… We are without excuse.
But one doesn’t have to travel to
Alaska to feel the presence of God. It
doesn’t take the power of a glacier or the
splendor of snow capped mountains to
move one to believe (although it does
make it easier). The hand of God can be
seen in the tiniest and seemingly
insignificant things. The complexity of an
ant colony, the beauty that attracts the bee
to the blossom and the raindrop that
sustains and rejuvenates life are all
creations of God. But one must view
nature through spiritual eyes, contemplate
with an open mind and find understanding
in an unhardened heart.
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Breaking Out
Lessons from Alcatraz
By Seth Halpern
Seth Halpern - Editor
I think it was my observation of nature
that ultimately provided me with the
preponderance of evidence as to the
existence of God.
It is simply
inconceivable that all things are merely a
result of happenstance.
There is a
structure to nature, a design, a balance and
dependency that goes beyond coincidence
and chance.
All things were created with a specific
purpose, and even though I may not
understand why God make mosquitoes,
ticks and other bloodsuckers, I know they
have a purpose in His plan. And even
though I could do quite well without
snakes, wasps and spiders, God has chosen
not to make their purpose know to me. Oh
I know they all perform God’s objective,
I’d just prefer they perform their objective
elsewhere.
I also know there are many out there
who say creation is the non-thinker’s
explanation for all things (I know because
I did). But like many scientists, the more I
discovered, the more everything points to
God. I have found that God’s word holds
the answer to all questions… Even the
answer to the perplexing matter of,
”Which came first the chicken or the egg?”
the answer is found in Genesis 1.
Don’t be found without excuse, look
around you and see the invisible qualities
of God.
Recently our family took a tour of
Alcatraz. While listening and reading
of the many escape attempts, we
discussed why inmates would take such
extreme risks to escape the fortress-like
prison. It is truly amazing to look at the
difficulty involved with breaking out of
such a secure facility, only to be greeted
by the frigid, violent waters more than a
mile from true escape. Yet many tried,
unsuccessfully. The reason, as it
became clear, was that the boredom,
loneliness, and suffering were
overwhelming enough for many to take
the chance of being killed. They were,
in a word, desperate. Desperation
drives us to do, say, and even believe
things that we would never heard
considered under normal situations. I
thought about the beautiful and
breathtaking view of the San Francisco
skyline these men looked at each day.
At first I was almost envious of their
“million-dollar view”. People pay a big
price for a home that overlooks a great
view. These men were paying “a big
price” for their crimes. Then there’s the
Warden who is interested only in
punishment, before the correctional
rehabilitation mindset began. As I
began to see this scenario in spiritual
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Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?
Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble
or calamity, or are persecuted, or are hungry or cold
or in danger or threatened with death?
Even the Scriptures say, "For your sake we are killed every day;
we are being slaughtered like sheep."
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory
is ours through Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us
from his love. Death can't, and life can't.
The angels can't, and the demons can't.
Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow,
and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.
Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean,
nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us
from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Rom 8:35-39 NLT)