Pastors’ Update 03-14-2025

Hi Everyone and Happy Sabbath,

If you stayed up late last night you may have seen the “blood moon”, a phenomenon that occurs when the shadow of the earth causes an eclipse of the sun on the moon. Unfortunately, I didn’t view it because of the cloud cover and rain in our area. Not too long ago such a phenomenon would have been considered a superstitious bad omen – a “heavenly sign”, that the future events would be negative for civilization. But, I prefer to think the “glass is half-full”, and the good news is we are getting more rain and snow which we desperately need!  

Naturally, this time of the year, our minds are turning to the Passover and the upcoming Days of Unleavened Bread. These special annual events are now less than five weeks away! No doubt many of us are already preparing for the Passover, NBMO, and de-leavening our homes for the DUB. If you have not already signed up for the NBMO, please make sure you do so ASAP. If you have questions or need more information please contact Mark Fike (Reno), Tom Provine (Redding), or Bob Besore (Stockton). 

There will be a signup sheets for the NBMO at services this Sabbath in Red Bluff and Lodi. Again, please contact the Provines or the Beores’ if you have not already signed up. Call or email with any questions. Bob & Beth Besore (209) 304-0122; Tom & Victoria Provine (530) 520-6061 or tomprovine@gmail.com. 

We have now secured Camp Tehama for our Regional Family – Pre-teen Camp weekend over July 18-21, 2025. All families are welcome to attend our camp. But, we especially hope families with pre-teens from all over the West Region will come to the camp. Mr. Lindenberg and Mr. Provine will be planning activities and overseeing the camp. If you plan to attend and would like to get more information, or volunteer to help, please contact Mr. Provine or Mr. Lindenberg.  

Our assigned Feast site will be the new site in Oxnard, California. More information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks about registering for the Feast of Tabernacles. 

We will have Sabbath services tomorrow for the Lodi and Redding congregations at 2:30 pm, and Reno services are cancelled due to most members traveling this weekend. Linda and I plan to attend in Lodi this Sabbath. Mr. Lindenberg will also be in Lodi this week.