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The Dinuba Sentinel News Pastor's Corner
A Christian's response to addiction
(Part two of four)
or shame or whatever and turn it into making someone else hurt.We make someone into a victim who has done nothing wrong, who bears our violence, our punishment. In this sense Jesus could seem to take on the scapegoat role.
But then, he is resurrected. His resurrection shows that God was on his side, God saw the violence done to him, and undid it. Made him live again. This one who you humans treated as the object of scorn, on whom you tried to rid yourselves of guilt, this one was God’s very own Son, say the gospels. So, Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection are anything but an endorsement of scapegoating; through it God has shown how wrong we are to act in those violent ways. We are to look to the scapegoated one for the power to escape that scheme of hurting one another to relieve our hurt.
So where does that leave our sin? We are of course, forgiven, but the Greek word we almost always translate as forgiven means more than that. It means to loose, to free, to untie.
Instead of having to pay for our sin somehow, the forgiveness we have in Christ is that we are free from the power of our sin. We don’t have to find a way to make it up to God, or scapegoat someone
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Last week I wrote about the idea of “addicts” being a scapegoat for the larger society. We all have
ways of trying to avoid the pain of life that can be considered addictions whenever they have negative consequences. So instead of acknowledging this about
else. We are free every time to choose what we do. We are free to choose not
to give in to addiction, whatever it may
be – and choose instead to live in God’s way. The Christian path is one of leaving behind the old self and being transformed into Christ’s likeness.
You can see the success of 12-step groups where there is acknowledgment of a “higher power” and then also accountability to follow a path different from the path the addiction was related to. It takes other people, it takes community. We need each other.
Other kinds of addiction support groups have success also, but the factor of having other people to support you seems to be
a common factor in them. A recovering addict cannot do it alone.
And that is why we need community as Christians as well. We are all freed from the power of our sin, but what then? In order to have a change in our lives, to continue on a different path, we need other people to help us. That is why we have the Church.
Next time: What is behind the pattern of addiction across our whole society?
Michelle Magee is pastor of Palm United Methodist Church in Dinuba.
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ourselves, we look down on those addicted to drugs and alcohol as a way to push our own problems away from ourselves.
The concept of scapegoat is one that is famously taken on by a French philosopher,
René Girard. He relates the concept of the scapegoat to Jesus. Sometimes we consider Jesus’ crucifixion- “he died for our sins” simplistically to mean that he took the punishment off of us, just like
a scapegoat. However, Girard argues that Jesus’ death AND resurrection are a complete reversal of the usual scapegoat scheme.
We humans act violently. Whether physical violence or verbal or emotional violence, we tend to take our own pain
Learn how to make yourself heart attack proof
Sentinel staff report
Billions of dollars are spent every year treating a disease that does not even exist in other parts of the world. Yet in spite of all the money spent, more people here in the United States will die of a heart attack than from any other disease.
You can learn how to prevent heart attacks on Monday as the Dinuba Seventh-Day Adventist Church and HEARTBEAT present Dr. Milton Teske in ‘How to make yourself heart attack proof in 30 days.’
Dr. Teske will share details of simple, natural
treatment programs that research shows can make you heart attack proof in 30 days. He will also be explaining the physiology of the disease to help better understand the benefits of the program.
Participants will be shown pictures depicting both the destruction and restoration of the glycocalyx lining of the inner surface of heart arteries.
Subjects who have had previous heart attacks and who may have advanced atherosclerotic plaques in the heart can still benefit from the program.
Dr. Teske has worked as a participating
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physician in the Newstart Lifestyle Program at Weimar Institute in California. He is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has lectured for many years on reversing diabetes and other health issues. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
The event will be held at the Dinuba Seventh- Day Adventist Church on Monday, Feb. 18, beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $8 per person, or $15 per couple. A vegan meal will be served.
For more information, contact Francie at 595-9602.
Grace of God of Dinuba
A Non-Denominational Church Meeting at the First Lutheran Church 961 E Elizabeth Way, Dinuba, CA 93618 595-1441
Pastors Bert & Nancy Boyd
9:00 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Church 6:00 p.m. Worship Nights (every 4th Sunday) *****
Our services are contemporary and casual with doors open wide to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. We’re a church where every day is a celebration of God’s goodness and love.
Healing Prayer Ministry is available every 1st Monday of the month. Please see our website for more information.
For information on Bible Studies and activities, see our
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THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
480 South College Avenue,
Dinuba, CA 93618
Phone: (559) 406-5410
Minister: Christopher Roberts WELCOMES YOU
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Sunday Mornings---9:50 a.m. Worship---10:50 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service---6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday ---7:00 p.m.
I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me. Please come join us and be strengthened through the preaching of God's word. www.dinubacoc.org
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH Apostolic in Doctrine- Pentecostal in Experience
1013 N. Alta Ave. Dinuba, CA 93618 Phone: (559) 397-1313 Pastor: Ron Bohde
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COME WORSHIP WITH US
Sunday a.m. Sunday School
and worship 10:00
Sunday Spanish service 2:00
Sunday p.m. Praise and worship 6:00 Tuesday p.m. prayer service 7:00 Wednesday p.m. Bible study 7:30 Youth service last Wednesday
of every month 7:00
We are a friendly family oriented church where everyone is welcome. For a real life change, come and join us. See how a Spirit change can also change both You and your family forever.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!
First Baptist Church of Dinuba A church for people on the grow! 600 E. Nebraska Avenue, Dinuba Phone: 591-0234
Website: rstbaptistchurchdinuba.org Facebook: DinubaFirst Baptist
Senior Pastor: Dr. Tom Carter
Associate Pastor: Rev. Rick Foddrill
Youth Pastor: Nick Gomez
Director of Children's Ministry: Natalie Zuniga Ministerio en Español : Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship: Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship: Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship: Sunday: 6 p.m. Awana Children's Ministry: Wednesday: 6:15 p.m.
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First Baptist Church lives to glorify God by leading people to Christ, helping them grow in Christ,
and training them to minister for Christ.
Dinuba Presbyterian Church
1250 E. Nebraska Ave. (at Hayes Ave.)
Phone: 591-6610
Pastor: Rich Latta (859-9662)
Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10 am Monday Women’s Bible Studies at 9:30 am Wednesday Women’s Bible Studies at 5:45 pm Men’s Bible Study: Friday 6:00-7:30 am M.O.P.S. Mothers of Pre Schoolers: 1st & 3rd ursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Welcome!! We are just ordinary folks with an extraordinary God.
We are Christ-followers, who love the Lord Jesus and want to bless this communityandseetheKingdomofGodcomehereinDinuba. Come,joinus!
Sentinel staff report
Dinuba Police arrests in the last week.
•Kevin Josharim Palma, 19, of Dinuba was booked on Feb. 5 on suspicion of obstructing a police officer, a misdemeanor.
According to police, he was contacted during a traffic stop in the 2100 block of East El Monte Way after he was observed failing to stop at a posted stop sign. During the traffic stop, police say he refused to comply with officer's commands and attempted to walk away from the scene.
He was taken into custody and was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was booked and then released on cite with a promise to appear in court.
• Sara Rose Franco, 23, of Dinuba was booked on Feb. 6 on suspicion of battery to a spouse or date, a misdemeanor.
Police say the victim stated that Franco hit her in the face, but then became uncooperative and refused to provide further information. A witness, however, reportedly stated that Franco pushed the victim onto the ground and began to hit her in the face and stomach area an unknown amount of times.
She was taken into custody
in the 200 block of West North Way, booked and later transported to the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
• Francisco Antonio Lopez, 29, a transient of Dinuba was booked on Feb. 7 on suspicion of obstructing a police officer and trespassing, both misdemeanors.
Officers say he was arrested in the 600 block of East El Monte Way for trespassing onto a vacant residence. During the investigation, police found he was also in violation of parole. He was taken into custody and during the booking process, police say he delayed and resisted in complying with direct orders and rules of the booking procedures.
He was booked and later transported to the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
• Raymundo Rivas Campos, 63, of Dinuba was booked on Feb. 8 on suspicion of being on possession of a controlled substance for sale, a felony.
According to police, officers made contact with him in the 200 block of South P Street during a patrol check. After making contact with him, police say he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine for sale.
He was arrested, booked and later transported to the Tulare
County Pretrial Facility for housing.
• Isaac Zuniga, 35, of Dinuba was booked on Feb. 8 on suspicion of being in possession of unlawful paraphernalia and being in possession of a controlled substance, both misdemeanors.
Police say he was contacted in the 200 block of South P Street during a patrol check of a condemned house. During the contact, officers say he was involved in a hand-to-hand drug purchase. An investigation revealed him to be in possession of meth and a meth pipe.
He was arrested at the scene, booked and then released on cite with a promise to appear in court.
• Juan Rodriguez Delgadillo, 26, of Dinuba was booked on suspicion driving under the influence of drugs, a misdemeanor.
Officers say he was contacted in the 1000 block of North Alta Avenue during a traffic stop after he was observed swerving in the roadway. During the traffic stop, police say he was found to be under the influence.
He was taken into custody, transported to the Dinuba Police Department where he was booked and later released to a responsible party.
• Jesus Jaime Mendoza, 20, of
Orosi was booked on Feb. 9 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a misdemeanor.
According to police, he was contacted in the 100 block of East Adelaide Way after he was observed running a red light. Police say that upon contacting him, a strong odor or marijuana emitted from his person. Officers say he was also slurring his words and seemed confused.
He was taken into custody and was also found to have an active warrant for his arrest. he was booked and later released on cite with a promise to appear in court.
• Jose Luis Arciga, 25, of Visalia was booked on Feb. 11 on suspicion of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.
Officers say he was contacted in the 400 block of South M Street after receiving a call of an unwanted person. Police say upon making contact with him they observed him to have red watery eyes, slurred speech, unsteady balance and a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person. In addition, police say he had urinated himself and was unable to take care of himself in public.
He was taken into custody, booked and later transported to the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
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