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Pastor's Corner He is Risen!
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Thursday, April 18, 2019 | A3
It was early Sunday morning, many years ago, when a few women followers of Jesus returned to the
tomb of their Master. Their goal was to finish preparing the body of Jesus for burial with spices and fragrant oils. That tomb was carved out of rock and a large stone was placed at the entrance, but now
lives, we can also live beyond the grave. Death may put a stop to a believer in Jesus temporarily, but it can’t take away the eternal life that Jesus has promised. Because Jesus resurrected from the grave, His followers will also resurrect from
the grave at the second coming. See 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17.
The resurrection of Jesus also teaches
us that one’s sorrow can be turned into
joy. John 16:20. The disciples of Jesus experienced deep sorrow on Friday afternoon when they saw their Master hanging on the cross. They experienced a total loss when they saw Jesus die, and His body taken down off the cross and shut up in a rock tomb. They went home crying and confused, wondering why things happened the way they did, but their sorrow didn’t last forever, because Jesus turned their sorrow into joy when He appeared to them Sunday evening.
Jesus can turn our sorrow into joy today. Usually bitter experiences don’t last forever. Instead of focusing on the sorrow around us, let’s focus on the joy that the Lord wants to bring into our lives. In fact we’re told that the joy of the Lord is our strength! Nehemiah 8:10.
The last lesson that we learn from the resurrection of Jesus is that we serve a living Savior, not a dead one. Many great leaders who have changed this world for the better or worse are still lying in their graves, but not Jesus. His tomb is empty! Jesus is alive right now sitting at God’s right hand providing us the strength to live for Him. See Mark 16:19 & Hebrews 1:4.
I invite you to serve the living Messiah, Jesus Christ. He can make a difference in your life, if you let Him. You may not be able to see Him, touch Him or feel Him, but He invites us to have faith in His existence and in His word, the Holy Bible.
The Dinuba Christian Ministerial Association also invites you to celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection tomorrow at Dinuba Presbyterian Church at noon, and early Sunday morning at 6:00 a.m. at Smith Mountain Mausoleum. I hope you can come. God bless you and Happy Easter.
David Pikop is pastor of the Dinuba Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 325 N. Eaton Ave. Helpful information can be found on their website: dinubaca. adventistchurch.org
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the women found the stone rolled away and the body of Jesus missing.
Suddenly two men in shining, white garments appeared out of nowhere and proclaimed those immortal words— “why do you seek the living among the
dead? He is not here, but is risen!” (Luke 24:5, 6). Then they reminded the women that Jesus had earlier said that he would be crucified and rise again in three days.
What does the resurrection of Jesus mean to us today? First of all, death couldn’t stop Jesus. It did temporarily, but three days later Jesus stepped out of the grave a conqueror. Because Jesus
Arrests
Riding for Autism
Sentinel staff report
Dinuba Police Department arrests in the last week.
• Raymond Cerda, 39, a transient of Dinuba was booked on Apr. 8 on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance and violating a court ordered restraining order, both misdemeanors.
According to police, officers responded to a call of an unwanted person from a female caller who stated she had a restraining order against the subject. Police contacted him in the 600 block of North Alta Avenue, after he had fled the caller's residence prior to their arrival, and was arrested there.
While conducting a search for contraband on him, police say they found him to be in possession of methamphetamine.
He was booked and later transported to the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
• Juan Santillan Nava, 31, of Dinuba was booked on Apr. 12 on suspicion of inflicting injury on a child and inflicting corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, both felonies.
Police say officers were dispatched to the 200 block of South P Street after receiving a call for domestic violence. When officers arrived they made contact with the victim who stated her husband slapped her and pulled her to the ground by her hair. She reportedly stated that he punched her in the face with a closed fist as she was on her knees.
He was arrested at the scene, booked and later transported to the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
• Juan Carlos Gomez, 30, of Dinuba was booked on Apr. 12 on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance and being in possession of unlawful paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. He was also booked on suspicion of corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, a felony.
Officers say they contacted
him after responding to the 200 block of South P Street for a public disturbance call. When officers arrived they made contact with him and the victim. He and the victim are reportedly in a relationship and have a child together.
Police say the victim stated that during an argument the suspect threw keys at the victim twice, striking the victim in the back of the head and on the back of her arm. While being placed under arrest, he was also found to be in possession of both a controlled substance and unlawful paraphernalia.
He was arrested at the scene, booked and released on citation promising to appear in court.
• Jose Daniel Mendoza, 29, of Dinuba was booked on Apr. 13 on suspicion of battery to a spouse or date, a misdemeanor.
According to police, he was contacted in the 200 block of South J Street after officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance. After an investigation, officers arrested him for battery.
He was booked and later transported to the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
• Abelardo Rodas Lopez, 53, of Dinuba was booked on Apr. 14 on suspicion of hit-and-run, driving while under the influence and driving with a suspended license, all misdemeanors.
Police say officers were dispatched and contacted Lopez in the 1000 block of South College Avenue and determined him to be a suspect involved in the hit-and- run. While investigating, it was determined by officers that he was under the influence of alcohol.
Officers performed a field sobriety test on him, to which he failed. Officer reported they also found him to have two outstanding warrants, one out of Visalia for driving while under the influence and another out of Hollister for cultivating more than six marijuana plants.
He was arrested at the scene, booked and later transported to the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
Rick Curiel | The Sentinel
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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Sunday a.m. Sunday School
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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
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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.
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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)
Maundy ursday Communion 4/18 @ 7:00 pm Good Friday Community Service 4/19 @ noon Easter Sunday Worship Service 4/21 @ 10 am
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: 2nd & 4th ursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
If you witnessed a caravan of bikers riding through town on Saturday morning, those were the members of the American Bikers Association. They made one of three stops in Dinuba during a Poker Run to raise money and awareness for Autism. April is Autism Awareness Month.
Celebration of Life
Butter y Release in Remembrance of Our Loved Ones! Saturday, April 27, 2019
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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