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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Community SDA Church will host Pastor Eliseo Lozano, president of CPL International Ministries, at its April 13 services.

Lozano will speak on ministering to the people in communist countries, including North Korea.

He will speak at 11:10 a.m. at the worship service and again at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.

There will be a vegetarian potluck between services.

Please plan to attend and learn about the experience of this ministry.

The church is located at the Hill Road exit of Highway 29.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. — Begin your journey to the Easter Resurrection with the Upper Lake Community United Methodist Church as they observe Ash Wednesday at the Feb. 14 service, which will include the Disposition of Ashes.

The service begins at 4:30 p.m. at the church, located on the corner of First Street and Clover Valley Road in the town of Upper Lake.

During the service Pastor Bob (Rev. C. R. Green) will mark the sign of the cross with ashes on the foreheads of those wishing to receive it.

The use of ashes as a sign of mortality and repentance has a long history in Christian worship. The ash cross on the forehead is an outward sign of our sorrow and repentance for sins.

The church’s annual prayer vigil will run from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 14 and the service will start promptly at 4:30 p.m.

Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lenten season; you are welcome to join church members on their Lenten journey through Easter.

Worship services are Sunday at 11 a.m.

The church’s motto is “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.” All are welcome.
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Amid heightened fears and concerns among California’s faith communities stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Gov. Gavin Newsom authorized the immediate expansion of funds to bolster safety and security at religious institutions, places of worship, and faith-based institutions across the state.

The announcement authorizes $10 million in state funding to immediately increase police presence at places of worship and authorizes an additional $20 million investment to the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program to provide physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations — including synagogues and mosques — that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes.

“Amid the horror unfolding in the Middle East following the unconscionable terrorist attacks in Israel, California is authorizing the immediate deployment of funds to increase security and police presence at places of worship across the state. No matter how and where one prays, every Californian deserves to be safe,” Newsom said.

“These critical security resources will make a huge difference and send a powerful message when so many in our community are feeling on edge,” said Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Co-Chairs of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Newsom for his longstanding solidarity with the Jewish community and for standing with us in word and in deed during these challenging times. California cannot stand idly by while the Jewish community or any other vulnerable community is threatened by hate and extremism.”

"We welcome Governor Newsom's proactive measures to protect Californians,” said Council on American-Islamic Relations California CEO Hussam Ayloush. "California Muslims are increasingly anxious as we observe dangerous rhetoric that continues to dehumanize Palestinians and Muslims, and which leads to a rise in anti-Muslim incidents targeting students, employees, and everyday Muslims in their homes or on the street. Everyone deserves to be safe."

“The sad reality is we should all be more vigilant during this time,” said Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego). “Places of worship and faith-based non-profit groups in particular need our help to be better prepared and more secure right now, and this funding will help achieve that. My colleagues and I support Governor Newsom’s spending request, and appreciate this effort to safeguard Californians.”

“We must do everything we can to protect all Californians from hate crimes and violent attacks,” said Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas (D-Hollister). “And when threats are on the rise, we must respond with urgency. I thank the Governor and our emergency responders for allocating more resources to keep nonprofit groups, religious organizations and all of our state’s diverse communities safe from harm.”

More security at synagogues and mosques

The doubling of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program will increase the total funding available to California’s nonprofits from $20 million to $40 million to increase safety and security.

The program fully funds upgrades that include reinforced doors and gates, high-intensity lighting and alarms, access control, and more.

The program also promotes emergency preparedness coordination efforts. Religious institutions have until Oct. 27 to apply for funding.

More police at synagogues and mosques

To further increase safety, the governor has authorized an immediate authorization of $10 million to reimburse local law enforcement agencies for overtime costs in support of faith communities through in-person security presence at religious institutions and places of worship.

The state will reimburse local governments for these increased costs to help ensure Californians feel safe to worship in their communities.

Funding is immediately available and is being administered through the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — On April 6, the Lakeport Community Seventh-day Adventist Church will have its first service with new pastor, Matt Mattzela.

The service will be held at 11:10 a.m., followed by a vegetarian potluck.

Jonan and Matt Mattzela are excited to be a part of their journey with their new church families here in the Lakeport and Upper Lake communities.

They have both been in the ministry for well over 20 years now collectively.

Jonan Mattzela has been an educator on the high school level for many years and currently is working with a mental and emotional health recovery online program.

Pastor Matt Mattzela has been working in the pastoral ministry in several different states and also overseas for over 15 years.

Working overseas as missionaries gave the couple the opportunity to meet one another. After both ending up in different ministry opportunities in California they finally came together in marriage and have been working as a pastoral couple for the last several years in the North Bay area.

They have excitedly accepted an invitation to come to the Lakeport/Upper Lake community to serve and grow with them as a family in Christ preparing for His soon coming.

Lakeport Community Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1111 Park Way.
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Kelseyville Presbyterian Church welcomes the community to participate in its annual Christmas Eve services. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — In celebration of the holiday season, Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will hold two Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. 24.

The church will hold its regular Sunday morning service at 10 a.m., with fellowship time afterward.

That will be followed in the evening by a traditional candlelight service beginning at 7 p.m.

The evening service will feature carols, scripture readings and poetry as the church gathers to celebrate this most sacred night of the year.

Afterward, join the church for treats and warm beverages in the Friendship Hall.

The church also will be the site of a community Christmas day dinner for seniors from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday.

Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is located at 5340 Third St., at the corner of Third and Church streets.

For more information, call the church at 707-279-1104 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

More information about Kelseyville Presbyterian also is available at its website, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube pages.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Have you ever been in a situation where you’re just baffled about what has just occurred in your life?

Maybe it was the end of a dream, a loss, a surprise that wasn’t welcome.

Maybe it’s just the exhaustion of everyday struggles that seem to have no end.

If you have — or even if you haven’t — Kelseyville Presbyterian Church invites you to join them this Sunday at 10 a.m.

For the third Sunday of Easter, they will look at the story of the encounter between two disciples and Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

Those two disciples — one of whom we’re told is named Cleopas — were getting out of Jerusalem in the days after the crucifixion.

Like the other disciples, they were terrified and distraught by what had just happened to the one they believed was sent by God to save the world.

What they didn’t realize was that it was Resurrection Day, that Jesus was on the move and he was about to replace their doubts and fears with his presence and truth.

It’s a wonderful story, one captured in the Gospels to remind us that we have a future and a hope thanks to our Risen Savior.

All are welcome to join the church for worship, friendship and coffee.

If you can’t make it, a video of the sermon will be posted on the church’s website.

Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is located at Church and Third streets.

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