"David Delo is among the thousands of homeless living in Shasta County. He says its been getting more difficult to live within the city limits as Redding police officers crack down on illegal camping. Delo says many are warned, cited or sometimes even sent to jail. And when that happens, they're belongings are left behind.

"To have it disappear like that when you need it, it does tend to make you mad. And knowing that there's nothing you can do about it," Delo said.
Delo says their rights have been violated because their properties are thrown out before they can claim it. That's why Chris Solberg of the Redding Loaves and Fishes is filing a lawsuit against the city.

We believe everyone deserves SAFE GROUND!

There are over 1200 people sleeping outside every night in Sacramento and the numbers are growing!

Shelters are full, so for many the options are few: sleep in a car, if you have one, or break the law and sleep illegally on the streets.

Criminalize homelessness in this economy ? - This is unfair and unjust! - PROTEST !

Today the term "evangelical militant atheism" may be used by theists as an epithet for the "militant evolutionists who want to silence the idea of creation". It is sometimes used pejoratively to describe people who are considered to campaign too actively, in your face and outspokenly – or militantly – for atheism and against religion: "those who advocate the elimination of religion" as opposed to "progressive, enlightened people who are simply 'nonbelievers'.

Yes, in the Bible, it is written, "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophecy." But what is a Prophet ?, we read further,"But he who prophecies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men." and again "He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church." (1 Corinthians 14 v. 3&4)

As a Christian, how do we obtain the spiritual gift of Prophecy ? Can we knock down people and call fire down from heaven like some T.V. pastors do ?, they sure make alot of money, Church's that are so rich they could be a bank.( 2 Thessalonians 2 v. 11, Revelation 13 v.13).

Oh yes, the age old question, If God loves us, why does he allow so much suffering to take place ? Perhaps the question is better answered what if there was no God to turn to in times of need ? What does the Bible say ? Why do Christians suffer ?

 

We put out the call for help, and several organizations have helped us continue to bless those in need here in Redding and Shasta County.

For five days over 100 children joined together at a 'seaside village in Galilee', created by Trinity Lutheran Church and Preschool. Each day they learned that Jesus was 'powerful', healing the sick, raising the dead, calming the storms and feeding thousands with two fish and five loaves of bread.

In a recent quote from an article, Camp sweeps spur debate, (City seeks policy on holding homeless' items), it could be misconstrued that I was casting dispersions on two of my fellow Christian non-profit organizations .I would like to take this opportunity to say this was not my intention, nor was it the reporters, and to apologize to the Good News Rescue Mission, and the Salvation Army, for any grief this misunderstanding may have brought. Please forgive me.

In Las Vegas, bringing food to the park and handing it out to the homeless is punishable by six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

In Dallas, only approved churches, charities and individuals can serve the homeless only in approved locations. If not approved, you so much as offer a biscuit to a hungry person, you are subject to fines up to $2,000.

Now in Redding if you are one of the more than 3,000 homeless men, women, and children in Shasta County caught by a small campfire trying to keep warm within Redding's city limits, you can receive up to six months in jail, and a $1,000 fine.

Recently I traveled in England on their national railroad. Every time the train stopped at a station an announcement came over the PA saying, MIND THE GAP; meaning watch out when you step out of the train. Using that phrase another way. Can the average household Mind the deficit GAP, Lets examine the facts and see for ourselves.

There has been alot of talk about spiritual warfare as of late here in Redding and Shasta County, with some very good points being made. But what about our own brothers and sisters, in our own spiritual homes we call churches? What really is this thing called slaying in the spirit?, Holy laughter? Do we test the spirits?

Electricity finally restored after more than two weeks in dark

By Ryan Sabalow, Record Searchlight
June 29, 2006

LAKEHEAD -- Sixty-nine-year-old Barbara Boulanger's trailer home is tiny, but quaint.

Out front, an American flag hung lazily in the muggy heat of Tuesday morning. In the back, tomato plants, some nearly 6 feet tall, formed a surprisingly lush garden.

Over burdened by the tremendous need here in Redding and Shasta County, (Pantry is nearly empty, incoming funds are scarce, ) Redding Loaves and Fishes is calling out to the Christian community for help. Most charitable organizations have a difficult time receiving donations over the summer months, and as we are a new , reforming ministry, we are even more keenly aware of this fact. Quite frankly , due to a recent emergency at a trailer park in Lakehead, its come to our attention that Redding and Shasta County is grosely unprepared for an emergency or disaster of any proportion.

Daughters of The British Empire , York Minster Chapter of Redding Hosts Food Drive For Redding Loaves and Fishes.

The Daughters of The British Empire Hosted a food drive for Redding Loaves and Fishes, Saturday, March 25th, which was a wonderfull success. Founded in 1909, the society adopted the same Daughters of the British Empire in the U.S.A in 1920. It is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, non-sectarian, voluntary society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. More than 5000 women nationwide belong to the D.B.E.

Shasta County Fair Grounds, Anderson, California:

The Canstruction to K.O. Hunger was held at the Shasta County Fair Grounds this weekend, sponsored by the Shasta Builders Exchange, and the Society of Design Administration.

Trademarked by the Society for Design Administration, and working in tandem with the American Institute of Architects and other members of the design and construction industry, Canstruction^® is making a significant contribution to the fight against HUNGER.