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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2000
Page
13
A speaker criticizes modern society for exposing children to harmful influences such as safe sex messaging, violence in media, gang culture and drugs. He links body image pressures to childhood dieting and ridicule, noting studies show overweight children are judged harshly. He argues parents must accept responsibility for these pressures on today’s kids.
Dr. James Dobson argues against pushing preschool reading while advocating abundant reading aloud and access to interesting books. He suggests introducing phonics when children are ready and emphasizes responding to questions, not forcing early reading. Dobson notes parental fraying and societal decline in child protection, urging balanced guidance.
Two large Protestant bodies in Nashville denounce permanent normal trade relations with China. The Southern Baptist leader Rev. Richard Land and United Methodist official Rev. Thom Fassett join 18 bishops in opposing the bill, arguing it harms religious freedom and human rights. The measure would create a watchdog panel on China. other critics include Family Research Council and Focus on the Family. In Texas, a separate lawsuit by Libert Counsel accuses Willis Independent School District of violating freedom of religion and speech by discarding students Bibles and restricting covers bearing the Ten Commandments. Plaintiffs include Angela Harbison Amber Harbison Jeremy Pasker and their families.
Lawrence Heights Christian Church at 2321 Peterson Road announced James Taylor of Abilene Texas as the new minister. He will move with his wife Cindy and two sons in mid July, succeeding Rev Rod Hinkle who resigns effective June 30 after 21 years. Taylor, 41, is a Manhattan Christian College graduate with graduate studies at Hardin-Simmons and Cincinnati Bible Seminary and has served as youth minister and church founder.
Lawrence Aglow schedules 11 30 a m June 10 meeting at Vermont Towers with guest speaker Vicki Taylor who serves on the Northeast Kansas Aglow Leadership team. Plymouth Congregational Church plans June 14 information session 7 9 pm in Mayflower Lounge for new members with baby sitting on request. June 25 joining day. State of X band hosts free concert June event at Heartland Community Church 619 Vermont Street with Electrified for Christ puppets from Hesston MB Church performing a “Jonah Story” puppet and drama show at 7 pm Sunday. Bob Thesman 841 2967 listed for more information.
State of X hosts 7 p.m. Saturday service at Heartland Community Church and Lecompton United Methodist Church invites June family camp-out on Morris pond acreage with tent sites, games, food, and music. Rev Angelito Samson leads Sunday services. First United Methodist offers Inquirer's Class June 4 at 5 30 p.m. Contact 841 7500. Celebration of Ministry bids farewell to Nancy Saffron with three Sunday services and reception. Pancake feed at Mee Valley Community Church raises funds for construction. Sunday Praise in the Park at Shelter House 5 Michigan Valley Park includes Sunday school worship lunch and talent sharing. MVCC Band performs. Rain location at church. Directory listing in Saturday Journal World.
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