Inclusion of Sin Exclusion of Power in Church Debate
A religious column argues against inclusive practices in churches, citing biblical warnings about sin and worldly influence. It criticizes Rev. William Barnwell for endorsing inclusion of a divorced, remarried episcopal bishop and claims inclusion erodes God's power. It urges Christians to reject inclusive stances and visit a prophecy site.
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Atlantic
William Barnwell
Episcopal Church
Barnwell
Paul
Jesus
St. Paul
Nola.com
Timothy
God
Herb
Fulfilledprophecy.com
Kiwanis Luncheon Highlights Prop 36 Impact in Shafter
At a Kiwanis meeting, Shafter Police Chief Zrofsky warned Prop 36 worsened crime with 98 parolees up 56 percent, urged support for the drug court, and described steps against dealers, stolen property, and abandoned vehicles. He noted 200 to 300 addicts and a meth crisis in Central Valley, urging community help and announcing the pancake breakfast on Saturday September 13.
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Kiwanis
Jon Johnston
John Zrofsky
Shafter
Zrofsky
Shafter PD
Central Valley
Shafter Police Department
Anniversary and birthday notices many names in August
Happy anniversary to Dennis and Tracy Bell and Ryan and Patti Hiebert. August 21 birthday for ee ee Boren. August : birthday for Jenny Hopkins and Justin Katria. August : Birthday for Daniel Lauzon, Alga Jones, Halen Saye. August 24 birthday for Rose Marie. Madison Snively and Rick Sharp also have birthdays. Happy anniversary to Herb and Bonnie Howell and David and Dolores Robinson. August 26 birthday for Katie Foote.
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Dennis
Tracy Bell
Ryan
Patti Hiebert
Ee Ee Boren
Jenny Hopkins
Justin Katria
Daniel Lauzon
Alga Jones
Halen Saye
Rose Marie
Madison Snively
Rick Sharp
Herb
Bonnie Howell
David
Dolores Robinson
Katie Foote
Americans plan to spend less on back to school 2003
The Myvesta.org survey of 1,000 adults shows average back to school spending at $3,184, down 23 percent from 2001 2002 levels. Electronics 327 clothing 514 fees 1301 sporting 198 dorm 134 desk 141 transportation 862 total 3184 with 43 percent spending under 1000.
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Myvesta
Myvesta.org
Steve Rhode
Budget gains fund OHV area and Williamson Act in California
California budgets allocate 2 million to acquire off highway vehicle facilities and buffer land in northeast Bakersfield funded via vehicle tag fees. The Williamson Act remains fully funded at 40.1 million, preserving farming land and open space while supporting urban growth. A pesticide mill assessment compromise settles at 21 mills, with final act pending. The Office of Military Support retains state funding amid concerns over base closures and impact on federal defense spending.
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West Side
Bakersfield
Department of Parks
Central Valley
California
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Office of Military Support
Assembly Committee On Veterans Affairs
Select Committee On National Defense
Defense Department
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