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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1948
Page
9
St Therese's in Shafter holds Mass every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Rev Breslin serves as assistant pastor.
Waldo Wiebe, minister, leads a Friday watchnight service at 8 30 p m and a Sunday schedule including Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship Service at 10 45 a m Christian Fellowship 6 30 p m Children’s Hour 6 30 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m Gospel message highlights the Prayer Week from January 2 to 7 with daily 7 30 p m prayer services all welcome
Sunday School classes for all ages at 9 45 led by Mrs Hollis Ragsdale superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 with pastor Orval Seago delivering The Acid Test of Christianity. NYPS and children’s meeting at 6 30 led by Harold Dunham. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 2 30.
Lordo and Poplar B A Reile pastor schedule announces Friday 7 30 p m Young People's Meeting Saturday 9 a m Teacher's Meeting 9 30 a m Sabbath School 11 a m Sermon 3 p m M V Regional Meet Tuesday 7 30 p m Dorcas Society Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting
Corner Golden West and Wall with John Bartel as pastor lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. Newly elected officers take effect and a Friday service at 9 p.m. closes 1948 and ushers in 1949 with prayer meetings planned January 3 4 and 7 to seek orders for service.
Weekly study notes describe Jesus as the highest end of knowledge and outline a wide view of His life. The author emphasizes Bible authority, Gospel truth, and the Palestine environment as key contexts for understanding Jesus and His mission.
Union Congregational Church at 309 James Street announces New Year Communion with Minister Gordon J. Baker preaching on Two Way Vision from Philippians 3 13 and 14. Deaconesses prepare communion. nursery care provided. visitors welcome. Open House 4 00 to 6 00 at the new parsonage 213 N Shafter Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Baker.
Berhard E. Andrews, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Baptist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evening Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Monthly Business Meeting Web The article emphasizes Jesus offering abundant life and faith in Christ.
A Wasco notice advertises Christian Science services at the Masonic Temple on Seventh and Broadway. The branch aligns with the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston Massachusetts. Services are Sunday at 11 a m with a Wednesday meeting at 8 p m and Sunday School at 10 a m.
A hurricane is a wind system with sustained speeds above 75 miles per hour. It describes a tropical cyclone feature recognized by its intensity and structure.
Shafter Press notes the Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church on Northern Kern Street led by Pastor Sam Wilcoxon. Sunday School starts at 9 45 a.m. followed by a preaching service at 11 a.m. The B T U meets at 7 00 p.m. with a preaching service at 8 00 p.m.
Rev Gordon Jans leads weekly services at 150 Tulare Street with events Friday 8 00 p m Young People meeting Sunday 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship 8 p m Evangelistic Service and Wednesday 8 p m Bible study
Church of Christ at 667 Santa Fe Street presents Bible Study at 10 a.m and Preaching at 11 a.m led by Minister R Monroe. Young People's Bible Study follows the morning service.
Sunday gatherings held at the Woman's Clubhouse 10 30 a m and 8 p m feature a single speaking session per assembly with attendees meeting at Sunset and James Streets each week.
Smith's Corner Gospel Chapel led by Pastor Jacob Quiring offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m. Evening service follows at 6 30 p m with Thursday youth at 7 30 p m.
James and Sunset R. Klaudt, pastors, lead New Year’s Day service at 11 o’clock. Sunday worship also at 11 with Sunday School at 10. Local congregation announces schedules for January services.
The knot measures speed as one nautical mile per hour. This unit links navigation and time, widely used for ships and aircraft. It defines how fast vessels travel over water and air, reflecting consistent geographic distance per hour.
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