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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1959
Page
11
The text presents a sermon note linking the Mind theme to Bible precepts. It asserts unity of thought among believers, citing Let this Mind be in you as in Christ Jesus and stressing the Scriptural foundation of fellowship rather than internal conflict.
A church group explores Biblical themes on evil with Acts 17 25 26 and John 9 3. The Transfiguration topic from Matthew 17 1 13 is studied. fellowship includes snow activities a meal a Songfest and devotional led by the pastor.
A special service is scheduled at the First Mennonite Church on Golden West Wall Streets with public invitation extended. The event invites local residents to attend and participate in the observance.
Shafter merchants report increased spending by residents supporting home industry. Local shops see steady purchases with emphasis on community pride and sustaining regional products and services.
Mel Krug preaches at First Church on the Cross and Calvary themes. Attitudes toward Jesus divide and unite believers. Upcoming topics include Enemies at the Cross March 1 and Thieves at the Cross March 8, God at the Cross March 15, Bearing the Cross March 22, and The Resurrection Story March 29.
Christian Science program titled Wilt Thou Be Made Whole airs Sunday March 1 at 7 30 am over Radio Station KNX. John J Sleever of Boston Massachusetts will speak. Program produced through First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston Massachusetts.
The Rev. Paul Edward Babbitt of Union Congregational Church at E Tulare and Sycamore leads a discussion on the fourth Beatitude in the Choir. Dick Southwick directs a sung performance of Jesus Whom Thy Children Love. Automobile Club of Southern California urges pedestrians and drivers to stay alert and courteous behind the wheel.
The Automobile Club of Southern California reports that thirty percent of California roads are non-surfaced.
Mrs. John P. Isaac of Shafter California reports her son Isaac graduated from recruit training February 6 at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California. The nine week program included a full dress and review before military officials and civilian dignitaries, marking the transition from raw recruit to a Navy Bluejacket ready for duty.
In Shafter area Scout Sunday activities had Boy Scouts Cubs and Explorers seated together in the auditorium for the Mennonite Brothers Church service. Reverend Henry Dick asked Scout representative Frank Johnson to introduce each unit. After the service the group marched out with leaders Bill Sutton Bert Hanks Ruth Leonard Alma Nikkel and Bill Irvin post advisor.
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