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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1988
Page
9
A reader writes about surviving a chaotic day with three eight year olds, cherishing quiet time and a love of reading. The letter reflects on school, adult life, book banning debates, and the value of classic literature, ending with thanks and contact details.
Northern Christian School selects Crusaders for December based on traits reflecting the fruit of the Spirit. Recipients include Jeri Sebold, Rebekah Crider, Andy Cross, April Cross, Kasey Newcomb, Hannah Neufeld, Christopher Coughenour, Danelle Peterson, and Bruce Sperling across multiple grades.
Notes from Shafter Kiddie Kollege show full ment, but fall registration begins. Children represented one of God’s creations with masks, staging a “Merry Christmas Band” and Holy Family theme. After season, plans include local visits Giovanni’s tour, Zoa Smith, Helen Howard, fire station, ice cream shop, and a robot visit. Program serves ages 3 to 6.
The Wasco Mennonite Brethren Church changes its name to Wasco Bible Church to emphasize community outreach while staying true to biblical evangelical Christianity. Pastor Badker notes the change aims to avoid cultural misperceptions and to serve local residents with God's love and truth.
The second annual Catholic Lay Participation in Ministry Day opens January 30 1988 at Garces Memorial School Bakersfield. The all day program features 12 workshops and four keynote speakers in English and Spanish with a 5 registration fee. Participating sponsors include Diocese of Fresno Office of Education Kern area Loyola Marymount Bakersfield Campus and Kern Inyo Deanery parishes. Advance forms are available by phone or mail.
The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church Bakersfield host a luncheon and quilt show at 1705 17th Street on Thursday February 18 from 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event titled Life Is a Patchwork Quilt features a $5 ticket with reservations via the church office at 325 9419. Proceeds benefit local national and international missions.
The 56 member Fresno Pacific College Concert Choir directed by Professor Roy Klassen will present sacred music at Shennonite Brethren Church on January 29 at 7 30 pm. The tour includes a section on the life of Christ and features several small ensembles. The choir toured Europe in 1980 and 1984 and plans a third European visit in May 1988 after Central California performances.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Kern County Adolescent Drug Education and Prevention program present a free drug awareness class for all adults. It will be held Sunday February 7 at 7 p.m. at 2309 Ninth Place Wasco.
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