Living the Faith as Proof Beyond Words
A preacher asks if arrest for being Christian would reveal real faith. The piece argues true testimony lies in actions over signs, urging believers to embody Christ daily rather than display bumper sticker declarations. It mentions humorous bumper stickers read recently, linking wit to character in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jones
Simpsons
Heaven
IRS
Shafter
Shafter Press
God
Nonsensical OCR Fragment Summary Note
A damaged OCR snippet shows scattered letters and phrases with no clear people events places dates or organizations. The readable content does not convey a coherent news item or identifiable facts suitable for a card teaser.
Shafter City Tax Dollars Share Explained
Council notes show the general fund relies on many sources and that residents pay taxes largely to state and federal levels. The city's share totals 365,317 of over 3,000,000 in property taxes this year, barely covering fire services and other needs. City Manager John Guinn invites comments at 746-6365.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Shafter
John Guinn
God Plans and Power in Life's Trial Faith
Margaret Baker reflects on faith, modern stress, and the need to seek God's plan. She cites scripture about relying on divine power, finding God's will through prayer and study, and trusting amidst personal trials to demonstrate life with purpose. The piece ends with a personal pledge to live by faith though challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
White House
My Dear
Judy
America
Christ
Man
Jesus
Peter
Mini grants offered for West Kern drug prevention
West Kern will offer small grants from 500 to 2500 dollars to volunteer groups in Wasco Shafter Buttonwillow and Lost Hills starting in January 1999. Diane Koditek director of Mental Health stresses building drug free environments with after school activities and parental guidance. Applications available at 930 F Street Wasco or by calling 868-6704 with a due date of January 19 1999 and an awards announcement January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
Shafter
Buttonwillow
Lost Hills
Diane Koditek
Department
West Kern
F Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Pace 4
Margaret Baker
O Nee Amas Sette Eee
Pepin
Annonces
West Kemn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!