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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1957

Page

6

Western Pastors School gathers 63 ministers at Colorado Springs

Reverend Paul Babbitt of Shafter attends the 16th Western Pastors School at the former Taylor Estate in Colorado Springs. The session hosts 63 ministers and nine wives with 23 faculty and wives, offering a month of theology Bible worship religious education and pastoral studies. The faculty includes leaders from Pacific School of Religion Eden Theological Seminary and Andover Newton. The Taylor Estate features Pikes Peak views seven cabins two guest houses and a swimming pool.

Paul Babbitt Union Congregational Church Shafter Western Pastors’ School United Church of Christ Colorado Springs Colorado Taylor Estate Pacific School of Religion Berkeley California Eden Seminary Webster Groves Missouri Andover Newton Theological School Newton Centre Massachusetts United Church Stanley A. North Board of Home Missions Edith K. Robins New York Pikes Peak Santa

Lutheran Church Announces Summer Service Schedule

Pastor William O Grunow of Trinity Lutheran Wasco says he and his wife will vacation July 15 to August 1 in Fort Worth Texas. During his absence Rev A E Schmitt will lead worship at 8 30 am with Adult Bible class at 9 45 am on July 21 and 28 Rev Richard Jagels of St John Bakersfield will conduct services at 8 30 am and Sunday School at 9 45 am on those dates. On August 4 Pastor Grunow will resume divine worship at 11 am. All are invited.

William O. Grunow Trinty Lutheran Church Shafter-Wasco Sixth Street E Street Wasco Fort Worth Texas A. E. Schmitt Richard Jagels St. John’s Lutheran Church of Bakersfield Grunow Trinity Lutheran Church

Dr M Webb to Speak at First Baptist Church July 21

Dr M Ron Webb, a veteran radio pastor with over 26 years of ministry, will speak at the First Baptist Church 291 E Lordo Hwy on Sunday July 21 during both morning and evening services. He will be accompanied by his wife and hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill Hildebrand.

First Baptist Church E. Lordo Hwy T. Myron Webb Mel Krug Dr. Webb Krug

Youth Groups Swim Night at Rio Bravo Pool

The First Baptist Church youth from High School and College swapped a game night for a swim at Rio Bravo Pool. Afterward they gathered at the Pearces’ home for a wiener roast with a devotional by Fred Schardt. Attendees included Noel Wilson and others.

First Baptist Church Rio Bravo Max Pearce Fred Schardt Noel Wilson Bruce Branner David Carthal Leslie Sellars Ronnie Schmidt Bill Dauphin Pauline Anderson Beverley Witten Margaret Warkentin Linda Baxter Linda Fosdick Ruth Unruh Barbara Wroten John Branner

Guest will hold St. Mark's service this month

Roger Steinhauer will be the guest of St. Mark's Episcopal church for the remainder of July and conduct Sunday services at 9 30 a m. Church school for children directed by Reg Hammond Sr will also be at 9 30 a m. The church is located at 135 Shafter Avenue.

Roger Steinhauer St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Reg Hammon St. Mark’s Shafter Avenue

What Are You Worth To The Church Topic Shafter Minister

J C Choate pastor of the Church of Christ will speak Sunday morning on What Are You Worth To The Church. He argues God measures by service rendered and plans a Sunday evening discussion likely titled Is It A Sin For A Christian To Marry Out Of The Church. Choate will outline Bible questions for upcoming lessons.

J. C. Choate Church of Christ Here Choate Taft KTKR Delano Radio KCHJ

Girls Baseball Team Ends Season

The First Baptist Church Girls baseball team closed the season with a swim and hamburger fry on Friday July 12. After swimming at Shafter Pool, players, friends and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Don Wroten’s home with Barbara Wroten as hostess. Attendees included Barbara Wroten and many others, plus Rev. and Mrs. Mel Krug and children, and the Wroten family.

First Baptist Church Shafter Pool Don Wroten Barbara Wroten Rachel Anderson Helen Anderson Pauline Anderson Carol Carthal Shirley Bryant Dianna Rodriguez Beverley Witten Don Lewis

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