Shafter collaborative meeting backs Thanksgiving food drive
The Shafter Collaborative meeting on November 14 at Richland Intermediate Cafeteria at 6 p.m. aims to collect non perishable foods for Thanksgiving baskets for needy Shafter area families. A raffle with donated items like Fastrip sandwiches and beverages will aid the effort. Patty Valladolid chairs the Healthy Start group overseeing the event with support from Central Valley Communities for Children AmeriCorps.
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The Grip of Materialism Warns Pastor Kotria
The message from Pastor Mike Kotria of Shafte Congregational Church cautions against the grip of materialism, urging reflection on faith and priorities amid growing consumer focus.
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Mike Kotria
Shafte Congregational Church
Materialism in American culture and Christian ethics
A reflective piece discusses rapid consumerism in the United States, noting prosperity and a shifting Protestant work ethic. It argues wealth can hinder spiritual life, cites Ecclesiastes and Matthew, and asks readers to examine whether they are hoarding resources or serving God and mammon.
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Pastor's Corner Warns Against Materialism and Mindful Stewardship
Biblical principles urge recognizing God as owner, embracing stewardship, and pursuing contentment over wealth. A fisherman parable illustrates true freedom from riches, urging readers to make God master their lives as the holiday rush begins.
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God
United in faith and church unity across diverse bodies
A devotional plea for unity among Christian churches despite differences in worship, arguing that Christ is head of all and that love and fellowship should prevail. The piece emphasizes personal salvation through Jesus, not church institutions, and calls believers to live by John 15 12 to please God and seek peace with enemies.
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Generals Face Wasco in Big Friday High School Game
Friday night the Generals meet Wasco at the General's football field amid a four day week. Report cards have been handed in and students start naming participants for the turkey bowl. More information will follow as time nears. God Bless.
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Lost Hills
Margaret Ramirez
Laura Wolfe
Shafter High
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