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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
6
In Romans 2 17 through 3 20 Paul shows both Jews and Gentiles are under sin and that outward religious status cannot save. Saved only by righteousness of Christ given by grace through faith, Christians must inwardly change, not rely on church membership or sacraments.
The Released Time religious education program began last Monday in Richland and Ma ple Schools under Mrs. C. F. Ummel, funded by the Shafter Ministerial Association. Fourth to sixth graders may be released one hour weekly for Bible based instruction. attendance requires written parental permission, with slips signed and returned. Last year the program reached over 750 students, many of whom do not attend church otherwise.
The Shafter Adventist academy opened the fall term with 95 students on September 6. Principal Kraid Ashbaugh cited staff for grades 1 through 8 and noted Adventists’ emphasis on religious training outside public schools. The movement operates a global parochial system with 3,800 schools serving 175,000 students. California hosts three new institutions: Newbury Park Academy near Ventura, San Pasqual Academy near Escondido, and Monterey Bay Academy at Camp McQuaid site near Watsonville.
The Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church at 220 No Kern Street lists weekly services and meetings. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. with Don ald Graves as superintendent. Morning preaching at 11:00 a.m. Baptist Training Union 6:45 p.m. led by Martin Brannan. Evening preaching 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Women's Missionary Union Thursday 2:30 p.m. Men's Brotherhood Friday 7:30 p.m.
Waldo Wiebe ministers at a two week Bible Conclave focusing on the Church. Rev J B Toews speaks on topics including The Purpose of the Church and The Angel of the Church as the conference moves into studying the seven letters to the Churches in Revelation. Public invitation extended to Christians and church members across denominations.
Plans for the annual Rally and Promotion Day in Sunday School at the First Baptist Church set September 25. A special program will be presented during the hour as children are promoted to new classes. A goal of 200 in attendance targets the month of August gains with a framed classroom picture to the top improving class.
Reverend Gordon Jans leads services at 150 Tulare Street with Sunday school at 9 45. Children and adult classes, evening worship at 7 30. Wednesday and Thursday programs include missionary meetings and a ladies group with a cupboard dish meal. Saturday features a 7 30 young peoples service.
Sixteen members of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a miniature golf party in Bakersfield on Friday September 2. After meeting at the church they traveled to Bakersfield, played a round of golf, and returned for refreshments. Dixie Sturges organized the event and has more activities planned. Attendees included Dixie Sturges Norma Nix Wanda Horn Jimmie Witcher Evelyn Smith Evelyn Rikkard Irene Sade Lottie Messer Helen Warkentine Jerry Johns Ivan Bartel Max Tudor Jack Thompson Delbert Black Jimmie Schmidt Jay Raney and Mrs B E Andrews plus Mrs Elpha Walraven.
The Church of the Nazarene West Lordo invites all ages to morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon by Pastor L. Seago. N.Y.P.S. and children meet at 6:30. Evening evangelistic hour at 7:30. Midweek prayer praise and Bible study at 7:30 on Wednesday. Bring a friend.
A branch of the Mother Church in Boston Massachusetts announces Sunday services at 11 a m and a second service on the third Wednesday at 8 p m for adherents and visitors seeking spiritual instruction and worship.
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