Religion
Faith, works, and salvation
One of the most precious promises in all of scripture is found in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Since we are told in...
What are you doing today?
Sure, we’ve all heard how Jesus is coming again. We even know the signs he tells us to watch for: wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes. It used to be rumors of war with Iraq, now we have rumors of war with Iran. Who’s next? China? North Korea?...
God wants you to be a dog
I live with three inside dogs, three inside cats, four outside cats, one goat, five chickens, one horse a pony; and my lovely wife. That’s my family. Yes our kids have grown up and have there own families.With...
Hopping hurdles
Growing up I was very much a tomboy. Living in Oklahoma we were nuts about sports. Tackle football was my passion and I was in the middle of any game I could find. I loved dragging my opponent to the ground. No matter how big or small, they did not intimidate...
Unitarian-Universalist Church meets Sunday
Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m., coffee and visiting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville, 135 E. Harrison Ave.Sunday’s service will be “Unitarian Universalists Confront Global Climate Change.”...
What really happened at Pentecost?
We’ve all read about the tongues of fire, and people suddenly being able to speak in languages they had never known how to speak before, on the (so-called) first Pentecost. Actually, Pentecost is one of the few words in Scripture that the translators...
Living Word Fellowship Church presents Summer activities
Summer 2008 at Living Word Fellowship will involve a six-week commitment to “Teach and Reach” for the glory of God. The Wednesday night classes will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning June 18 and will go through July 23.Some of the Living Word’s...
First Southern Baptist Church presents VBS
Pre-registration for Vacation Bible School is now open to the community for ages 3 through sixth grade. VBS will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at First Southern Baptist Church, 1641 W. Henderson Ave.The theme this year will be “Outrigger...
Porterville Evangelical Free Church hosts Father’s Day special
This Sunday, Father’s Day, will include some special elements for men and dads with a “Classic” show at 8:30 a.m. and a “Contemporary” show at 11 a.m. at the Porterville Evangelical Free Church, 1091 Linda Vista Ave.There...
Zion Lutheran Church presents VBS
Vacation Bible School will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday though Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 10368 Road 256, East of Terra Bella for those 3 years to adults.There will be Bible stories, Bible Studies, crafts, music, snacks, fun and playtime.For...
The First Christian Church presents Power Lab 2008
“Power Lab 2008: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” will debut from 6 to 8:45 p.m. June 23 through the 27 during a Vacation Bible School program at The First Christian Church of Porterville, 1020 N. Prospect.Children ages 4 to 10 are...
Enroll your child in Vacation Bible school
The Church of Christ is offering Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 22 though the 25 for ages 3 though 12.Parents are invited to stay and participate in a class that is being offered for them at the same time.The theme this year is “Friendship...
Lindsay Christian Church presents Bible School
Send your kids to Power Lab, where they’ll discovery Jesus’ miraculous power. This is the spot that’s oozing with Bible adventures. Vacation Bible School will start at 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 14 though the 18 at Lindsay Christian Church,...
Unitarian-Universalist Church meets Sunday
Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m., coffee and visiting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville, 135 E. Harrison Ave.Sunday’s service will be “Bill Moyers on Faith and Reason.” Wendell Wall will present...
Porterville Evangelical Free Church presents Bible School
Pre-registration for Vacation Bible School is now open to the community for all children entering first through sixth grade. The event will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 16 through June 20 at the Porterville Evangelical Free Church, 1091 Linda Vista...
Voices from the Valley: A warfare prayer
In a recent column, I introduced you to the process of starting each morning with a victory prayer. This time I want to bring your attention to another type of prayer – one to use when under temptation from satan. This process is taken from the...
A reminder, our freedom is not free
As you read this, we have just celebrated Memorial Day weekend. You may have gone to the cemetery to remember loved ones in your family, or just enjoyed a holiday. As one who likes to ask questions, I got to thinking, when did this holiday begin and why?...
Are we about to be raptured?
The idea of a pre tribulation rapture has been around for awhile, and gained popularity when the fictional “Left Behind” series was written. The idea is that Jesus will come snatch his people from earth before all of the final tribulation...
Unitarian Church meets Sunday
Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m., coffee and visiting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville, 135 E. Harrison Ave.Sunday’s service will be “California Politics.” Jim Hinz will explain the two ballot...
Church presents Vacation Bible School
Pre-registration for Vacation Bible School is now open to the community for all children entering first through sixth grade. The event will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 16 through June 20 at the Porterville Evangelical Free Church, 1091 Linda Vista...
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