Faith Pages

Those Pesky Parables

From the December 18, 2009 Edition

By Dr. Ray DeLaurier, Mountain Park Baptist

Why did Jesus tell parables in the Gospels, those fascinating little stories that we have nearly memorized?

What exactly are they? A modern poet said, “parables are imaginary …

Wedding Bells: Elizabeth Boswell and Tom Cook Exchange Vows

From the November 06, 2009 Edition

On October 19, 2009 Elizabeth Boswell of Frazier Park said “I do” to Tom Cook of Missouri.

The wedding took place in Pine Mountain off of Snowflake Trail in a magical greenbelt. Pastor Phil Wallace …

Congratulations Debbie and Sean

From the October 16, 2009 Edition

Debbie Anna Macura and Sean Patrick Blaisdell, both of Frazier Park, were married on August 14, 2009 by Pastor Phil Wallace of the Frazier Mountain Community Church. They solemnized their vows at the Odyssey overlooking …

Welcome Lilyanne Violet, September 9, 2009

From the September 25, 2009 Edition

Little Lilyanne Violet Overstreet has chosen nine as her special number as she arrived on September 9—09/09/09 at 1:09 p.m. Lilyanne was 19.5 inches in length and weighed six pounds and four ounces.

Lilyanne Violets’s …

Donna Major-Chuck Allison Nuptials Announced

From the September 25, 2009 Edition

Lilac Festival Romance Blossoms Into Wedding Bells

Donna Major and Chuck Allison, (both of Pine Mountain) met on the dance floor at this year’s Lilac Festival.

They were engaged on July 18 and will be …

Welcome Karina Lizette Meza

From the September 11, 2009 Edition

Karina Lizette Meza was born August 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield. Weighing seven pounds, two ounces and measuring 19.75 inches long, the beautiful baby girl made new parents Vanessa Mejia …

Welcome Beautiful Baby Girl Gracie Alene Lancaster

From the September 04, 2009 Edition

The birth of their daughter Gracie Alene Lancaster is proudly announced by Kellie and Frank Lancaster of Palmdale.

Gracie was born at 1:20 p.m. on July 17, 2009 at Antelope Valley Hospital. She weighed in …

Welcome, Jaydon Charles!

From the August 07, 2009 Edition

Big sister Sarea Nicole McDaniel welcomes her little brother Jaydon Charles McDaniel to his new home in Lake Elsinore.

Jaydon was born July 13, 2009 at Riverside Kaiser. He weighed in at eight pounds, 15 …

Welcome John Dillinger Skyler Avalos, June 16, 2009

From the July 10, 2009 Edition

John Dillinger Skyler Avalos was born at 8:33 p.m. June 16 to proud parents Andru and Kasie Avalos and big brother Donnovin at San Joaquin Valley Hospital in Bakersfield.

He weighed seven pounds, four …