Community

Body Celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ this Christmas are the area churches. Here is the schedule of the services and times: Stockton Baptist Church, 507 North 7th Street— Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.

Body Scott Schulz is a new addition to the Astra Insurance Services team. Scott has previous experience working at Astra Bank on both the retail and lending sides with his position as a Lending Assistant.

Body This issue of the Stockton Sentinel features the 28th edition of our special holiday section, “Santa’s ‘Deer Ones.” Since its beginning in 1996 with 70 pictures, this is the largest issue as far as the number of pages— containing 32 this year.

Body In Acts 3, the apostles Peter and John were going to the Temple for the afternoon prayer service, one of the three times during a day that Jews and devout Gentiles who believed in God would go to pray.

Body FEAR & HOPE. It was about 730 years before Joseph and Mary made their way to Bethlehem to enroll in the census that Augustus Caesar commanded to be taken. Ahaz had just recently ascended to the throne and become king of Judah.

Body The Kansas Depart‑ment of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway con‑struction and mainte‑nance projects. The letting took place Nov. 20, 2024. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled.

Body The Stockton High School Class of 1974 gathered in Stockton on August 9-10 for their 50th class reunion. On Friday evening several classmates enjoyed a meet and greet. Festivities continued Saturday with a school tour, a Tiger Trivia scavenger hunt, dinner, and taking in the fair.

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Body The Kindergarten through fifth-grade music students were all decked out in their holiday outfits for the Stockton Grade School Christmas Classic program on Tuesday, December 3rd.

Body WHY? As the holiday season unfolds, communities are awash with Christmas decorations, trees, and lights. For most, Christmas Day will involve presents, indulgent feasts, sweet treats, family memories, etc. At least, that's our American experience.