Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
In prayer.
A stunning duet of 'The Prayer' performed by Christina Scrivner and Christian Parker brought a standing ovation. This truly moving piece was performed in English by one singer and answered in Italian by the other.
Featured Speaker Daryl Ragsdale, defined "Unity" for the guests from a biblical sense and as a daily practice, making it a life affirming method of living.
The desert was a dozen different flavored, handmade, Southern pound cakes by Linda Pettitt of Linda's Cakes 'n things.
The breakfast closed with a Benediction by Brian Drucker, Tehachapi Area Coordinator, National Day of Prayer Task Force.
Following Hall was a prayer from Reverend Nancy Bacon, of the Tehachapi Community Congregational Church, UCC. Reverend Bacon prayed for our "Loving God" to hover over us, protect us, on this National Day of Prayer.
The annual Kiwanis Prayer breakfast, its 32nd was held on the National Day of Prayer. Its theme this year was "Unity" both spiritually and in our daily lives. Tehachapi club President Jonathan Hall, welcomed the guests, explaining the mission statement of the Kiwanis organization world wide.
Angi Wiggins, of Country Oaks Baptist Church spoke and offered a prayer "For Guidance" and "Unity". She quoted from Psalm-5 as she led the nearly 150 guests in prayer.
Featured Speaker Daryl Ragsdale, defined "Unity" for the guests not only from a biblical sense but also as a "daily pratice", making it a life affirming method of living emphasized Ragsdale.
It was a great turn out at McMullan Hall for the 32nd Annual Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast on May 3 as speaker Daryl Ragsdale, business development director for World Wind & Solar, shared his compelling story of faith.
"It was the picture of unity, of believers and others coming together for a common purpose," Ragsdale told The Loop.
The event, he said, "highlights the importance of the power of prayer."
Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast Chairman Don Bowman, a retired Salvation Army officer, said the signature event drew 146 people to the community hall at St. Malachy Catholic Church. It was the first of three events held in Tehachapi during the National Day of Prayer.
Dignitaries in attendance included 2nd District Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner and Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett, who brought greetings from the city.
With accompanist Donna Bowman, Christina Scrivner sang "Ave Maria" and shared a duet, "Prayer," with Christian Parker.
Community clergy who offered prayers were Rev. Nancy Bacon of Tehachapi Community Church, UCC, Andi Wiggins of Country Oaks Baptist Church, Father Wes Clare of St. Jude's Anglican Church and Pastor Michael Clark of A City on A Hill Church.
Breakfast by Linda Pettitt of Linda's Cakes 'n Things and Margaret Vezpellar of Mill Street Kitchen was, as always, a feast.
