Around the State
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Alumni of Golden Gate Seminary will meet for a luncheon at 11 a.m. at First Church in El Paso Nov. 8 during the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The barbeque brisket meal will cost $8 per person. Make reservations by Nov. 1 by calling (915) 533-1465.
___Anniversaries
___ First Church in Thrall recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. The church also dedicated its new baptistery that day. David Gage is pastor.
___ Main Street Church in Georgetown recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. David Edwards is pastor.
___ Buckner Fanning celebrated his 40th anniversary as pastor of Trinity Church in San Antonio Oct. 17.
___ First Church in Chico celebrated its 125th anniversary Oct. 24. Former Pastor A.D. Kyle was the guest preacher. Jason Ewing is pastor.
___ First Church in Winona will celebrate its 150th anniversary Oct. 31. Activities include a luncheon following the morning service and an afternoon celebration service. For more information, call (903) 877-3273. Milton Gardner is interim pastor.
___ Baptist Temple in Baytown will celebrate 20 years at its current location Oct. 31. The church also will dedicate a new fellowship and activities building. A luncheon will precede the afternoon celebration and dedication service. For more information, call (281) 421-5702. Tom Dicus is pastor.
___ Forest Hills Church in Seguin will celebrate its 10th anniversary Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m. J.K. Minton, director of missions for Bluebonnet Association, will preach the anniversary sermon, and charter members will be recognized. Mitch Kolenovsky is pastor.
___ First Church in Devers will have a day of festivities Oct. 31. There will be a lunch following morning services. An afternoon of gospel singing will feature The Gospel Express and Third Cross. A Hallelujah Festival will be held that evening with hot dogs, a hayride and goodies for children. Harry McDaniel is pastor.
___ West Athens Church in Athens will not only celebrate its 65th anniversary but also its first anniversary at its present location Oct. 31. Former pastors and staff will be honored in the morning service. A luncheon and music will follow. The church will hold a fall festival that evening. For more information, call (903) 675-3529. James Greer is pastor.
___Events
___ Cedar Heights Church in Cedar Hill will hold a carnival Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A puppet show will begin at 7 p.m. There is no charge. The church also will hold a fellowship meal followed by a concert by the gospel quartet The Canaan Heirs Oct. 31. The meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the concert at 6:30 p.m. Dewayne Finley is pastor.
___ Robert Hunt, conductor of the Midland Symphony Orchestra, will perform a piano concert Oct. 31 at Cliff Temple Church in Dallas. Hunt is a former musician in the church. Glen Schmucker is pastor.
___ University Church in Alpine will dedicate its building Oct. 31. The day will be celebrated with special speakers, a luncheon and dedication service. Bob Young is pastor.
___ First Church in Kennedale will hold a fall festival from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. The event will include games, food and prizes with no charge for any game, ride or drawing. The police department also will have a child identification program, and the fire department will have a smoke house demonstration. Bryan Eason is pastor.
___ Pine Forest Church in Vidor will have a note-burning ceremony Oct. 31. Carl Coggins is pastor.
___ Mayfield Road Church in Arlington will hold a fall fun festival Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Games, door prizes and refreshments will be on hand. Bobby Bridges is pastor.
___ First Church of Euless has planned a series of events called the "Temple Project." Prior to the community grand opening of the church's new worship and education facilities Oct. 31, Pastor Claude Thomas will conduct leader and church dedication ceremonies. Other events include a live worship recording session Nov. 14 and a concert with the recording group Truth Nov. 28. The events will conclude with a fireworks display and festivities for all ages New Year's Eve on the church grounds.
___ Lindell Cooley will lead Oak Grove Church in Nacogdoches for Shophar, a night of praise and worship, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. For more information, call (409) 569-0756. Jim Carter is pastor.
___Retiring
___ Ken Pittman will retire from the ministry Oct. 31 after serving more than 35 years as either pastor or minister of education to churches in Texas and Oklahoma. For the past seven years, he has served as pastor of Williams Road Church in Fort Worth. He will be available for supply and interims Jan. 1, 2000, and can be reached at (817) 249-0983.
___Deaths
___ R.L. Walker, 95, Sept. 13. Walker was a deacon for more than 50 years and a charter member of Central Church in Crandall. He held varied positions in Kaufman Association. He is survived by five children, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
___ Fred Thomas, 75, Oct. 10 in Fort Worth. Thomas was a retired pastor living in Bridgeport after 45 years of service. He had been pastor at Tye Church in Tye, First Church in Ganado, First Church in Winters, First Church in Rotan, First Church in Aspermont, First Church in Morton and First Church in Trenton. He is survived by his wife, Effie; son, Freddy; daughter, Jeana; and two grandsons.
___Revivals
___ Van Sickle Church, Greenville; Oct. 31-Nov. 3; speaker, D.D. Sumrall; *music, Larry Russell; pastor, Roger Ratliff.
___ First Church, Wills Point; Oct. 31-Nov. 3; *speaker, Jonathan Hewitt; *music, Wes James; pastor, Garland Whitmire.
___ Runaway Bay Church, Runaway Bay; Oct. 31-Nov. 3; speaker, Daryl Couch; pastor, Rudy Owen.
___ Mulberry Springs Church, Hallsville; Oct. 31-Nov. 3; *speaker, Jim Walsh; pastor, Jerry Ford.
___ Central Church, Thornton; Oct. 31-Nov. 3; *speakers, Larry and Freida Sinclair; pastor, James Gibbs.
___ College Heights Church, Plainview; Oct. 31-Nov. 3; speaker, Roy Fish; *music, Fritz and Shirley Smith; pastor, Don Robertson.
___ Lamasko Church, Telephone; Oct. 31-Nov. 5; *speaker, Gary Newman; pastor, Ricky Kennedy.
___ Lakewood Church, Zavalla; Oct. 31-Nov. 5; *speaker, Herman Cramer; *music, Charles Hunt; pastor, Bill McCall.
___ First Church, Rankin; Oct. 31-Nov. 5; *speaker, The Cherrys; pastor, Jim Medley.
___ First Church, Mineral Wells; Oct. 31 & Nov. 14-17; speaker, Richard Jackson; music, Randall Purvis; pastor, Mark Bumpus.
___*vocational evangelists
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