 January 13, 1999
AROUND THE STATE
___ Dan McAlexander became dean of graduate studies and special programs at Hardin-Simmons University Jan. 1. McAlexander, a tenured faculty member who was promoted to associate vice president for planning in June 1997, joined the school's faculty in 1978. He will continue as associate vice president for planning.
___ Dallas Baptist University is planning a time for high school juniors and seniors to learn more about choosing a college and the unique aspects of Christ-centered college life Jan. 29-30. Registration, which begins Friday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Mary C. Crowley Complex lobby, is $20 and covers dormitory lodging, meals and a T-shirt. For more information, call (214) 333-5360 or (800) 460-1DBU or e-mail at admiss@dbu.edu.
___RETIRING
___ Zack Pannell as minister of education at First Church in Denton. Pannell has been in his current position for 13 years and has 40 years of ministerial service. A reception is planned for Jan. 24.
___ James Barnes has retired after 11 years as pastor of Petty Church and 50 years in the ministry.
___ Henry Adrion will retire as pastor of First Church in Texas City effective Jan. 31. He retires after 43 years of ministry including 10 years as director of the church services division of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
___REVIVALS
___ Adamsville Church, Adamsville; Jan. 17-20; evangelist, Mark Kemp; music, Tracy Irvin; interim pastor, Jerry Stratton.
___Anniversaries
___ Hopewell Church in Winters honored Pastor Ferris Akins for his 50 years of ministry with a lunch and time of appreciation by friends and family. Gifts included a banner, plaque, stained glass windows and a video of his life. Akins has served eight churches and as director of missions for Brady-Coleman-Runnels Baptist Area from 1978-1995.
___ORDAINED
___ Billy Muench Jr. to the ministry at Great Hills Church in Austin.
___ Dan Hall to the ministry at Manchaca Church in Manchaca.
___ Farris Whitten and Lawrence Henderson as deacons at Northwest Hills Church in San Antonio.
___ Steve Shafer, John Snell and Greg Thompson as deacons of First Church in Dumas.
___EVENTS
___ Calvary Church in Stephenville will honor Venece Smith for 44 years as church pianist Jan. 17. For more information, call (254) 968-8580.
___ First Church in Arlington will be the site of the conference Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right Jan. 22-23. Friday's session will be from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and Saturday's will be from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with a special luncheon planned for singles. The cost is $40 per person or $70 per couple. Childcare is available for $5 per child with a $10 per family maximum. For more information, call (800) 467-4596.
___ Calvary Church in Dayton will hold a Bible conference Jan. 22-24. Sessions will be held at 7 p.m. each night and at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. Speakers include Sal Sberna, pastor of Metropolitan Church in Houston; Michael Clayton of Growth Resource Ministries in Beaumont; Tony Thornton, pastor of First Church in Kountze; and Richard Wells, president of Criswell College in Dallas. Special music guests include the Mount Olive Church choir, Cross Country, the Relations Quartet and Heart, Mind & Soul. For more information, call (409) 258-8919. Tony Rogers is pastor.
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