April 28, 1999

Around the State
___ Luis Dolan, a Roman Catholic priest imprisoned in 1955 by Argentine President Juan Peron, will be the keynote speaker for the National Day of Prayer Breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. May 6 at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas. For more information, call (214) 969-1977.
___ George Barna, founder and president of Barna Research

JAMES PUCKETT (center) and his wife, Edna, were surprised by the gift of a new Buick LeSabre by the congregation of First Church in McKinney upon his retirement as the church's pastor after 20 years. Earlier in the day, the mortgage on the couple's home was paid in full by the membership. Puckett, who has been a pastor for 47 years, is entering a new ministry of intentional interims where he will assist churches in transition. First Church in McKinney has approved him as a minister-at-large. (Photo by Jean Ann Collins)

Group, spoke at Dallas Baptist University's spring convocation and received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from the university.
___ Jana Young of Dallas Baptist Association has been elected second vice chair of the board of directors of the DFW Airport Interfaith Chaplaincy. In her role, she serves as chair of the pastoral and personnel committee as well as a member of the executive committee.
___ The annual Wildflower 100 Bicycle Tours event, sponsored by Baptist Health System, rolls around again May 8. The event will feature something for the entire family, including a choice of six tour lengths, ranging from 13 to 100 miles. Tours begin and end at Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio. For more information, call (210) 225-2647.
___ Brian Harbour, pastor of First Church in Richardson, has written a book that examines 16 parables told by Jesus. In his book, "Jesus the Storyteller: Relating His Stories to My Story," Harbour relates the parables to modern problems and everyday situations.
___ Richard Jackson was recently elected as Southern Baptist Business Officers Conference officer for the Educational Institution Division. Jackson is director of personnel benefits at Baylor University in Waco. The election was held at the organization's annual meeting in Dallas.
___ Stephanie Rogers has been hired as the family advocacy coordinator of the Baptist Children's Home Ministries' family advocacy program. The new program provides counseling and guidance to parents of children who have been sexually abused. Rogers will recruit, train and match volunteer family advocates with families in need. For more information on the program, call (210) 832-5000.
___ North Sea Baptist Church in Stavanger, Norway, is seeking a pastor. The English-speaking congregation is comprised of 75 families from 20 countries. Those interested may e-mail William Dixon at wpdixon@netpower.no.

___Retiring
___ Ralph Gibson will retire May 16 after five years as minister of music and new seniors at First Church in Granbury.
___ Wyatt Bradberry will retire June 27 after 20 years as pastor of Perryville Church in Winnsboro and 50 years in the ministry.
___Ordained
___ William Kellam and Bobby Pittman as deacons at Perryville Church in Winnsboro.
___ Jacob Flores, Ryan Lewis and Dan McDonald as deacons at Eisenhauer Road Church in San Antonio.
___ Ken Weber, George Reeves, Paul Howland and David Lacey as deacons at Luella Church in Sherman.
___ Mike Dowdy, Archie Rice, Junior Wink and Joe House as deacons at Mount Vernon Church in Kennard.
___ Ross Guerrero Jr. and David Bridges as deacons at First Church in Eagle Lake.
___ Wade Maberry as deacon at New Hope Church in Big Sandy.
___ Jimmy Wells and Mike Ghormley as deacons at Bedias Church in Bedias.

___Events
___ First Church of Archer City will hold the 10th annual North Texas Evangelism Conference April 29-May 2. Rick Gage of Atlanta, Ga., will speak Thursday and Friday evening beginning at 7 p.m.; Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Church in Wichita Falls, will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday; and Jim McGinlay, pastor of First Church of Lakeside in Fort Worth, will speak Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Roger Deerinwater is pastor.
___ Grace Temple Church in Waco will present the musical drama "Celebrate Life" at 7:30 p.m. April 30 and May 2 at 6:30 p.m. No admission will be charged, and a nursery will be provided. Gregory Moore is pastor.
___ The sanctuary choir and orchestra of Park Cities Church in Dallas will present Brahms' German Requiem May 2 at 2 p.m. No tickets or reservations are required. James Denison is pastor.
___ First Church in McGregor will hold its annual ladies' luncheon May 4 at noon. Ruth Ann Foster, Truett Seminary professor, will be the featured speaker, and Sergio Bezerra, minister of music, will provide the dinner music. Tickets are $5. Bill Shiell is pastor.
___ Woodland Heights Church in Bedford is inviting area churches and community leaders to their lawn May 6 for the National Day of Prayer. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and sit under a tent that will be erected for the day. Tables, chairs, drinks and prayer lists will be provided. People needing air conditioning also will be accommodated. Groups are asked to call the church so that proper arrangements may be made. Doug Riggs is pastor.

___Anniversaries
___ First Church in Littlefield will celebrate its 85th anniversary May 2. Joe Stewart is pastor.
___ West Main Church in Alice will celebrate its 50th anniversary May 9. David Parks is pastor.
___ Spring Creek Church in Meridian will celebrate its 125th anniversary May 23. The day will include a lunch and 1:30 p.m. celebration service. G.W. McDowell is pastor.
___ Paramount Church in Amarillo will celebrate its 40th anniversary May 30. Former members and staff are encouraged to attend. For more information, call (806) 355-3396 or see the church's website at www.paramount.org. Gil Lain is pastor.

___Revivals
___ Immanuel Church, Mineral Wells; May 2-5; speakers, Larry and Freida Sinclair; pastor, Carl Clinton.
___ Call Junction Church, Call Junction; May 2-5; speaker, Jim Walsh; music, Shawn Walsh; pastor, Berkley Boyd.
___ Good Shepherd Church, Silsbee; May 2-5; speaker, Steve Brumbelow; pastor, David Valleau.
___ First Church, Friona; May 2-5; speaker, Marion Warren; pastor, Waide Messer.
___ Trinity Church, Corsicana; May2-5; speakers, The Cherrys; pastor, Bill Thompson.
___ Elmdale Church, Abilene; May 2-7; speaker, Herman Cramer; music, Gary Newman; pastor, H.G. Barnard.
___ Kingsborough Ridge Church, San Antonio; May 2-7; speaker, Larry Maddox; music, Karen Kliewer; pastor, Robert Rolison.
___ First Church, Fate; May 2-7; speaker, John David Crow; music, John McClain; pastor, Harvey Snider.
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