Around the State
___ First Church of Rio Grande City began a mission in Garciasville two years ago, but the mission already has outgrown the facility. First Church, the mission congregation and other Texas and Louisiana churches now have worked together to pour the foundation, erect the structure, roof it, rough in the electricity, insulate and do the duct work. All work to date has been done debt-free, and the building will be completed as funds and volunteers become available. People who want to help may call Roland Ouellette, pastor of First
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HILLCREST CHURCH IN CEDAR HILL recently broke ground on its new facility. Participating in the ceremony were Greg Mann, minister of youth; Stan Puckett, facilities; Makie Epie, mayor pro-tem; G.W. Gorman, fundraising; Ed Schmeltekopf, associate director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas; Loy McHargue, deacon chairman; Gaylen Laing, architect; Bobby Fletcher, long-range planning chairman; Mike Simmons, pastor; Rob Franke, mayor; Mac Warren, fundraising; Tim Trammell, associate pastor; Dave Evans, Covenant Group; and Jay Allen, purchasing and finance.
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Church in Rio Grande City, at (956) 487-2438.
___ Alta Vista Christian Academy in College Station, a K-12 school whose mission is to make Christian education available to children regardless of their financial resources, is in need of a portable building or mobile home for classroom space. People able to help meet this need are asked to call David Whittington at (409) 775-7580.
___ About 50 youth will graduate Aug. 17 from the Young Winner Leadership Training Program, which encourages sexual abstinence before marriage, at Theo Avenue Church in San Antonio. Baptist Children's Home Ministries, an arm of Baptist Child & Family Services, administers the program.
___ Fellowship Church in Grapevine is using a new outdoor automated lighting system to visually communicate the activities of the church. The Cyberlights system allows logos, messages, photographs and color patterns to cover the west wall of the church's 125,000-square-foot building. Pastor Ed Young said the lighting system will promote an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation.
___Events
___ First Church of Allison will dedicate its new sanctuary Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. A luncheon will precede the ceremony, beginning at 12:30 p.m., and a reception will follow the dedication.
___ First Church in Corinth will have a groundbreaking ceremony for its 40,000-square-foot family life center Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. The building will have two basketball courts, an indoor playground, preschool space, offices and Bible study rooms. The $3.5 million building also will serve as a worship center on Sundays with a seating capacity of 1,500. David Smith is pastor.
___ First Church in Wichita Falls will dedicate its new youth building Aug. 22. Robert Jeffress is pastor.
___Anniversaries
___ Glenn Howard recently celebrated his fifth anniversary as pastor at First Church in Mont Belvieu.
___ Old Concord Church in Greenville will celebrate its 155th anniversary Aug. 11-15. Along with the anniversary celebration, the church will hold a revival with Rodney Williams, Robert Baldridge, Bill Hazelip and Mike Windel preaching. Hazelip is pastor.
___ Lakeview Church in Vidor will celebrate its 50th anniversary Aug. 15. Gene Teel is pastor.
___ Central Church (formerly Thrift Church) in Burkburnett will celebrate its 75th anniversary Aug. 21-22. An informal reception will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday's festivities include lunch and an afternoon program. For more information, call (940) 569-1518. Duane Perkinson is pastor.
___ First Church in Edcouch will celebrate its 75th anniversary Aug. 22. Former pastors Ken Soles and Jimmy Owens will preach. A noon meal and an afternoon program are planned. Frank Quesada Jr. is pastor.
___ First Church in Combes will celebrate its 75th anniversary Aug. 22. Guest speakers, a noon meal and an afternoon program of singing and testimonies are planned. Bob Cole is pastor.
___ First Church in Irving will celebrate its 95th anniversary Aug. 22. A noon barbecue, music drama, games, carriage rides and a vintage car show are planned after morning services. Reservations for the barbecue lunch can be made at (972) 253-1171. Randy Rudisell is pastor.
___Deaths
___ Joseph Buth, 78, June 19 in Haltom City. Buth was pastor of Texas and Louisiana churches for 35 years. A native of Gatesville, he also served in World War II and the Korean War. His wife of 49 years, Mary, and one daughter survive him.
___>Retiring
___ Bill Thornton is retiring as pastor of Telephone Church in Telephone effective Aug. 29.
___ Robert Lacey is retiring after 47 years in the ministry, the last 12 as pastor of Hillcrest Church in Big Spring. A luncheon will be held Aug. 29 to commemorate his retirement. After retirement, the Laceys will reside in Crockett.
___Revivals
___ Old Concord Church, Greenville; Aug. 11-15; speakers, Rodney Williams, Robert Baldridge, Bill Hazelip and Mike Windel; pastor, Bill Hazelip.
___ Dial Church, Honey Grove; Aug. 13-15; *speaker, The Cherrys; pastor, Alan Stoddard.
___ Peniel Church, Greenville; Aug. 15-19; *speaker, Gary Newman; *music, Paul and Christy Newberry; pastor, Jimmy Gilbert.
___ Paradise Church, Caddo Mills; Aug. 15-19; *speaker, Henry Roe; *music, Don Thornton; pastor, Billy Norris.
___ Parker Church, Parker; Aug. 15-20; *speaker, Herman Cramer; *music, Ernie Overstreet; no pastor.
___*vocational evangelists
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