Around the State
___ Houston Baptist University has made several additions to its faculty, including Candace Ayers, associate professor, health administration; John Boggs, director, center for exploring ministry careers; Bettejim Cates, associate professor, education; Kristin

FIRST CHURCH IN PECAN GAP recently honored three women for 227 years of combined service. Honored were (seated, left to right) Ruby Deatherage, 75 years; Coye Reid, 73 years; and Ruth Fowler, 79 years. They were presented plaques and a cake, and the church celebrated their years of service with a luncheon.

Fance, assistant professor, library science; Richard Fiese, professor, music education; Alexis Knapp, instructor, management and coordinator, undergraduate programs in business; Marie Mater, assistant professor, speech communications; Lynda McKnight, assistant professor, music; Robin Roewe, assistant professor, music; Dahlia Rojas, associate professor, nursing; Janet Serice, assistant professor, library science; Geor- ganna Williams, assistant professor, mathematics; Dawn Wilson, assistant professor, educational technology; and Allen Yan, assistant professor, finance.

___Retiring
___ Dwaine Greene, Oct. 15, after serving as pastor of Birdville Church in Haltom City for 35 years and 44 years in the ministry.
___ Ray Box as pastor of Bethel Church in Zephyr.

___Anniversaries
___ Magnolia Church in Cleveland, 130th, Oct. 29. Thomas Rutledge is pastor.
___ Grace Temple Church in Dallas, 60th, Oct. 29. A lunch, $5 per person, will follow the morning service. A time of singing and fellowship also will be included in the afternoon activities. Mickey Moriarty Jr. is pastor.
___ Eddie Mayo, 10th, as pastor of Elliott Church in Hearne.
___ Donald Fulton, 10th, as pastor of New Salem Church in Lott.
___ Richard Leathers, 5th, as pastor of First Church in Dodd City.

___Deaths
___ David Whittington Sr., 38, Oct. 6 in Houston. Whittington was profiled in the Baptist Standard in 1990, detailing his need for a heart transplant. Many readers contributed funds to help make that operation a reality. Whittington was pastor of three Texas churches, Chester Church in Chester, Glendale Church in Houston and Memorial Church in Corsicana. He is survived by his parents, Arthur and Helen Whittington; wife, Becky; sons, David and Aaron; two sisters; and a brother.
___ Frank Junell, Oct. 15 in San Angelo. Junell was a former chairman of the board of trustees of Hardin-Simmons University. He was also a financial vice president at the school from 1952 until 1954. He was a member of First Church in San Angelo. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; sister, Elizabeth Baugh; two sons; and a daughter.
___ Jim Jennings, 93, Oct. 17 in Abilene. Jennings was a former member of the Hardin-Simmons University board of trustees. Jennings was also the 1989 recipient of the university's alumni service award and a current member of the board of development. In addition, he was a past president of the HSU Cowboy Club, vice president of the HSU Founders' Society, a past secretary of the trustees and a member of the Presiden'ts Club. He was a member of First Church in Abilene. He is survived by his wife, Hazel.

___Events
___ First Church in May dedicated its new sanctuary Oct. 22. Dan Connally, director of missions for Heart of Texas Area, was the guest speaker. Don Longoria, a former pastor, preached the dedication sermon. Dennis Hester is pastor.
___ The Calvary Singers will present a program at Cedar Heights Church in Cedar Hill Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (972) 291-4600.

___Ordained
___ Jason Huffman to the ministry at Meadowbrook Church in Rockdale.
___ Jody Gousset to the ministry at Marlow Church in Cameron.
___ Brian Guenther to the ministry at First Church in Kingsland.
___ Mark Barnett, Robert Bigham and Billy Landau as deacons at Live Oak Church in Gatesville.
___ David Eakins and Cody Shaw as deacons at First Church in Electra.
___ Butch Anders, John Casey, Rick Marshall, Jody Payne, Sherrill Ragsdale and Mark Romine as deacons at First Church in Coleman.

___Revivals
___ First Church, Devers; Oct. 25-29; evangelists, Chuck Taylor, Dan Perego, Phil Lovelace, Dane Riddle and Fred Raney; music, Jon and Permelia Matheson; pastor, Harry McDaniel.
___ Friendship Church, Ennis; Oct. 27-29; *evangelist, John David Crow; pastor, Elias Moitinho.
___ Lone Camp Church, Palo Pinto; Oct. 29-31; evangelist and pastor, Pete Bradfield; music, Randall Purvis.
___ First Church, Byers; Oct. 29-Nov. 1; *evangelist, Gary Newman; pastor, Ken Johanna.
___ Second Church, Jacinto City; Oct. 29-Nov. 1; *evangelists, Larry and Freida Sinclair; pastor, Doug Wooderson.
___ Calvary Church, Rosenberg; Oct. 29-Nov. 1; *evangelist, David Crain; no pastor.
___ First Church, Little River; Oct. 29-Nov. 1; *evangelist, Herman Cramer; no pastor.
___ Faith Memorial Church, Houston, Oct. 29-Nov. 1; *evangelist, Steve Brumbelow; pastor, James Morris.
___ Bethel Church, New Caney; Oct. 29-Nov. 2; *evangelist, Jonathan Hewett; pastor, Jim Palmer.
___*vocational evangelists
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