Around the state
___ The fourth annual Old Time Camp Meeting for senior adults will be held at Pineywoods Baptist Encampment, Oct. 2-4. Bruce Mitchell, pastor at First Church in Alto, will be camp preacher, and Bob Davis,
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CHICOTA CHURCH IN CHICOTA will celebrate its 130th anniversary Sept. 24 with a noteburning ceremony for the educational building/fellowship hall. Fred Leverts will preach the morning service, and a lunch will follow. Call (903) 732-4434 for more information. Bill Sanders is pastor.
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pastor of Shady Oaks Church in Athens, will the Bible study leader. Curtis Mathis is camp director. For more information, call (903) 677-3335.
___Anniversaries
___ Beaumont Place Church in Houston, 45th, Sept. 17. Bobby Powell was the guest speaker. Don Locke is pastor.
___ First Church in Mauriceville, 100th, Sept. 23-24. Saturday will be a time of fellowship, and Sunday will include guest speakers and special music. Past members and staff are encouraged to attend. For more information, call (409) 745-4481.
___ First Church in Henderson, 150th, Sept. 23-24. Saturday will be an open house for people to see the church's many newly renovated areas. Sunday will include a luncheon and the opening of the church cornerstone, sealed in 1954. New contents will be placed in the cornerstone for opening in 2050. Former pastor Bill Tisdale will bring the closing message. Jere Wilson is pastor.
___ Timber Crest Church in Waco, 45th, Sept. 24. Robert Simmons will preach in the morning service, and a barbecue lunch will follow. An afternoon service will feature singing and the preaching of Larry Williams. Lain Teel is pastor.
___ First Church in Dodge, 125th, Sept. 24. Former pastors and staff members will lead a time of singing and testimonies. Lunch will be served. For more information, call (936) 295-8275. Rick Holland is pastor.
___ North Church in McKinney, 100th, Sept. 24. A barbecue lunch will follow the morning service. For more information, call (972) 542-0261. Danny Buster is pastor.
___ Park Heights Church in Tyler, 60th, Sept. 24. Dennis Cliborn is pastor.
___ Waller Church in Waller, 110th, Sept. 24. Former pastor Rodney Bowman will preach, followed by a catered lunch and an afternoon celebration service. Call (936) 931-9155 for lunch reservations. Forrest Wood is pastor.
___Events
___ West Athens Church in Athens will celebrate 66 years of ministry and the placement of a cornerstone for its new facility Sept. 24. Former staff members who wish to participate should call (903) 675-3529. Lunch, singing and fellowship will follow. James Greer is pastor.
___ First Church of Horseshoebend in Weatherford will hold a homecoming celebration Sept. 24. A noon meal and afternoon gospel sing are part of the festivities.
___Retiring
___ Weldon Harris, Sept. 1, as pastor of First Church in Jourdanton for more than 13 years, and more than 40 years in the ministry. He is available for supply.
___Revivals
___ First Church, Goodrich; Sept. 18-22; evangelist, Jack Bailey; music, Lloyd Jarbo; pastor, Terry Jackson.
___ Community Church of Blackland, Royce City; Sept. 20-24; evangelist, Aubrey Patterson; pastor, Tom Fields.
___ Living Word Church, Venus; Sept. 22-24; evangelist, Bert Dominy; pastor, Michael Simons.
___ Park Heights Church, Tyler; Sept. 22-24; evangelists, Chris Cliborn and Charlie Cruce; music, Thomas Ivey and Danny and Paula Pickens; pastor, Dennis Cliborn.
___ First Church, Odem; Sept. 24-27; *evangelist, Gary Newman; pastor, Steve Winters.
___ First Church, Honey Grove; Sept. 24-27; *evangelist, Ronny Hill; pastor, Larry Arnold.
___ First Church, Millsap; Sept. 24-27; evangelist, Lee Brewer; music, David Woods; pastor, Warren Osburn.
___ First Church, Silverton; Sept. 24-27; evangelist, Leonard Molone; music, Woody Wade; pastor, Randy Mullin.
___ Roane Church, Roane; Sept. 24-27; evangelist, David Hale; music, Mike Ryer; pastor, Harold Scott.
___ Crossroads Church, Cleveland; Sept. 24-27; *evangelist, Steve Brumbelow; pastor, Steve Evans.
___ Dixie Church, Tyler; Sept. 24-27; evangelist, Howell Burkhead; music, The Goldens; pastor, Steve Trammell.
___ First Church, Jewett; Sept. 24-28; *evangelist, Herman Cramer; pastor, James Engel.
___ Highland Lake Church, Kingsland; Sept. 24-29; evangelist, Larry Russell; pastor, Gil Ash.
___*vocational evangelists
___Correction
___ Roy McClung is pastor of Second Church in Angleton. C.E. Tipton is the church's former pastor.
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