___ Former Invincibles who served as college and seminary students in the program sponsored by the Texas Sunday School department will meet for their fifth reunion Oct. 30 from 4 p.m until 6 p.m. For more information, call Rynell Stiff Novak, (940) 387-3092 or rsnovak@juno.com.
___ David Melton, director of undergraduate admissions, and Maydene Wells, director of cashiers, were recognized as the outstanding staff members at Houston Baptist University recently.
___ Victor Carrillo, assistant professor of political science and director of legal studies at Hardin-Simmons University, has been chosen by Taylor County Commissioners as the next Taylor County judge. He had been serving as an Abilene city councilman.
___ Howard Payne University has announced its new faculty appointments. Evelyn Romig, former head of the university's English department , has been named dean of the School of Humanities. Donna Burney succeeds Romig as head of the English department. New faculty members are Rick Beelby, associate professor of exercise and sports science; Pamela Bryant, assistant professor of chemistry; Monte Garrett, instructor of music and director of choral activities; Dennis Horton, associate professor of Christian studies; and Russell Wilson, instructor of exercise and sports science and assistant athletic trainer.
___ Reagan Ramsower has been appointed dean of libraries at Baylor University. He will continue in his role as associate vice president and chief information officer, as well as professor of information systems.
___ Ronald Prevost, professor of church ministry and coordinator of special academic programs at Hardin-Simmons University, has agreed to serve a five-year term as a trustee of the Moscow Theological Seminary. The seminary trains ministers for leadership in a union of 1,400 Baptist churches in Russia.
___ Bernard Scherr, assistant professor of music and head of the theory and composition department for Hardin-Simmons University's School of Music, recently won the University of Oregon's 125th Anniversary Composition Commission. The piece will be performed by the faculty brass quintet at the Oregon university's convocation Nov. 2. Scherr also was commissioned by HSU to compose a piece for the recent inauguration of Craig Turner as the university's president.
___ Dale Peacock, a student at Houston Baptist University, recently was presented the President's Award for Excellence in Student Journalism by Baptist Press.
___Anniversaries
___ Bethel Heights Church in Gatesville, 115th, Oct. 21. The day will include the dedication of a historical marker at 2 p.m. Former pastor Jeff Meyers will be the guest speaker.
___ Valley View Church in Longview, 60th, Nov. 3-4. A fellowship will be held Saturday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday will include special recognitions during the morning service, a luncheon and an afternoon program. Former pastor Jim Barksdale will be the guest speaker and Mildred Barksdale the featured soloist.
___ Baptist Temple in San Antonio, 90th, Nov. 4. Paul Powell, dean of Truett Seminary, will preach, followed by a luncheon. For more information, call (210) 533-7114. Mark Newton is pastor.
___Events
___ Troy Drollinger will portray Jesus in "The Revelation of Christ" at Dell Dale Avenue Church in Channelview Oct. 21 and 22. For more information, call (281) 452-3704. Bobby Powell is pastor.
___ Tallowood Church in Houston will hold a "Days of Spiritual Renewal" rally Oct. 21-24. Russell Dilday will preach and Russell Newport will lead the music. Lunch will be served Monday through Wednesday. Childcare is available by reservation. For more information, call (713) 468-8241.
___ First Church in Kennedale will hold a fall festival Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Games, food and prize drawings will be available at no charge. Bryan Eason is pastor.
___ Eleventh Street Church in Shamrock will celebrate 37 years of ministry and the dedication of new education space Nov. 4.
___Retiring
___ Moises Perales, Sept. 23, as pastor of Iglesia Emmauel in Bridgeport. He had been pastor of the church since 1968.
___Deaths
___ Bennie Smith, 90, Sept. 27 in Duncan, Okla. He was pastor of churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona and Hawaii and served served churches as interim pastor before retiring at age 84. His wife, Hazel, died eight days later on Oct. 5.
___Ordained
___ Jim Durdin to the ministry at Central Church in Port Arthur. He is pastor at Woodcrest Church in Groves.
___ Jason Sikes and Bud Walters as deacons at Andice Church in Andice.
___ Pat Godin, Steve Jeans, Jason Locke, Jere Snell and Bruce Yarborough as deacons at First Church in Center.
___ David Whidbee, Victor Torres, Wayman Keen and Chris Byrum as deacons at Rosen Heights Church in Fort Worth.
___Revivals
___ Heights Church, Temple; Oct. 14-17; evangelist, Royce Measures; music, Tony Watson; pastor, Tome Henderson.
___ Clear Fork Church, Weatherford; Oct. 19-21; evangelists, Carrol Herring, Randall Easter, Darryl Chandler and Dennis Arnold; music, John Webster; pastor, Darryl Chandler.
___ First Church, Palestine; Oct. 21-24; evangelist, BO Baker; music, Dick Baker; pastor, Jay Abernathy.
___ First Church, Los Fresnos; Oct. 21-24; *evangelists, Bill and Vicky Murphy; pastor, George Morrison.
___ Cook Springs Church, Huntsville; Oct. 21-24; *evangelist, Steve Brumbelow; pastor, Dave Samples.
___ Bethel Church, Eastland; Oct. 21-24; evangelist, Charles Davenport; pastor, Jim Andrews.
___ First Church, Taylor; Oct. 21-24; *evangelist, Rick Ingle; pastor, David Johnson.
___ Calvary Church, Brenham; Oct. 21-24; evangelist, Robert Newell; music, Larry Howie; pastor, Larry Embry.
___ First Church, Swan; Oct. 21-25; *evangelists, Jason and Charlotte Brown; pastor, Abner Bryan.
___ Calvary Church, Hughes Springs; Oct. 21-26; *evangelist, Herman Cramer; pastor, Ron Dyess.
___*vocational evangelist
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