MERLIN MORROW, professor of physical education at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene for 20 years, was named Faculty Member of the Year recently. He is retiring at the end of May. Kimberly Howell, administrative secretary to the associate vice president for enrollment services and staffer since 1984, was announced as Staff Member of the Year. University President Lanny Hall (right) made the presentations.

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___ Ten Young Maston Scholars were named during the inaugural T.B. Maston lectures at Hardin-Simmons University April 9-10. They were recommended by their respective schools for the special designation in honor of the late T.B. Maston, who taught Christian ethics for many years at Southwestern Seminary. Recognized wereMatthew Baird and Lee Baird of Wayland Baptist University; Elijah Brown and Kristy Tyler of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Tim Devine and Zach Ingle of Howard Payne University; Danyel Featherstone and James Hassell of Hardin-Simmons University; and Derek Hatch and Misty Maynard of East Texas Baptist University.

___Anniversaries
___ Woods Chapel Church in Arlington, 100th, April 29. Former Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Director Bill Pinson will be the guest speaker. Al Wise is pastor.
___ Rosedale Church in Beaumont, 75th, June 2-3. Names and addresses of former staff members should be sent to the church at 7110 Concord Road, Beaumont 77708.
___ Ridgecrest Church in Dallas, 60th, June 3. Former pastor Ken May will preach in the morning service. Special attention will be given to the church's founding with a video showing the home where the church began and interviews with founding members being included. A lunch will be held at noon. For more information, call (214) 826-2744. Charles Vance is pastor.

___Events
___ The Dallas Baptist University Chorale and Bell Choir will be in concert at Forest Meadow Church in Dallas April 29 at 7 p.m. Aubrey Patterson is pastor.

___Retiring
___ Ray Singleton, April 29, as pastor of Damascus Church in Lindale, where he has served for nine years. During his 40 years of ministry, he also served churches in El Paso, Chisholm, Rotan, Rankin and San Augustine. He also served with the Home Mission Board and as director of missions in Odessa. He will be available for supply at (903) 469-3114.

___Deaths
___ Thomas Moore, 90, April 10 in Waco. Moore was a Texas pastor for many years, including Second Baptist in Andrews. He was a long-time member of First Church in Andrews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma. He is survived by his daughters, Glenda Signs and Bonnie Barnes; son, Tommy Moore; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
___ Margaret Sisemore, 87, April 13 in Amarillo. She met her husband, John, when they were both students at the Moody Bible Institute. They moved to Texas to serve Buchanan Street Church in Amarillo, serving in the music and education ministry of the church. They also served at Hillcrest Church in Dallas. They then were appointed by the Home Mission Board to serve in the Northwest. She later moved to Nashville, Tenn., when her husband joined the Sunday School Board. They returned to Texas in 1972 when Mr. Sisemore became superintendent of adult Sunday School work with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and she became instrumental in the Sunday School work of First Church in Dallas. After retirement, they moved to Louisiana. They also led conferences at Glorieta and Ridgecrest for more than 50 years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by her sister, Helen; and two nephews.

___Revivals
___ Faith Chapel Church, Brownfield; April 27-29; evangelist, Andy Wood; *music, Murlyn Keller Family; pastor, James Harris.
___ Knobb Springs Church, McDade; April 29-May 2; *evangelist, John David Crow; music, Sam Craig; pastor, Gary McManus.
___ Immanuel Church, Mineral Wells; April 29-May 2; *evangelists, Larry and Freida Sinclair; pastor, Carl Clinton.
___ Tanglewood Church, Jasper; April 29-May 2; *evangelist, Steve Brumbelow; pastor, David Miller.
___ East Mountain Church, Longview; April 29-May 2; *evangelists, The Jim Walsh Family; pastor, Ray Tenpenney.
___*vocational evangelist
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