___ Resolutions sought. Anyone wishing to have resolutions considered by the Baptist General Convention of Texas resolutions committee may submit them in advance of the Oct. 29-30 annual session in Dallas, according to Reby Lawler of San Antonio, resolutions committee chairperson. Deadline for submitting resolutions is 4 p.m. Oct. 29. Resolutions may be submitted in advance by writing to Lawler, minister of childhood education, Trinity Baptist Church, 319 E. Mulberry St., San Antonio, 78212. Resolutions must be signed by an elected messenger, with church name indicated.
___ Wayland announces gifts. Wayland Baptist University has announced two major gifts from alumni. A $206,000 donation from the Ralph and Elizabeth Shannon estate will be used for endowed scholarships. A $200,000 cash donation by an alumnus who wishes to remain anonymous will be used for capital projects on the Plainview campus.
___ Lowrie to retire. D.L. Lowrie announced to the congregation of First Baptist Church in Lubbock July 8 his intention to retire Sept. 23. Lowrie, a prominent figure in the state and among Baptists nationally, has served the West Texas church twice as pastor, first from 1980 to 1986 and then from 1992 to the present. He is a past president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
___ 'God Pod' closed. The Texas Supreme Court ruled June 28 that a Christian studies program in the Tarrant County jail is unconstitutional. The Christian Education Unit of the jail began in 1992. The sheriff's office closed the program, commonly known as the "God Pod" within hours of the decision. The court ruled that the program effectively gave an official endorsement of the religious beliefs of the sheriff. The court said some religious programs, such as the hiring of a chaplain to aid inmates in practicing their faith, are permitted.
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