___ East Texas Baptist University has added more than a dozen new faculty members including Richard LeTourneau, consultant and interim dean of the Fred Hale School of Business; Doug Lockard, music; Troy Ladine, biology; James Snowden, music; Douglas Ford, chemistry; Jerry Hopkins, history; Robert Benefield,
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WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION of Baptist Temple in San Antonio recently presented $3,000 in college scholarships to graduating Acteens who successfully completed StudiAct/MissionQuest Journeys. Pictured are WMU Director Doris Cameron, Palo Alto College freshman Holly Shaw, Assistant WMU Director Clara Beauchamp, San Antonio College freshman Melissa Oliva, Baylor University freshman Robin Crouch and Pastor Mark Newton.
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psychology/criminal justice; Jeph Holloway, religion; Carolyn Snow, sociology; Virginia Boaz, music; Danielle Mulkey, computer science; Jeremy Griem, English as a second language; Robert Riggs, head baseball coach; Denise Reed, head women's basketball coach; Barri Mulkey, assistant athletic trainer; and Kevin Langley, video coordinator. Two professional staff members also have been added. They are Jason Funderburk, director of grounds, and Kristi Griem, student activities director. Other changes include David Jones becoming interim vice president for institutional advancement, Jay Orr moving to associate in development and Vince Blankenship being named dean of admissions and marketing.
___Anniversaries
___ Norman Fry, 50th in the ministry. He has been pastor of First Church in Friendswood for 33 years.
___ Dixie Heights Church in Fort Worth, 50th, Sept. 23. Marty Clock is pastor.
___ Eulojio Puebla, fifth, as pastor of Primera Iglesia in Decatur.
___ Bethel Heights Church in Gatesville, 115th, Oct. 21. A historical marker will be unveiled, and a new youth and fellowship hall building will be dedicated.
___Retiring
___ Prentess Ferrell, as minister of music at Oak Ridge Church in San Antonio. He served the church for three years and had been in the ministry for 48 years. He continues to teach at Wayland Baptist University in San Antonio.
___Events
___ Beaumont Place Church in Houston will hold homecoming services Sept. 30. Former Pastor Bobby Powell will be the guest speaker. The day also will include a time of dedication for new education space. A dinner will follow the morning service, and a music service will begin at 2 p.m. Jimmy Smethers is pastor.
___ First Church in Denison will hold a gospel music extravaganza Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with pre-concert music beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (903) 465-4886. Randy Rudisell is interim pastor.
___ First Church in Rosenberg will honor church secretary Mary Cook for 40 years of service Oct. 7 with a church-wide dinner. She celebrated her anniversary Sept. 15. Donnie Melton is pastor.
___ First Church in Denton will present Judgement House '01 Oct. 24-30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. An alternative to haunted houses, the production illustrates the pressures of everyday life, the reality of death, the joys of entering heaven and the eternal condemnation of hell. Recommended for children sixth grade and older only. Admission is $5. Reservations are required for groups of more than 10 people. To make reservations, call (940) 382-2577, ext. 215. Jeff Williams is pastor.
___Deaths
___ Charles McClain, 95, Sept. 19 in Irving. McClain was a pastor of churches in Texas and California. Texas churches he served include First Church in Taylor, Calvary Church in Houston, Field Street Church in Cleburne and West End Church in Houston. He also served as a trustee of East Texas Baptist University and two terms as president of the California Southern Baptist Convention. After his retirement in 1963, he served as interim pastor to churches in Hawaii, California and New Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Bea; son, Charles Jr.; daughter, Betty Thomas; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
___Revivals
___ Friendship Church, Ennis; Sept. 28-30; evangelist, John David Crow; pastor, Elias Moitinho.
___ First Church, Ralls; Sept. 30-Oct. 3; *evangelist, David Burke; *music, Murlyn Keller Family; pastor, Randy Bartley.
___ Willow Grove Church, Moody; Sept. 30-Oct. 3; evangelist, Charles Woodward; music, Bruce Mercer; pastor, Ridge Adams.
___ Cedar Valley Church, Elgin; Sept. 30-Oct. 3; evangelist, J. Kie Bowman; music, Mike Harland; pastor, Paul Stephens.
___ First Church, Mathis; Sept. 30-Oct. 3; *evangelists, Larry and Freida Sinclair; pastor, Ron Walker.
___ Pleasant Hill Church, Tyler; Sept. 30-Oct. 3; evangelist, Riley Hamilton; music, Lance Read; pastor, Mike Wyatt.
___*vocational evangelist
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