___ Ann Stutes, assistant professor of music and chair of the music department at Wayland Baptist University, has been presented the Maloney Faculty Award. The award recognizes academic excellence, Christian commitment and making a difference in the lives of students.
___Anniversaries
___ Bill Felts, 10th, as minister of senior adults and family at East Paris Church in Paris, Feb. 1.
___ Ed Miller, fifth, as minister of music and education at First Church in Sanger, Feb. 2.
___ Carol Norton, fifth, as director of missions for Grayson Baptist Association, Feb. 17.
___ Mountain Church in Gatesville, 70th, March 24. A luncheon will follow the morning service as well as an afternoon service led by several former pastors.
___ Bernie Gallagher, 20th, as Baptist Student Ministry director. A reception will be held March 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the BSM building of Grayson County College.
___Retiring
___ Gaylon Riddle, as pastor of Bear Creek Church in Glenn Heights. He is available for pulpit supply, interims and Bible conferences at (972) 617-5684.
___ Howard Lee, as minister of music at Royal Haven Church in Dallas after more than 29 years, Jan. 31.
___ Barbara Forest, as secretary at First Church in Kermit for more than 22 years, Feb. 15.
___ Carl Clinton, as pastor of Immanuel Church in Mineral Wells after 32 years in the ministry, March 3. He is available for revivals, supply and interims at (940) 682-7682.
___Events
___ First Church in Center will be the site of the Joy Seekers Conference for Women March 1-2. Kathy Nelson, a Bible teacher for more than 20 years and an active conference leader, will be the featured speaker. The conference theme will be "If the Shoe Fits" and Nelson will speak on finding the perfect fit. Michelle Bauer will lead the music, with Amy Frazer and Joyce Funderburk bringing special music. Preregistration ends Feb. 15, and the cost is $20, which includes lunch. Childcare will be provided for children ages 5 and younger for a fee. For more information, call (936) 598-5605.
___ The Legacy Five will be in concert at First Church in Anton March 3 at 3 p.m. A love offering will be taken, and cookies and drinks will be served after the concert. Rush Coffman is pastor.
___Deaths
___ Lois Childers, 88, Jan. 20 in San Antonio. She earned a teacher's certificate at Mary Hardin-Baylor University during the Depression and later taught at Ozona High School. She also taught the Victory Bible class at Trinity Church in San Antonio for more than 20 years. Her husband, Clyde, served Hardin-Simmons University as vice-president for development and was director of development for Baptist Memorial Hospital System in San Antonio prior to his retirement. She is survived by her husband of 66 years; and her sister, Mona Kinslow.
___Helen Jo Callaway, 83, Jan. 29 in Round Rock. Her husband, Noel, was head of Hardin-Simmons University's criminal justice program prior to his retirement in 1980. She was active in the HSU Roundtable and First Church in Abilene. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her sons, James and William; and daughters, Helen Weaver and Coby Ann Barkley.
___Revivals
___ First Church, Duncanville, Feb. 10-13; *evangelist, Jon Randles; *music, Bill Gammill; pastor, Keith Brister.
___ First Church, Victoria; Feb. 17-20; *evangelist, David Crain; pastor, Jim Shamburger.
___ First Church, Pawnee; Feb. 17-20; *evangelists, Bill and Vicky Murphy; pastor, Mike Smith.
___ First Church, Lorena; Feb. 17-20; evangelist, Paul Powell; music, Johnny Tucker, pastor, Michael Patterson.
___*vocational evangelist
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