___ The annual Rollins Lectures will be held March 21-22 at Hispanic Baptist Theological School in San Antonio. The theme is "Church Planting Leadership." Call (210) 924-4338 or e-mail selizondo@hbts.edu.
___ Hardin-Simmons University trustees recently approved promotions for 10 faculty members and granted tenure to eight others. Charles Coltman, music; and Wayne Smith, business, were promoted to assistant professor. Allyn Byars, physical educatio
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D.L. LOWRIE, longtime pastor of First Church in Lubbock, was recently recognized by LifeWay President James Draper for his years of service to the LifeWay Christian Resources board of trustees. Lowrie was honored along with his wife, Alice, while Draper's wife, Carol Ann, assisted in the ceremony at the trustees' semi-annual meeting held Feb. 11-12 in Nashville, Tenn.
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n; Elizabeth Norman, library; Mark Ouimette, geology; Phil Palmer, physical therapy; and Donathan Taylor, history, were promoted to associate professor. Promoted to professor were Rob Sellers, theology; Teresia Taylor, foreign languages; and Pam Williford, education. Tenure was granted to Allyn Byars; Curtis Garner, counseling and human development; Mary Lou Garrett, physical therapy; Laura Pogue, English; Paul Potter, communication; Rob Sellers; Traci Thompson, English; and Carol Hill, speech/language pathology. Emeriti faculty status was granted to retired faculty members Virginia Armstrong, political science; B.W. Aston; history; and Merlin Morrow, physical education.
___Anniversaries
___ Danny Biddy, 25th, as pastor of Old River Church in Dayton, Feb. 3.
___ Bruce Irving, 20th, as pastor of First Church in George West, Feb. 10.
___ Ron Dixon, 35th, as minister of music at First Church in Texas City, Feb. 17.
___ Paul Stripling, 20th, as executive director of Waco Association. A dinner is planned in his honor for Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at First Church of Woodway in Waco.
___ Mountain Church in Gatesville, 70th, March 24. An afternoon service will begin at 2 p.m., following an anniversary luncheon. Former pastors and youth ministers are asked to send a story to be included in a scrapbook. For more information, call (254) 865-6194.
___ First Church in Marlin, 150th, April 21. Former pastors and staff are asked to supply the church with contact information at (254) 883-2516. C.W. Parker Jr. is pastor.
___ Black Creek Church in Devine, 125th, April 21. Lunch and an afternoon program will follow the morning service. For more information, call (830) 665-3443. Jim Whitt is pastor.
___ First Church in Sabinal, 100th, June 30. A "meet and greet" time will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Russell Dilday will be the guest speaker in the morning service, followed by a catered lunch. An afternoon service of singing and sharing will follow the meal. Reservations for the meal are requested as soon as possible at (830) 988-2344. Monty Benson is pastor.
___ Arlington Heights Church in Fort Worth, 90th, Oct. 27. Former members and staff are asked to call (817) 731-1803. Harvey Patterson is pastor.
___Events
___ First Church in Bellaire will present a world premeire musical this Easter season. The musical will feature Frank Seay starring as Casca, the Roman soldier who nailed Christ to the cross. The drama will be accompanied by a full chorus, orchestra, special effects and lighting. The three production times are March 23 at 7 p.m. and March 24 at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Childcare will be available, and there will be no admission charge. For more information, call (713) 668-0655.
___Ordained
___ David Silva to the ministry at Primera Iglesia in Mathis.
___Revivals
___ Windsor Park Church, DeSoto; March 3-6; *evangelist, Ken Freeman; pastor, Chris Seid-litz.
___ First Church, Crowell; March 3-6; evangelist, Donald White; music, Pete Nunez; pastor, Rick Burton.
___ First Church, Los Fresnos; March 3-6; *evangelists, The Cherrys; pastor, George Morrison.
___*vocational evangelist
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