July 15, 2002

Ruth Sauls of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Austin leads congregational singing in the Friday night session. (Photo by Mark Sandlin/CBF)

Texans give leadership to CBF assembly's worship
___In addition to the three keynote sermons, CBF worship had a distinctively Texas flavor in Fort Worth. Texans who helped with worship during the three days included:
___ Louise Avant, minister of music at First Baptist Church in Austin, who led the congregational music one night.
___ Joan Barrett, professor of Spanish at Baylor University in Waco, who was interviewed about the Mexico ministry of her father, retired Texas pastor Billy Ray Parmer.
___ The Baylor University Men's Glee Club, which sang in two worship sessions.
___ Chuck Bridwell, minister of music at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco, who was music director for the general assembly.
___ Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, who introduced an offering.
___ Scot Cameron, a music evangelist from Arlington who presented solos throughout the event.
___ Choirs and orchestras from 36 Texas chu

Robin Johnson of Frisco and Donald Meier of Dallas led a session at the CBF general assembly.

rches, which performed special music.
___ Antonio Estrada, president of the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas and minister to Hispanics at South Main Baptist Church in Houston, who welcomed participants to Texas.
___ Diana Garland, dean of the School of Social Work at Baylor University, who presented a call to worship.
___ Felipe Garza, vice president of Buckner Children & Family Services, who told about a cooperative venture between Buckner and CBF.
___ Bruce Greer, a concert pianist, arranger and composer from Lewisville, who was pianist for the general assembly.
___ Stephen Hatfield, pastor of First Baptist Church in Lewisville, who led in prayer.
___ Robin Johnson of Frisco, a former anchor for CNN Headline News, who interviewed selected CBF members about their ministries.
___ Phill Martin, a member of Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, who is the incoming moderator for CBF and led the final benediction.
___ Donald Meier, chief of surgery at Children's Medical Center in Dallas and a member of City Church there, who told about medical missions in Afghanistan.
___ Jeanie Miley, an author and retreat leader from Houston, who guided participants in focused prayer.
___ Jason Ranton, dean of communications and organist at Christ Church in Plano, who was organist for the general assembly.
___ Rebecca Reynolds, a chaplain at Zale Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas, who introduced an offering.
___ Ruth Sauls, minister of music at David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, who led congregational music.
___ Daniel Vestal, a Texas native and former Texas pastor, who now is CBF coordinator.
___ Phoebe Wabara, a doctoral student at Baylor University, who told about her experiences as a Christian in Liberia.
___ Charles Wade, executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, who welcomed participants to Texas.
___ Dennis Wiles, pastor of First Baptist Church in Arlington, who led in prayer.
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