September 9, 2002
___Events
___ Gambrell Street Church in Fort Worth will hold a festival of hymns service Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. to conclude the church's "Week of Hope." Clyde Glazener is pastor.
___Anniversaries
___ Scott Weatherford, 10th, as pastor of Parkway Church in Victoria.
___ James Collins, fifth, as music minister at First Church in Palacios.
___ Calvary Church in Dayton, 25th, Sept. 1. Tony Rogers is pastor.
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| CLOWNS were a big hit with children when the youth of First Church in Georgetown recently held a block party at the Georgetown Square Apartments. Hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon and cookies brought even more smiles. A youth band provided music, and Youth Minister Brett Levy led a brief Bible study. Jeans and T-shirts donated by church members were given to the residents. School supplies and gift cards also were distributed in this ongoing ministry of the church. |
___ Wes Edwards, 10th, as pastor of First Church in Ovilla, Sept. 1.
___ Robin Nelson, 10th, as minister of music at Park Meadows Church in Waxahachie, Sept. 1.
___ Don Parks, 15th, as minister of music and senior adults at Central Church in Marshall.
___ George Archer, 25th, as associate pastor in administration at University Church in Clear Lake, Sept. 8.
___ Everett Gilmore, fifth, as pastor of Rock Bible Church in Ennis.
___ Mark Martin, 25th, as minister of music at Epting Memorial Church in Denison, Sept. 14.
___ Phil Barton, fifth, as pastor of First Church in Pottsboro, Sept. 14.
___ Eureka Church in Weatherford, 50th, Sept. 15. Steve Griffin is pastor.
___ Trinity Church in Cameron, 40th, Sept. 29. Wayne Kirk will be the guest preacher. John Self is pastor.
___ First Church in Kilgore, 100th, Oct. 4-6. Former members and staff are asked to contact the church with their addresses at (903) 984-3531 or fbckilgore@cablelynx.com. Frank Mathews is pastor.
___ Royal Lane Church in Dallas, 50th, Oct. 5-6. A garden party will be held at the church on Saturday. The worship service on Sunday will include a memorial for past members and a celebration of the church's ministries. A special rate of $64 per room has been made at the Courtyard by Marriott, and the hotel may be contacted at (800) 321-2211. A hospitality suite at the hotel will be hosted by members from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Ray Vickrey is pastor.
___ First Church in Harper, 115th, Oct. 6. A catered lunch and special recognitions are planned for the day. Former members, pastors and staff are asked to contact the church at (830) 864-4241. Jim Poe is pastor.
___ Mulberry Springs Church in Hallsville, 110th, Oct. 6. The morning worship service will be followed by a lunch, fellowship and an afternoon service. Jerry Ford is pastor.
___ Pecan Grove Church in Oglesby, 120th, Oct. 6. Alan Lefever, director of the Texas Baptist Historical Collection, will bring the message during the morning service. A luncheon and singing will follow, led by minister of music Jiggs Marshall. Jeff Huckeby is pastor.
___Retiring
___ Jerry Stratton, after four years as pastor of Adamsville Church in Lampasas and 16 years in the ministry. Stratton entered the ministry after a career in the military. In addition to his service in Lampasas, he also served as minister of education and administration at First Church in Copperas Cove and as director of missions of Tri-Rivers Area. He will be honored with a luncheon and time of fellowship following the morning service Sept. 15.
___Deaths
___ Viola Campbell, 87, Aug. 21 in El Paso. Appointed in 1940, she was an emeritus Southern Baptist missionary to Mexico and the Baptist Spanish Publishing House in El Paso. Her first assignment was to direct the Chinese Baptist Mission in El Paso. In 1942, she joined the staff of the Baptist Spanish Theological Seminary, also located in El Paso, as director of female students. She also taught Christian education, church administration and church recreation and drama. In 1946, the seminary located to Torreon, Mexico, and she went with it. In 1961, she joined the Baptist publishing house in El Paso and prepared the first Baptist Vacation Bible School curriculum written in Spanish. She retired in 1980 but continued directing worshops and seminars in Mexico and Central America. She was a member of First Church in El Paso.
___ Joe Brumbelow, 72, Aug. 30 in San Luis Pass. He was wade fishing with a friend, but he was discovered floating in the water about 20 minutes after the two men became separated. He was minister of pastoral care at First Church in Lake Jackson. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He had been pastor of churches in Clegg, Old Ocean, Houston, Dawson, Cypress and Corpus Christi. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie; sons, Stephen, David and Mark; sister, Myrtle Mae; brother, Bill; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
___Licensed
___ Johnny Gonzales to the ministry at Parkway Church in College Station.
___ Ryan Ward and Dennis Byram to the ministry at First Church in Baird.
___ Cristoval Cruz to the ministry at Iglesia Emmanuel in Olden.
___Ordained
___ Keith Syler and Rob Ramsey to the ministry at East Sherman Church in Sherman.
___ Daniel VanValkenburg to the ministry at First Church in Boling.
___ Charlie Brockleman as a deacon at East Sherman Church in Sherman.
___ Gary Craig and Lee Kendrick as deacons at Spring Creek Church in Weatherford.
___Revivals
___ Parker Church, Grandview; Sept. 15-18; evangelist, Allen Buchanek; music, Don Cook; pastor, John Hollingsworth.
___ Bethany Church, Breckenridge; Sept. 15-18; evangelist, George Harris; pastor, Marvin Jones.
___ First Church, Santo; Sept. 15-18; evangelist, Dennis Reeves; music, Craig Stuke; pastor, Don Fawcett.
___ Midway Church, Springtown; Sept. 15-18; evangelist, Jon Hill; music, Josh Burns; pastor, Mike Hazelwood.
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