March 17, 2003
___ The 25th Annual Wildflower 100 Bicycle Tours event, sponsored by the Baptist Health System of San Antonio, will roll around again at 8 a.m. May 3. The event will feature a choice of 10 tour routes ranging in length from 13 to 65 miles, and a bicycle safety rodeo for kids. Tours begin and end at Rolling Oaks Mall, north of Loop 1604, just west of Interstate 35. For more information, call (210) 297-7005 or go to www.wildflower100.com.
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| NEW Dallas Baptist University faculty include Phillip Jenkins, assistant professor of communications; Nancy Lippens, professor of music; Charlene Conner, assistant professor of management; and Terry Fansler, assistant professor of music. (Meredith Masisak/DBU Photo) |
___ The West Texas A&M Baptist Student Union alumni from the years of 1960 to 1980 will meet July 11-13 at the Baptist Student Ministries building across the street from the university. The reunion schedule will begin with a dinner on Friday evening at the alumni banquet hall on campus. Saturday will include fellowship, a group photo, memorial service and barbecue dinner. A vespers service and lunch at a local restaurant are planned for Sunday. BSUers under the ministry of James Dunn, Dave Uhl, Don Anthis and Bill Webb are asked to send their full name, dates graduated or attended, complete mailing address, telephone numbers and e-mail address to Frances Hampton Meigs, 7032 S.W. 26th Avenue, Portland, Ore. 97219 or e-mail fran@meigs.org.
___Anniversaries
___ Merle Hilbrich, 20th, as music associate/organist at Trinity Church in San Antonio.
___ Corrado Cultrera, 20th, as pastor of Iglesia Bethel in Lake Jackson March 1.
___ Jose DeLeon, 20th, as pastor of Primera Iglesia in Brazoria March 1.
___ Lynn Monical, 15th, as pastor of Holiday Lakes Church in Angleton.
___ Odilon Rojas, fifth, as pastor of Iglesia Manantiel de Vida in Whitesboro March 17.
___ Daryl Woerz, fifth, as youth minister at First Church in Whitesboro March 22.
___ Larry Sims, 25th, as associate pastor of First Church in Texarkana March 30. The church will honor him with a scrapbook of notes, cards and photos, as well as a monetary gift from the congregation.
___ Crossroads Church of Lake Brownwood, 10th, March 30. Jeff Slaton, founding pastor, will bring the morning message. Lunch will be provided followed by a 2 p.m. service. Pepper Dill, former pastor, and Dan Connally will speak at the afternoon service. Edmond Wheeless is pastor.
___ First Church in Mart, 125th, April 13. A barbecue lunch will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Former ministerial staff and members are encouraged to attend. Please make reservations before April 1 by calling (254) 876-2521 or e-mail rcurtis@flash.net. Ron Curtis is pastor.
___Events
___ First Indian Church in Houston, a Native American congregation, held a winter Bible study Feb. 23-28 led by former pastor Tom Anderson. Charles McAnear is pastor.
___ Scot Cameron will be in concert at First Church in Waco March 23 at 6:30 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Scott Walker is pastor.
___ First Church in Palestine will hold a dual celebration to commemorate the church's 152 years of ministry and the dedication of its new facility March 23. A reception is planned for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jay Abernathy is pastor.
___ First Church in Plano will host a sacred music concert featuring the Two Tenors, Barry Craft and Chris Gorman, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets are free, but required, and may be picked up at the church office, or call (972) 424-8551. In addition, the church's singles ministry will sponsor a one-day conference, "Personal Holiness in the Face of Temptation," led by the staff of Walk Through the Bible Ministries March 29. Reservations are requested. Jerry Carlisle is pastor.
___ The Praisefest Singers will be in concert at First Church in Devers March 30 at 10:45 a.m. A lunch will follow. The concert is free, but a love offering will be taken. For more information, call (936) 549-7653. Harry McDaniel is pastor.
___ By the Tree and Phat Chance will be in concert at First Church in Georgetown April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7. Tickets are $12 at the door; $10 for groups of 10 or more. For more information, call (512) 632-1093. Jim Haskell is pastor.
___ Avondale Church in Sweetwater is celebrating its pastor's 51 years of ministry with a weekend celebration April 5-6. The festivities to honor Pastor Orvel Brantley will begin with a gospel music celebration held Saturday from 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Sunday's guest preacher will be Lanny Hall, president of Howard Payne University. A lunch will follow the morning service.
___ Danny Funderburk and Mercy's Way will be in concert at First Church in Center April 10 at 7 p.m. Also on the program will be the Calvary Boys from Tenaha. A love offering will be taken. Carl Smith is pastor.
___ Mac McConnell will present a one-man passion play April 13 at 6 p.m. at Green Acres Church in Tyler. McConnell's performance features his portrayal of the Apostle Peter. Admission is free. David Dykes is pastor.
___Ordained
___ Judy Yarbrough to the ministry at Wilshire Church in Dallas.
___ Frank Pomeroy to the ministry at First Church in Sutherland Springs.
___ Rickey Granstaff to the ministry at Ravenna Church in Ravenna.
___Revivals
___ Eastside Church, Ranger; March 16-19; evangelists, Todd Keller Family; pastor, Jim Strahan.
___ Forest Home Church, Kilgore; March 23-26; evangelist, Earnest Easley; pastor, Earl Duggins.
___ First Church, Floydada; March 23-26; evangelist, Jim Hancock; music, Andy Johnson; pastor, Anthony Sisemore.
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