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Posted: 2/29/08

Around the State

Howard Payne University will hold the fourth annual HPU Woman’s Club Yellow Rose Scholarship luncheon March 4. Humorist and author Rose-Mary Rumbley will be the featured speaker. The 2008 Yellow Rose scholarship also will be presented to a female junior student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and scholastic accomplishments. Tickets are $15 and available at the HPU Harrison House or by calling (325) 649-8006.

Houston Baptist University will unveil its new museum complex in the Joella and Stewart Morris Cultural Arts Center at 3 p.m. March 25. Three museums are included in the space: the Dunham Bible Museum, the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts, and the Museum of Southern History. The Dunham Bible Museum houses one of the most extensive collections of rare American Bibles available to the public, including the only existing copy of one of oldest New Testaments in America, the Francis Bailey New Testament printed in 1780, and the 1782 Aitken Bible, the first English Bible printed in America.

Wildwood Church in Village Mills has broken ground for a family life center. The 13,310-square-foot building is being planned not only to minister to the congregation but the community as well. Participating in the groundbreaking were, from left, MaKayla Linn, representing the future generation; Pastor Jimmy Linn; Barry Johnson, president of the board of the Wildwood property owners association; Calvin Cryer; Jerry Redkey, director of missions of Sabine Neches Area; Ben Worthy; Ken Mercer; Ron Huffpauir; Sibyl Allen; Marvin Fannin; and Frances Dismukes, a charter member of the church.

Dallas Baptist University has announced a $1 million donation in land and building costs by DBU trustee Patsy Smith. The land, located in Hurst, will be home to the Herman and Patsy Smith Center, which is soon to be under construction and will be the future location of DBU’s new academic center in Tarrant County, known as DBU-Tarrant.

Dallas Baptist University, Houston Baptist University and Howard Payne University have been named by the Corporation for National and Community Service to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth. DBU was given the additional honor of being one of three Texas universities to recieve the honor roll with distinction designation.

B.H. Carroll Theological Institute has added two staff members. Larry Ashlock has been named a fellow, professor of pastoral leadership and ethics, and director of the advanced studies in church ministry program. Don Day has been named a fellow, lecturer in library science and director of library and information systems.

San Marcos Baptist Academy senior Michelle Deschner of Wimberley was presented the Sportsmanship Award at the National Girls and Women in Sports banquet. She was one of five high school- and college-aged athletes who received awards.

Anniversaries

Jeff Reid, 15th, as associate pastor at Pioneer Drive Church in Abilene, Feb. 1.

Butch Pesch, 20th, as pastor of Priddy Church in Priddy, Feb. 10.

David Michael, fifth, as pastor of Wynnewood Church in Dallas, Feb. 15.

Butch Smith, 1oth, as pastor of Living Hope Church in College Station, Feb. 22.

Nancy Conlin, 15th, as minister of childhood education at First Church in Bryan, Feb. 17.

Toby Snowden, 20th, as pastor of High Pointe Church in Cedar Hill, Feb. 24.

Carlton Church in Carlton, 130th, March 16. Charles Wade, retired exective director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, will be the guest preacher. Former pastors and members also have been invited to attend. A meal will follow the service. Dave Keith is pastor.

Retiring

Rodney Williams, as director of missions of Hunt Association, April 30. An April 10 reception is planned for Highland Terrace Church in Greenville at 6:30 p.m. He served the association 13 years and has been in ministry 52 years. Among the churches he served as pastor are Emory Church in Emory, South Garland Church in Garland, First Church in Dalhart, Mimosa Lane Church in Mesquite, Smyrna Church in Atlanta, Gray Church in Gray and Beulah Church in Mansfield, La.

Deaths

Marvin Loeb, 68, Feb. 11 in Dallas. He was treasurer of the Texas Baptist Conference for the Deaf and was a deacon at Silent Friends Chapel 33 years. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dianne; daughters, Allison Randolph and Laura Hill; and four grandchildren.

Russell Ware, 87, Feb. 17 in Denton. He and his wife, Loraine, were married during the same service in which he was ordained to the ministry in 1941. A graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Seminary, he was pastor of churches in Texas and New Mexico and was a denominational worker in Texas and California. He taught Bible courses for college and seminary credit and ministered to students at four state universities in Texas, including more than 20 years at the University of North Texas. Known for his gracious manner, his frequent response to people who helped him in any way was, “Thank you for your excellent service.” He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Borden and Peggy Stahl; son, Paul Ware; sister, Maribel Bost; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Charlie Segrest, 83, Feb. 20 in Corpus Christi. He was a member of Caribbean Church and Brighton Park Church, both in Corpus Christi, and did work for Church Without Walls, Harborview, Morgan Avenue Church, Good News, Good Samaritan and many other organizations. He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen. He is survived by his wife, Allene; son, David; daughters, Robbi Coffman and Carrie Carey; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Events

Karol Joseph, a missionary with Jews for Jesus, will present an informational talk on “Christ in the Passover” at First Church in Bellmead March 4 at 7 p.m. For more information, call (254) 799-2451. Frank Brown is pastor.

The Andersons will present a concert at First Church in Devers March 9 at 10:45 a.m. For more information, call (936) 549-7653. Harry McDaniel is pastor.

First Church in Alvin will hold homecoming services for everyone who has ever attended the church April 12 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Heights Church in Alvin on County Road 144. The fellowship time has been given the theme “A Gathering of the Generations.” A fried chicken and barbecue lunch will be served. Those attending are asked to bring two side dishes. Cost for the meal is $10 for people 12 years old and older and $5 for children 6 to 11. Call (281) 331-4827 to make reservations.

Ordained

Jason Horine to the ministry at First Church in Iredell.

John Womble to the ministry at First Church in Duncanville.

Todd Ferguson to the ministry at Willow Meadows Church in Houston.

Jason Boyd and Tom Sanders as deacons at First Church in Paris.

Eric Richardson and Johnny Welborn as deacons at Faith Church in Princeton.

Fran Wilson as a deacon at Gambrell Street Church in Fort Worth.

Revivals

Veribest Baptist Church, Veribest; March 2-5, evangelist, Robert M. Barge; music, Denbigh Cherry; pastor, Mike Dorman.

Village Community Church, Wake Village; March 16-19; evangelist, Kevin Smead; music, Philip Spiras; pastor, David Taylor.

First Church, Hale Center; March 23-26; evangelist, Justin Peters; music, Rodney Simmons; pastor, Carrol Green.






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