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Dillon International will hold a free adoption information meeting at 6 p.m. July 18 at Buckner Children’s Home in Dallas.

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Dillon International will hold a free adoption information meeting at 6 p.m. July 18 at Buckner Children’s Home in Dallas. A Dillon representative will give an overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India and Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. A domestic adoption program for Texas families and adoption programs in Russia, Ethiopia Dillon International will hold a free adoption information meeting at 6 p.m. July 18 at Buckner Children’s Home in Dallas.and Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, also will be discussed. For more information or to make a reservation to attend the meeting, call (214) 319-3426.

The 187 participants in this year’s Senior Saints Summit held at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor contributed $1,247 to a prospective endowed scholarship fund for a UMHB ministerial student. Contributions to the scholarship fund total $23,268. Next year’s summit is set for May 14-17.

Howard Payne University honored several faculty and staff members at a recognition luncheon. Daresa Voss, professor of education, was named outstanding faculty member of the year, and Lana Wagner, registrar, was named outstanding staff member of the year. Excellence in teaching certificates were awarded to Athena Bean, assistant professor of psychology; Bill Fowler, assistant professor of Christian studies; Matthew McNiece, associate professor of political science; Joshua Pickens, assistant professor of art; and Elizabeth Wallace, professor of music. Darla Collier, cashier, and Eydie Henderson, administrative assistant for the School of Christian studies, received excellence in service awards. Collier, Justin Murphy, Wallace and Randy Weehunt received 20-year service awards; Nancy Anderson, Betty Broome and Nancy Jo Humfield received 25-year service awards; Cheryl Mangrum, Allen Reed, Evelyn Romig and Ed Roth received 30-year service awards; and Glenda Huff was honored for 35 years service.

Hardin-Simmons University honored Renee Collins, professor of education, as faculty member of the year. Paula Fine, transcripts coordinator, was chosen staff member of the year. Recognized for their years of service were: Joe Alcorta, 40 years; Randy Armstrong and William Curtis, 35 years; Linda Fawcett, Omer Hancock and Alice Specht, 30 years; Diana Higgins, Mark Puckett and Alan Stafford, 25 years; and Sue Ann Biggs, Debbie Jones, Harold Preston and Donna Seaton, 20 years.

David Smith has joined the faculty of Dallas Baptist University as director of the master of arts in Christian ministry degree. He also will serve as a professor of Christian ministry and leadership in the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership.

Baptist Child & Family Services has named Mia Palmieri special assistant to the president.

East Texas Baptist University was presented the Greater Marshall Chamber of Com-merce’s Shining Star Award.  The award is given in recognition of special achievements and contributions to the community.

San Marcos Baptist Academy honored three faculty and staff members during commencement. Arlis Hiebert was presented the Jack and Bobbie Byrom Endowed Chair, which is held for three years. Vickie Boyer received the outstanding teacher award, while Laura Paul, dean of girls, was presented the leadership award.

Two students at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, a ministry of Prestonwood Church, have received scholarships from the Southern Baptist Association of Church Schools. Hardeman Tucker earned a $500 scholastic scholarship, and Cesar Palacio was the national musicians winner of a $1,000 scholarship.


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Anniversaries

Stacy Conner, 20th, as pastor of First Church in Muleshoe, May 15.

Gary Morgan, 10th, as pastor of Cowboy Church of Ellis County in Waxahachie, June 1.

First Church in Hawkins, 100th, June 12. Bill Holmes is pastor.

Friendship Church in Amarillo, 90th, June 26. A meal will follow the morning service, as well as a time of testimony and praise. People planning to attend are asked to call (806) 376-9960. Ronnie Tucker is pastor.

Wayne Kirk, 10th, as pastor of Marlow Church in Cameron.

Jim Houser, fifth, as pastor of Blue Ridge Church in Marlin.

Deaths

Antonio Caballeros, 76, May 15 in New Braunfels. He was a pastor 52 years, serving churches in San Antonio, Brady, San Saba, Roswell, N.M., and most recently as pastor of Iglesia Nueva Vida in Canyon Lake. He was a graduate of the Mexican Baptist Bible Institute, now Baptist University of the Américas, and Howard Payne University. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene; sons, Jacob, Adrian and Lionel; daughter, Veronica Broughton; sister, Blanca Hernandez; and six grandchildren.

Nouleck Ketsatha, May 19 in San Antonio. Her husband is pastor of Asian Mission Christian Fellowship, a Thai/ Laotian congregation that meets at Alamo City Christian Fellow-ship in San Antonio. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Sisavath.

Joe Darnell, 74, May 31 in Abilene. He was head of Hardin-Simmons University’s psychology department 19 years and was a  professor of psychology at the school 33 years. He retired in 2008. He was a member of First Church in Abilene. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara; sons, Chuck and Sam; daughter, Amy-Katherine Ayala; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Licensed

Talon Patterson to the ministry at First Church in Pearsall.

Ordained

Matt Johnson to the ministry at Richards Church in Richards.

Revival

First Church, Yancey; June 19-22; evangelist, Jonathan Hewitt; music, Wes James; pastor, Lenard Dossey.

 


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