Around the State_62804

Posted: 6/25/04

New NAMB missionaries with ties to Texas
Carla Clements	Jonathan Pettigrew	Christine McFadden	Jeff McFadden	Denise Dodson	William Dodson

Around the State

Faculty from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's College of Fine Arts won first and second places in the 2004 Barclay Literary Arts and Music Composition Competition. Under instrumental entries, Stephen Crawford, associate professor/director of bands and instrumental activities, placed first for his composition, “Remembering Tomorrow,” and also received a merit award for excellence. Lon Chafin, associate professor of music, placed second for his composition, “Urban Sketches,” and also received a merit award for excellence. In the vocal entries, John Pinnos, music instructor, placed second for his composition, “The Minstrel Boy.”

Two faculty members in the Hardin-Simmons Kelley College of Business have received promotions. Charles Walts, assistant professor of accounting and finance and director of the master of business administration program, was named associate dean for the college of business. He joined the faculty in 1995. William Curtis, associate professor of finance and economics, has been named director of internships and placement.

Don Ashmore (left) was elected president of the Hardin-Simmons University staff council. Ashmore, associate vice president for finance and management and controller, succeeds Travis Seekins who completed his term of service. A 1978 graduate of the university, he joined the school's staff in 2001. Other officers pictured are John Neese, secretary, and Dorothy Kiser, vice president. Neese is athletic director and Kiser is registrar and associate vice president for student records and registration. (Charles Richardson Photo)

James McGlothlin, pastor of Lakeside Baptist Church in Dallas 18 years, has been named church relations representative in the office of church and community relations of Buckner Baptist Benevolences. In his new duties, McGlothlin will cultivate and maintain contact with congregations, develop church-related programs that relate to the ministries of Buckner and serve as minister-at-large for Buckner. He will be based in Fredericksburg. McGlothlin had served on the Buckner board of trustees since 1988 and was vice chairman from 1995 to 1997. He also previously had served as pastor of churches in Galveston, Galena Park, Rosebud, Morgan Mill and Talpa. He may be reached to speak about Buckner at (800) 442-4800, extension 8103 or by e-mail at jmcglothlin@buckner.org.

Jane Abbott-Kirk, associate professor of piano at Baylor University, has been named 2004 Collegiate Teacher of the Year by the Texas Music Teachers Association. She joined the Baylor faculty in 1973.

Churches looking to build or renovate buildings may contact Mission Service Corps volunteers Shirley and Travis Wright for help. They should be called before the church contacts a lender, builder or fee-charging design professional. They can be reached at (903) 674-5403.

Appointments

Six missionaries with ties to Texas have been appointed by the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Carla Clements serves in Dallas, where she is a Nehemiah Project church starter intern working as part of a church starting team. William and Denise Dodson will serve in Washington D.C., where he is a church starting missionary pastor. A Texas native, he is a graduate of Texas Tech University and received a law degree from Baylor University. He worked as an attorney, district attorney, judge and director of pubic policy for the SBC Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission before becoming a church starter last August. He and his wife, also a native Texan, have two children, Allison and Andrew. Jeff and Kristine McFadden will serve in Seguin, where he is a church starter. He previously served as a youth or music minister for churches in Mesquite, Brookesmith, Kerrville and Brownwood. The McFaddens have one daughter, Esmee. Jonathan Pettigrew serves in Indianapolis, Ind., as a collegiate evangelism associate. He was appointed under the US/C-2 program in which young adults complete two years of missions service in the U.S. or Canada. A graduate of Angelo State University in San Angelo, he was a youth worker and college minister for Hillcrest Church in San Angelo.

Anniversaries

Larry Soape, 20th, as minister of education and administration at First Church in New Braunfels.

Wally Black, 10th, as minister of music at First Church in New Braunfels.

Regan Miller, fifth, as pastor of First Church in New Braunfels.

Billy Barnes, fifth, as senior adult minister at First Church in New Braunfels.

Lakeside Church in Breckenridge, 10th, June 6. The congregation also celebrated the burning of their note that day.

Melodee Stillwell, fifth, as associate student minister at First Church in Lewisville June 7.

Howard Chapman, 35th, on staff at First Church in Wichita Falls June 13. He began his service there as minister of recreation and later transitioned to become minister of senior adults.

Brian Dodridge, fifth, as associate pastor/discipleship at First Church in Lewisville June 16.

Six former directors of missions and their wives got together for lunch in Abilene recently. Attending were Bryan and Alice Ross of San Angelo, Malcolm and JoAnn Brown of Abilene, Roy Lee and Mary Lou Williams of Abilene, Herman and Marie Lancaster of Abilene, Dan and Dale Connelly of Brownwood, and Ferris and Romona Akins of Ballinger.

Northside Church in Corsicana, 70th, June 26-27. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday with a game night. There will be no early worship service Sunday, but Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m. David Hale will preach in the morning service. A lunch will follow at Fullerton-Garrity Park. At 4 p.m., the choir will present a special program, “The Family of God, A Church Family Celebration. Bob Webb is pastor.

River Road Church in Amarillo, 60th, July 4. Former Pastor Carl Neal will preach in the morning service. A catered barbecue lunch will follow. Micah Meurer is pastor.

Westside Victory Church in Fort Worth, 10th, July 11. The date also marks the 10th anniversary of founding pastor Larry Neathery. The morning service will include performances from Psalm 151 and Forgiven. A lunch will follow. For more information, call (817) 731-4968.

First Church of Elm Mott, 125th, July 17. The church will celebrate its anniversary July 18 beginning with a 9 a.m. continental breakfast. The morning service will include preaching by Walter Crouch and Weldon Koepf leading the music. Former Waco Assocation Director of Missions Paul Stripling and Paul Smith also will participate. A lunch will follow the morning sercie and a 2 p.m. song service is scheduled. Jody Gousset is pastor.

First Church in Glen Rose, 125th, July 17-18. Saturday's events will begin at 5 p.m. with a hamburger/hot dog supper and special activities for children. At 6:30 p.m., a service featuring former staff members John Wheat and Larry Lormand will begin. Also, former staff member Phil Moore will bring his adult choir from Dumas to sing. Former Pastor Bill Schibler also will speak. At 7:30 p.m., festivities will move to the Texas Amphitheater to view The Promise. Sunday will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday school, but the morning service will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Brent Ferren preaching. A lunch will follow.

First Church in Hull, 85th, July 19. The church will hold homecoming services July 18. Former Pastor Jack Maddox will preach in the morning service and John Marshall, previously music minister, will lead the singing. Lunch will follow, then a concert by the Marcontells will begin at 1:30 p.m. David Pursley is pastor.

First Church in Port Lavaca, 150th, July 24-25. Activies will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday with tours of the newly renovated educational facilities and a dedication service. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a time of food, fellowship and entertainment at the nearby Bauer Community Center. Sunday's activities will begin at 9 a.m. with services which will reflect on the church's history, look toward the future, while not forgetting God's current vision for the church. Former pastors and staff expected to take part in the celebration include pastors James Bailey and David Bush, interim pastor J.V. Helms, music ministers Bobby Watkins and David Hairel and education director Frank Ward. Associational Director Tommy Billings also will attend. Mike Gresham is pastor.

First Church in Kingsville, 100th, Aug. 1-8. The church will kick off its centennial celebration Aug. 1 with the presentation of the musical “God is Good” by its choir, drama team and orchestra. Former member and current pastor of First Church in Florence Troy Allen will lead afternoon services Monday through Wednesday from 12:10 p.m. until 12:50 p.m. Missions night will be held Wednesday, beginning with the 5:30 p.m. meal, cost $3. A 7 p.m. service will celebrate the mission churches started by the congregation and recognize their current pastors. Friday will feature a golf scramble at the L.E. Ramey Golf Course, cost $22 per person. Saturday a trap and skeet shoot will be held at the Kleburg County Trap and Skeet Club with a cost of $27 per event. The celebration banquet will be held that evening at 6:30 p.m. at Texas A&M-Kingsville. The cost is $12 per person with childcare available at the church. Former pastor Dan Wooldridge will be the speaker. Sunday's morning service will feature former staff members and a message from former Pastor Ken May. A covered dish luncheon will follow. The dedication of a state historical marker also is scheduled. For more information or to register for events, call (361) 592-3344. Ron Earley is pastor.

Hillcrest Church in Denton, 50th, Aug. 8. Former staff and members are asked to send addresses to call Eloise at (940) 383-1555. Robert Richardson is pastor.

Licensed

Justin Hamm to the ministry at Second Church in Victoria.

Events

The Heights Church in Richardson will present special patriotic services July 4 at 9:15 and 10:50 a.m. The services will include a number of musical and multimedia components. A freedom museum in the atrium will feature artifacts and dramatic presentations such as Abraham Lincoln reciting the Gettysburg Address, Betsy Ross working on her 13-star flag in her rocking chair and the Andrews Sisters singing World War II-era tunes. Gary Singleton is pastor.

North Pointe Church in Hurst will hold special services July 4 at 6 p.m. The day will include patriot music and the naturalization ceremony of new citizens who are serving in the U.S. military. Lt. Col. Gregory Tate, a chaplain at Randolph Air Force Base, will speak. The church also will have a freedom museum open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

First Church in Kildare will hold homecoming services July 11 celebrating 127 years of service to the community. A lunch and afternoon song service will conclude the day. Todd Lawrence is pastor.

Austin Association will offer a Leading Self workshop and experiential training opportunity beginning Aug. 17. The 10-session training will meet once a month, concluding May 17, 2005. Sessions will cover how personality affects behavior and the reaction of others, personal distinctives and the discovery of mission and vision. Participants also will be led to discover their belief system, passion, communication skills, means of self-discipline, life management and balance. The cost of the seminar is $200 and registration must be made by July 31.