Posted: 12/15/06
Around the State
• Registration for spring classes at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will be held Jan. 8 and 9. Classes begin Jan. 10. Registration time is based on students’ last names. For more information, call (254) 295-4510.
• The B.H. Carroll Theological Institute will hold its winter colloquy Jan. 15-16 at First Church in Arlington. The theme will be “The Moral Maze.” David Cook of Wheaton College will be the keynote speaker. For more information, call (817) 274-4284.
• A statewide senior adult camp will be held April 23-26 at Alto Frio Encampment in Leakey. Paul Powell will be the preacher, D.L. Lowrie will lead the Bible study, and Dale Durham and Ginger McKay will lead the music. Call (830) 232-5271 to make reservations or to receive more information.
| East Texas Baptist University recently unveiled the “Scarborough/Linebery Cross.” The cross from the original Scarborough Chapel spire now is incorporated into a memorial to the late Evelyn Scarborough Linebery, a longtime benefactor of the school who died in 2001. |
• Students from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Hardin-Simmons University and Howard Payne University competed with students from 18 universities in an ethics match held in Dallas. Four students from UMHB—Lauren Graber, Danny Jeanes, Elaine Lipscomb and Ray Wilson—won first place in their division. The HSU squad—Samuel Argumaniz, Robert Hatcher and Sarah Osborn—earned a fourth place standing. The HPU students—Amanda Whisler, Shanna McCalum, Ronald Duvall and Brett Campbell—ranked in the top half of the schools competing. The competition consisted of five rounds in which two teams met before a moderator and three judges—all of whom are business leaders. The questions in the final round were about a CEO who lied on his resume about college degrees and outsourcing business and closing U.S. facilities because of rising costs. Students from UMHB received the first place trophy and a $1,000 grant to continue discussions of ethics with business leaders in their local community. Members of the HSU team received a $500 grant.
Anniversaries
• Greenvine Church in Burton, 145th, Oct. 15. Bob Gregory is pastor.
• Terry Smith, 25th, as minister of music at First Church in Floresville, Nov. 17.
• Friendship Church in Beeville, 100th, Dec. 3. Vernon Helgren is pastor.
• Kokomo Church in Gor-man, 100th, Dec. 10. The church was organized June 9, 1906, but due to the church building burning on Jan. 1, the celebration was postponed until the congregation’s new facility was completed.
• First Church in Devine, 125th, Jan. 19-21. The congregation is seeking the addresses or telephone numbers of former pastors, staff and members. For more information, call (830) 663-4408. Glenn Young is pastor.
• Jean Church in Jean, 100th, July 19-21. The congregation is seeking addresses of former staff and members, as well as any memorabilia from the church’s history. A scrapbook of memories also is being prepared. Send all correspondence to Route 3, Box 53, Olney 76374. Gary Riley is pastor.
• First Church in Mineral Wells, 125th, Sept. 15-16. Addresses of former pastors, staff and members are being sought. For more information, call (940) 325-2523. Mark Bumpus is pastor.
Retiring
• Carl Clinton, as pastor of Walnut Creek Church in Azle, Nov. 12. He served the church on two occassions for a total of 13 years. During more than 30 years of ministry, he also was a pastor in Tennessee and at several Texas congregations, including Immanuel Church in Mineral Wells and First Church in Santo. He is available for supply at (817) 599-8144.
• Cecil Harper, after more than 16 years as pastor of First Church in Breckenridge and 43 years in ministry, Dec. 31. Other churches he served include Fort Griffin Church in Albany, Avoca Church in Avoca, Walnut Springs Church in Walnut Springs, First Church in Gordon, First Church in Bronte and First Church in De Leon. He will be available for supply preaching and interim pastorates, and can be contacted at (254) 559-6145.
• Bill Funderburk, after more than 15 years as minister of music, media and senior adults at First Church in Center and 35 years in ministry, Dec. 31. He previously served at Immanuel Church in Odessa, First Church in Palestine and in Kentucky and Wyoming. He will be available for music interims and can be contacted at (936) 248-2224.
Deaths
• Jimmy Holloway, 65, Nov. 11 in Follett. He was pastor of Oak Ridge Church in Marietta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte, less than a month before. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Dulaney; sons, Leslie, Lance and Lyndale; brother, Arnold; and 10 grandchildren.
• Stephen Maness, 44, Nov. 11 in Lewisville. He had fought a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a professor of New Testament Greek for the B.H. Carroll Theological Institute, instructing at three of the institute’s teaching churches, First Church in Bryan, The Heights Church in Richardson and First Church in Lewisville. He also was a member of the Lewisville church. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Evelyn Maness.
Events
• Graceview Church in Tomball will hold a conference on working with people with disabilities March 8-10. The conference will focus on the impact churches make on the lives of families impacted by disabilities. Conference topics will include starting a special- needs class, taking ministry to the next level, teaching tools and helping families of the disabled. The conference is designed for church leaders, parents and volunteers. Child care will not be provided. The Isaacs will sing in concert Friday night. For more information, call (281) 351-4979, or see www.thejoyministry.org. Bryan Donahoo is pastor.
• A historical marker was dedicated at First Church in Salado, Dec. 10 to recognize Addie Barton, pioneer missionary to Mexico. She taught school in Saltillo, Mexico, from 1883 until 1910, when the Mexican Revolution forced her home. After returning to Salado, she worked with Mexican refugees until her death in 1921. The marker will be placed next the to church’s historic bell, crafted in 1879. The bell was rung as a part of the ceremony. After the ceremony, a fajita lunch was served by the Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief feeding team. Brian Dunks is pastor.
• Immanuel Church in Mineral Wells honored Church Secretary Peggy Boyanton for 25 years of service with a plaque and gift certificate Dec. 3. A cake and ice cream fellowship followed. David Wilkins is pastor.
• First Church in Devers will hold a New Year’s Eve watchnight service at 7:30 p.m. Preachers will be Rick Edwards, Shawn Vickers and Doyle Perryman. Musicians will be the New Psalms Quartet from Houston and The Original McDaniels from Devers. Homemade soup, blackeyed peas, cabbage and cornbread also will be on hand. For more information, call (936) 549-7653. Harry McDaniel is pastor.
• Trinity Church in San Antonio will hold a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m.
Ordained
• David Cecil to the ministry at Richards Church in Richards.
• Ross Jarvis to the ministry at First Church in Navasota.
• Sue Northrup and Phil Keith as deacons at Royal Lane Church in Dallas.
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