Howard Payne University is exhibiting the work of Brownwood photographer Roger Levesque through Nov. 21 in the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the Doakie Day Art Center. His work focuses on the use of digital photography and manipulation to explore artistic possibilities.
Dallas Baptist University will hold a Columbus Day 
About 50 Wayland Baptist University students gathered beneath the flag on the steps of Gates Hall prior to sunrise for prayer and worship at the annual See You at the Pole event. Patriot preview for prospective students and the parents Oct. 13. Included is a tour of the campus, meetings with faculty and administrators, and information about admissions, financial aid and campus organizations. The event is free for the student and up to two guests. For more information, click here.
JoAnn Cole has been named vice president of Buckner Adoption and Maternity Services. The last three years, she has been vice president of Buckner Children and Family Services.
The East Texas Baptist University debate team took third place at the opening tournament of the year. The 10-member team competed against teams from Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. Dakota Hiltzman took second in the professional division.
Retiring
Earl Oglesbee, as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Denison.
Anniversary
Lino Castaneda, 15th, as pastor of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Sherman.
First Baptist Church in Thorndale, 125th, Oct. 5. Former pastors Larry Griffith and Jerry Zucha will speak. A meal will follow the morning service. Jeremy Shepherd is pastor.
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Brian Able, 20th, as youth minister at Calder Baptist Church in Beaumont, Oct. 12.
Event
Calder Baptist Church in Beaumont will hold homecoming services Oct. 12to mark 67 years of service to the community. A meal will follow the morning service. Jim Fuller is pastor.
Revival
First Baptist Church, Thorndale, Oct. 5-8; evangelist, Brett McNew; music, Joe Horan; pastor, Jeremy Shepherd.
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