The Baptist General Convention of Texas evangelism division will conduct a Spanish language 4xFour evangelism clinic  from 9 a.m. to noon May 30 at Crosspoint Church Español in Bellaire. 4xFour is a process to reach people with the Gospel.

Dallas Baptist University presented the Jonathan Fechner and Brittany O’Neal received Dallas Baptist University’s Frank and Martin Moore Servant Leadership Award.Frank and Martin Moore Servant Leadership Award to Brittany O’Neal of The Colony and Jonathan Fechner of Dallas in recognition of their stewardship within the DBU community and throughout the city. They each received $750 toward educational use and $250 to donate to the charity of their choice.

Howard Payne University honored Bill Fowler, associate professor of Christian studies, as outstanding faculty member of the year and Bobbie Price, certification coordinator and graduation assistant, as the outstanding staff member. Certificates recognizing excellence in teaching were received by Danny Brunette-Lopez, associate professor of Spanish, and Kathy Hagood, associate professor of English. Rebecca Mainka and Matt Zinser were recognized for excellence in service. Length of service awards were presented to Robert Mangrum, university historian and professor of government and history, 35 years; and Mary Dunham, assistant professor of library science and technical services librarian, 30 years. Also recognized for 25 years of service were Brenda Brittain, Gerry Clarkson, and Gary Gramling; 20 years, Wendy Grooms, John Nickols and Bertha Valle; and 15 years, Mary Griffin, Kathy James, Tracy Stansberry and Patricia Valencia.

Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing Shelley Conroy (left), dean and professor at Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing, and Shelby Garner (right), assistant professor, accepted Baylor’s Leadership in Undergraduate Research Award from Susan Bratton (center), director of the university’s undergraduate research and scholarly achievement organization.received the university’s award for leadership in undergraduate research. The nursing school initiated individual and team opportunities for hands-on undergraduate research, including field schools and international projects.

Buckner Children and Family Services will present a free foster-care and adoption information meeting May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at 5200 Buckner Blvd. in Dallas. Participants will receive an overview of foster care and adoption options in Texas, including foster-to-adopt, Waiting Texas Children, and domestic infant adoption and international adoption programs. For information or a reservation to attend, click here.

Anniversary

Larry Davis, 25th, as pastor of South Garland Baptist Church in Garland, June 8. Guest preachers for the month are Bob Dean, June 7; Jim Denison, June 14; Earl Craig, June 21; and Daniel Camp, June 28. Guest worship leaders also will lead each service during the month. A reception will be held June 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The month-long celebration concludes with a potluck supper June 28. Members also are encouraged to make financial or service-hour donations to ministry organizations in his honor.

Ordained

Luis Garza as a deacon at Iglesia Bautista El Buen Pastor in Beeville.

Brian Bulman, Audis Byrd, Grant Gaston, Joshua Johnson, Art McClelland, Patrick Moran and Neal Sutton as deacons at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler.

The 6th annual Bike Out Hunger-Texas will be May 11-16, 2015. The ride – about 450 miles from Boerne to Austin to Dallas – is intended to raise awareness about poverty and raise money for the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering.

With more than 31,000 children in foster care in Texas, Buckner Children and Family Services is making available daily devotional emails through the remainder of May, which is National Foster Care Month. To participate, click here to sign up for daily prayer prompts. 

Howard Payne University’s Model United Nations team excelled at an international conference in Münster, Germany, bringing home six awards from various committees. Cara DeLoach of San Angelo, Jimmy Abbatiello of Kerrville, Katie Rose Bonner of Lytle and Gavin Stewart of Flower Mound each was named the outstanding delegate from his or her respective committee. Bonner also won the best position award for her committee. Cody Perrin of Eastland was awarded honorable mention for his committee work.

Anniversary

Sarah Stafford, 10th, as associate minister of music at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas.

Retiring

James McGinlay, May 3, after 65 years of ministry. He has been a pastor 54 years, the last 22 serving at First Baptist Church of Lakeside in Fort Worth. He also was a pastor in Archer City, Lubbock, Greenville and Phoenix, Ariz. He preached in more than 500 churches during his years as an evangelist. He will continue to be available to preach.

Event

Cowboy Heritage Baptist Church in Clyde held a groundbreaking service April 5 for a new worship center. Dan Murray is pastor.

Ordained

Renée Jones to the ministry at University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, March 15.

To connect directly with San Antonio families during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, BCFS—formerly Baptist Child & Family Services—participated in Fiesta de los Niños, April 18. The event featured a parade, games, rides and musical performances. Parent educators with BCFS’ child abuse prevention programs joined in the fun, parading down the street sporting hats they decorated themselves (see photo above).

Steve Green, Steve Greenpresident of Hobby Lobby, was the keynote speaker for the 2015 Christian Business Owners’ Conference held at Dallas Baptist University. He outlined the history of his family’s businesses and also spoke about his family’s latest venture, The Museum of the Bible, scheduled to open in Washington, D.C., in 2017. 

Howard Payne University’s athletic training education program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Graduates of the program now can take the examination to become certified athletic trainers through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. 

East Texas Baptist University held a Donna Dooleyretirement reception for Donna Dooley, dean of the School of Education, April 24. She came to ETBU in 1997 as a professor of teacher education and was named dean in 2008. She received a decorative crystal bowl as a token of her service.

Anniversaries

Dana Altimore, 15th, as pastor of Five Points Baptist Church in Bryan.

Lake Tyler Baptist Church in Tyler, 30th, May 31. Josh Thompson is interim pastor.

Retiring

Larry Blackmon, as pastor of First Baptist Church in Hearne, where he has served 22 years, May 17. He celebrated 50 years as a pastor last September. He is moving to West and will be available for supply preaching or interim pastorates. He also has been pastor at First Baptist Church in Malakoff, Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Silsbee, Northside Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs and two Arkansas churches. He is president of the board of trustees of Latham Springs Baptist Camp and Retreat Center. He can be reached at (979) 446-4969.

Ordained

Chelsea Krahulik, to the ministry at Dayspring Baptist Church in Waco.

Texas Baptist Men’s well-drilling and water-purification ministry held a training event April 11 at the Dixon Mission Equipping Center in East Dallas. Classes provided a basic overview of the ministry’s mission, with specialized training in various procedures and mechanics used in its outreach, from water-well-drilling to filter construction.

“The End of Religion?” a symposium exploring the claim religion is declining and near its ultimate fall, will be hosted by Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion May 5 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Truett Theological Seminary. Symposium lectures include: “A Godless World? Signs of a Global Religious Revival,” by Rodney Stark; “Godless Europe?” by Philip Jenkins; “Godless Lives? Does Religion Matter for Our Well-Being?” by Jeff Levin; “The Myth of American Piety,” by Byron Johnson; and “Toward a Godless America,” by J. Gordon Melton. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, click here. 

Howard Payne University is exhibiting paintings by Pam Chadwick Aloisa, gallery director and professor of art history and art at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The show, housed in HPU’s Doakie Day Art Center, will run through April 29. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Anniversary

Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, 60th, May 3. David Dykes is pastor.

Ordained

Jim Troxel to the ministry at Battetown Baptist Church in Cameron, where he is pastor.

Thirty-nine East Texas Baptist University students joined the Beach Reach effort to evangelize college students for Christ during spring break. In total, 1,060 volunteers engaged in servant evangelism while providing 27,396 van rides and serving 21,000 pancakes during the three weeks of ministry.

Jim Angle, former chief national correspondent for Jim AngleFox News Channel, will be the guest speaker for Howard Payne University’s Guy D. Newman Honors Academy as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first graduating class. The free event will be held April 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the university’s Mims Auditorium. For more information, click here. 

Congreso, a gathering of Hispanic youth for worship and training in evangelism and discipleship, will be April 24-25 at Baylor University in Waco with the theme “Invincible.” Jesse Rincones, pastor of Alliance Church in Lubbock, and Jason Paredes, co-pastor of Fielder Church in Arlington, will speak. Music will be provided by Creation’s Anthem, Digital Age and Trip Lee.

Anniversaries

Marcelo Garcia, 15th, as pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Beeville, April 15.

Larry Martin, fifth, as pastor of Cadiz Baptist Church in George West, April 15. 

Morgan Garrett was crowned Miss ETBU during the 59th occurrence of the East Texas Baptist University’s pageant. The junior kinesiology major also is a captain of the university’s women’s basketball team. Katelyn Pope, a junior nursing major from Carthage, was first runner-up, and Natile Orr, a sophomore business marketing major from Lumberton, was second-runner up. 

Joy Jordan-Lake, author of books Joy Jordan-Lakeincluding Why Jesus Makes Me Nervous: Ten Alarming Words of Faith, will be the featured speaker at the Howard Payne University Woman’s Club annual Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon April 16 at 11:30 a.m. During the event, the recipient of the Yellow Rose Scholarship will be announced, and one guest will receive the Yellow Rose Award.

Dallas Baptist University will hold its 27th annual Norvell Slater Senior Adult Hymn Sing April 17. The hymn sing will begin at 2 p.m. in the Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel. A pre-hymn sing concert by the DBU Grand Chorus will begin at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (214) 333-5408.

Buckner International will host its second annual Hope for Children Benefit at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel May 8 at 7 p.m. Vocalist Dara Maclean will be the featured entertainer to accompany the meal and silent auction. Sponsorship tables and individual tickets are available here. 

Event

First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City will present the musical “Shelter” April 19 at 10:30 a.m. in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the bombing of the Murrah Building. “The sadness still lingers,” Minister of Music Kim Greer said. “The songs from ‘Shelter’ encourage us to be still and pour out our laments. They also give us strength and comfort to move past tragedy to experience God’s perfect peace and healing presence in our lives.” Admission is free.

Three teams of Dallas Baptist University students served during spring break. One group traveled to South Padre Island to participate in the Baptist General Convention of Texas sponsored Beach Reach, while another flew to Chile to minister to students at Temuco Baptist College. At third team went to Florida to help with Habitat for Humanity—some at a construction site and others at Habitat ReStore location where they sorted clothes and rearranged furniture. The Habitat construction crew is pictured above. 

A team of eight from East Texas Baptist University traveled to Children at a small village school put into practice a lesson taught by ETBU students on hand washing techniques. (Photo by Kayla Cradit/ETBU)Belize where they partnered with Hope Springs Water and the Belize Training Center where they refurbished a well, taught personal hygiene to children and told Bible stories. 

Buckner Children and Family Services is partnering with other local agencies to present a free foster care and adoption information expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 at Buckner’s office at 5200 Buckner Boulevard. For more information, click here.

Glenn Bickerdike received East Texas Baptist University’s 2015 Sam B. Hall Jr. Civic Service Award during the lecture series’ banquet. Bickerdike, a former ETBU trustee, received a blown-crystal cup in commemoration. He is a deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church in Marshall. 

Howard Payne University’s music department will present a concert April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre in New Braunfels. Titled “A Joyful Heart,” tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, click here.

Howard Payne University held a “Spring into Howard Payne University rock climbing instructor Leslie King assists Dominic Packer, an HPU freshman from Austin, with a hanging challenge at the HPU “Spring into Health Fair.”Health Fair” for faculty, staff and students. The second annual health fair featured health screenings, demonstrations, exhibits, games and a variety of giveaways. Pictured, HPU rock climbing instructor Leslie King assists Dominic Packer, an HPU freshman from Austin, with a hanging challenge.

Wayland Baptist University students Olivia Bybee of Amarillo and Lauren Chase of Claude visited the state capitol to lobby for continuation of the Tuition Equalization Grant, a program that helps private school students attend the university of their choice. The grant helps low- and middle-income Texas residents offset the cost of private school tuition, with an average grant of $3,380.

Anniversaries

Jeremy Shepherd, fifth, as pastor of First Baptist Church in Thorndale.

Phil Christopher, 20th, as pastor of First Baptist Church in Abilene.

First Baptist Church in Lott, 125th, May 16-17. Saturday’s activities begin at 4 p.m. with registration, a slideshow presentation and a memorabilia display. At 6 p.m., the will be a musical presentation by past and current members. Sunday will include a meal after the morning service followed by a service conducted by former pastor Randy Osborn. Stephen James is pastor. 

Retiring

Reby Lawler, as minister of childhood education and women’s ministries at Shearer Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio.

Elaine Walbrick, as pianist of South Main Baptist Church in Pasadena after 32 years of service.

Ordained

Darin Davis to the ministry at First Baptist Church in Amarillo. He is pastor of Blue Ridge Baptist Church in Marlin.

Dave Anfenson to the ministry at Calder Baptist Church in Beaumont. He is a chaplain for Texas Home Health Hospice in Beaumont.

Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano will be the site for the South Asia NOW Conference April 26-28. Speakers will include Danny Akin, Nik Ripken and John Brady. International Mission Board leaders for South Asia also will attend. The conference will focus on strategy and discussion of how to cooperate in pursuit of fulfillment of the Great Commission in South Asia. For more information, click here. 

Howard Payne University students are enjoying a newly Students gather in HPU’s Mabee University Center foyer.renovated Mabee University Center, including an updated Fambrough’s Eatery and Coffee Bar and expanded bookstore. Changes included an extensive redesign of the dining hall, study lounge, social spaces, enhanced technology, a new office suite for the vice president for student life and her staff, and additional conference rooms.

The Texas Baptist Missions Foundation has named Jerry Carlisle vice president. He is pastor of First Baptist Church in Plano, where he has served more than 12 years. Previously Carlisle, a former president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, was pastor of First Baptist Church in Temple and Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Coppell. He also served on the staffs of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston and Plymouth Park Baptist Church in Irving.

Howard Payne University will hold its annual spring revival—Resurrection Week—March 30 through April 1. Mike Satterfield, founder of Field of Grace Ministries and teaching pastor at Fielder Church in Arlington, is this year’s speaker. Mike Romero Music of Houston will lead worship. Services on Monday and Tuesday will be held at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and the last service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. 

Steve Green, president of Hobby Lobby, will speak at the Christian Business Owners Conference April 9 at Dallas Baptist University. The conference provides a forum for Christian business owners to network, as well as share best practices for transformational servant leadership, learn to integrate faith into their spheres of influence, and promote the personal and professional growth of those around them. For more information on table sponsorship and registration, click here.  

San Marcos Baptist Academy will offer an information session and campus tours during an open house April 12 at 2 p.m.

Hardin-Simmons University inducted Hilton Hemphill, John Hyde and Bertie Kingore into its Hall of Leaders. The hall provides a permanent recognition of graduates, former students, former employees and other university leaders who have distinguished records of achievement and have proven themselves to be of good character.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor graduate Kelsey Kunk and seniors Elizabeth Stefanski and Kelsey Belcher attended the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society’s annual convention in Chicago. Belcher and Stefanski entered the student presentation competition and both won top honors. Belcher participated in the world history category, where her presentation, “Dissection, Body Snatchers and Reform,” was awarded first place. Stefanski’s entry in the American literature category, “How Do Movies Affect the Readership of Young Adult Books,” also won first place. Each was awarded $100. They also received scholarships of $1,200 and $1,000, respectively. 

Baylor University has appointed Michael McLendon as dean of the School of Education, effective July 1. He is a professor and associate dean of Southern Methodist University’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Baylor in 1991. He and his family are members of Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas. 

East Texas Baptist University honored 15 students for their inclusion in the 2015 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges with a reception. 

Anniversary

Belmont Baptist Church in San Angelo, 60th, April 26. Services will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with a noon meal. For more information, call (325) 651-4661. Toby Irwin is pastor.

Event

First Baptist Church in Denver City will hold a retirement reception for Randy and Rondalyn Butler April 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. He has served the church as minister of music 31 years. He previously served at First Baptist Church in Crosbyton. While a student at Wayland Baptist University, he served churches in Ropesville and Quitaque.

Ordained

Eddie Puga, to the ministry at Ambler Baptist Church in Abilene, where he is pastor. 

Nineteen Howard Payne University students offered free breakfasts and the gospel to South Padre Island beachgoers during spring break. Marking its 35th year, the Texas Baptist Beach Reach ministry drew hundreds of student volunteers from Texas college campuses. 

A youth worship leader camp featuring musicians David Crowder, Robbie Seay, Shaun Groves and Leslie Jordan will be held concurrently with this summer’s Alleluia Conference at Baylor University. Deadline to submit an audition video for the camp, hosted by Baylor’s Center for Music Studies, has been extended to Good Friday, April 3. The Alleluia Conference and youth worship camp will be held July 21-24 on the Baylor campus. Final selections will be made April 15, with 100 slots open and a registration of $300 per student, which includes room and board. No audition fee will be charged. The camp is geared toward young aspiring worship leaders and instrumentalists—ninth grade through graduating seniors. Applicants are asked to send a 45-second video clip displaying their musical ability. For more information, click here. 

Hope Clinic in Garland, a nonprofit faith-based community clinic, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new location April 17 at 11 a.m. at 800 South 6th Street. The clinic serves almost 2,000 economically disadvantaged patients. Care is free, but donations are accepted. Prescription assistance last year totaled $500,000. The clinic has 13 paid staff, including a full-time and part-time physician, supported by a network of 48 volunteer physicians who provide free medical care across a variety of specialties.

East Texas Baptist University presented the Gerald Nissley Jr. spoke during the East Texas Baptist University chapel service, where he received the Ward Walker Award for the integration of faith and learning.2015 Ward Walker Awardto Gerald Nissley Jr., assistant professor of psychology. The award honors a faculty member who pursues the integration of faith and learning within his or her academic discipline. He helped establish the ETBU Counseling Center, which provides low-cost services to the ETBU community.

Ed Spann was Dallas Baptist University’s featured speaker for the George H. Gallup Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series. He spoke on the contents of his book Presidential Praise: Our Presidents and their Hymns, which he wrote with Michael Williams, DBU professor of history. Spann highlighted the Christian faith of several U.S. presidents and the effect hymns had on that faith. He and his wife, Jan, are members of First Baptist Church in Duncanville.

About 350 Baptist Student Ministry volunteers from Texas college campuses are spending their spring break at Beach Reach, providing free rides, free breakfasts and sharing the gospel on South Padre Island, March 7-13 and March 14-20.

Wendell GriffenHardin-Simmons University’s 15th annual T.B. Maston Lectures in Christian Ethics will be held March 23 and 24. Wendell Griffen, who is both pastor of New Millennium Church in Little Rock and an Arkansas circuit judge, will present “Repentance, Reconciliation and Baptists” in a two-part lecture series. The first lecture will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Logsdon Chapel. The concluding speech will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Behrens Auditorium.

East Texas Baptist University’s annual Sam B. Hall Jr. Lecture and banquet has been rescheduled for March 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Phillips Great Room. The event was postponed due to inclement weather. Phillip Meyer, Houston businessman and ETBU trustee, will speak on his life experiences and growth in faith as a business leader. The program also will include announcement of the Sam B. Hall Jr. Civic Service Award recipient. Tickets are $50 per person and can be obtained by clicking here. 

Buckner International’s Wynnewood Family Hope Center in South Dallas will hold a community health awareness day March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free services to the community will include mammograms, blood pressure checks, HIV testing, dental screens, cholesterol and diabetes checks, immunizations and asthma screenings. Representatives from community service agencies also will be on hand with educational materials about the services they offer. The Wynnewood Family Hope Center cares for more than 120 vulnerable children in Dallas through after-school and summer day camp services. It is located at 2006 Didsbury Circle in Dallas.

Howard Payne University’s speech and debate team competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association spring championship and won third place overall debate sweepstakes and fifth place overall sweepstakes. HPU senior Marcos Corley of Corpus Christi was named to the Texas All-State Forensics Squad.

Event

Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Whitehouse will hold a wild game dinner April 18 at 6 p.m. John Rickenbach, president of Centershot Ministries in Minnesota, will be the guest speaker. For more information, click here.  

Ordained

Don Bays and Lenton Ray Moore as deacons at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cumby.

Four Howard Payne University students have been recognized as Currie-Strickland Scholars in Christian Ethics and Theology. They are Kelsan Wolverton of Lampasas, Samuel Marich-Edwan of Arlington, Jessi Jordan of Spurger and Paul Warren of Salado (see photo above). 

Jep Robertson, of Duck Dynasty Jep Robertson of A&E’s Duck Dynasty expressed his gratitude to East Texas Baptist University after University Chaplain and Vice President for Spiritual Development Scott Bryant presented him an ETBU Tiger athletic jacket following his chapel speech. (Photo by Brendan Sceroler/ETBU).fame, was the guest chapel speaker at East Texas Baptist University. Robertson’s family is the subject of a reality television show and is known for their strong faith in Christ and long beards. He explained to the capacity crowd that he is a normal guy with struggles like everyone else, but his faith in Jesus Christ and his desire to tell others about him keeps him grounded.

A prayer service in response to terrorism and Christian persecution will be held March 26 at 7 p.m. at North Hills Baptist Church in Whitesboro. There will be no preaching or promotion of any political agenda—just a gathering of churches of all denominations coming together to pray. For more information, click here. 

Dallas Baptist University honored Lou Esparza for her 25 years of service to the school. She began working at the school in both undergraduate admissions and development before being named academic projects administrator, where she is responsible for developing and editing the class schedules. 

Anniversaries

Westover Baptist Church in San Marcos, 75th, March 29. The service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and a meal will follow. Jeff Latham is pastor.

John Isom, 35th, as pastor to senior adults and worship leader at Waller Baptist Church. He previously served the church as pastor.

Charles Cole, 10th, as director of missions for FIRM Baptist Area.

Event

The Dennis Ivey Band will be in concert at Bedias Baptist Church in Bedias March 29 at 6 p.m.

Howard Payne University is hosting “Above and Below I-10: Cross Country 2015,” a national art exhibition that will run through March 27. The exhibition is held at the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the Doakie Day Art Center. Fifty-two works by 31 artists around the country were selected for the exhibition. Visitors can view the art Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed March 9-13.

Baylor University will host a global religious freedom summit March 19 at 2 p.m. Bob FuA panel—made up Ken Starr, Baylor president and chancellor; Frank Wolf, a former U.S. congressman and the university’s Jerry and Susie Wilson Chair in Religious Freedom; and Pastor Bob Fu, president and founder of The China Aid Association—will discuss the current situation of those facing religious persecution around the world and the importance of engaging the issue. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

Children at Heart Ministries will host its annual A Day at Miracle Farm in Brenham April 4. There will be a petting zoo, wagon rides and horseback rides for children and campus tours and free ice cream for everyone. A live auction of crafts made by the boys of Miracle Farm and a barbecue also will be held. Barbecue tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance or $15 the day of the event. To purchase advance tickets, click here. 

Christian music artist David Crowder will bring his Crowder Neon Steeple Tour to Baylor University April 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, click here.

Wayland Baptist University students combined World Wayland Baptist University students Anthony Minjares (from left) a junior from Hobbs, N.M.; Savanna Ludecke, a freshman from Frisco; and Nicole Adams, a senior from Amarillo, display the red X of the End It Movement to raise awareness of human trafficking. Baptist Student Ministries and these students are leading an effort to combine the 30-Hour Famine with the End It Movement to raise awareness and money to benefit victims of human trafficking.Vision’s 30-Hour Famine with End It Movement’s Shine a Light on Slavery Day to raise awareness of both sex slavery/trafficking and child hunger. In addition to participating in the fast, students supporting an end to human trafficking were asked to put a red X on their hands, the symbol of the End It Movement. A chapel service focused on slavery, and students, faculty and staff prayed for the issues in a prayer tent set up on campus. Organizations and individuals also made financial donations.

Anniversary

Eric Black, fifth, as pastor of First Baptist Church in Covington, Feb. 1. 

Revival

First Baptist Church, Rising Star; March 8-11; evangelist and artist, Cory Devivo; pastor, Bill Gleason.