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Meet Jim Clark

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CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTERDec. 13, 1965–Organized under the direction of 16th and Vine Street Church of ChristJanuary 1967–Grew to include four other congregations, each assuming some financial responsibilityMay 1, 1968–Turned the oversight and major financial responsibilities over to then-College Church of Christ, now University Church of Christ1968–Moved to 901 Mesquite St.2005–Incorporated as Christian Service Center of Abilene, Inc., in January2013–Started major

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Fletcher Series Lecturer: David Miller

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By Loretta Fulton David B. Miller of Dallas, co-founder and managing partner of EnCap Investments, will be the next speaker in the Fletcher Lecture Series at Hardin-Simmons University. His presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Houston-Lantrip Center. The lectures are free but registration is required. Registration deadline is Oct. 26. Click here to register. David

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A Tip about Change

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By Nancy Patrick I recognize all the symptoms of old age on a daily basis. They began during my 40th year when doctors began saying, “At your age . . ..” One of the first times this occurred, my ophthalmologist told me that people my age needed bifocals. Others referred to diagnostic procedures I could avoid because I was past

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Genius Award

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By Jim Nichols It is one thing to feel that no one knows who you are when you are alive; it is another when no one knows who you are when you are dead. In his compelling book Solito: A Memoir, Javier Zamora allows us to follow him as a nine-year-old boy on his two-month journey from his home in

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Explaining God

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By Danny Minton Have you ever asked, “Where is God when I need Him?” Have you ever had someone ask you who God is and what He really does? Years ago, I came across an explanation attributed to an 8-year-old named Danny Dutton of Chula Vista, California. Although “Snopes” says the origin is undetermined, it has circulated across various websites.

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‘The Rabbi from Nazareth’: Festival of Faith Theme

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By Loretta Fulton The 40th annual Festival of Faith, featuring Rabbi Evan Moffic of Congregation Solel in Highland Park, Illinois, gets under way Sunday, Oct. 18, at First Central Presbyterian Church. Overall theme is “The Rabbi from Nazareth.”  “For more than 40 years, the Festival of Faith has brought distinguished religious leaders and thinkers to Abilene for conversation, worship, and

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University Homecomings

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All three universities have homecomings scheduled this month and next, with social events, football games, class reunions, and worship services planned.  First up is Hardin-Simmons University, with homecoming events this week, Oct. 15-18. Click here to register. Click here for a schedule. The Alumni Awards Banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Johnson Building. Winners of the 2026

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Fletcher Series Lecturer: David Auld

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By Loretta Fulton David Auld, executive chairman of the board of D.R. Horton homebuilders, based in Arlington, will be the next speaker in the Fletcher Lecture Series at Hardin-Simmons University. Auld’s presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in HSU’s Houston-Lantrip Center on Pine Street.  Registration deadline is Oct. 19. The lectures are free, but registration is required.

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