By DANNY MINTON Totem poles have been around for hundreds of years. You won’t see too many around Abilene since mesquite tree trunks aren’t the ideal trunks for a 30-foot tall sculpture. Totem poles were not worshipped but designed mostly to depict tribal history or folklore. Many times native Indians would feel a connection to one of the animal symbols
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Volunteers are needed to assist with the 2019 Summer Point in Time Count, aimed at getting an exact count of the homeless in Abilene. The count will take place Thursday, Aug. 29. Volunteers must take part in one of two trainings, either 12:30 p.m. Aug. 20 or 12:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Also, donations of $10 gift cards are requested.
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Hardin-Simmons University News Release Joseph Eunice was busy enough working and earning his doctorate of physical therapy from Hardin-Simmons University, but when he saw a need in Mityana, Uganda, he knew he had the time to help children in need. Eunice, who graduate in 2019, is the director of operations at Just A Guy Ministries (JAG), where he fundraises to
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By LORETTA FULTON The call came to Dustin Wilhite at 3 a.m. He was in the cabin of a cruise ship while touring Alaska. It wasn’t the phone ringing. And it wasn’t an emergency. But it was urgent. It was God calling Wilhite to become a pastor. It took three commands from the Almighty for Wilhite to get it. “Pastor
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By LORETTA FULTON They say the proof is in the pudding, but is it also in the creme brulee with fresh berries and whipped cream or herbed spaghetti squash? Or baked macaroni and cheese with shrimp or chicken? If so, students in the first session of the new Culinary Academy sponsored by First Baptist Church’s City Light Community Ministries already are
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By DANNY MINTON I believe it was Marshall Keeble who used to tell the story about a Southern air traffic controller. It went something like this: Atlanta Pilot: Houston, this is flight 115 coming in from Atlanta, requesting permission to land. Houston: Yes, Sir. Flight 115, you’re clear to land going west there on runway 29. Atlanta Pilot: Roger that. L.A. Pilot: Houston, this
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FROM HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY What started as a meeting in the HSU cafeteria has grown to an international partnership with multiple departments of the university. When Grey Hoff, associate vice president for marketing and global engagement, met Kisemei Kupe three years ago, he quickly found out that Kupe had a heart for the Lord and a calling to minister to his
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By LORETTA FULTON The CenturyMen will make a stop in Abilene Tuesday, July 23, as part of the choir’s 50th anniversary tour. The group was founded in 1969 with Buryl Red, a noted composer, arranger, and producer as its founding musical director. The all-male chorus will present a free concert at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. Third St. at 7
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By LORETTA FULTON In Nigerian culture, the first-born son traditionally is named for the father. But not always. Albert Ezeanya Jr. was the second-born son. His father had told God that if he had a son, he wanted him to be a priest. Logically, the first son would have been named Albert Jr. and would have been steered toward the
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