The public is invited to take a stroll through the Lake Kirby Nature Park, followed by a time of spiritual reflection, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. The program is a collaboration between Matthew Broyles, minister to emerging adults at First Baptist Church, and Rick Hammer, associate professor of biology at Hardin-Simmons University, and a member of the West
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Following are links to stories in the Reporter-News written by Loretta Fulton about the Holy Week Luncheon Series. A new story link will be posted each day, along with the name of the speaker. Monday: Speaker Phil Christopher https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/local/2019/04/15/holy-week-sermon-jesus-death-extravagant-example-grace-love/3474728002/ Tuesday: Speaker Ben Siburt https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/local/2019/04/16/holy-week-lunch-sermon-dying-work-art-faithful/3484484002/ Wednesday: Speaker Cliff Stewart https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/local/2019/04/17/holy-week-lunch-sermon-judas-included-until-he-excluded-himself/3496596002/ Thursday: Speaker
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Two of Abilene’s larger churches–First Baptist and the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest–have been looking long and far for an organist. They join a long list of other congregations nationwide learning that a church organist is a prized possession nowadays. Read Loretta Fulton’s article on the shortage of church organists in the Reporter-News.
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By LORETTA FULTON Jan. 12 was not a good day. Two saints left us that day. James C. Holman, 96, of Clyde died after a lifetime of ministry in the United Methodist Church. Eunice Frazier Chambless, 99, died the same day. Both devoted their lives to the service of others, Holman from the pulpit, hospital rooms, funeral homes, wherever he
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By LORETTA FULTON Everyone got in on the fun at the last of three Advent Music Series concerts sponsored by the Grace Museum. The last concert was held Dec. 18 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, all decked out in Christmas splendor. Seven speakers introduced seven Christmas carols, providing a little history. And then the large crowd gathered for
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The Grace Museum is sponsoring a free Advent Music Series on Tuesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18. The concerts will be in different locations but all will be 12:15-12:45 p.m. Advent, which begins Sunday, Dec. 2, is the month-long period leading to Christmas. It also marks the beginning of a new year for churches that follow a liturgical calendar. The
Read moreBy DR. KRISTINA CAMPOS DAVIS Director of Communications, Hardin-Simmons University On June 14, the Hardin-Simmons University family lost one of its most distinguished and well-loved members, former President Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher, who died at age 87. A memorial service celebrating Dr. Fletcher’s life will be held in the main sanctuary at First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Monday,
Read moreBy MATTHEW BROYLES In February I had the opportunity to travel to Bucharest, Romania, for a mission trip. One afternoon we took to see some sites and experience the culture we walked in an area of the city called Old Town. While walking in Old Town, we stopped in the oldest Romanian Orthodox church in Bucharest. During our time in
Read more(Article courtesy of Dr. Kristina Campos Davis, Director of Communications, Hardin-Simmons University.) Dr. Phil Christopher, pastor of Abilene’s First Baptist Church, was honored with an honorary doctorate degree May 12 during graduation ceremonies at Hardin-Simmons University. Christopher was cited for his influence in the lives of thousands of people during his 40 years of ministry. Christopher has been senior pastor
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