By Loretta Fulton Hundreds of Messengers, or delegates, and their guests are expected in Abilene Nov. 16-18 when the Baptist General Convention of Texas holds its annual meeting at the Abilene Convention Center. “The theme this year is LIVE OUT GC2: Love God, Love People and Make Disciples. God calls His church to faithfully live out the Great Commandment and
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By Loretta Fulton Most traditional Christian denominations are represented on local university campuses for the fall semester, but only a handful of students come from faith traditions outside of Christianity. Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, McMurry University is United Methodist, and Hardin-Simmons University is Baptist. Only ACU and McMurry responded to a request for denominational
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The chairman and CEO of Providence Bancshares, Inc., will the the final speaker for the Fletcher Lecture Series at Hardin-Simmons University on Oct. 28. Mark Lovvorn will speak at 11 a.m. at HSU’s Houston-Lantrip Center, 2241 Pine St. The lecture is free but an RSVP is required by Tuesday, Oct. 14. Click here to RSVP. Mark Lovvorn The following is
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Jeff Williams, former mayor of Arlington, will be guest speaker for the Fletcher Series at Hardin-Simmons University on Tuesday, Oct. 7. His talk will begin at 11 a.m. in HSU’s Houston-Lantrip Center, 2241 Pine St. The lectures are free, but an RSVP is required by Sept. 23. Click here to register. Jeff Williams Williams is president and CEO of Graham
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Click here to read full ACU enrollment news release. Click here to read full McMurry enrollment news release. Click here to read full Hardin-Simmons enrollment news release. By Loretta Fulton McMurry and Abilene Christian universities enrolled record numbers of students for the fall semester, while Hardin-Simmons’ total enrollment dipped slightly but showed improvement in certain areas. McMurry recorded its third consecutive year
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Dowell Stackpole, co-founder of Texas Quantitative and Cyber Forward, will be guest speaker for the second Fletcher Series at Hardin-Simmons University. His talk will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, ln HSU’s Houston-Lantrip Center, 2241 Pine St. The lectures are free, but an RSVP is required by Sept. 18. Click here to RSVP. Dowell Stackpole “Stackpole is a visionary
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Tuesday, Sept. 2, is the deadline to register for the first of the First of the Fletcher Lecture Series at Hardin-Simmons University. Jim McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack,” will be guest speaker. McIngvale is a Houston entrepreneur who started Gallery Furniture. He will speak at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Houston-Lantrip Center, 2241 Pine St. Click here
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By Loretta Fulton Abilene’s three university campuses are already buzzing with activity in preparation for the beginning of classes on Aug. 25. Among the highlights of the opening of the fall semester are: ACU students are in for two treats this week during Wildcat Week. A candlelight devotional will begin at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Beauchamp Amphitheatre in
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By Loretta Fulton Abilenians will have a choice of services to attend on the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 1. And, a breakfast that is free and open to the public will be held on Wednesday, April 30, at Hardin-Simmons University. Theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be
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