| Announcements Births Nikko Eric Dew, May 4, third child and second son for Eric and Christine (Van Landuyt) Dew, of Surprise, AZ. Blaze Alexander Dotson, Feb. 22, fourth child for Kenna Swanson and Alex Dotson, of Howe, TX. Ninth grandchild for Colleen Swanson of Sherman, TX. Micah Nathaniel Jones, April 4, second child for Joseph and Paula Jones, of Okemah, OK. Anthony Roys Martinez, Nov. 13, second child for Benjamin and Victoria (Roys) Martinez, of Spokane, WA.
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Publications The University of Zimbabwe has published a book by Andrew Masuku titled The Seed of All Evil vs. The Seed of True Love. The book concerns good relationships in marriage and between different social groups. For further information contact Andrew at amasuku@taurai.co.zw.
Ordinations Peg Casale, Syracuse, NY Anniversaries
Carroll and Noriel Waterman, attending Sonlight Christian Fellowship in Loudon, NH, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on August 23, and will celebrate it in October on the Festival Cruise to Hawaii. They have four children: Joseph, Jo-Ellen, Carolyn, and Tommy, and ten grandchildren. Retirements
Don Mason (right), pastor in Cary and Wilson, NC, retired on May 30, after almost 40 years of full-time service. Dennis Pelley, pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Eagle Rock, CA, will retire on July 4, after 24 years of full-time service. Obituaries
When a beautiful lady of strength passes, those who love her come together to comfort and support all who remain behind. Susan's many talents were a reflection of both her parents and her faith. Her lifetime of love and generosity blurred the boundaries of family and friendship. She has left us too soon and the measure of her life will not be in years, but in the substance of her good nature and the evidence of the love that will surround her always. A reception was held at the Pathway of Grace Church. Cards may be sent to Carl and Larissa at 9358 Olive Street, Princeton, Texas 75407. Charlie W. Hewitt, 75, of Avinger, TX, April 5. He and his wife Joyce were married for 58 years, and were in the church for 49 years, attending Grace Christian Fellowship in Longview. He was born July 27, 1932, in New Castle, TX, to Pal Reeves and Thelma Smith Hewitt. He worked as a relief supervisor and welder for 28 years with Texas Eastman in Longview. He is survived by his wife and children: Gary (Sue) Hewitt of Pearland, Debbi (David) Daniels of Baytown, and Rebekah (Vince) Spencer of Avinger; a sister, Marie Woods of Kilgore, and the following grandchildren and spouses: Chris and Tyanne Hewitt, Brandy and Josh Webb, Jennifer Daniels, Desirea Daniels, Heather Hewitt, Felicia and Jason Shephard, Jessica Willadsen, Tamara Willadsen, Amy Lynch, Erin Lynch, Michael Spencer, Chase Spencer, and Misty Spencer, and five great-grandchildren. Granddaughter Brandy Webb wrote the following poem: How do you measure a man? It is not where he has been, it is not what he did, and it is not how much he spent. It is how he lived. It is the joy he brought, and the smile on his face. It is how much love he had, how he treated others. It is the family and friends he left behind. It is how much he is missed when he goes to his final rest. It is the measure Papa met. Lona V. Snyder, 89, of Salem, OR, Jan. 28, of congestive heart failure. A member since 1967, formerly of Eugene, OR, she attended Living Hope Church in Salem. She is survived by five children: June Smith, Melvin Snyder, Jeanne Banks, Joyce Snyder, and Milton Snyder. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Robert F. Warden, 83, of Crete, IL, March 22. He was born July 4, 1924, in Martin's Ferry, OH, and is survived by his beloved wife Margaret (Silver) and his sister Joan Bradac, of Bridgeport, OH. He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Lee Lohr. He was a World War II army (CBI) veteran and a member since 1963. Josie White, 78, May 7, after a short illness. She was a faithful member since 1972 and attended the Dublin, GA congregation. She is survived by two older brothers and a sister and several nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Omar P. Whitesell, 89, of Prairie Village, KS, April 8. He was a member in Kansas City for 36 years. Omar was a World War II veteran and earned the Bronze Star for bravery under fire as a forward artillery observer. He retired in 1989 as treasurer and chief accountant for Massman Construction Company. Omar was a quiet, friendly man and a good husband and father. He faithfully served in the church and was a helper of those less fortunate. He is survived by a daughter, Marjean Lindquist and a son, Larry Whitesell. He was loved by his church family and will be greatly missed.
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Peyton
Levi Moody and Parker Daniel Moody, Jan. 12, first children for Brad
and Marcy (Monroe) Moody, of McLoud, TX. Peyton weighed 3 pounds, 13
ounces and was 16¼ inches long. Parker was born one minute later, weighing
4 pounds, 3 ounces, 17 inches long. The grandparents are Dan and Lisa
Moody of Shawnee, and Ron and Shirley Monroe of Geary.
Jette Naia Evangelista
Moya, Nov. 20, second child of Aleskei and Erlin Moya,
Mykah
Alexandra Arielle Schemm, Dec. 15, fourth child for Steven and
Michelle (Scott) Schemm, of Federal Way, WA. She was 7 pounds, 20 inches
long.
Corrine Brunet and Mike
Shipman were married on March 15 in Hurst, TX. Pathway of Grace pastor
Bob Persky performed the wedding. The wedding party included the bride's
parents, Jack and Betty Brunet, the groom's parents, Tony and Karen
Shipman, grandmother of the groom, Jean Shipman-Benedict, matron of honor
Stephanie Gordon, best man Jon Shipman, bridesmaids Lindy Cheatwood and
Julie Atiez, groomsmen Joe Shipman and Dan Butz, and flower girls Michka
and Nathacha Gordon.
Pickwick Publications has
published a book by Michael Morrison titled Who Needs a New
Covenant? Rhetorical Function of the Covenant Motif in the Argument of
Hebrews. As part of the Princeton Theological Monograph Series, it is
available through amazon, bn.com, and other online booksellers. The book
is a revised edition of the author's 2006 dissertation.
Bob
and Linda Knowles celebrated their 40th anniversary on May 4. After
spending 24 years in San Diego, CA, they moved to Tennessee two years ago
to be near their children and grandchildren (right). They have been in the
church since 1982.
Paul
Kroll (left), senior editor of Christian Odyssey, author of
numerous articles on our website, and writer in the Personal
Correspondence Department, retired on June 6. He began full-time work with
us in 
Henry V. Banks
(right), 84, of Tucson, AZ, April 25. She was born Dec. 27, 1923.
Fred
W. Bauer, 86, of Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 29. He was a member since 1963
and a deacon for many years in the Minneapolis South congregation. Most
recently, he attended Living Grace Church in Bloomington, MN. He is
survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Ruby, and five children: Ruth
(Rod) Matthews, of Eleanor, Australia; Mark (Lenore) Bauer, of Durand, WI;
David (Mary) Bauer, of Osseo, MN; John (Lydia) Bauer, of Kansas City, MO;
and Philip (Donna) Bauer, of Oklahoma City, OK; and seven grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.
