The Christian Chronicle (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 55, No. 11, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 1, 1998 Page: 8 of 40
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JASPER, TEXAS
John C. Stevens, former president of
Abilene Christian University, returned to his
preaching roots in September, joining the
Jasper, Texas, church for a special celebration
commemorating the 60th anniversary of his
entry into full-time ministry.
As a part of the day’s activities,
Stevens delivered two addresses to
the congregation and shared in an
afternoon period of “Memories and
Reflections,” a time set aside to rem-
inisce about the events of the last 60
years. R.C. Hom, mayor of the city
of Jasper, declared September 13,
1998, the “Dr. John C. Stevens Day.”
Stevens began preaching at the Jasper
church in 1938 The young congregation was
looking for an experienced preacher who was
married, had a car and had experience in per-
sonal work. After being contacted by one of
the church’s elders, Stevens responded that he
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
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^^Xsonville, Fla., this summer, as 10 of the
First Coast’s hardiest and longest-lived
women gathered for the manor’s annual cen-
tenarian birthday party.
The event honors members of the retire-
ment community who have reached
or surpassed the 100-year mark, giv-
ing participants a chance to indulge
in birthday cake and share some of
their favorite memories with their
families and fellow residents.
"Our love and respect for these
super seniors is strong and genuine
— many of them have attended this
party for five or six years, so they’ve
become a unique part of our family,” said
Hallie Bailey, Taylor Manor administrator and
inaugurator of the annual birthday event.
Taylor Residences, a church-affiliated
organization for the elderly, began with the
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Spunky centenarians celebrate birthdays
establishment of the S.C. Taylor Foundation
in 1963. The birthday party was begun by
administrators eight years ago as a way to rec-
ognize the manor’s most experienced resi-
dents.
Eva Connors, age 107, was this year’s
reigning elder stateswoman. Along with set-
ting an example for her more than 70 descen-
dents, Connors has helped to spread
the Gospel to 37 countries.
For her last birthday,
received more than 300 cards.
Connors credits her long life to her
faith in God, and her determination
is visible in her favorite passage: “I
can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.”
Connors’ fellow honorees includ-
ed Pansy Banks, 102; Fern Glazier, 104;
Azalia Hazel, 100; Jessie Moore, 101; Ora
Nelson, 101; Elizabeth Neloms, 100; Lillian
Osteen, 103; Rosa Pinkney, 101, and Leah
Shuman, 100. — JJ
John Stevens observes 60 years of ministry
was only 20 years of age, was unmarried, had
no car and no money with which to buy one,
and had no personal work experience. To his
surprise, the congregation hired him anyway.
Stevens began working for the church soon
afterward, earning a salary of $100 per month.
He borrowed a car from his sister,
which he used to travel daily to dif-
ferent area locations to preach.
During his four years in Jasper,
Stevens became acquainted with
nearly everyone in the small town of
2,500 people and baptized more
than 100 into Christ.
Stevens served as president of
Abilene Christian University from
1969 to 1981. He then became chancellor for
several years. He presently serves as the
school’s chancellor emeritus and has just
retired from his duties as a professor of histo-
ry. — JJ. Adapted from a report by Robert Hall, Jasper,
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