Bible Bowl underway
CORPUS CHRISTI -- The 27th Annual Bible Bowl at Weber Road is underway. On Nov. 6, students from the second to twelfth grades from all across South Texas will compete to show their knowledge of the last part of the book of Acts, chapters 15-28. Since Mark Hammitt began serving as pulpit minister, Larry Sanchez takes the reins this year as coordinator.
Hammitt named to succeed Pledger at Weber
CORPUS CHRISTI – Mark Hammitt has been chosen to become the next pulpit minister at the Weber Road Church of Christ. He was formally installed on June 13.
Hammitt succeeds the retiring George Pledger, who has preached for over 46 years at Weber Road. Says Hammitt, “In one sense it’s hard to follow after the success and dedication of Bro. Pledger, but on the other hand, I’ve been here 20 years already serving and the members here are already like family to us. They know us. And I know Bro. Pledger and what he preached and stood for. I learned a lot from him.”
Hammitt attended both Michigan Christian (now Rochester) and Harding. He met his wife Denise, formerly Wright, in Michigan and both graduated from Harding. Hammitt began his work in Pine Bluff, Ak., before moving to Corpus.
He had this to say about the church. “They are concerned about God’s word reaching others. They are like family to us. We’ve enjoyed the activity of the church in all the youth and community programs to reach people for Christ."
The Hammitts have four children. The oldest is Preston (attending Harding), a daughter Courtney, Reagan, and Payton.
The church is now seeking a youth minister.
Have Weber Rd. roots? Please call home
CORPUS CHRISTI -- A golden anniversary is coming up Sept. 3-5 for the Weber Road Church of Christ. Deacons Paul Eubanks and Randy Calloway plan a great time of fellowship, rejoicing and thanksgiving.
Former members and friends who plan to attend this homecoming are asked to rsvp by July 31 to Deacon Eubanks. Write him in care of the church at 5253 Weber Road, Corpus Christi TX 78411. The office phone number is (361) 853-7701 and his e-mail is pauld.eubanks@att.net.