FORT WORTH, Texas — Thurmon E. Bryant, a longtime missionary to Brazil and a former senior administrator of the Foreign Mission Board (FMB), now International
Church: Johns Baptist Church, Adger Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16 Favorite hymn: “Because he lives” Hobbies: Hunting, working with tractors Family status: Married for 39 years
One current professor and two retired professors from Southern Baptist seminaries died in June and July. David Garland, distinguished professor emeritus of Old Testament and
Church: First Baptist Church, Clanton Favorite Bible verse: Mark 12:30 Favorite hymn: “Have Faith in God” Hobbies: Doing things for other people Family status:
Hopewell Baptist Church, Pinson Friendship Baptist Association Family status: Widowed; one son, Dale, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild Age: 103 Etta Carlisle is someone you should
Misty Cassell is someone you should know. In addition to being selected homecoming queen at Jacksonville State University last fall, she helps incoming freshmen prepare
Church: Herren’s Grove Baptist Church, Woodland Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 23 Favorite hymn: “Let My Life Be a Light” Hobbies: Crocheting, embroidering Family status: Married