Letter from Betty Jane Williams to WASP President Maxine Flournoy discussing the decision to pay Mildred Carter's expenses to attend the WASP's next national conference. During WWII, Carter had applied to join the WASP but was denied because the government excluded African-American women from serving in the program. Williams disagrees with the action taken at the October business meeting and urges the WASP to rescind their offer to pay Carter's expenses.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.

A video interview with Dr. Darris Egger (McMurry class of 1942) in which Dr. Egger discusses his experiences with McMurry. Dr. Egger was an ordained Methodist minister and served in a number of churches in Northwest Texas and North Texas Annual Conferences. From 1970 to 1975 and 1978 to 1984, Darris served as the District Superintendent of the Abilene District of United Methodist Churches. He was the Program Council Director for the Northwest Conference from 1975 to 1978. Dr. Egger also served as Trustee of McMurry University, Sears Methodist Retirement Centers, Methodist Hospital in Lubbock, Butman Methodist Camp, and the Methodist Mission Home in San Antonio.

A video interview with Dr. R. Cyril Stone (McMurry class of 1946) in which he discusses his experiences with McMurry. Dr. Stone, an ordained Methodist minister, served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Dr. Stone was a 2000 recipient of the Cross and Flame Award for service to McMurry and the United Methodist Church, and was named a McMurry Distinguished Alumni in 2003.

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Healing has been a critical component of Christianity: first through the miracles of Jesus and the Apostles, and now through medical missions and ministries for the ill and aging."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "It is difficult to practice Christian values in our society. Is the "American dream" a roadblock to maintaining our faith?"

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Grievers may face unrealistic expectations from themselves and their friends. Normalizing the grieving experience and learning what to say and how to say it can relieve some complications."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches of Christ have recently been included in a major study of American congregations. This series of classes examines the nature of the study, what we have learned about our congregations, and how the survey can be useful in the local church."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Father-God who created mankind also knows our heart. He wants our hearts to be consecrated for His purposes. Jesus' death on the cross for us "cuts" our hearts, exposes "contaminated" hearts and "captures" our hearts when they are changed."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Missions curriculum offers new direction and preparation for "non-traditional" missionaries. The Hills will share experiences and ideas and field questions from class members. Worldwide kingdom service welcomes the chance to enable people in pre-retirement years."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Who does God call an influential woman? Looking at three snapshots from the first century, we will discover the process for becoming a woman of influence in the 21st century."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The fundamental role of the Christian and the church is to witness to God's activity to encourage the church and to convert the world to God."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Early Christians announced the in-breaking of God's kingdom as good news, not only in the message they proclaimed, but in the lives they lived. God's welcome in Jesus Christ became the welcome they extended to each other and to the world. Practicing Christianity in a contemporary culture characterized by individualism and competition will not be easy."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Following the theme of the Lectureship, these two classes examine our past, refocus our present perspectives, and call us to renewal. With more intention, energy and commitment as God's people who are mission driven to accomplish his work. It is an attempt to answer the question we must finally ask of each other, "What does it take to be his people?" A very practical look at practicing faith."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Grandpa Says... offeres a consistent plan for connecting the great stories and value systems of an older generation with a youthful and pliable generation that is always watching and learning."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God's method for reaching people is to use Christians whose lifestyles are empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit. Kingdom effectiveness comes from learning to walk in moment-by-moment dependence on Him."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Over the past two centuries, France has not responded wholeheartedly to God but has been a reluctant bride. Today, the Good News is making powerful inroads into the hearts and lives of the French-speaking world, especially in Africa."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Cell church and house church strategies beyond the U.S. are having widespread impact. U.S. churches are exploring these approaches to community, many with promising results."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Special ministry experiences in a Northeast/New England context. Discussing biblical/theological "essentials" for the church in this millennium."