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HONORING SENIORS
CALLED TO LEARN
CALLED TO SERVE
CALLED TO TELL OTHERS
by Danny Doherty
orty years ago, last introduced the idea of a large-scale, were Glenna Brooks, Ginny Callan,
September, in Amarillo, non-denominational Bible study. Danny Doherty, Mary Nell Lemert,
FTexas, a group of women Being highly organized by nature, Jo Overton, Nancy Rose, Barbara
who shared a common desire Nancy began to ask questions and Rudd, Bonnie Sanders, Peggy
to learn God’s Word decided seek opportunities to meet with Sanders, and Gay Shelby.
to organize a Bible study. One like-minded women to get her idea
woman, Nancy Rose, had recently “off the ground.’’ Because of its central location,
relocated to Amarillo because her First Christian Church of Amarillo
husband had accepted a position That was the beginning of what agreed to be the host meeting
as a physician in a local clinic. became known as Thursday Bible place for TBS. This church and its
Nancy quickly integrated into Study (TBS). The founders who staff have graciously opened their
the activities of her children, got liked Nancy’s idea and believed doors and classrooms for 12 weeks
involved in the community, and it could bring Amarillo women during September through the first
as she met other women, she together in Christian Community week of December, and 12 weeks
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