Alumni News
Even though California is known across the country as "The Land of Fruits and Nuts" God is definitely doing a marvelous work especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. Arlington Baptist Church of El Cerrito, California, pastored by 1979, 1982 and 1998 Hyles-Anderson College graduate, Dr. J. Michael Callaghan, recently observed their 16th annual "Big Day in May." Arlington Baptist Church is located in the very heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, just 10 minutes from Oakland, 20 minutes from San Francisco and 45 minutes from San Jose. On May 4, 2008 the church had 1,823 in attendance with 424 salvation decisions. Pastor Callaghan also recently celebrated his 17th anniversary as pastor of the Arlington Baptist Church. His two sons, David and Daniel serve on staff as two of his assistant pastors.
First Baptist Church of Cahokia, Illinois started the First Baptist Chapel of Shiloh, Illinois in April of 2007. Hyles-Anderson College alumnus David B. Carpenter is the pastor. On the one-year anniversary (April 6, 2008), they had a record attendance of 41 with 8 saved. A total of 25 people went out soul-winning the day before. Meanwhile, First Baptist Church of Cahokia continues to thrive with a five-fold increase in attendance since 2001. Pastor Carpenter, who pastors both the church and the chapel has been in Cahokia for almost seven years. Bro. Tony Ye has been the associate pastor there for five years. Bro. Tony is married to the former Jessica McGee, and they have one daughter, Hannah, who is almost two. First Baptist Church also operates First Baptist Academy and Gateway Baptist College. Cahokia, Illinois is located just across the river from St. Louis, Missouri.
Tim and Karla Curington are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Titus James, born on April 18, 2008, at 4:01 p.m. Titus weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 22.5 inches long.
Gospel Light Baptist Church of Christiansburg, VA had a big day on Sunday, March 23, 2008 and had 184 in attendance with 3 saved and 3 baptized. Pastor Jerry Otey graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 1993.
Dan and Rhonda Hester are pleased to announce the arrival of our baby daughter Madyson Rae. She was born on March 20. She was 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 1/4 in. long.
IT'S A BOY! James and Claire Cook are proud to announce the arrival of their son Jackson Hyles. Jackson weighed in at an even 9 lbs. He is 21 inches long. Claire and baby are doing great.
Luke and Ashley Hamilton are glad to announce the arrival of their baby boy, Logan Heith, born on Wednesday, February 13, 2008.
John and Ruth(Vogel)Fear would like to announce the arrival of their 4th son, Jack Alan Fear. He was born on Wed. Feb 13th, 2008 weighing in at 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. Both baby and mom are doing great.
Paul and Sarah Chapman recently enjoyed a third addition to their family. Their daughter Katelynn Joy Chapman was born January 2, 2008. She weighed 7 lbs 9 oz and was 20 inches long. Mother and baby are doing very well.
Missionaries Sergio and Katrina Robles would like to announce the arrival of their second child, Joseph Daniel Robles, on January 24, 2008. He weighted 6 pounds and 11 ounces. Both baby and my wife are doing fine.