St. Francis Community Bell Troupe to perform in University Concert

For the fifth year, the St. Francis Community Bell Troupe will perform with the Prairie View A&M University Chorale at its pre-holiday concert on Sunday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the H. Edison Anderson Recital Hall, Hobart Taylor Hall.

The Bell Troupe is directed by Dr. Vicki Seldon, professor of music (piano) at Prairie View A&M University.  The troupe originated out of the vacation bible school sponsored by St. Francis and coordinated by Mrs. Madolyn Reed.  Members of the troupe come from varied backgrounds and churches in the community and participate in a series of practices.

Over the years the troupe has performed on several programs around the tri-city area and on special occasions in Houston, namely a Christmas performance at the Episcopal Christ Church Cathedral.

Persons interested in the troupe, should contact Dr. Seldon at vaseldon@pvamu.edu.

Members of the community who are looking for a home church or a church to visit are invited to the Bible Study/Christian Education class on Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall and to the Holy Eucharist Service on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View,

The Reverend Dr. Cynthia Engle is the rector (pastor).

For information, contact stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net or 936-857-3272.

Parker to address Men's Prayer Breafast at St. Francis of Assisi

Dr. William H. Parker, Sr., professor of education in the Whitlowe Green College of Education at Prairie View A&M University. is the speaker for the Men's Prayer Breakfast on November 23 at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View.

Dr. Parker holds the Bachelors in Social Science and Sociology from Alcorn State University, the Masters of Education from Indiana University and the Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instructions from the University of Miami.  He has also received specialized training in education and administration from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Southern Mississippi.

Parker formerly served as the Dean of the Graduate School and Director, Alterative Teacher Certification Program at Prairie View A&M University.

His research and scholarship endeavors include Urban Education in Texas Public School Organization and Administration in 1998 with Linda Garner and edited by Jim Vornberg. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company; “School Involvement.” Journal of Educational Issues of Language of Minority Students with Richard Parker in 1996.

Some of his services in higher education include member of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Council of Graduate Deans, Chair, Graduate Council, Chair, Committee for Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Co-Chair of the Search Committees for the Deans of College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Nursing; Committee to Create and Establish a University College, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).  He is currently Chairman of the Board for the Prairie View Federal Credit Union.

We invite each of you to suggest topics for discussion and speakers for the programs as well.  Please let us know if you desire to participate on future programs.

We appreciate your presence and welcome you to fellowship and worship with us. Our Christian Education/Bible Study is held on Fridays from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. and our Sunday services begin at 11:00 a.m.

Thank you for coming and we look forward to seeing you at the next Prayer Breakfast on December 14, 2013.