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East Texas Baptist University was provided with a grant of $20,000 from the Texas Baptists Missions Foundation, the largest one-time donation given by the organization to ETBU for its Neighborhood Renewal Initiative, on Wednesday, January 31. Vice President for Texas Baptist Missions Foundation and Vice President for the Baptist World Alliance Jerry Carlisle and President for Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Bill Arnold presented the contribution during the University's chapel service. Teaching on Hebrews 12:1-3, Dr. Carlisle encouraged students to become who they were created to be.

The East Texas Baptist University Political Awareness Society (PAS), in partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA), invited Holocaust Survivor Jack Repp, a representative from the Dallas Holocaust Museum and Center for Education and Tolerance, to speak on campus Tuesday, November 7. He shared stories with the audience about his experiences during the Holocaust and gave his perspective on having faith in God through the most difficult times.

From Texas Baptist Life

Constance Steadman was afraid to live in her own home.

"I was scared to walk into my bathroom because the floor made a popping sound when I stepped on it and I was afraid I was going to fall through," she said. "There was a lot of air coming into the house from outside and the ceiling was leaking."

Serving the elementary children of Marshall Independent School District, the East Texas Baptist University athletic department partnered with Samaritan's Feet providing shoes to four elementary schools. During NCAA Division III Week, over 50 ETBU student-athletes served 67 children new shoes and socks.
 

East Texas Baptist University announced a new scholarship opportunity on Thursday for Marshall's first responders.

The Public Servant Scholarship, a partnership between the university and the city of Marshall, will provide reduced cost tuition at the university to all full time Marshall Fire Department and Marshall Police Department employees.