Communique - Fall 2016-3

PAGE 8 THE SOUTHWESTERN CO MMUNIQUÉ’ OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2016
(Securing SwCC—Continued from page 2)
My story is only one of many. Each of us has our
own story with many more to be authored by future
students who will matriculate at Southwestern Christian
College.
Matthew 5:14-16 (GW) - You are light for the
world. A city cannot be hidden when it is located on
a hill. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket.
Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a
lamp stand. Then its light shines on everyone in the
house. In the same way let your light shine in front of
people. Then they will see the good that you do and
praise your Father in heaven.
The above biblical verses reveal how Christian
values and relationships exemplified at SwCC enhances
community development.
Conclusion
America and the world are blessed because of
Southwestern Christian College. In this world that
continues to shift and change, both negatively and
positively, it is good to know that God has preserved
our beloved Southwestern through all the shifts and
variations of our society. We must continue to position
her for future success and stability. This can only
be done through a unified effort of epic proportion. I
ask that we all gird up the loins of our minds to support
and secure Southwestern so that future generations
can share in the memories of the dream that was
realized in the fall of 1949.
Southwestern Christian College Receives Special Scholarship Endowments
Mildred Spencer
Mark Spencer
SwCC’s administration and staff salute Mark
Spencer, the son of Mildred Spencer, and faithful
member of the Roswell Avenue Church of Christ in
Kansas City, Kansas, for the largest scholarship gift,
$20,000, since the beginning of our current scholarship
campaign. Although sister Spencer is not able to
attend worship services as frequently as in her earlier
years, she has made and is now making a great impact
as an astute visionary to assist in mobilizing the
church to soar beyond the average commitment to a
higher calling. She was instrumental in spearheading
a senior organization at the Roswell congregation that
has influenced a national seniors initiative across the
USA.
Hervey. Marilyn was one of the original members of
the Roswell Avenue Church of Christ in Kansas City,
Kansas. The entire Hervey family has been actively
engaged in the work the church. Huey serves as the
minster of Evangelism, having baptized thousands
through the years, and is also an elder at the Roswell
church.
Marilyn, while she lived, was a dedicated wife
and mother and her dedication to Christ and His
church was unparalleled. One of her greatest contributions
was her professional expertise in music and
the way she used it to enhance the variety of songs in
church worship by teaching song leaders to understand
the notes of the songs.
Marilyn Patriece has demonstrated her professional
skills in various ways, especially through her
technology skills in providing excellent PowerPoint
presentations to enhance the effectiveness of sermonic
presentations of the ministers of the church.
determined to get a good education by enrolling at
Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, to pursue
a degree in Pharmacy. Before her graduation, she
was so highly esteemed for her beauty, personality,
charm, and intelligence that she was selected as Miss
Homecoming.
Because of her many years of excellent service as
a retail pharmacist, Sandra was promoted to Computer
Order Productivity and works from her home,
serving thousands of patients in hospitals through
their own pharmacies.
Sandra decided to establish a memorial scholarship
in honor of the late Edgar Scott, who for many
years served as the beloved minister of the South Union
Church of Christ. Sandra’s spiritual life was
greatly impacted by Minister Scott. He also served on
the SwCC Board of Trustees for several years, and
was very dedicated and liberal toward the college.
Regretting that she has not been as financially
supportive of SwCC in the past, Sandra decided that
she would financially support the printing of our Lectureship
programs this year.
Mrs. Greer cherishes her membership with the
Palm Center Church of Christ in Houston, and she
speaks highly of Dwight Gibbs who serves as minister
to the congregation.
Sandra Greer
Edgar Scott
Marilyn Hervey
Southwestern Christian College lauds Marilyn
Patriece Hervey for her generous gift of $2,500 to
endow a scholarship fund in memory of her dear
mother, Marilyn Hervey, the deceased wife of Huey
Mrs. Sandra Greer has graciously provided
$5,000 to sponsor a scholarship for students, especially
Bible majors, to attend SwCC. Although she
was very reluctant to have her name mentioned, I convinced
her that her liberality may inspire others to be
more financially supportive of our college.
Mrs. Greer, who was reared in a large family with
meager resources, understands the needs of thousands
of students who were not born with a “silver spoon in
their mouths.” In spite of her circumstances, she was