In Loving Memory
Rev. Jim Rawlins
November 18, 1948 – February 14, 2024
Jim Rawlins, 75, of Hughes Springs, was born November 18, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to King and Julia Rawlins. He passed away on February 14, 2024. He married Karen on August 17, 1991.
Jim was a faithful and active member in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where he was a pastor for 25 years. He was also President of the Northeast Area Board. He loved leading people to a knowledge of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jim had a wide vareity of jobs from encyclopedia salesman, to western wear, to cars. he also rode bareback broncs in the rodeo. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was known for sticking to his guns and telling it like it is. His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his granddaughter, Adley.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, King and Jilia; his brother, Sonny; his sister, Jerry; his Aunt Sister (Adda); among a host of other relatives and friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter and son in law, Lindsey and Ryuan Preston of Kilgore; and his granddaughter, Adley, who affectionately called him Pa; and his numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His memorial service was on Monday, February 19, 2024 at First Christian Church, Mt. Pleaasant, Texas. The service was officiated by Rev. Vanessa Bostick; Prayer by Rev. Kevin Hallowell, Scripture Reading by George Terrell, Songs performed by Rev. Jeneille LaGrone, Communion led by Rev. Phillip Dukes, and Eulogy by Rev. Vanessa Bostick. He was interred in a private ceremony following the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Upcoming Events
Where: In Person and Online;
UPDATED February 1, 2024
This is a hybrid event taking place both in-person and online.
If you would like to join in-person this training will be at South Hills Christian Church, Fort Worth TX.
If joining online works better for you will be able to participate fully through Zoom. One of the missional priorities of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is to be a Pro-Reconciling/Anti-Racist church. We have lived that priority out in different ways here in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest.
At the September 2020 Regional Committee on Ministry session the Committee established the requirement for Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism training for any clergy wishing to hold standing in the Christian Church in the Southwest. Regional anti-racism training will function on a three-year cycle, you will need to complete a Regional anti-racism training once every three years to maintain your standing.
More Info HERE.
Where: Online
UPDATED February 1, 2024
Where: Disciple Oaks Camp & Retreat Center
UPDATED February 1, 2024
Where: First Christian Church 29 N Oakes St., San Angelo, TX 76903
UPDATED February 1, 2024
Schedule:
Friday March 1, 2024
Registration: 5:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm
Opening Session: 7:00pm
Saturday March 2, 2024
Registration: 8:30am
Gathering: 9:00am
Concludes: 4:30pm
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