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Texas School Complex
Named for ‘Mr. Danny’
MANSFIELD, Texas—Pastor Special ramps were built, doors which eventually took his life. well as one of the former stu-
Danny Griffin, who served Wal- were widened, and handicapped Even after chemotherapy and dents who rode Danny and
nut Creek Church of God for 21 parking spaces were reserved. radiation treatments, loss of his Verna’s bus. Verna and daughter
years with his wife, Verna, and One particular need was a hair, and weakness in his body, Sheree also made comments,
two daughters, Sheree and driver for the special-needs stu- he continued to assist on the and Heather sang “Friends” for a
Heather, was more than a pastor dents. “Mr. Danny,” as he was bus, with Verna as the driver. teary-eyed crowd.
. . . so much more. affectionately called by the kids, A new Operations Complex A successful pastor who saw
Because their daughter was soon driving that bus—every was built for the Mansfield Inde- great growth in the 21 years he
Heather has been confined to a school day, morning and pendent School District in 2006. served the Walnut Creek Church
wheelchair since she was 5 years evening. Shortly after, Verna After much input from citizens of God in Mansfield, Pastor Grif-
old, they became interested in, joined him as his assistant. They and friends of “Mr. Danny,” the fin never lost touch with his spe-
and involved with, special-needs helped to cheer the children school board unanimously chose cial friends, whom he referred to
children. From the time Heather every day with games and fun to name it the Danny Griffin as “my kids.”
started school, her parents things to do, always greeting Operations Complex . . . in A large picture of Pastor Grif-
became aware of the school’s them with a big, cheery smile. honor of the man who had such fin was presented by his family,
many needs and made recom- They drove this route for 20 a positive influence on so many which will hang inside the beau-
mendations to the Mansfield years, and the students dearly lives. Dedication ceremonies tiful new building, and a large
Independent School District loved “Mr. Danny.” were held, with a packed-out sign at the entrance of the com-
Board (MISD) to consider imple- In 2003, Pastor Griffin was crowd, in the new complex. plex stands as a memorial to the
menting the needed changes. diagnosed with a brain tumor, Many MISD officials spoke, as man who never lost his smile.
Weavers Celebrate 50 Years of Ministry
there, their oldest son, Alan, was
born. Alan pastors in Hamilton,
Ohio, while their second son,
DUBLIN, Va.—James D. he went forward to pray for the Soon afterward, he joined the
Scott, is state youth director for
and Clarice Weaver recently baptism in the Holy Spirit. His Church of God, married Clarice,
the Pacific Northwest Region.
celebrated 50 years of ministry thoughts were If it’s real, I’ll get and on November 12, 1958,
Daughter Lisa and her family are
in the Church of God. James it. If I don’t get it tonight, I’m became an exhorter in the Church
active in the Church of God in
D. (Donnie, as he is known to through with it! He was baptized of God. The two of them later
Dublin, Virginia.
his friends) and Clarice met in in the Spirit that night! attended Lee College, and while
The Weavers invested more
1957. He was Nazarene; she
than 30 years in pastoral min-
was Church of God. Captivat-
istry, including pastorates in
ed by his love for Clarice, who
Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and
informed him she would
the Bahamas. From 1994 to
never marry him unless he
2002, Weaver served as
became Church of God, Don-
administrative bishop for the
nie began a thorough study of
state of Kansas. He now serves
the Book of Acts, reading it
as associate pastor in Dublin,
again and again. In a revival
Virginia, and travels, preaching
meeting in Coolidge, Georgia,
wherever doors open to him.
The Weavers
28 EVANGEL • MAR 2008
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