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• Robert Hooker, a college ministry leader, led a weekly As you consider the role of mentors, be selective in the
Bible study at Trinity University. He influenced how I read voices you seek out as your informal and formal mentors.
and study the Bible. Be reflective of the impact specific individuals have made
along your life journey. Share a written word of sincere
• Rev. Dr. David Edgar, Rev. Dr. Tom Mills, Rev. Dr. gratitude for the time these mentors invested in you.
Will Cotton, Rev. Matt Wolfington, and Rev. Dr. Andy
Hurst have all served as my pastors and spiritual
mentors at different points of my life. Each man
has shared wisdom and insights in times of calm
and times of difficulty. They have influenced how
I live out my faith. Dr. Samuel J. Ayers is a Lubbock
ISD retired teacher, principal,
While we all have mentors speaking into us, and central office administrator.
few of us make the time to thank them for their He serves as the Best-Buchanan-
willingness to invest in our lives. Over the years, Wynn Endowed Chair in the
I have written notes of appreciation to each of LCU College of Education
my mentors. I chose handwritten notes because where he prepares future
I deemed these as more personal, and it allows the teachers and principals.
recipients to reread the notes as often as they wish.

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67 AARP Foundation 12, 51 Lubbock ISD
53 ABC Bank 58, 65 Lubbock Meals on Wheels
7,8 All Saints Episcopal School 31 Lubbock Scrabble Club
76 Bridge Hospice 63 Lubbock Women's Club
37 Christ in the Arts 33 Next Step Wellness
15 Christ the King Diocesan Schools 26 Oceans Spa and School
55 Classical 105.7 43 Room for Joy Home Organization
10 Compassion Home Health Care 14 Science Spectrum Museum and OMNI Theater
58 Edward Jones 49 Sheila Jordan Realty Group
43 Frenship ISD 5 Souper Salad
2 Gene Messer 41 Southcrest Christian School
50 Grand Hearing Center 29 Southwest Regional Wound Care and Vein
68 Hearing Technologies Specialists
33 Sundown ISD
22 Historic Cactus Theater
16 Hospice of Lubbock 47 Tom's Tree Place
45 Trinity Christian School
70 King's Highway Tours
35 Kiss My Mutt Mobile Dog Grooming 75 United Supermarkets
57 Visiting Angels
28 Law Offices of Lee Franks
20 Lubbock Christian School 18 Volunteer Center of Lubbock
25 Westmark Realtors / Emily and Linda Team
27 Lubbock Christian University

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