Don Borchert was named Grand Knight and Dayton Myers was named Deputy Grand Knight during the Knight of Columbus Council No. 6419 installation of officers ceremony on Thursday, June 9.
The other K of C officers installed were chaplain, Father Ravi Gudipalli, pastor of St. Mary of Springs Catholic Church, John Steinhaus, as financial secretary, Fred Burban, as treasurer, Don Sluter, as chancellor, Deacon Greg Beeber as lecturer, Rick Dwyer as recorder, Ed King as advocate, Greg Swale as warden, George Purifou as inside guard, Joe Hooper as outside guard, Joe Giompoletti as one year trustee, Bob Koch as two year trustee and retiring Grand Knight Lenny Hess will serve as three year trustee.
The Hot Springs Knight of Columbus Council No. 6419 has more than 175 active members and the K of C has 1.7 million members worldwide. The K of C was founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The organization was established in 1883 in New Haven, Connecticut, a news release said.
Myers also serves as the council's program director and as president of the Hot Springs Knights Inc., the nonprofit entity that holds the property of Council No. 6419.
Bill Ballenger concert Sunday at Glory Barn
The Glory Barn Church, 138 Treasure Isle Road, will present "Songs and Stories With Billy Ballenger" on Sunday.
Ballenger will speak at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, with a concert at 6 p.m. as part of Faith Like A Child: "The Acoustic Tour." Doors open at 5 p.m.
"Billy has a testimony of deliverance from drugs," a news release said. "He and his 'girlfriend at the time' were both sent to prison where they found Christ as LORD and savior. From there he grew in faith and was reunited with his child and his wife. He is on fire for our LORD -- singing God's praises and proclaiming God's love to all."
Ballenger has been interviewed on TBN, the 700 Club, and on the James Robinson's program, according to the release.
"He has for several years ministered in public schools with his team of young people encouraging our youth to never use drugs but more importantly to live for our loving God; giving them a hope and reason to live. He will be giving his testimony and singing contemporary Christian songs Sunday morning at The Glory Barn Church at 10:45 a.m. and will give a full concert with his acoustic team of guitarists at 6 p.m.," it said. The concert is free.
Call Pastor Jess Gideon, 501-617-2624, or email [email protected], for more information.