The Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University received another donation for the Center’s Founder’s Club Endowed Fund, this one given in memory of the late Jacqueline “Jackie” Hill by members of the women’s Bible study program that she established at Canton First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Dr. C.R. Hill sits in the chair dedicated to his late wife, Jackie, in Flint Hall. Photo by Jeff Reed
Above: Members of the Canton First United Methodist Church and Reinhardt University joined together March 22 to dedicate a chair in Flint Hall to the late Jackie Hill. Pictured, from left, are Phyllis and David Ogle, Charles and Annette Johnson, Skip and Marie Roberts, Karen Corneliussen, Eileen Reynolds, Frances Vaughn, Anne Huff, Linda Penfield, Mary Ann Hannah, Dr. C.R. Hill, David Hill, Max Hill, Dr. Kina Mallard, Chris Hill, Nathan Hill, Kip McVay, Amy Blanton, Margaret Jackson, Carol Rowe (seated), Ginny Towers, Andrea Payne, Lisa Vaughn, Dee Ogletree, Reinhardt ‘s Karen Douglas, Sammie Rainey and Marguerite Cline. Photo by Jeff Reed
During the ceremony held March 22 in the Ken White Atrium of the FPAC, members of Mrs. Hill’s Bible study spoke about her, as did Reinhardt University President Dr. Kina S. Mallard.
“Scripture tells us to encourage, as we’ve heard spoken of here today. It also tells us to labor together. Thank you to the Jackie’s Bible study class for organizing this today, a true labor of love,” Mallard said.
Turning her focus to Mrs. Hill’s husband, the Rev. Dr. C.R. Hill, Reinhardt’s interim minister to students and senior pastor emeritus at Canton First United Methodist Church, she said, “Thank you, friend, for all you do for us.”
Carol Rowe, a member of Mrs. Hill’s first class, said that not long after Dr. Hill became senior pastor at Canton First Methodist Church, “Jackie devoted tireless effort in laying the foundation for women’s Bible study.”
After the success of the first class, she continued organizing groups, securing teachers and leaders, “all quietly and effectively.”
Rowe said those attending women’s Bible study classes today are reaping the benefits of all Mrs. Hill’s hard work.
“I feel that this memorial is a fitting tribute to a beautiful and generous soul who enhanced the role of women in our church,” Rowe said. “We know that the more we study and absorb the Word of God, the more we are led to witness and serve.”
Dr. Hill expressed appreciation on behalf of all of the family for the remembrance of his wife, noting that the chair in Flint Hall designated with her name was where he and Mrs. Hill sat for the many performances they had attended over the years. Trying to speak through tears, Dr. Hill simply said, “Thank you.”
“The Falany Performing Arts Center is a community treasure that is focused on providing first-rate performances in the Cherokee County community and beyond,” said Jessica Akers, director of the FPAC. “With a mission to keep arts education alive not only on the collegiate level but playing a part in K-12 education, supporting the FPAC endowment helps keep live performances on stage for all to see. We are grateful for those who invest in this fabulous facility and our growing program offerings.”
The first chair dedication at the FPAC was in 2005. Now 32 of the 350 seats in the concert hall – Flint Hall – have been dedicated to an individual.
For more information about the Falany Performing Arts Center, visit FPAC.Reinhardt.edu. To make a gift to the FPAC endowment or to dedicate a seat in Flint Hall, contact Reinhardt’s Office of Advancement at (770) 720-5621.
