Around the State
___ Three East Texans received degrees during summer graduation ceremonies at New Orleans Seminary. Joe David Smith of Macedonia Church in Longview received the master of divinity with biblical languages degree with a specialization in evangelism.
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HARDIN-SIMMONS ALUMNI met this fall for a reunion of singers from various choirs that were directed by Euell Porter in the 1950s. Fifty-two met to renew old acqaintances and rehearse the songs they once sang under Porter's direction. Looking over some of the music are Charles Downey, who organized the meeting; Maurice Alfred, who led the rehearsals; and singers Dellanna O'Brien and Bill O'Brien.
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Claude Spanhanks, pastor of Spring Hill First Church in Longview, received the master of divinity degree with a specialization in pastoral ministries studies. Aaron Dickinson of Marshall received the master of arts in Christian education degree. He is associate pastor to youth and families at Eastwood Church in Haughton, La.
___ New faculty at Howard Payne University include Doug Chance, assistant professor, education; Trissa Cox, lecturer, computer information systems; Stephen Goacher, assistant professor, music; William Lester, instructor, political science; Marilyn Mathis, instructor, biology; Amy Rosine, assistant professor, music; Tim Sanborn, assistant professor, music; and Scott Stevens, instructor, Christian studies.
___Anniversaries
___ Bayshore Church in La Porte will celebrate its 50th anniversary Nov. 20-21. Saturday will include a time of celebration, singing and fellowship beginning at 6:30 p.m. A luncheon and anniversary celebration will follow the morning service. For more information, call (281) 471-0332. Stan Jordan is pastor.
___ Primera Iglesia in Beeville will celebrate its 100th anniversary Feb. 5-6. Former missionaries, staff and members are asked to call (361) 362-3200 or write to P.O. Box 752, Beeville 78104-0752.
___Events
___ Faith Church in Princeton will commemorate 28 years of service with a prayer revival Nov. 14-19 beginning at 7 p.m. A celebration dinner will follow the morning service Nov. 21. Stan Fike is pastor.
___ Marvin Matthews, gospel-recording artist, will record a live concert video at First Church in Euless Nov. 21 at 6:15 p.m. He will be joined by a 200-voice choir, eight musicians and six backup singers and will feature a 240-voice men's chorus. There will be no admission charge, but a ticket will be required for admission. For tickets or information, call (817) 514-0003. Claude Thomas is pastor.
___ A reunion is being planned for participants in the youth ministry of Bellaire Church in San Antonio in the 1960s-1980s. For more information, call Larry Booth at (210) 921-0079 or (210) 333-6304.
___ River Road Church in Austin will hold a building dedication service Nov. 21. A meal will follow. Bruce Murray is pastor.
___Retiring
___ Glenn Harlin, pastor of Northside Church in Odessa for the last 14 years, will retire Nov. 21. His prior churches were West Camp Church near Muleshoe and First Church in Plains. A reception will be held to honor him and his wife, Judy, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. the day of his retirement. Their new address will be 7402 95th Street, Wolfforth 79382, telephone (806) 866-9821.
___Ordained
___ Scott Marquardt, Jean Thompson and Michael Minton as deacons at Royal Lane Church in Dallas.
___ Abe Gott as deacon at First Church in Lampasas.
___ Lester Carter and Lee Evans as deacons at First Church in Granite Shoals.
___Revivals
___ Fairlie Church, Fairlie; Nov. 19-21; speakers, The Cherrys; pastor, B.J. Ring.
___ First Church, Vega; Nov. 21-24; speakers, Bill and Vicky Murphy; pastor, James Peach.
___vocational evangelists
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