Around the State
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Dallas Baptist University will observe its annual Hanging of the Green chapel Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. DBU's annual Christmas tree lighting is set for Nov. 30 at 8:15 p.m. For more information, call (214) 333-5236.
___ New staff and faculty appointments at Dallas Baptist University include Jennifer
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GRAND PARKWAY CHURCH in Houston recently broke ground on its first building, a 23,000-square-foot multi-purpose building. Pictured are Mark Millis, who donated the land; Tommy Hamor, chairman of the advisory council; Jim Privett, representing the core group of founders; Guy Cook, chairman of the building committee; and Dale Hill, pastor. The building is expected to be completed around Easter.
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Calhoun, assistant professor, management; Annette Hoffman, operations manager, corporate relations; Richard Kiger, assistant professor, computer science; Sandra Reid, assistant professor, business; Rodney Bryant, executive assistant to the president; Kadra Fant, director of publications; Karin Gregorczyk, director of residence life; Danny Hassett, director of investments and assistant to the president; Mary Radzinski, director of telecommunications; Sam Riggleman, head baseball coach; Todd Guilliams, assistant baseball coach; and Johnny Hawkins, athletic trainer and director of fitness center.
___Retiring
___ Malcolm Grainger will retire at Castle Hills First Church in San Antonio Dec. 1 after 30 years of ministry in the church. Grainger was minister of music for 22 years and for the last eight years has been minister of pastoral care. A retirement celebration will be held Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.
___Deaths
___ Dick Baker, 52, Nov. 12. Baker, a Christian film writer, director, producer and playwright, was employed on many occasions by the Baptist General Convention of Texas to transfer the work of the convention's ministry to film. He is survived by his father, BO Baker; brother, David; and sister, Lisa.
___ Virginia Clawson, 73, Nov. 5 in Conroe. The author of two books, she also was a pianist, artist, Sunday School teacher and a member of First Church in Conroe for the past 23 years. She was recognized as one of 20 outstanding women of the Southern Baptist Convention by the Pastors' Wives' Conference. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, evangelist Tom Clawson; daughters, Cynthia and Patti; son, Tommy; and six grandchildren.
___Events
___ Paluxy Church in Paluxy held dedication ceremonies for the church's new parsonage and education annex Nov. 21. Ray Rivers is pastor.
___ New Hope Christian Center in Fort Worth will hold its annual Thanksgiving Bible Conference Nov. 26-28. Angelo Metropollis of Total Member Evangelism will speak at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 9 a.m Saturday. Josh Hunt will speak at 2 p.m. Saturday about how to double your Sunday School and church. Buddy Bell of Ministry of Helps International will speak at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. James Brown is pastor.
___ First Church in McKinney will present its annual Christmas Journey Dec. 2-4 from 6-10 p.m. The production consists of 14 scenes that are viewed from vehicles. The drama takes 25 minutes to drive through. The church will also provide four trailers loaded with hay or rides in church vans. Buses cannot be accommodated due to sharp turns. Each vehicle will be provided an audio tape to narrate the scenes. Tape players will be provided if needed. Admission is free, but donations of clothes and toys for the less fortunate will be accepted at the entrance. Minister of music Myron Wilson coordinates more than 350 volunteers necessary to make the event possible.
___Ordained
___ James Bentley to the ministry at Bono Church in Cleburne, where his brother, Kevin, is pastor.
___ Katherine Hore to the ministry at Manor Church in San Antonio.
___ Raymond Easley as deacon at Graham Street Church in Paris.
___ Sterlynn Cook, Bryan Lynch, Ray Long, Larry Minton and Brian Scherry as deacons at First Church in Vidor.
___Anniversaries
___ First Southern Church in Ferris recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. Phil Washburn is pastor.
___ First Church of Navasota will celebrate its 140th anniversary April 9. Russell Dilday, president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, will preach in the morning service. A history of the church is being compiled, and people with information or photographs are asked to call (409) 825-6597. J.W.L. Adams is pastor.
___ Bonita Church in Nocona will celebrate its 75th anniversary June 11. An attempt to locate former pastors and members, as well as historical pictures and memorabilia, is being made. For more information, call (940) 987-3459. Brent Schlittenhart is pastor.
___Revivals
___ Antioch Church, Tyler; Nov. 28-Dec. 2; speakers, Paul Powell, Milton Gardner, Kelly Moseley, David Dykes; *music, Fritz and Shirley Smith; pastor, Craig Little.
___ First Church, Sheldon; Nov. 28-Dec. 3; *speaker, John David Crow; *music, Sam Craig; pastor, Robert Pitts.
___*vocational evangelists
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