Around the State
___ Lynnette Borman, assistant professor of voice for Hardin-Simmons University's School of Music, has been named "Singer of the Year" for the National Association of Teachers for Singing, Texoma region. She received a cash award as well as a partial scholarship to the American Institute of Musical Studies summer program in Graz, Austria.
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HUNTERS' GLEN CHURCH in Plano recently broke ground on a 1,400-seat worship center. Texas Baptist Financial Services assisted in the $7.5 million package necessary for the expansion. Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony were Ron Shaw, F&S Partners, architects; Burt McGaughey, minister of administration and education; Kim Hall, pastor; Warren Barry of Julian Barry Construction; and Bob Reach, chairman of the building committee. The project is due to be completed in late fall 2000.
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___ New faculty for Houston Baptist University include Laura Ashley, assistant professor, speech communications; Lia Billington, assistant professor, psychology; Dennis Chalupa, assistant professor, computer information systems management; Michael Collins, visiting professor, art; Renata Elliott, program director, Center for Health Studies, and assistant professor, health administration; Charles Fix, assistant professor, computer information systems management; Harold Ray Griffin, associate professor, health administration; Levon Hayrapetyan, associate professor, computer information systems management; Rachel Hopp, visiting professor, biology; Ileana Ionascu, assistant professor, mathematics; Karen Muller, assistant professor, physics; Jeffrey Quiett, assistant professor, psychology; Robert Towery, visiting professor, chemistry; Thomas Urban, professor, human resources management; Melissa Wiseman, assistant professor, economics; John Yarrington, professor, music.
___Events
___ First Church of Bridgeport will present the Living Christmas Tree Dec. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. Bill Dye is pastor.
___ First Church in Dallas will present a musical version of "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Majestic Theater in Dallas Dec. 10-16. Tickets range from $10 to $15 and are available through TicketMaster at metro (972) 647-5700. Mac Brunson is pastor.
___Retiring
___ Charles Richardson, pastor of First Church in Canton, will retire after 45 years in the ministry at the end of December. Prior to coming to Canton 34 years ago, he had been pastor at Emmanuel Church in Pittsburg. A recognition program will be held Dec. 11 at 2 p.m., followed by a reception from 3 to 5 p.m.
___ Ron Lowry will retire after 48 years in the ministry Dec. 12. Lowry has served at Trinity Church in Kerrville for the last 12 years as minister of music and senior adults.
___Anniversaries
___ Bunavista Church in Borger will celebrate its 50th anniversary March 5. The church is seeking names and addresses of former members. Information may be sent to Bunavista Church, 2 Amaryllis, Borger 79007, or by calling (806) 273-2371.
___Ordained
___ Stan Hanes to the ministry at First Church in Big Spring, where he serves as minister of music and adult education.
___ Gary Smith, David Miller and Gary Eubanks as deacons at First Church in Old Ocean.
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