Around the State
___ Abilene Association recently honored Ridgemont Church and Pioneer Drive Church as churches of the year. Phil Christopher, pastor of First Church in Abilene; Rudy Fambrough, pastor of Ridgemont Church; and Durward Minor, pastor of Holiday Hills Church, received "Pastor of the Year" awards. Randy Perkins, minister of

RAIN DIDN'T STOP Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano from breaking ground on its 28,000-square-foot education building Oct. 22. Pastor Sam Dennis (right) and Executive Pastor Tommy Shumate flank ground-breakers Brad Liles (with shovel), president of the church's trustees, and Richard Curlin, chairman of the building committee. Sod from the building site was moved into the church's sanctuary for the service on a stormy Sunday morning. The $6.2 million facility will feature 26 classrooms and more than double the church's existing educational space.

missions and evangelism at Pioneer Drive Church, was chosen "Staff Member of the Year."
___ Dan Kent of Fort Worth has been elected to chair the national board of Christians for Biblical Equality. Kent is a retired professor of Old Testament at Southwestern Seminary and a former Texas pastor.
___ Howard Payne University has announced five promotions for administrative staff. The new appointments are Louise Sharp, vice president for development; Bill Fishback, vice president for external relations; Doug Chandler, vice president for administration; Pepper Dill, assistant vice president for enrollment; and Jim Brackenridge, assistant vice president for international programs.

___Retiring
___ Charles Fanning after serving as pastor of First Church in Grangerland for 30 years and 41 years in the ministry. He is available for supply, interim and revivals. He can be reached at (210) 566-7714.

___Anniversaries
___ Phil Childress, 10th, as minister of education/administration at the Oaks Church in Duncanville.
___ First Church in Blessing, 50th, Sept. 24.
___ Reliance Church in Bryan, 125th, Oct. 22.
___ First Church in Cross Plains, 110th, Oct. 22.
___ Anderson Mill Church in Austin, 25th, Oct. 22.
___ James Morris, 5th, as pastor of Faith Memorial Church in Houston, Nov. 5.
___ Northview Church in Bryan, 50th, Nov. 11-12. Saturday will include an open house starting at 5 p.m. and a concert by Southern Plainsman beginning at 7 p.m. A lunch and afternoon service will be held Sunday.
___ David Smith, 10th, as pastor of North Central Church in Houston, Nov. 12.
___ Temple Church in New Boston, 40th, Nov. 12. Former Pastor Bo Owens and music minister Randy Wakefield will lead the morning service. A 2 p.m. service will follow the noon meal. Terry Carson is pastor.

___Deaths
___ Ignacio Palomo, 89, Sept. 29 in San Antonio. Palomo was a pastor in San Antonio, Floresville, Luling and McKinney. He also served with the Home Mission Board, preaching in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Panama. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Hortense. He is survived by his daughters, Irene Herrera and Esther Fuentes; son, David; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Amelia Triana and Mary Rocha; and brother, Marcos.
___ Glendola Nash, Oct. 10. Nash was the former dean of nursing and health services at Houston Baptist University. She implemented the university's first nursing program and the associate and master's degree programs for nursing.

___Ordained
___ Loyall Watkins to the ministry at Oak Street Church in Graham.
___ Chris Bryan to the ministry at Tallowood Church in Houston.
___ Gary Thedford to the ministry at First Church in Lolita.
___ Gene Blailock to the ministry at First Church in Deer Park.
___ Kevin Towery to the ministry at First Church in Savoy.
___ Tim Ramsey to the ministry at Tanglewood Church in Lexington.
___ J.B. Roberson and Earl Gibbons to the ministry at Golden Avenue Church in Bay City.

___Revivals
___ Purmela Church, Purmela; Nov. 9-12; evangelist, Tim Randolph; pastor, Aaron Young.
___ First Church, Ganado; Nov. 11-12; evangelist, Adam Jaquez; music, Scott Pair; pastor, Tony Hines.
___ Hayden Church, Wills Point; Nov. 12-15; evangelist, Gary Newman; pastor, Toby Irwin.
___ First Church, Electra; Nov. 12-15; evangelist, Herman Cramer; music, Larry Russell; pastor, Jack Riley.
___ First Church, Poteet; Nov. 12-15; evangelist, Don Higginbotham; music, John Coleman; pastor, Clyde Butter.
___ Northside Church, Plainview; Nov. 12-15; evangelists, Murlyn Keller Family and Jeff Moore Family; pastor, Roger Foote.
___ Walnut Creek Church, Azle; Nov. 12-15; evangelist, David Crain; pastor, Michael Stanley.
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