Joan Lowry retires as district executive for Southern Plains.

A. Joan Lowry has retired as district executive minister of Southern Plains District, effective March 31. She began her service to the district on Aug. 1, 2003, when she originally was called to serve as district administrative secretary in a one-year interim position.

She previously had served team pastorates in Thomas, Okla., and Waka, Texas. She and her husband, Jim, also have managed the district’s Spring Lake Retreat and Camp Center in Ripley, Okla. In volunteer service to the district, Lowry has been a district moderator and has served on the district board.

Until May 15, contact information for Southern Plains District is care of Arnold Cowen, District Board Chair, 1405 Par Rd., Perry, OK 73077; arnold35@hotmail.com or 580-336-5645.

Source: 5/06/2009 Newsline