Staff

First Christian Church Staff

Rev. Debra Huffman, Pastor
dhuffman@fcccanyon.com
(806) 655-3512
Debra has been pastor of FCC Canyon since 2000. She is a native Texan and a life-long member of the Disciples of Christ. After graduating Texas Christian University and Brite Divinity School, Debra and her husband, Lynn, served churches together in Texas, New Mexico and Maryland. They have two children, Christopher and Katelyn. Her favorite verses are:

Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Micah 6:8 – “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Alice Langehennig, Minister of Music
Alice Langehennig is an enthusiastic and energetic musician with a heart to serve the Lord and share His blessings through music. She and husband, Terry, reside in Canyon, Texas where she is in demand as a pianist and accompanist. As well as serving as music director at First Christian Church, Alice is a part-time staff accompanist at Amarillo College. Music has always been a major part of life, having been born into a musical family in Monroe, Louisiana. Alice received her Bachelor of Arts – Church Music degree from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Her church music director experience includes choral groups, handbell choirs, children’s music ministry, and worship planning and leading. Alice combines her love of Jesus and serving God with her love of music through the writing of a Bible study, The Message and the Music, which focuses on the biblical message of the old hymns. Visit her website for more on her music ministry.

Elva Devers, Organist
Elva has been sharing her musical gifts with Disciples churches for many years. She's played piano and organ for FCC Canyon since May 1989. Prior to coming to Canyon, Elva played piano at FCC Hereford for 14 years. Outside of church, Elva has accompanied numerous choirs: Hereford Chamber Singers, WTAMU Choirs, and was the first accompanist for "Texas," the famous outdoor musical drama at Palo Duro Canyon. Elva is the mother of 3 children and 6 grandchildren. She received Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Education degrees from WTAMU. She has been a teacher and school counselor for many years and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor. She currently works part-time as a school counselor for Canyon ISD and part-time as a mental health therapist for Texas Panhandle Centers. Her favorite book of the bible is Proverbs.

Bill Green, Pianist
Bill Green is a sixth-generation Texan, born in San Angelo, who has a passion for Texas history, is an avid book collector, and an accomplished pianist. Bill earned his B.A. in History and English from Hardin-Simmons University, his M.A. at Baylor, and a Ph.D. in History and Historic Preservation from Texas Tech. Bill's museum career spans 50 years, beginning at the Fort Concho Museum in San Angelo, to curator of the history collection at the Museum of Texas Tech University, then on to the Witte Memorial Museum in San Antonio. After serving as the Capitol Historian for the State Preservation Board, Bill came to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, serving nearly 17 years as Curator of History. Upon his recent retirement, he was bestowed the title Curator Emeritus from the museum. Bill's love of music goes back as far as he can remember, having been taught to read music by his grandmother before he could even read words. Bill has been playing for First Chrisitan Church since 2005. His favorite hymn is "To God Be the Glory," and he plays a beautiful rendition of "Amazing Grace", his own arrangement.