First Baptist Church, Pelham
Shelby Baptist Association
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16
Favorite Hymn: “It Is Well with My Soul”
Family Status: Widowed
Willie Mae Dennis joined First Baptist Church, Pelham, in 1933, making her its longest-serving member. She has taught Sunday School for 70 years and serves as chairperson of the trustees and church clerk. Dennis was the first teacher selected for the church’s Sunday School Hall of Fame.
Q: What led you to be so involved?
A: I grew up here. My whole family has grown up here. So I’ve always felt the Lord was calling me to serve in the church.
Q: Why have you continued through the years?
A: I’ve just always wanted to be able to teach as long as I am able.
Q: What have been some of the demands of the ministry?
A: I wouldn’t say there have been any real burdens. With Sunday School, it’s always important to keep your class active and coming, but I wouldn’t say that it has been hard on me.
Q: What do you get from it?
A: In every area of my life, the Lord has always influenced me, no matter what I am doing.
Q: How have others supported you?
A: Completely. My church is the best church in the country. We have such a church family, and they support me completely in whatever I do.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this in the future?
A: I don’t know. I hope to stay involved as I am now for as long as the Lord will allow me.
Q: What difference do you believe your work will have for the future?
A: I hope it will be a lasting remembrance of what I’ve done. I want to be remembered as a Christian woman.
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