First Baptist Church, Fairfax, in Valley
East Liberty Baptist Association
Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13
Favorite Hymn: “His Eye is on the Sparrow”
Hobbies: Collecting and refinishing antiques, reading
Donald Bell has been a deacon and organist in different churches for more than 35 years and has worked with children in various ministries for more than 25 years. Currently he serves as associate director of Sunday School at First Baptist Church, Fairfax, in Valley.
Q: What led you to begin playing the organ?
A: I was probably about 9 or 10 when I started playing the piano. I just loved playing. That led to organs. I started taking organ lessons in my teenage years. I’ve played almost my whole church
life and I’ll be 55 Oct. 27.
Q: Why have you continued this activity?
A: I just think that’s what the Lord wants me to do, and I consider that a personal ministry.
Q: What does the ministry demand?
A: Faithfulness and being open to different types of music.
Q: What do you get from the ministry?
A: I get just as much from it as I try to give out to other people. I try to worship the Lord through my music.
Q: What led you to work with children?
A: I’ve always worked with children. I used to teach elementary school, and I was naturally drawn to teach children at church.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in these ministries in the future?
A: I’ll still be doing this until the day I die.
Q: What difference will these ministries make for you in the future?
A: I hope whatever I’m doing is going to positively affect children and their future and that they will choose to serve Christ as well.
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