First Baptist Church, Troy
Salem-Troy Baptist Association
Favorite Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:7; Psalm 31:3
Favorite Hymn: “Solid Rock”
Hobbies: Reading, volunteering
Family Status: Married to John for 58 years; two sons, John and Richard; one grandchild, Amberleigh
Eloise Kirk has taught the adult women’s Sunday School class at First Baptist Church, Troy, for 34 years. In addition to weekly visits to class members in need, she regularly drives people to their doctor’s appointment. A consultant to the State Department of Education, Kirk was named Troy’s Woman of the Year in 1978 and Troy’s Citizen of the Year in 2003.
Q: What led you to teach Sunday School?
A: I’m a schoolteacher and my mother was a teacher. I was asked by the committee to teach, and I felt like that’s what the good Lord wanted me to do.
Q: Why have you kept it up?
A: I have been in good health, and there seemed to be a need.
Q: What does the ministry demand?
A: A love for studying and a commitment of your time.
Q: What do you get from the ministry?
A: I have developed many wonderful friendships.
I have seen changes in people’s lives, and I have also seen changes in my life through my studying.
Q: How do other family members support you?
A: My husband does not object to the time it takes to do studying and to visit.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this in the future?
A: I think the good Lord will indicate to me when it’s time to stop.
Q: What difference will teaching make for you in the future?
A: I believe it will give me a sense of peace and contentment knowing I’m doing God’s will.
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