Hillabee Baptist Church, Alexander City
Tallapoosa Baptist Association
Favorite Bible Verses: Proverbs 3:5–6
Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”
Hobbies: Cooking, playing piano and fishing
Family Status: Widowed after 34 years of marriage to Dwight; three children, Lamar, Ben and Suzanne; and three grandchildren
Carolyn Powell has been serving as pianist at Hillabee Baptist Church, Alexander City, for 43 years. On top of that, she sings in the choir, when possible; teaches Sunday School; cooks for the Wednesday night fellowship meal; and serves as church treasurer.
Q: What was your childhood like?
A: I had a really great childhood growing up in rural Alabama. Church was a big part of … our social life. I was the oldest of five children and had a Christian mother and Christian grandmother.
Q: How have you been involved in church through the years?
A: I became a member at Hillabee in 1965, and my husband was saved in 1967. We’ve been involved in Hillabee ever since that time. I taught Mission Friends when my children were growing up and taught the youth church training class on Sunday nights. I’ve been teaching the Martha Sunday School Class, a class for women in their 60s, for around 12 years.
Q: What have you gotten from teaching Sunday School?
A: I have grown to love [the contemporary music]. We do a mix — some traditional and some contemporary. I have enjoyed learning to love contemporary.
Q: How do you hope to be involved in church in the future?
A: (I hope to continue) until the Lord changes me. If He gives me a new direction, I’m willing to change and do whatever He leads me to.
Q: What difference has Christ made in your life?
A: Everything. I have been a widow for 15 years, and I never thought I’d be able to survive by myself. It’s been a wonderful experience to realize that He is all I need.
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