First Baptist Church, Oxford
Calhoun Baptist Association
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5
Favorite Hymn: “He Lives”
Hobbies: Taking care of plants and enjoying great-grandchildren
Family Status: Married to Phil for 65 years; three children, Kathy, Phil and Wendy; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren with another due in July
Literally hundreds of children’s lives have been touched by the ministry of Marge Wright. The 85-year-old has been teaching grades 1–3 in Sunday School for 58 years.
Q: What was your childhood like?
A: I grew up with a very special family. I lived with my mother and father. I also had one brother. As long as I can
remember, we were always in church.
Q: How did you come to know the Lord?
A: I came to know the Lord by attending Sunday School and church. My relationship with Him grew from early childhood and continues to grow today.
Q: How have you been involved in church through the years?
A: I have worked in GAs (Girls in Action) and taught children’s Sunday School for 58 years.
Q: Why have you continued your involvement?
A: I love children and feel like this is what God has planned for me to do with my life.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in church in the future?
A: As long as I am able, I plan to keep on teaching children.
Q: What does the Christian life mean to you?
A: God has cared for me and my family for all these years.
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