Sand Rock Baptist Church
Cherokee Baptist Association
Favorite Verse: John 3:16
Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”
Hobbies: Painting, quilting, reading, working crosswords and gardening
Family Status: Widowed after 61 years of marriage to Sammie; four children; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
Ninety-two-year-old Ruby Pate has contributed to her community as well as her church. In 74 years of church service, Pate has taught Sunday School and worked in Bible school, Girls in Action and Woman’s Missionary Union. For the past 10 years, she has served as the adult women’s Sunday School teacher.
Q: How did you come to know the Lord?
A: At an early age, I knew that I was a sinner and needed Jesus in my life. At the age of 12, at a revival, I made the decision to ask Him into my life and live for Him.
Q: What led you to serve the church?
A: I’ve always felt that God wanted me to do His work, and He has provided the opportunities for me to do that.
Q: What does ministry demand?
A: (It demands) spending time with God in prayer and [studying] of His Word in order to lead others to know Christ as their Savior.
Q: What difference has Christ made in your life?
A: He has taught me that God always keeps His promises and answers prayers … sometimes “Yes,” sometimes “No” and sometimes “Wait.”
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