Jewell Alexander Carter has taught Sunday School classes for 60 years. A retired librarian for the Samford University Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing and former reference librarian at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in California, she also works with the statewide Inter-Baptist Fellowship Committee. Huffman Baptist’s Women on Mission and various community organizations.
Q: What led you to teach Sunday School?
A: I was inspired by the pastor’s wife at Central Park Baptist Church, Birmingham, who had faith in me. I loved to study the Bible and liked to tell others what it said, and I know it’s a message that they need. So I began serving at age 17.
Q: Why have you continued doing this activity?
A: I can’t put it down. When there is an opportunity, I pray it through and accept the responsibility, and it’s just always gone from one opportunity to another.
Q: What does the ministry demand?
A: Bible study on your own, prayer time, compassion toward others and concern for the message being taught.
Q: What do you get from the ministry?
A: Reassurance of life, guidance, an attitude of prayer and appreciation for private and corporate prayer.
Q: What difference will this ministry make for you in the future?
A: At 77, my future is now. I’ve got to put it all to use now, but I live it day by day. As I am spiritually, emotionally and physically able, I’ll serve when called upon.
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