Orchard Baptist Church, Mobile
Mobile Baptist Association
Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14
Favorite Hymn: “Beulah Land”
Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, tending flowers and studying the Old Testament
Family Status: Widowed after 51 years of marriage to Albert; two children, James and Becky; and three grand-children
Madie Keck, 95, has taught Sunday School for more than 50 years. She also served as church secretary for seven years.
Q: When did you come to know the Lord?
A: I made my profession of faith at a revival when I was 17.
Q: How were you led to serve as a Sunday School teacher?
A: I attended the Mid-South Bible College in Memphis, Tenn., and worshiped at the Presbyterian church there. I moved to Mobile in 1960 and began attending Orchard Baptist Church, where I have been a member ever since. I was asked to teach the ladies Sunday School class and have taught for 51 years.
Q: What difference has Jesus Christ made in your life?
A: I was a homemaker most of my life — with the exception of serving as church secretary — taking care of children and grandchildren as well as my parents until their death. Christ has always been the source of my strength. … I have always encouraged my friends and family to trust in Christ and put their faith in Him.
Q: How do family members support you in your ministry?
A: When my husband became ill in 1989, my son and daughter came every Sunday so I could continue teaching my class. And since I gave up driving last year, my son has driven me to church every Sunday.
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