First Baptist Church, Reform
Pickens Baptist Association
Favorite Verse: Luke 2:11
Favorite Hymn: “Jesus Loves Me”
Family Status: Widowed after 65 years of marriage to Al; one son, Doug (deceased); two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Alene Herd, 92, is an inspiration to others. She has been a member of First Baptist Church, Reform, for 65 years and owned The Waysider flower shop with her late husband, Al. Through the years she has served in a ladies Sunday School class (she taught the class for 30 years), as a VBS teacher and church Woman’s Missionary Union president.
Q: What influences in your life pointed you to Christ at the beginning of your faith journey?
A: I went to Vacation Bible School (VBS). I went to Sunday School every Sunday. I loved to go to VBS and Sunday School. I remember how special my teachers were to me. I loved them all.
Q: Who led you to Christ?
A: My pastor … he was a very kind man.
Q: What did you enjoy most about teaching the ladies Sunday School class?
A: The Bible study I had to do. It kept me on my toes.
Q: What did you get from your ministry work?
A: I got joy. I got a lot of new friends. The ministries all meant so much to me.
Q: What difference has Jesus Christ made in your life?
A: The joy He has brought to me, and He has given me opportunities to help people.
I like to help people.
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