Paulette Watson

By Leigh Pritchett, Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist

New Hope Baptist Church, Berry
Sipsey Baptist Association

Favorite Verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Favorite Hymn: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

Hobbies: Reading

Family Status: Widow for six months after 50 years of marriage to husband, Darrell; sons, Darren (wife Lori), Dale (wife Kristy) and Donnie (wife Andrea); eight grandchildren

Paulette Watson, 69, of Berry has seen her mission as “just serving God and giving Him the praise and glory.” And serve she has — as a Vacation Bible School worker and Sunday School teacher. Plus, for 37 years, she was Sunday School secretary, giving up that post only recently. Watson retired as a garment worker after almost 40 years.

Q: What influences in your life pointed you to Christ at the beginning of your faith journey?
A: Going to church. I was raised in a Christian home by my parents. The church people also influenced my life. I came to know the Lord during a revival when I was 11 years old. After I took that first step, He has carried me all the way through my life.

Q: When and how were you led into your ministry work?
A: Different ones had asked me if I would take the job of Sunday School secretary. I filled in for a while and then just took it over.

Q: What did your ministry work demand?
A: Being there every Sunday. Being responsible for the money and counting the people that were there on Sunday mornings. I gave up that job in September 2016.

Q: What did you get from your ministry work?
A: A blessing. It was a blessing to me.

Q: How have family members supported you?
A: They have stood behind me all my life. They are always willing to let me go to church and to take me if I need a way.

Q: What difference has Jesus Christ made in your life?
A: All the difference in the world. He has brought peace and joy to my heart.