Burchfield, Pansey

Concord Highland Baptist Church
Bessemer Baptist Association

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6–7, 13
Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace”
Hobbies: Praying for my family, reading, singing and ceramics
Family Status: Widowed after 48 years of marriage to Lebro; two daughters, Wanda and Shelia; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren

Pansey Burchfield has been a member of Concord Highland Baptist Church for the past 45 years. She loved teaching Sunday School and hated having to give it up when she became homebound.

Q: When were you saved?
A: (I was) saved and baptized at age 9. I made a total commitment to Christ later in life and was baptized again.

Q: How have you been involved in church through the years?
A: I began teaching Vacation Bible School and then taught the 3- and 4-year-old (Sunday School) class, then I moved to teaching teenagers, and after that, I began teaching the young ladies class. The ladies class has been the longest and most enjoyable class I have taught, and I have made many friends and prayer warriors. I also enjoyed singing in the choir and being on the church board and nominating committee.

Q: What were the demands of teaching and what did you get from it?
A: I would start preparing my lesson early in the week and pray over it. I usually would change it several times, depending on how the Lord would lead me. By Sunday morning, I would have a finished lesson through many hours of studying and praying. I always tried to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, so some Sundays, we would have a short lesson and spend more time praying for others who might have special needs that week and just needed that special care and touch from our Savior. We would just let God’s Holy Spirit take over and witness and heal. My Sunday School class has taught me more (than I taught it) and blessed me in so many ways. I learned so much … while preparing my lesson about God and His Word. … My faith has grown even stronger by teaching and sharing God’s Word.

Q: What difference has being a Christian made in your life?  
A: Being a Christian has made all the difference in the world. I cannot imagine having to go through this life without Jesus by my side. He is my best friend, my provider, my comforter, my rock, my teacher, my master and king. Christ is my everything and I am here to serve Him and glorify Him.