Church: Central Park Baptist Church, Birmingham Favorite Bible Verse: Phil. 4:19 Hobbies: Knitting, playing the piano and organ, enjoying grandchildren Favorite Hymn: “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
Alabama native and longtime denominational worker Keenar Pharr died Nov. 3 in Signal Mountain, Tenn. He was 88. Since 1982, he has served as president
Lillie Falkenberry, who was with the Sunday School office of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions 1957-1973, died Oct. 3 at age 95.
Church: Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church, Jackson’s Gap Favorite Bible Verse: John 15:16 Hobbies: Sending encouragement cards, reading Christian literature Favorite Hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation” Family Status: Widowed; one daughter,
Church: First Baptist Church, Centre Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23 Favorite Hymn: “Because He Lives” Hobbies: Writing, music, visiting art museums, calligraphy Family Status: Married to Al 38 years; many
Charles Robert Beard, former Alabama Baptist pastor and emeritus Southern Baptist missionary to Taiwan, died Oct. 15. He was 77. A native of Memphis, Tenn.,
Bain A. Lambert, retired director of missions (DOM) and pastor of Alabama Baptist churches, died Sept. 28 at age 91. His death came after
Church: Sharon Heights Baptist Church, Brookside Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “God Will Take Care of You” Hobbies: Cooking, needlepoint, fans, aprons, teapots Family Status: Married to Sammy
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