Concord, Helen

Kansas Baptist Church
Walker Baptist Association

Favorite Bible Verses: Psalm 139:7–10
Favorite Hymn: “It Is Well With My Soul”
Hobbies: Quilting and gardening
Family Status: Married to Alton for 47 years; three daughters, Kathy, Carol Ann and Elizabeth; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

Helen Concord has faithfully served in church ministry for a number of years. Concord, who has taught Sunday School for more than 30 years, currently teaches an adult ladies Sunday School class. She also serves on several committees at Kansas Baptist Church and as the assistant song director.

Q: What was your childhood like?
A: We were just country people. [It was] a good life.

Q: How did you come to know the Lord?
A: When I was 15 years old, I was saved and wasn’t baptized until I was 23 years old. I always believed in God and Jesus Christ.

Q: How have you been involved in church through the years?
A: I started out in the nursery for three to four years. Then I taught [Sunday School to] fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders for 25 years and have been teaching adult ladies for about 12 years. I’ve sung in the choir and have helped out with VBS (Vacation Bible School) for many summers.

Q: What did you get from those ministries?
A: I got to be around the people and really learn how they felt about God. I enjoyed it and hoped that it may have helped someone in some way.

Q: How have churches changed over the years?
A: The young people spend more time in their classes and away from the adult groups.

Q: What difference has Christ made in your life?
A: He makes every day special. I have a peace in my heart that no matter what happens that He loves me, that I’m a Christian and that I will go home to be with Him one day.