Dendy, Ann

First Baptist Church, Pell City
St. Clair Baptist Association

Favorite Bible Verses: John 14:1–3 and Matthew 6:9–15
Favorite Hymns: “Because He Lives” and “It Is Well With My Soul”
Hobby: Gardening
Family Status: Married to James; five children from a previous marriage, Tom, Susie, Cindy, Jimmy and Judy

Ann Dendy is a very active member of First Baptist Church, Pell City. She has been the church clerk for the past 15 years and is involved in Woman’s Missionary Union. Dendy and her husband, James, also have created a unique ministry at their church. They pay the way for people who otherwise cannot afford it to go on missions trips.

Q: What was your childhood like?
A: I grew up in the Center Point area and attended Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. I grew up in a nice Christian home. Rev. J. Ivey Edwards baptized me when I was 11 years old.

Q: How have you been involved in church through the years?
A: I taught Sunday School for several years at Dawson. I also taught a young women’s class while we lived in Tallahassee, Fla. I do many things at [First,] Pell City, but one of my favorite ministries is one I created. My husband and I have the privilege to help [pay] for people to go on missions trips all over the world. It costs a lot to go on a missions trip, so we help people who cannot afford it. We also have a nursing home ministry. My husband and I go to different nursing homes and visit people. I had the privilege recently to visit someone and carry them a lily.

Q: What did you get from those ministries?
A: I get a blessing out of all of the things I do at my First Baptist Church of Pell City.

Q: How have churches changed over the years?
A: My church has grown to be more missions-minded than it was when I was growing up.

Q: How do you see yourself involved in church in the future?
A: I will continue to sponsor missions. I will also continue to attend Sunday School, (be) a member of WMU and (be) the church clerk for as long as God wants me to.

Q: What difference has being a Christian made in your life?
A: God has enabled me to grow through the trials of life.