With nearly 1 million people calling themselves part of the Alabama Baptist family, we know there will be endless opportunities to find interesting people to feature. Our Someone You Should Know column showcases the ones we run across in our work as well as those you tell us about. Email news@thealabamabaptist.org to nominate someone for this column.

Overton, Betty

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

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Davis, Colleen

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

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Shumaker, Anne

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

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Harkins, Ann

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,

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Mary Bowie

  Church: Huffman Baptist Church, Birmingham Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 26:3 Favorite Hymn: “He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought” Hobbies: Reading, counted cross-stitch Family

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Bagwell, Lucille

Church: Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Birmingham Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:38–39 Favorite Hymn: “In Times Like These” Hobbies: Photography Family Status: Widowed; two children, Allyson

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Spradlin, Mary Nell

Church: First Baptist Church, Cullman Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Church work, crossword            puzzles Family Status: Widowed; four

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Clements, Lessie

CHURCH: Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Cullman FAVORITE HYMN: “Amazing Grace” FAMILY STATUS: Widowed in 1984; six children, 21 grandchildren; many

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