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.

Sebring, Velma

Church:  Center Point Baptist Church, Scottsboro Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 37:4–5 Favorite hymn: “Surely Goodness and Mercy” Hobbies: Gardening, reading,

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Lawrence, David

Church: Johns Baptist Church, Adger Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16 Favorite hymn: “Because he lives” Hobbies: Hunting, working with tractors Family

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Lawrence, Geraldine

  Church: First Baptist Church, Clanton Favorite Bible verse: Mark 12:30 Favorite hymn: “Have Faith in God” Hobbies: Doing things

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Carlisle, Etta

  Hopewell Baptist Church, Pinson Friendship Baptist Association Family status: Widowed; one son, Dale, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild Age: 103 Etta

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Self, Lewis

Lewis Self is someone you should know because he was recently recognized for more than 50 years of service as

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Cassell, Misty

Misty Cassell is someone you should know. In addition to being selected homecoming queen at Jacksonville State University last fall,

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Meadows, Elizabeth

Church: Herren’s Grove Baptist Church, Woodland Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 23 Favorite hymn: “Let My Life Be a Light” Hobbies:

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