Someone You Should Know — Margaret Smith
96-year-old Margaret Smith sends a personal, handwritten note to each first-time visitor at her church, First Baptist Church in Centre.
Someone You Should Know — Eleanor Bush
Eleanor Bush of Tuscaloosa says something important she has learned about faith is this: “Never doubt God. He is always true and faithful, through the good times and the bad times.”
Someone You Should Know — Hoyt Washington
Hoyt Washington, 87, of Trussville says evangelism is his heart and desire, a crucial part of his three-pronged focus of prayer, chaplaincy and discipleship.
Someone You Should Know — Curtis Kelley
The ministry of Curtis Kelley has spanned 72 years. The 90-year-old Tuscaloosan has taken more than 16 international missions trips and served many churches prior to his retirement from full-time ministry.
Someone You Should Know — Thomas Gebhart
Thomas Lee Gebhart, 82, of Foley was recently recognized by his church for 56 years as a deacon. He and his wife, Della, also volunteer with the church’s crisis center.
Someone You Should Know — Dennis Stastka
Meet Dennis Stastka, 72, of Robertsdale, who has been a volunteer worship leader for 25 years and church pianist at Bethel Baptist Church in Robertsdale.
Someone You Should Know — Gary Curl
Meet Gary Curl, 76, of Tarrant, who was recently recognized by Springdale Baptist Church for 50 years of teaching Sunday School.
Someone You Should Know — Thomas Thornton
Ninety-year-old Thomas Thornton of Muscle Shoals, pastor of Abbie Baptist Church in Leighton, has been in ministry 54 years and says ministry is the “best thing that ever happened to me and my family.”