It’s a ministry that started with the previous pastor, but members of Big Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Gordo, continue to go to Fayette Medical Center Nursing Home to minister to its residents.
Every third Sunday of the month more than 30 residents gather at the nursing home to hear Pastor Trey Kelley preach a sermon. Church members Halie Hudson and Colen Dyer lead music and other members of the Sipsey Baptist Association church go to support the residents and fellowship with them.
The ministry began with former pastor Ralph Smith more than 17 years ago, but Kelley, who has been pastor for nearly two years, continues to lead the outreach.
“It’s a multiracial outreach and it crosses ministry lines, making it a broad ministry,” Kelley said. “And it’s a blessing for us to go in and see the smiles on their faces and the joy and comfort that we can bring to them.”
Some of the nursing home residents also get involved in leading worship, Kelley said, noting how one woman sings and plays harmonica during some of the services.
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