Siloam Baptist Church, Marion
Cahaba Baptist Association
Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 19:13–15
Favorite Hymn: “Come to Jesus”
Hobbies: Cooking and baking
Family Status: Married to Leslie for 35 years; one son, Chris; three grandchildren
Debbie Harrison has taught in the church preschool ministry for 10 years. The past three years, she was a representative for Cahaba Association at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Q: What led you to teach children?
A: When my son started college, I think I had empty-nest syndrome, and I needed children around me. God just put them there to fill that void.
Q: What does the ministry demand?
A: It demands patience and a lot of love.
Q: What do you get from the ministry?
A: I receive love back from the children.
Q: How do family members support you?
A: They just encourage me to go to the limits.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this in the future?
A: I pray to be there as long as God sees fit to keep me there.
Q: What difference will this make for you in the future?
A: Doing this has made me a better grandparent. I think that doing this has also brought my husband closer to the Lord, and I think it has made my marriage stronger.
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