Mexia Baptist Church
Bethlehem Baptist Association
Favorite Bible Verses: Proverbs 3:5–6
Favorite Hymn: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Hobbies: Researching genealogy, participating in the Monroeville Music Club and running “The Loft” Bed and Breakfast in Mexia
Family Status: Married to Billy for 49 years; two children, Brett and Holly; two granddaughters; and two stepgrandchildren
Susan Loftin has played piano/organ at Mexia Baptist Church since 1964. Before that, her mother, Arvie Lee Thompson Purvis, was the pianist for approximately 40 years. Their combined service totals 87 of the 100 years Mexia Baptist will celebrate this year. Loftin also taught children’s Sunday School and has served as church clerk for about 12 years.
Q: How did you come to know the Lord?
A: I was drawn by the Holy Spirit at a very young age to accept Jesus, joined the church and was baptized, but I didn’t understand at the time what it meant to really trust in Jesus. Over the years, I knew I needed to be sure of my salvation, so I reaffirmed it as a young adult by trusting and receiving Him as my Lord and Savior.
Q: What led you to serve in the church’s music ministry?
A: It was through taking music lessons as a child. Then when my mother retired [as church pianist] … I played the piano until 1966, and then when we got the new organ, I became organist and I’ve played ever since.
Q: What do you personally get from serving in ministry?
A: It’s the greatest blessing in the world to be able to serve the Lord and serve the church in that capacity.
Q: How have your family members supported your ministry?
A: They’ve been behind me 100 percent. My husband, Billy, has been very supportive.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in ministry in the future?
A: God has blessed me so greatly in my music ministry, and I hope I can continue in my service for Him and the congregation for many years to come.
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