Macon, Inez

Macon, Inez

 

Inez Macon has served in the church nursery at First Baptist Church, Vinemont, for more than 55 years. At 78 years old, she has cared for up to three generations of some families.

Q: Why have you done this activity?

A: I enjoy doing it. I just love to tend to little babies.

Q: What does the ministry demand?

A: Patience. I just play with them, take them some cookies every now and then, play games and read books to them.

Q: What do you get from working in the church nursery?
A: It just makes me feel good to help them and to know that the little kids love for me to keep them.

Q: How do other family members support you in your ministry?

A: They’re proud of me.

Q: How do you see yourself involved in this in the future?

A: I’ll it as long as I’m able.

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