Rosedale Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Baptist Association
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16
Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace”
Hobbies: Gardening and planting flowers
Family Status: Widowed after more than 50 years of marriage to Thomas
Lena Rylee has spent years serving her church and community. She has taught Sunday School, led Vacation Bible School and sung in the choir. For 20 years, Rylee has been the director for Rosedale Baptist Church’s Young at Heart senior adult group.
Q: What led you to direct the senior adult group?
A: I enjoy being with our senior adults. … We have a lot of fun together.
Q: Why have you continued this ministry through the years?
A: They always like me to continue.
Q: What does the ministry demand?
A: I lead the other members of the team and lead the group in singing, devotion, planning meals and planning games.
Q: What do you get from the ministry?
A: I enjoy serving the Lord.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this ministry in the future?
A: I will probably continue as long as I can. It’s a part of serving the Lord, and it’s what He wants me to do so that’s a good thing.
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