First Baptist Church, Jackson
Clarke Baptist Association
Favorite Verses: Psalm 100:1–5
Favorite Hymn: “In the Garden”
Hobbies: China painting, reading, sewing
Family Status: Widow for seven years after 65 years of marriage to husband, Marion; daughters, Terri Henley; Tena Hoyle; Tam Horton; Tanya Overton and Tracey Nance; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren
Dot Bostrom, of Jackson, has a heart for exceptional individuals. In fact, 54 years ago she established a Sunday School class for individuals with special needs and continues to teach it. Once a week she also goes to Clarke County Association for Retarded Citizens to read a book or Bible story to participants. In addition she has a love for China painting and teaches three classes on it each week. These classes, which she has been leading for more than 20 years, even attract participants from other counties. Bostrom, 90, describes China painting as “an old, old art,” one that she learned from her grandmother, Imogen Kirven. Through the years Bostrom has been involved in her church’s choir, Woman’s Missionary Union, missions efforts and various community organizations.
Q: What influences in your life pointed you to Christ at the beginning of your faith journey?
A: When I was a little girl I went to Sunbeams and to church every Sunday. My parents carried me to church and influenced me to do the right thing. I was about 8 years old when I was baptized.
Q: When and how were you led into your ministry work?
A: By my mother when I was a child. She led me by getting me up every Sunday morning and taking me to church.
Q: What does your ministry work demand?
A: I prepare a lesson for every Sunday and I’m there every Sunday.
Q: What do you get from your ministry work?
A: I stay with the Lord. I get peace, joy and fulfillment.
Q: How do family members support you?
A: They are very supportive. They have been brought up like that. They help me when my class has a party.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this in the future?
A: As long as I’m able.
Q: What difference will this ministry work make for you in the future?
A: It will help keep me strong and keep my mind busy.
Q: What difference has Jesus Christ made in your life?
A: I can’t imagine if I didn’t have Jesus with me.
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