Northport Baptist Church
Tuscaloosa Baptist Association
Favorite Verse: John 3:16
Favorite Hymn: “Blessed Assurance”
Hobbies: Reading and playing dominoes with friends
Family Status: Widow for nine years after 56 years of marriage to husband, William; sons, Michael Morris and Carey Morris; five grandchildren
Eighty-six-year-old Sarah Morris, of Northport, seeks to be faithful in all she undertakes and treat other people the way she wants to be treated. At her church, Morris currently is a member of the chancel choir and hand bell choir and secretary of the Trailblazers senior group. She also has served on the nominating, stewardship and music committees and has taught children in Sunday School. In her community she is a poll worker and has been a volunteer at Northport Druid City Hospital for 10 years. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Morris worked 20 years at the former Reichhold Chemicals in Tuscaloosa.
Q: What influences in your life pointed you to Christ at the beginning of your faith journey?
A: I think my Christian mother, who sang hymns while she cooked and cleaned. I’ve had some great Sunday School teachers.
Q: When and how were you led into your ministry work?
A: I became a member of the choir when I joined Northport Baptist in 1968. I’ve always enjoyed music. I saw how music helped others, including myself, become part of the worship service.
Q: What does your ministry work demand?
A: I think it demands responsibility primarily. Humility goes along with that and a willingness to serve others.
Q: What do you get from your ministry work?
A: I get the blessings and joy and there are too many to count. And the joy of knowing I can help others draw closer to God through music.
Q: How do family members support you?
A: My sons and daughter-in-law encourage me in whatever I’m involved in, always.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this in the future?
A: I’ll keep on as long as the Lord lets me enjoy good health.
Q: What difference will this ministry work make for you in the future?
A: My purpose is to be faithful as long as I am here on Earth.
Q: What difference has Jesus Christ made in your life?
A: I am continually blessed by the Lord, not for what I do but because He loves me. He’s constantly there for me in the good times and a comfort in the bad times.
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