Church: First Baptist Church, Cullman
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13
Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace”
Hobbies: Church work, crossword puzzles
Family Status: Widowed; four children: Donna, Brenda, Janice, Terry; seven grandchildren
Mary Nell Spradlin has taught Sunday School since age 12. Currently, she teaches Sunday School at First Baptist Church, Cullman, West Cullman Association, and at a nursing home.
Q: Why have you taught Sunday School for so many years?
A: Because I love the Lord, I love teaching and I love people.
Q: What does this ministry demand?
A: It demands a lot of study. I study and read a lot.
Q: What do you get from this ministry?
A: A lot of encouragement with younger people.
I just enjoy being a part of their lives.
Q: What led you to teach Sunday School?
A: When I was growing up we didn’t have a very large congregation and we didn’t have a lot of teachers. I taught girls about my age.
Q: How do members of your family support you?
A: My family has always supported me wholeheartedly in this.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this ministry in the future?
A: As long as they will let me teach and I keep my right mind, I want to continue to teach.
Q: What difference will this ministry make for you in the future?
A: It makes many good memories. You sometimes run into someone you knew in Sunday School when they were much younger and they are still involved in the Lord’s activities.
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