West Park Heights Baptist Church, Anniston
Calhoun Baptist Association
Hobbies: Canning, gardening and traveling
Favorite Hymn: “Without Him I Could Do Nothing”
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16
Family Status: Married to Roscoe for 54 years; two children, Mike and Randy; and two grandchildren
Joyce Terry has held many church positions throughout her life. Most notably, she has served as Sunday School secretary at West Park Heights Baptist Church, Anniston, for 45 years.
Q: What was your childhood like?
A: I was raised in a Christian home. My dad was a deacon at the church, and we went to Sunday School.
Q: How did you come to know the Lord?
A: It was in a revival when I was 12. I was sitting on the second pew, and something just took my hand and lifted it off the pew and I went forward.
Q: How have you been involved in church through the years?
A: I’ve been the Sunday School secretary for 45 years. I’ve taught Sunday School and I’m in charge of the food closet at my church. I’ve also been in charge of the travel for our senior citizens program, Young at Heart. I also work in the kitchen.
Q: What have you gotten from those ministries?
A: I’ve learned a lot being with other people and studying.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in church in the future?
A: I think as long as I live and my health stays (good), I’ll be involved in my church.
Q: What does the Christian life mean to you?
A: The best thing is to see my husband and my two boys come to know the Lord. … It’s good to be able to get out and witness to people.
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