10. Lorene Parmer, A Constant Encourager She was born January 4, 1919. I met her on June 2, 1996 when I became the pastor of Midway Church. She was age 77. I was 31. She raised a large family. She lived a simple farm life. She never drove a car. Mrs. Parmer was a constant …
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9. Diane Gregory, “Fishing Diane,” A True Inspiration I met “Fishing Diane” in the late 1990’s, when she joined Midway Church, not long after I became the pastor. She kept to herself, existing in the shadows of church life for many of those years, but I kept hearing stories of her expertise and love for …
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8. Ruth Jackson, An Honorable Lady and True Servant of Jesus Christ I met her June 2, 1996 when I became the pastor of Midway Church. She was age 68. I was 31. As I’ve observed her life for almost 18 years, her constant service to others has inspired me greatly. She serves the sick, …
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7. Olivia Wright Long, My Youngest Daughter She was born November 28, 1991. I was age 27. Born on Thanksgiving Day, we called her our Turkey Baby! She will soon be 23. She is uniquely gifted. She is caring, artistic, creative, loving, hilariously funny, carefree, and musical. She’s had a song in her heart almost …
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