First Responder of a Different Kind

We are pretty quick to reward our First Responders in our community with plaques and meals and thanks but we have another First Responder in our midst that goes without thanks but makes just as many night runs to hospitals, Lubbock, funeral homes, and yes jail to visit those whose decisions have finally caught up with them.  They do their work in a hale of gunfire of a different type which is sometimes harsh words, judgements, and our frustrations boiling out onto them and their loved ones.

But in a world of disposable people we have four men who have stood the test of time in Scurry County.

These four men share a combined 134 years of ministry to the Snyder area.

These men are:  Pastor Larry McAden, who began serving at Calvary Baptist in 1979 to present (32 years)

Pastor Danny Williams, Lighthouse Assembly of God, from 1975 to present (36 years)

Pastor Miller Robinson, Colonial Hill Baptist, from 1964 to 1996 (32 years)

Pastor Raymond Dunkins, of New Hope Baptist, from 1977 to present (34 years)
Thank you Larry, Danny, Miller and Raymond for your dedication to The Lord and to us in your community.

September 11 Memorial Service, Calvary Baptist Church

Another amazing respectful thing that my church has done.  Calvary Baptist honored Scurry County First Responders at a service on Sunday, September 11.  A day that a nation mourned one of the saddest days in American history our church celebrated and offered life restored to those in our community who work so hard to preserve life in our ranks.
Not only was a beautiful meal laid before them and church family but plaques were presented to each department that services our home county.  And that wasn't enough...Calling Levi was here in town to present an amazing concert for everyone in attendance.  They are an amazing band!  Find more about them at www.callinglevi.com .
Thank you Calvary for your respect to those who represented each department, Police, Sheriff, EMT, DPS and Fire.  Thank you Calling Levi for putting on such a wonderful show... Thank you First Responders for your sacrifices and service to our community!

Hillorie Earnest, 15 years and moving forward!

Who says Baptist don't dance?

I say they do quite nicely!

 

Hillorie's parents threw her a traditional...non traditional Quinceañera to celebrate her birthday!  Around here the Quinc is normally a Catholic event so going Baptist was a little different, but what a pleasure!  All of the tradition was there but Bro. Larry McAden, Pastor of Calvary Baptist, brought it back home with such a fantastic evangelical message to guide not just Hillorie but all of her honored guests!  
Then the PARTY started!  That Calvary gang does Party too!  And it was completely PG! 
I love working with my church family...they are a hoot!
Thank you Earnest's for letting me come to the festivities1 I hope you enjoy your pictures!