Center Baptist Church celebrates Senior Citizen’s Day
The Center Baptist Church Senior Citizens with the 4-H Club.
Photo by Jana E. Pye
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net
Mae Helen Burch of Center Baptist Church in Darlington believes in two things: that you should give flowers to the living, and to raise children to respect their elders.
She and her late husband, Henry Burch, did not have children of their own, but in her words, “the good Lord blessed us with the children of the church” – and the couple sponsored the 4-H group at the church for many years.
The event was the last one that she and Henry planned together before his untimely death in August. “He was definitely here today in spirit,” she shared. “This is for Henry.”
Along with committee members of the church and donations from businesses across the Pee Dee, the children celebrated the elders of Center Baptist Church with a wonderful weekend November 5 – 6, with a luncheon and gift presentation on Saturday followed by a special church service on Sunday.
At a service led by guest speaker Minister April Jackson, the congregation honored their seniors for leading the younger members in the church family to work hard, worship the Lord, and to help one another.
The 4-H members assisted in the church services.
“We are here because of their hard work and sacrifice,” shared Rev. Jackie Boyd, Pastor of Center Baptist Church, looking over at the seven pews of seniors.
Responsive readings were shared from Titus 2:1-10, with special music shared by the Echoes Choir.
The group gave a special gift to a church member who lost her home during Hurricane Matthew.
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