December 2023

THE HELENE LAMP STORY The Lord blesses each of us with each day of life, and this month’s members’ spotlight is the perfect example of the Lord’s abundant blessings. Helene Lamp, born October 2, 1921, has already completed 36,865 days thus far and is not slowing down. Helene was born in Germany, and on October 24, 1924, she moved to the U.S. with her parents when she was three years old. They lived in the country community of Neffs, Ohio. In those days, you had to have a sponsor to enter the United States. Her uncle

THE SUZIE HOLDERFIELD STORY Jackie Suzanne Koch Holderfield, but we know her as Suzie. Suzanne Holderfield was born in San Antonio, Texas, on June 8, 1954, to loving parents Robert John Koch and Doris Mae Sharp.   Suzie has two older brothers and one younger sister, all living in Texas. Since birth, Suzie has led an exciting life. One of her favorite childhood memories was on her uncle’s ranch in Hondo, Texas. Playing with her three girl cousins as they rode horses and pretended to be real ranch hands. They attended Rosemont Church of Christ, where

THE MARY FAVRE STORY On a fantastic fall day, October 27, 1953, in Lake Forrest, Illinois, the world welcomed an energetic baby named Mary Elizabeth Harrington. Mary would be the third child born for a total of eight. She has six brothers and one sister. Mary did not stay in Illinois long. The family moved to Roswell, New Mexico, in 1962. After that, the family moved to San Angelo, Bangs, Abilene, and Dallas, Texas, all before she was in high school. In  November 1966, the family’s house caught fire! Mary was asked to live with her

THE THERESA LYNNE BRUNKER STORY March 12, 1955, a beautiful baby girl named Teresa Lynne Brunker was a blessing to her family. The first-born Wichita, Kansas, girl was a farm girl at heart. Her family lived in the city, but her favorite childhood memory was playing on their 40-acre farm outside town. She and her youngest sister had horses, dogs, cats, and goats and loved farm life. Teresa was the oldest of 4 girls and two boys, ten years between herself and the youngest. Her dad worked the farm, and growing up as a young

THE JUDY COOPER STORY Judy Lynn Cooper was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on October 04, 1946. She grew up in a loving Christian home with hard-working parents and two brothers; Judy was the middle child.  Her mom would read Proverbs to her every night before bed. Judy was baptized at 12 years old.   One of her favorite memories: “Our family owned a small country grocery store (which later evolved into a furniture/ appliance store). Our business was next door to our house and required “all hands on deck.”  We all worked – I learned

THE XENIA HOLLIS STORY A LIFE OF DIFFICULTY AND SURVIVAL On June 21, 1938, Xenia Hollis was born in Djokjakarta, Indonesia, on Java Island. Xenia is the middle child and has an older brother and younger sister. Being the middle child was fantastic because her two siblings got all the attention, and everyone left her alone, allowing her to do whatever she wanted. Life was not easy as a child, though. They were forced to move around a lot. Even in these difficult times, she respected her parents because of their sacrifices. While her dad

THE SHERRY SEYER STORY Sherry Ann Seyer brightened this world on August 9th, 1947. Sherry was born in Houston, and as a young little girl, she remembers how special Christmas mornings were in her family. She was born into a Christian home and attended church all her life. Christmas was a time of true celebration. When asked how she came to know Jesus, she said, “It was easy for me. He was with me all the time. I’m very blessed.” When Sherry was only seven years old, she underwent heart surgery due to her heart