Our Guest Speaker Dr. Brenda Joyce Burrell Brenda Burrell was born at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. Because her father in the Air Force, Brenda has traveled the world. She professed Christ at the age of 8, was baptized at age 16 and has been running for the Lord ever since. She loves to study and teach God’s Word. She is active in the Women’s Ministry, Mission, and Sunday School Department at Second Baptist Church. Currently Brenda serves as President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Intermountain General Baptist Convention, where Rev. Lamar T. Jackson, Pastor of True Vine Baptist Church serves as President of the Convention. Raised to value education, she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in education, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy. Dr. Burrell has had a long and distinguished career in education. She has been a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and State Director. She is a published author and professional staff developer. She received her Diploma in Christian Education from the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. She is married to Elliott Burrell. Together they have 5 children, 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her favorite scripture is Philippians 4: 11 “Not that | speak in respect of want: for | have learned whatsoever state | am, therewith to be content.” Sermon....... It is reported that we forget 90% of what we hear. It has been suggested that note taking will double the percentage of our take-home response to wnat God is saying. Why not try it and see? Scriptures: Subject: Outline of Main Points and Scripture References: Application to My Life: 1. What did God say specifically to me during the sermon? 2. Is there anything which God would have me to do? —