Paulette Crews Born Again: During Revival in July of 1965 Place: Independent Missionary Baptist Church Age: 19

My Testimony

I was raised in a Missionary Baptist Church and was taught by my parents, Sunday School teachers, and preachers that salvation was more than just walking down the aisle. I went to the altar for years trying everything I knew to be saved. One Friday afternoon during a revival, I told a friend I was going to get something settled that night. When Brother John Hedges gave the invitation that night I stepped into the aisle to go to the altar, but when I realized where I was, I was standing next to my dad in the amen corner. I was really serious about being saved and the moment I stepped into the aisle the Lord gloriously saved me. I told the church that I was saved, but I related an experience I had had at home when I had prayed and felt better and I joined the church. I soon became very troubled about my salvation and went to the altar again. It was hard for me to accept that I was saved when I stepped into the aisle, but the Lord revealed to me that I was saved that Friday night when I stepped out on FAITH in Him. Because of God's grace, I have contentment and peace.

"Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotton of him."
[I John 5:1]

Paulette is the wife of Tommy Crews, a Deacon at Huntingdon M. B. Church (formerly Independent), the mother of Trey Crews, a young preacher, and the daughter of Polly and Sam Allen all of whom share their testimonies with us. Paulette grew up coming to Independent and she and her family show their love for their Lord through active participation in his service.

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