What do you say about someone who has influenced your life in ways that cannot be measured?
Bro. Hyles, as we affectionately called him, was my pastor for sixteen years. And even when we moved away and my husband pastored a church, we still thought of Bro. Hyles as our pastor.
Under his ministry I was saved and baptized. I surrendered to full time Christian service under his preaching. He counseled me about where to work and who to marry. He officiated our wedding ceremony and made it such a special, meaningful event. He rejoiced with us as he met our babies. He counseled us as we went into the ministry. And he helped us when we struggled in the ministry.
He always made me feel like he was proud of me.........
.......so I strived to live up to that.
What a privilege to have grown up in his ministry!
He loved people and gave each of his very best.
He loved his God and gave Him his very best.
He is still my hero. My husband and I named our third son after him. He may be gone, but he is not forgotten. Heaven is sounding sweeter all the time.
Happy Birthday, Preacher! We miss you every day!
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