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L. Stokes Retires
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Mr. Stokes stepped on campus and started his journey at Second Baptist Church in February 1987 and was taught the Unadulterated Word of God from Emeritus Bishop Dr. William LaRue Dillard. During his tenure he has served as trustee for 32 years, Co-Director of the 24 Hour Prayer Vigil, Building Commission and Jubilee Commission. He currently serves with The Evangelism Ministry, Laymen’s League and The Board of Deacons. His favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [b]direct your paths.
Trustee Stokes has been responsible for the distribution of keys and security of all the church buildings. Trustee Stokes also had a hand in training newly appointed Trustees. Diakona/Trustee Stokes was the Sergeant of Arms and would “hunt you down” on campus to make sure you were at your Trustee post at the appointed time. With the leadership of Building Commission Deacon Chuck Williams and Lonnie Stokes coupled with the Commission and the congregation's support and faith, resulted in our being able to move into the $1.6 million dollar state-of-the-art Fannie M. Goodwin (FIG) Education and Conference Center in 1993 and open our bookstore in 1998.
Emeritus Bishop Dr. Wm. La Rue Dillard shared the following:
I know it is always difficult for a person to decide to change the direction of his life. Even so, there are times when a person, family, or a group of people must experience a new dimension in living. Reflecting on the labor of Diakona/Trustee Lonnie Stokes’ service to God through Second Baptist Church; It is with pleasure that I salute him for a job well done.
