Freedom's Place for This Pastor's Wife

We're separated for Thanksgiving, but It works for us...

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:43:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving from the Waddell's from North Myrtle Beach

AND
Happy Thanksgiving from the Waddells', Hatchell's, Morrow's, Howey's, Clark's and Najaka's from Rock Hill

Well, the questions have started...why are you and Emily in Rock Hill and Kyle and the boys in North Myrtle Beach...simple, it works for us. For years we alternated where we spent Thanksgiving, we discussed, we voted, we argued at times, took turns etc...Ministry life...moving away from home settled it for us.

We both love all the family on both sides but it just makes sense for us to split and everybody understands. Kyles family(a huge family) who is precious to me meets basically one time a year at the beach house in North Myrtle Beach and my small family is in Rock Hill. Seven years of ministry life takes us hours away from home and I haven't been home since June so...for Thanksgiving I go home to Rock Hill...spend priceless time with my parents, sisters, nieces and nephew and especially time with my grandfather since my grandmother passed away in June. Kyle and the boys spend time at the beach with his parents, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins etc...the women shop and the men play cards and golf thursday, friday and saturday.
So...no need to worry, we're miles apart for a few days...absence makes our hearts grow fonder....and the kids aren't fighting in the car.

LifeWay Updates

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:15:00 +0000

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amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:17:00 +0000

First Week of School 2009-2010

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:42:00 +0000

First Week of School 2009-2010

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First Week of School 2009-2010

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First Week of School 2009-2010

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:38:00 +0000

He is Jehovah, an appropriate comeback

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:09:00 +0000

It has taken me quite a while to get back to posting. My last post was of my grandmothers death. I am back. We used to sing this song at my home church Calvary Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC...an incredible church. My dad played the drums and I can hear him now.

Beth Moore Simulcast Aug 28-29 at The Church of the Cross in Bluffton SC

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:36:00 +0000

An Important Message from Beth Moore from LWEvents on Vimeo.

Heaven is a Much Sweeter Place...Frances Morrow, Wife of Rev. Calvin Morrow of Over 60 years

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Frances Dickard Morrow

ROCK HILL - Mrs. Frances Dickard Morrow, 80, of 2165 Ridgecrest Road, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009, at her home.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2009, at Calvary Baptist Church, with the Revs. Tom Tucker and Kyle Waddell officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park on Hollis Lakes Road.
A native of Pelzer, S.C., Mrs. Morrow was a daughter of the late Charlie Robert Dickard and the late Irene Johnson Dickard. She graduated from Parker High School in Greenville, S.C., was formerly employed with the Rock Hill School District and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Although she will be missed, her family has confidence that they will see her again. She loved the Church and lived the life of the Titus 2 Woman. Serving as a pastor's wife for over 50 years, she lived a life of faithful service to her Lord and Savior to the end. She was the caretaker of her family and her own parents. Just as the Proverbs 31 woman, Her Children ARE Rising Up And Calling Her Blessed.
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, the Rev. Calvin W. Morrow; her son, David Wesley Morrow and his wife, Vivian, of Morristown, Tenn.; her daughters, Janie Morrow Hatchell and her husband, Randy, and Ann Morrow Clark and her husband, Wayne, all of Rock Hill; six grandchildren, Amy Hatchell Waddell, Charlie Morrow, Lori Hatchell Howey, Wes Clark, Maryanne Hatchell and Zack Clark; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the home.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 803 N Jones Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

Thank you all so much for all the cards, emails, visits, meals, flowers, etc...We have the best friends in the world.

Love, Amy

Frances Morrow by Eleece Parker

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:38:00 +0000

My grandmother died this week. I'll write more about all of this when I've had the chance to process it all. A dear friend Eleece Parker wrote this and brought it to the home today and I'd like to share it.

It was my honor to meet Mrs Morrow,

She was a blessing to get to know;

I learned so much from her patience,

Through her, God’s glory did show.

She talked of her family and friends,

OH! The joy that was brought to her face;

To be sick should bring bitter and sadness,

But for her this wasn’t the case.

She was always filled with great hope,

And talked of the days gone by;

We prayed God would heal her body,

But never once did she ask God why.

Her faith was strong and secure,

She made sure that I too believed;

She asked God to save the lost,

That they also God’s Son would receive.

Although this fine lady is gone now,

She will always be close in our heart;

Her memories live on through our actions,

In our lives she has played a big part.

As a Titus 2 woman she lived,

To be self-controlled and pure;

She taught what is good, and to love,

Set the example to others for sure.

She spoke with wisdom; she was full of grace;

She feared the Lord, gave Him praise;

A wife of noble character, she served with much love;

Gave her all to the family she raised.

Her children call her blessed, her beauty runs deep,

Compassion simply flowed from within;

She gave of her best to the Master;

Concerned for lost souls to win.

With joy we know she’s in Heaven,

She has fought the good fight all the way.

Well done good and faithful servant;

Is something she heard God say.

The Preachers Wife....Holding My Hand

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:59:00 +0000

Sunday Night Ladies Bible Study Group

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:32:00 +0000

This is an AWESOME Group of Ladies, our Sunday Night Bible Study group. They love the Word and have become such great friends.

Merediths Birthday Party, All the Kids

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:25:00 +0000

I Won!!!!!!!!

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:53:00 +0000

I won tickets to the Woman Inspired Online Conference!!!!!!!!!! I love that Ministry an am soooo thankful.....

A Woman Inspired Online Conference

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:37:00 +0000

My friends at A Woman Inspired are giving away tickets. I was able to attend the last one and it was such a blessing. You must join in on this incredible opportunity to be ministered to by incredible women without leaving home.

No, Mr. President It is Not Time for Israel To Divide.

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:23:00 +0000

No Mr. President it is not time for Israel to Divide...Please, if you don't understand the magnigitude of the US supporting Israel, or if you have questions concerning topics about Israel, go to this link

Joel Rosenberg is the utmost authority concerning Israel, Jerusalem, and Middle East relations with the United States...and how politics and christianity are intertwined. Joel is a constant source for the White House, CNN and FOX News, you will love his passion for the Lord and treasure his insight.

American Idol Winner Kris Allen Sings God of This City

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This is What It Means to be Free

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Mr. President

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A Woman Inspired Online Conference

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Sat, 16 May 2009 03:16:00 +0000

two ways to live : : the choice we all face

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Find Me at SBC Voices

amyhwaddell@gmail.com (Amy) — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:05:00 +0000

This is the "Meet The Contributors" Interview
Meet Amy Waddell
by Matt Svoboda on May 11, 2009

Our Next Contributor, Amy Waddell:

1.) How long have you been in the SBC?

All my life and then some. Calvin Morrow is my grandfather, an SBC pastor for over 40 years, (recently named Pastor Emeritus of Calvary Baptist in Rock Hill, SC by my home Pastor Tom Tucker) so I guess I’ve lived it. I remember traveling with my grandparents and several other pastor families to the SBC Conventions during my childhood and teen years, camp meetings on the sawdust floors, revival pastors staying in our home and playing barbie dolls with preachers like Percy Ray.

What is your current role in the SBC? Currently I am a pastors wife, my high school sweetheart and husband Kyle is the Pastor of an SBC Church in the Low Country of South Carolina near the Beaufort/HIlton Head area…(no jokes about suffering for Jesus down here) I’m a Carolina Beach Girl.

2.)What do you love most about the SBC?

I LOVE the Savior we serve, I LOVE the “Church” we serve…the people, the Pastors, the Pastors Wives, the Missionaries we send, the Missions Involvment, the stand on the Word, I LOVE to see people “Get It”, I love to see women changed and grow in the freedom of Christ. I love to see young people come alive in Christ and seek change.

3. What one area of the SBC would I like to become stronger/healthier?

Of course I would love to see more souls saved, homes and marriages stronger/healthier but an SBC “entity”that I would like to see strengthened would be the Local Associations and more Cooperative Program dollars sent straight to the mission field. I guess thats more than one.

4. Historically, Who is my favorite Southern Baptist?

In my small world I’d say Calvin and Frances Morrow..my grandparents…I’ve watched a lifetime of faithful service to the end. On a grander scale…I’d have to say I have few heros…the grace of Adrian Rogers and Junior Hill, the boldness of Billy Graham and Ergun Caner, the sacrifice of Lottie Moon, my current favorite teaching preacher is David Allen, I could go on and on...