AMBASSADORS
Kyla Adams
Helen Heard
Helen Heard was born on Christmas Day and likes to joke that she’s God favorite because of that. She is one of our ambassadors and loves to help wherever she can! Taking care of people is very important to her, especially her family and close friends. Her nieces and nephews are her babies and she loves them as if they were her own.
She was saved in 1986. She says that she’s walked away from The Lord several times but He was always there waiting on her to return. She has worked in church ministry for years, teaching Children’s Church, Sunday School and leading devotionals.
Helen is an amazing nanny and also works at a photography studio where she is the Studio Assistant. She attends Eastern Hills Church of Christ, loves podcasts, music from classical to oldies, her family & hanging out with her babies. Her favorite scripture is John 13:7 and her favorite quotes to read are from Rich Mullins and Brennan Manning. "I'm just a ragamuffin in the face of God's mercy and grace."
Fun Fact: Helen loves animals. Her late girl, Dolenz Madison, who went to doggie heaven last year, was named after Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. Helens Bucket List item would be seeing Billy Joel and James Taylor in concert.
Marlene House
Marlene is a veteran in the Lord’s army. She has an amazing testimony of holding on to The Lord through all of life’s challenges and victories! She has been a widow for 28 years. Her legacy includes her daughter, Misti; son, Shayne; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She has a mini Aussie mix named Sophia Grace, a Deer head Chihuahua named Coco Chanel and a Yorkie named Toby Mac.
She has been a Christian since she was 12 years old, is a member of Liberty Baptist Church and loves to quartet sing & play table games. Marlene just retired again from working with her daughter at her grooming shop.
Her favorite scripture is Romans 8:28. "For we know that all things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His Word."
She says some call her “sarge” and “bossy,” but we prefer to call her ours.
When asked about her Bucket List she simply stated her wish is to serve and please The Lord any way she can for the rest of her life.
Cristy Johnson
Cristy does not remember the exact date of her salvation. It was 2012. She says she is horrible at dates but can remember the exact moment when she surrendered. She is the wife of Ron Johnson and she has one son, Blake Spencer, two dogs, Hazel and her favorite, Boomer Johnson also known as “Boomy Baby” or “Boomy” and she says "he is so adorable".
Cristy is a Senior Account Coordinator for APLUS Staffing based out of Dallas. She staffs a variety of events all over the US. She attends church at Liberty Baptist in Mabank. Her favorite scripture is 1Corinthians 13:13 “But now faith, hope, and love remain, these three: but the greatest of these is love.” "Without the love of Jesus I would not be here today."
Cristy's favorite things: first and foremost is hanging out with family and friends that have become family. A few others include a fire. She would burn a fire 365 days a year if allowed. She loves sports, is very competitive and does not like to lose. Cristy dabbles in woodworking, enjoys cooking, playing games, and being outside.
Fun Fact: Cristy can decorate cakes. She worked in the Walmart bakery for seven years.
Her bucket list involves traveling: She wants to go to a basketball game in New York at Madison Square Garden, watch a show in Las Vegas, watch a Packers game at Lambeau Field, and to see Mount Rushmore.
Leigh Ayn Silvey
Leigh Ayn was saved and baptized at age 10 but was in her late 30’s/early 40’s when she feels like she started to really understand God’s grace and mercy. She says “But I absolutely adore Him now where before I mostly feared Him.”
She has been married to her husband Chip for 36 years. They have two gorgeous and deeply loved cats, Ollie Ray and Sophie Louise.
Leigh Ayn’s favorite scripture is Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” She’s seen His faithfulness come through time and time again.
She has worked in the title industry for 35 years and is currently working remotely Carlisle Title in Dallas, as a Senior Title Examiner. Along with a serious determination, Leigh Ayn has a great sense of humor and a fun quirky side!
Fun Fact: She was so attached to her last car that she named it and when she reluctantly traded it in, she wrote its name in the manual for the next owner to have!
One day, Leigh Ayn hopes to visit Israel and walk where Jesus walked. Some of her favorite things include naps, DIY projects, thrifting, hanging out with animals and she wouldn’t want to camp without her Chippy.
Rita Sherbert
Rita has the joy of the Lord radiating through her! Her sense of humor and giggles are infectious! She was saved in August 2005 and re-dedicated her life in Spring of 2008.
She is married to her husband Jason and they have two sweet and cuddly dogs, Bella and Oliver. She attends Liberty Baptist Church and her favorite scripture is 1 Peter 5:7.
Rita owns her own business, Heavenly House Kleaning. When she’s not busy with that you can find her crafting and enjoying time with her family. Rita is always doing things for others, she loves flowers and a future cruise is on her bucket list!
Rita says: “We all make mistakes. God helps us build knowledge of sin and its consequences by letting us experience them. Once I accepted my role in the failure, I learned to approach my work—and my relationships—with more humility. Without learning from our mistakes, we would just keep falling into the same sins, separating us from a relationship with God. Trust and believe that God's word is living and true.”
