I was raised going to church at Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
In 1977, I went to revival with my family as I had many times before. I
sat in the back of the church with my brother and many of my friends. While
Brother F. L. Ray preached the gospel it seemed as if I was the only person
in the church and God was speaking directly to me. A great conviction came
over me but Satan began working on my pride to hinder me. When the altar
call was given I forgot about pride and made my way to the altar. That revival
service ended and I went home unsatisfied. Later that night, while in bed,
I prayed to God and was saved. I am thankful every day for God's grace and
love because without the Lord I could do nothing.
"EVERY GOOD GIFT AND EVERY PERFECT GIFT IS
FROM ABOVE, AND COMETH DOWN FROM THE FATHER OF LIGHTS, WITH WHOM IS NO VARIABLENESS,
NEITHER SHADOW OF TURNING."
[JAMES 1:17]
Todd has given evidence that he has received the good gift of salvation by
his faithfulness to his Lord and his Church. He was brought to Huntingdon M.
B. Church (formerly Independent) as a child by his mother, Rebecca, and his
father, Audie. He has also grown up seeing the Christian examples of his maternal
grandmother, Polly Allen, and grandfather, Sam
Allen.
