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A Messagge from Stan Buckley This past Sunday we were all saddened to hear the news that our beloved Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Frank Pollard, went home to be with the Lord. While hymns were being played on a keyboard next to his bed, Dr. Pollard slipped into eternity and into the presence of the God he has faithfully served for many years. We will not fully know Dr. Pollard’s influence for the gospel until we join him in heaven. However, we do know that he touched the lives of people literally all over the world. On a weekly basis, he preached to his flocks in various churches in Texas and in Jackson, MS. He preached from the pulpit of First Baptist Church Jackson for 22 years and his sermons were broadcast across the state of Mississippi, around the nation on the Family Net network, and to millions of others in Russia. In addition to preaching from his church pulpit each week, he also proclaimed the Word of God through other avenues. From 1978-2001 he was the “Baptist Hour” radio preacher and from 1991-2001 he was the “Baptist Hour” television preacher. Also, he was the host of “At Home with the Bible,” a teaching and preaching television ministry, from 1978-1984. His influence for the gospel through these media was far-reaching. In fact, upon his retirement from “At Home with the Bible,” the Baptist Sunday School Board stated: “His personality and penetrating portrayal of scriptural truth sets a standard for accurate and applicable Bible teaching on television. During 124 episodes he has helped create an audience impact that has won this series the National Religious Broadcasters award as the nation’s outstanding religious television program plus eight other national awards in both the television and radio formats. Its impact in reaching the masses with the Gospel of Christ contributed to an unprecedented response of more than 500,000 people being enrolled in home Bible study during the first five years of its existence. The Baptist Sunday School Board acknowledges its gratitude for his role in these programs that have been seen and heard in every state of the nation and distributed by the U.S. Armed forces around the world.” Without question, Dr. Pollard was a gifted pulpiteer. But perhaps his kindness, gentle spirit, and authentic humility are what those who knew him will remember most. He was always an encourager, always positive, and always saw the good in others. Let us lift the family of Dr. Pollard in prayer and let us thank God for the work, the ministry, and the love of Dr. Pollard. Please note that the memorial service for Dr. Pollard will be Thursday, December 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the main sanctuary of FBCJ. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to Mission First, the inner-city ministry begun by FBCJ. Mission First exists in large measure to the dedication and vision of Dr. Pollard. He had a great desire to see the city of Jackson reached with the gospel. In keeping with his passion for the city of Jackson and Mission First, may we honor him through these memorial gifts. Sincerely, |
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