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Margaret Burks at 93.
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Margaret E. Burks
Margaret E. Burks entered the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after her husband died. She graduated at the top of her class and was the oldest graduate at the age of 81. Her motto is a Bible verse from Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" (NIV).
She served in Arusha, Tanzenia, Eastern Africa teaching at the International Baptist Theological Seminary of Eastern Africa for three years. Prior to obtaining her Master of Divinity degree, from 1985 - 1992, she had made ten mission trips to Africa.
Her most recent trip to Tanzenia was in 2007, at the ageof 92- yes, still teaching!
Margaret Burks in Tanzenia, Eatern Africa
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| Mrs. Burks responds to the "BOOMER'S and BEYOND- Rx for the Golden Years" - survey as follows: |
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I. GOOD ASPECTS OF BEING A SENIOR CITIZEN:
• When you are old, people get up and give you their seat on a bus, etc.
• Getting Senior discounts on things you buy.
• In Africa, you get the only chair or spoon or plate, when there is just one.
• People think you are much smarter than you really are.
• But BEST of ALL, you are closer to going to your heavenly home! |
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II. WORST ASPECTS OF BEING A SENIOR CITIZEN:
• I love being a SENIOR adult and can think of no "worst aspects."
There are none! God gave us these periods in our life, and each one is important. We should enjoy the all! |
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III.ADVICE TO THE YOUNGER GENERATION:
• Listen more and talk less! (You don't know it all - neither do I!)
• Set goals for yourself and dream BIG, then trust God to help you reach them.
• Live each day as if it would be your last one.
• Look for the good in every person you meet and try to bring out their best.
• Spend time with God each day and listen to Him when He speaks to you, either through His Word
(the Bible,)a friend or a circumstance. |
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IV. OTHER COMMENTS:
• Give God the best of everything and He will pour more blessings upon you than you can handle.
We can never "outgive" God in anything- time, talent,or money!
• Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and strength - and your neighbor as yourself. |
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Margaret Burks observing and grading her students of a Theology Class (Pastors and Church Leaders from Eastern Africa) on content of their reports and manner of presentation. |
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