I was born at home on a poultry farm in Boston, Texas to Zoe May McGee Rinnert and Lowell Rinnert on December 30, 1936. My brother, Ronald Ray, was born three years before. We grew up in a loving Christian home. We attended Tapp Memorial Methodist Church where we were taught by wonderful spirit-filled teachers such as Johnny Alford, Elizabeth Welch and Mary Hudson. My prayer warriors who I could call on anytime were Thelma Alford and Ruth Jones. I have always loved the Lord a

The first memory of my Faith Journey began at seven years old with Vacation Bible School. My parents' faith was deep and strong, so they would load all six kips up and away to Vacation Bible School we would go. They made sure we would come to love the Lord. I can remember marching into the youth hall singing "Onward Christian Soldiers" - arms swinging and knees pumping. Not only did I feel the presence of our Lord in my soul, but music also became a part of my faith journey.