Terri Neal

My hometown: Pasadena, Texas

My family: Two daughters, Danielle (married to Rob; their son, Ty) and Erin; three sisters and one brother

I accepted Christ: At 17 years old

My favorite character in the Bible is: Mary, mother of Jesus

The verse that is speaking to me now is: Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

On my iPod: Don’t have one but if I did – David Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Mercy Me, Sanctus Real, Britt Nicole

I’m excited about: Preschool summer activities and my grandson, Ty, attending VBS

In my free time, I: Enjoy sitting on the back porch and being with friends

Three people I would want to have a meal with: Jesus, Eric Carle (children’s author and illustrator), and Rachael Ray – she can do the cooking!

My education: San Jacinto College, Child Care Administrator’s Credential

What I like about ubc: Our families are GREAT!

What I’m reading: Big God by Britt Merrick and Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions by George Barna

My pet peeve is: Misspelled words

My favorite food is: Mexican

Book I’d recommend to anyone as “a great read” (besides the Bible): Living on the Edge by Chip Ingram

My favorite quote is: “I don’t allow myself to fill today’s beauty with fears of tomorrow.” Sandra Poole, friend

My favorite guilty pleasure is: My carrot cake

Random life trivia: Owned and directed The Mustard Seed Early Learning Center, Inc; named after my favorite Bible verse, Matthew 17:20.

My favorite UBC moment: Our recent baptism service – 23 people – Praise God!