Tuesday, December 12, 2023
I first met Pastor Hill during the summer of 1980. I had applied to attend the Christian Academy at his church and was attending my interview. I remember, he asked me several questions regarding my knowledge of the Bible; as I had only been saved for a few years, my knowledge was very limited. He asked me if I had ever read my Bible from cover to cover, and when I told him that I hadn’t, he strongly encouraged me to do so and to write down questions as I read, and he would answer them. That summer, I remember reading the book of Genesis for the first time and writing down questions for him that he did answer.
When I went off to college to study to be a teacher, he and his wife faithfully corresponded with me and prayed for me
I didn’t return back home to Maine to live, but I would come home in the summer to see my mom and dad When I did, I would attend Sebec Corner Baptist Church. It was as an adult, that I truly grew to admire, and highly respect Pastor Hill
Some of the things I admired about him are
— His joy: He never seemed stressed out or worried or upset He had a smile on his face that lit up the room.
—His Friendliness— I don’t think he ever met a stranger. He made everyone feel, loved and welcome. He called everybody friend
— His generosity— he would help anybody at any time, however he could
— His patriotism— Although he never served in the Armed Forces himself, he highly respected them, and thinking of America always made him cry
— His faithfulness— To his wife, his children, his community, his church, and his God.
— His love of God’s Word— He knew God’s Word, and he had hid It in his heart. I always loved to hear him preach.
There is probably much more than I could say So I will close with this
I know from the bottom of my heart, that when he walked through the gates of Heaven he heard his Savior say “Well done that good and faithful servant!”
I love you Pastor Hill! I know I will see you again and I am looking forward to that time!!
I so appreciate, and I’m so thankful for all that you invested into me!
Love
Rhonda Hillman
