Pastor Mart Maxwell, his wife Mary Ann,
Gloria Rice with her husband Pastor Buddy Rice

Sunday, December 11, was a special day for the church at 912 West Broadway in Seadrift. The pastor Mart Maxwell, his wife Mary Ann, and the Seadrift Community Church congregation hosted Pastor Mart’s pastor Sonny Rice and his wife Gloria.
Pastor Sonny Rice is a man of many words who loves to tell stories of his experiences as a believer in Christ. He encourages other believers to be bold about sharing their faith with others. He said only 2% of believers do so. Pastor Rice recounted experiences he’s had as a believer here and abroad… experiences of revival, healings, miracles, and being able to share his faith with others.

Pastor Rice shared his own story of converting to Christ. He actually had his own Damascus experience like the Apostle Paul of old where he heard the Lord call his name out loud. He cried for days, he said, and God forgave every one of his sins. That was beginning in December 20, 1987.

Today Pastor Rice pastors the church All Around Cowboy Church and plays in the band “Sonny Rice and The Hall of Famers.” The church’s website is www.allaroundcowboychurch.com. His band’s website is www.halloffamers.com