Esther McGill Program

Sunrise: February 24, 1937 Sunset: October 17, 2022 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. R OMANS 8:28 C ELEBRATION S ERVICE

Saturday, November 12, 2022| 11:00 AM S T . J OHN C HURCH U NLEASHED 800 S. Kimball Ave. — Southlake, Texas 76062 Officiating: Dr. Denny Davis, Senior Pastor

T HE 121 ST P SALMS My Help Comes from the Lord

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My Help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved: He who keeps you will not slumber not sleep. The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.

Esther C. McGill’s introduction to the world was on February 24, 1937 to the parents of William H. and Eltor J. Collins. Esther Collins was born on a farm in Concordia, MO with her 13 siblings. Although there were challenges during those times for African Americans, the Collins championed by grit and the Grace of God. She decided to follow her dreams and move off the farm to Kansas City, KS. She graduated from Sumner High School, Class of 1957. She received her BA, MA and Doctoral Cosmetology Degrees. Esther met and married Charles E. Dixon, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO where she served on the Usher Board and the nursery. She enjoyed using her talents in hair, nails, make-up and fashion. Esther was a member of the Young Progressors in Kansas City, MO where the members held teaching sessions in all aspects of cosmetology. She participated in skits, hair and fashion shows. She was later married to Dr. Dezo McGill and was honored to serve as the First Lady at Main Baptist Church in Aurora, IL and touched many souls for 32 years. She blessed many families taking care of their little ones. She resided in Southlake and was a member of St. John Church Unleashed. She returned to Aurora, IL where she transitioned into the arms of the Lord. She was preceded in death by her Archie & Allen Collins, James Collins, Ada Arnold, Alonzo Collins, Marion Collins, Mary Cavil, Simeon Collins, Elisha and Elijah Collins (twins), Daniel and Donnell Collins She is survived by her young sister, Virginia Sewing of Overland, KS. She was a beloved mother of Portia Prather (Richard), Charles I. Dixon (Sobia), Andriette McGill, Brenda Johnson; goddaughter, Kimberly Keys. The proud grandmother of Raymond Griffin (Shontelle), Titus G. Prather, Antigone D. Rappold (Matthew Rappold), Tashia Woodridge, Nashae Lawrence (L. T.), Caleb Dixon, Lindsey, Darius Johnson; great grandchildren, Titus L. Prather, William, Aaliyah and R. J. Griffin, Kali McGowen, Josiah and Noble Rappold.

P ROCESSIONAL H YMN OF C OMFORT …………..……………..... St. John Music Ministry S CRIPTURE R EADINGS Old Testament—Portia Prather New Testament— Deacon Charles Dixon (Video) P RAYER …………….………………..………. Pastor Damon Halliday The Key Church S ONG R ESOLUTIONS R EMARKS …………………………………….. Limit 5 Minutes, Please S PECIAL R EMARKS …………………………………………..... Deacons S ONG ………………………………………... St. John Music Ministry E ULOGY …………………...……... Dr. Denny D. Davis , Senior Pastor R ECESSIONAL C ONCLUSION & P OEM Mom shared her concern & love with the Cancer Society. Mom loved and cared for many, taking relatives into our home as she served the Lord. This Poem is a revision of an earlier set of Paradoxical Commandments People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Be kind anyway If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies. Succeed anyway If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you Be honest and frank anyway What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight. Build anyway If you find serenity and happiness they may be jealous. Be happy anyway The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Do good anyway Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough. Give the best you've got anyway You see, in the final analysis it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much . The Family F INAL R ESTING P LACE Will H. & Eltor A. Collins Cemetery Family Farm Mt. Olive, MO

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