Faith Walk: My Father’s Story

By Alma J. Evans-Fanniel

It was always the desire of my mother to write about the ministry of her husband and my father. I wanted to honor her request, but I didn’t have an idea of where to start or even what to name this project. Early one morning around 4 am, I heard these two words...Faith Walk!
As I commenced to write, I began to recall and reminisce about my father’s faith and dedication to the ministry. His conviction in God was unshakeable.
People throughout the world are experiencing discouragement, health issues, loneliness, lack of faith (belief) or just unfavorable situations in their lives. By reading this book, you will witness how God turns adverse conditions into favorable blessings.
It was through my father’s life, I witnessed how to have faith, obtain wisdom, stay focused and live a christian life. It is because of my father and the Lord, I am the woman I am today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Oct 14, 2020
• ISBN: 9781663200785

Alma J. Evans-Fanniel

Alma Jean Evans-Fanniel, now retired, was a licensed cosmetologist for more than thirty-five years. She is known as an encourager, motivator, and godly woman. She has been a musician, guitarist, and choir president of her local church for over forty years. Alma Evans-Fanniel and her husband, Bishop Frank E. Fanniel Sr., have four children and seven grandchildren. They all reside in Houston, Texas.

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This book is

dedicated to my parents, Reverend Lon

Evans and Mary Esther Evans, and my entire family.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

—Philippians 4:13

Contents

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1    The Unknown Journey

Chapter 2    A Personal Encounter

Chapter 3    Understanding His New Journey

Chapter 4    Recognizing God’s Voice

Chapter 5    Activating His Faith

Chapter 6    A Dream Becomes a Reality

Chapter 7    A Moment of Silence

Chapter 8    God’s Divine Protection

Chapter 9    Doubt to Belief

Chapter 10    A Miracle Moment

Chapter 11    Reverend Lon Evans’s Points for Wisdom

Chapter 12    Faith to Favor

Chapter 13    A Cycle of Miracles

Chapter 14    Blessed Beyond Measure

Chapter 15    The Cry that Stirred the Minds of the People

Chapter 16    A True Act of Nobility

Chapter 17    The Last Days

Chapter 18    That Day Is Here: My Surreal Moment

Chapter 19    The Legacy Continues

Chapter 20    Unforgettable Memories

Chapter 21    The Final Call: In the Words of Alma Jean Evans-Fanniel

Afterword

Congratulatory Remarks

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Acknowledgments

I would like to express my gratitude to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving me the vision to write this book, Faith Walk: My Father’s Story.

This book would not have been possible without the help and guidance of my brother Superintendent Johnnie Evans Sr., as well as my other siblings, Superintendent C. D. Evans, Mellova Joyce Evans-Davis, JoAnn Evans-Weatherspoon, Syretta Evans, and JoNell Evans-Braggs. My thanks to each of you for your encouragement and support. I would like to acknowledge my deceased brother, Saul Evans, and deceased sisters Ruby Jewel Evans-Hall and Doris Ray Evans-Dixon.

I offer special thanks to my husband, Bishop Frank E. Fanniel Sr., and to my children Lanell, Frank Jr., Prettice (Sylvia), and Michael (Pamela). I am also thankful for all the love and support that my grandchildren have displayed throughout this writing process. Many thanks to my granddaughter Mikala, who served as my editorial assistant and provided secretarial support, enthusiasm, patience, and helpful ideas that helped bring this book to its completion.

To book coach Daphine Priscilla Brown-Jack and your assistant, daughter Zoe Jack, thank you for your insight and encouragement. Lastly, thank you, Geraldine Gibson and Pastor Hewett Richardson Jr. for editing the manuscript of Faith Walk in preparation for printing.

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Foreword

As I grew up in the Church of God in Christ, I remember as a young girl being intrigued by Mother Fanniel. She played the guitar, but most of all, she had a lot in common with my mother. They were very good friends, pastors’ wives, and women of strong faith. That