Delmarva Christian dedicates Mary Jane Sammons Library
In memory of the wife of former Delmarva Christian Schools board member Pastor Bill Sammons, Delmarva Christian Schools dedicated its Milton Campus library and renamed it the Mary Jane Sammons Library Aug. 24.
During the ceremony, founding DCS board member Lynn Moore remembered Mary Jane as a loving wife who loved children, was dedicated to the Lord, and always available for her family.
“When Pastor Bill started Eagle’s Nest Fellowship Church and Campground, Mary Jane was by his side. When Pastor Bill started Eagle’s Nest Christian Academy, Mary Jane was by his side. When Bill Jr. started his radio ministry with The Light FM and 88.7 The Bridge, Mom was by his side. And, when God called myself and others to start Delmarva Christian, and I was asked to contact Pastor Bill to see if he would support us, Mary Jane was by his side there too!” said Moore.
More importantly, Moore remarked that although Mary Jane was one constant in all these endeavors, it was her desire and that of the entire Sammons family to bring glory to God.
“It is that legacy, the one that has touched the lives of so many, that is being honored today,” concluded Moore.
At the conclusion of the dedication, DCMC Principal Drew Jensen presented Pastor Sammons with a plaque inscribed with the words of Psalm 127:3-4 a scripture verse significant to both Mary Jane and Bill. It reads as follows: "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth."
"It is such a privilege to dedicate our school library to Mrs. Sammons who was passionate about Christian education,” said Jensen. “Her passion to teach children will continue on after her death and reap rewards for years to come.”
Delmarva Christian Schools is one school, two campuses, with three programs to educate young people to be biblically minded and critical thinkers as they seek their life calling.
For more information on Delmarva Christian Schools, go to www.delmarvachristian.org or call 302-856-4040.
