Larry Combest: “I rise to welcome and honor the Reverend Elizabeth Sisco, who graciously offered today's morning prayer. Reverend Sisco…”

“I rise to welcome and honor the Reverend Elizabeth Sisco, who graciously offered today's morning prayer. Reverend Sisco is a remarkable pastor and civic leader who has touched the lives of many in the West Texas community. Reverend Sisco serves at Christ United Methodist Church in Levelland, Texas, where she focuses on empowering her congregation. Even before Reverend Sisco went to seminary, she took an extraordinarily active role in her church and worked to raise thousands of dollars to aid the poor in Texas. A proud wife, mother, and grandmother, she also served her community on the Lubbock Independent School Board. Reverend Sisco began studying theology with the intention of gaining more church responsibility for the lay people of her church. She was called to the clergy when she discovered that she could change lives with her keen understanding of theology and her ability to draw individuals together. Reverend Sisco has certainly changed lives as a mediator, a confidant, and respected community figure. I thank her for the words she offered this morning and her gift of service to our region.”