Bowman's Chapel Methodist Church

08/19/2026

OBITUARY
Erma Taylor Bates
October 13, 1932 – August 15, 2026
IN THE CARE OF
Moss Service Funeral Home
Erma Taylor Bates of Wynne, Arkansas, formerly of Trimble, Alabama went to be with her Lord on 15 August 2026.

She was born 13 October 1932 in Trimble, Alabama to Adolphus Calvin Taylor and Pearlie Manolia “Pearl” Persall Taylor. She was a devout Christian, being baptized August 1946 at Bowman’s Chapel Methodist Church. For the rest of her life, she was a member. She graduated from Cullman High School 1952. She met the love of her life, Wylmer Levester Bates, in her teens and they were married 24 December 1953 at her parent’s home in Trimble. They were married for 50 years until his death in 2004.

She worked for Progressive Farmer for several years. When she had children, she stopped working until the youngest was school age. Then she started working at Good Hope School to be close to the children and have the same schedule as them until her retirement.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Wylmer Levester Bates, parents Adolphus Calvin and Pearlie Manolia “Pearl Persall Taylor, her paternal grandparents Madison Henry Harrison and Nancy Sullivan Taylor, her maternal grandparents John Madison and Modenia Francis Calvert Persall, Danny Ray Taylor, John H. Harden, Jr. Her sisters and brother-in-laws Gracie Alene Taylor Speegle Russell (Roscoe E. Speegle and Hubert H. Russell) and Lottie Inez Taylor Stewart (Marvin E. Stewart), and one brother, Floyd Ray Taylor.

She is survived by her son, Michael Taylor Bates (John Paul Myrick) of Wynne and like-children Gary M. Taylor (Terri Croy), Brenda Taylor Harden, Rodney J. Taylor (April Vanderburg), daughter-in-law Kathy Boyett Taylor. Grandchildren: April L. Taylor Delong, Jeremy D. Taylor (Rachel Tidwell), Christi N. Yarbrough Trevino (Tony Trevino), Jennifer P. Yarbrough Espinoza, Justin S. Vanderburg (Hallie Waters), Tyler J. Vanderburg (Lacy Smart), R. Chase Taylor (Mary Jay Sweeney), and Lindsey M. Taylor Hagan (Zach Hagan) Great-grandchildren: Lydia Burk, Torie Taylor, Christopher Taylor, Addison Foster, Zoey Espinoza, Brayden A. Vanderburg, Layla Smart, Ansley Vanderburg, Jordan T. Vanderburg, John Travis (JT) Taylor, Emyerson F. Taylor, Isabelle Hagan, Carter Matthew Hagan, Teddie Callen Hagan, and one due in September, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Gentiva Hospice for taking care of Mother, during her time of need, caretakers Aretha, Taconia, Kamylle, Hannah, and Brittany.

Grandchildren and Nephews will be the pallbearers.

Delbert Freeman Officiating.

Visitation will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Ave North West, Cullman, AL 350555827, on August 20, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:00 am.

A Celebration of Life will follow at Moss-Service Funeral Home on August 20, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Committal Service will be held at Bowmans Chapel Cemetery, County Road 310, Cullman, AL 35057, on August 20, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Moss Service Funeral Home Directing.

Visitation
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Moss-Service Funeral Home
1901 2nd Ave North West
Cullman, AL 350555827

06/21/2025

It's a beautiful Saturday morning, praise the Lord. If you are looking for a small church service tomorrow that offers old hymns and learning about Jesus, come join us at Bowman's Chapel Methodist Church. We start at 10:30, there's Sunday school for all ages. Snacks are provided for the kiddos. We'd love to see you there!!

03/16/2025

Church starts at 1030, we will have singing then Sunday school for adults and kids of all ages (kids classes include snacks 😉)
Come join us!!

04/16/2024

Such a sweet sweet sound ❤️ thank you Jeremy Burnett for fixing this treasure for our little church.

07/16/2023

Can you imagine
With all of the faith in the room
What the Lord can do?
What the Lord can do?
And it's gonna happen
Just let the way maker through
He's gonna move
He's gonna move

The official live video for "More Than Able" by Elevation Worship feat. Chandler Moore & Tiffany Hudson."More Than Able" is available everywhere on the album...

07/16/2023

Oh the times we live in.. I have seen our God move in ways unimaginable this past week and I believe it's because of the unwavering faith of His people.
I have unfortunately been revealed to the destruction of the devil as well. You cannot deny the power of God and the miracles performed but the devil will rear his head and cause doubt and fear that lead to 'conspiracy theories'. I've seen it in many comments, and the laughter at prayer and devotion of God's people. I say all of this to remind you of who we all are in Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:13-18
13 It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.”Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, 14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself. 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Stay faithful friends for God is always with us. 🤍

07/01/2023

Let us remember to Thank the Lord for the things we have prayed and remember who loves us and provides for us. ❤️

“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, ‘Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God…’” Luke 17: 15-18, NKJV.

Nine of the l***rs went on to enjoy their blessing. They forgot what Jesus had done for them. But, like a bill that’s due, one of the l***rs Jesus healed felt the Lord was due glory and praise. He realized all that the Lord had done for him. What this meant for his life. I am sure he thought about how this blessing he just received was going to change everything and was very, very grateful.

Look around and think about everything the Lord has done for you. He has kept you. When you needed money, He brought it to you on time. He has been answering your heartfelt prayers. He’s been healing and restoring you beyond what others will ever truly know–but you know. There is a divine work of the heart that you can’t express that the Father has done and is doing in your life.

He’s rescued your life and has been so good, even in a pandemic. He’s changed everything for you. Like the one l***r, come back and thank Him.

Challenge: Praise the Lord for 15 minutes. Take the time not to ask anything of Him, but to give Him thanks. With great gratitude, thank Him for all He has done. Give Him due praise. Give Him the glory for it all, and bless His great name.

(Read Luke 17:12-19; Isaiah 43:21; Hebrews 13:15)

By Pastor Bernard Trippett

05/01/2023

From the DOTK devotional page:
'Cast your cares on him'

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

It's Monday again and the devil has already began to destroy your week. Stress and worry have crept in and already we are overwhelmed about what is ahead and how we will get it all done. But wait! We must remember the devil has been defeated by our Lord and Savior, and he holds no ransom over us. So together lets take a deep breath and remember that our Father in Heaven has already made a way for us, we just simply need to take a deep breath and pray.

Prayer: Father God, because you care for me, I thank you that I can cast my cares, every one of them, upon you. I see the devil’s scheme to load me down with cares. I will trust in you the Almighty God. I praise you now! I will go on serving you and enjoying a free life in Christ! Help me to continually stand on the truth that you do care. You will help me, and before it even works out, I thank you in advance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

08/05/2022

In loving memory of a precious and faithful member of our church, Retha Speegle Parker. Memorial service will be Saturday 11:30am, August 6th, at Bowman Chapel.