David Dykes closes out 30 years at Green Acres, Tyler

TYLER—Sunday morning, Aug. 15, marked the last sermon Pastor David Dykes would preach as pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. Dykes has served as pastor there for 30 years. He preached a sermon many in his congregation requested, called “Lifting High the Name of Jesus.” 

“That’s the unusual nature of the Word of God, it doesn’t ever go out of style or out of date,” Dykes said in the sermon. “Say it with me, ‘Jesus.’ Do it again, ‘Jesus,’” the congregation responded.

Tyler’s KLTV quoted long-time member Jeanine Grimes as saying, “The love of God just weeps from him all the time, and his love for Jesus is so genuine and very, very real.” 

Dykes’ retirement was marked by a “passing the mantle” service on Aug. 29.