Pillsbury Baptist Bible College

06/13/2024

Michele (Scovill) Nicholas was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. She loved with strength and the spirit of fellowship. Those who knew her well describe her as “one of a kind”. Her sense of style and humor, her bubbly laugh, positivity and kindness to all, made her an ‘original’ through and through.

Michele completed her journey home to heaven on June 4th, 2024, surrounded by her family at home, after a strenuous battle with endometrial cancer. She was 62 years young. Michele was born to Don and Evelyn Scovill on November 7, 1962. Michele leaves behind her parents, her husband of 40 years Jim Nicholas, daughter Rochelle Sadie, son Brandon Nicholas, and daughter-in-law Sarah Nicholas, along with two grandchildren, Lily and Alan Nicholas, brother Todd Scovill and wife, Brenda, along with many nieces and nephews.

Michele was a skilled piano player and singer, served in church on worship teams, choirs and filled her home with music. She loved wild horses, cowboy boots, and Sedona, Arizona, painting with her granddaughter and playing with her grandchildren Michele’s grandchildren brought her deep-felt happiness.

Michele was an organized planner! She loved to plan and host dinners, themed parties and church events. She had the gift of hospitality while causing those around her to feel a special sense of belonging in her presence. She exuded the spirit of table fellowship, and all are welcome. Michele loved serving in the women’s ministry at Connections Church and adored the residents she served through Presbyterian Homes at the Mayfield. Michele loved her co-workers just like family and did her job with passion, excitement, and joy! Her career was a special fulfillment as she was able to use her spiritual gifts daily.

Michele loved the Lord and trusted in His perfect timing. Her favorite verse states, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment” 2 Timothy 1:7. Her absence is widely felt, and she will be dearly missed. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 4 pm at Meadow Creek Church, 3061 Bunker Lake Boulevard, NW, Andover, MN 55304, with visitation one hour before the services. All guests are welcome to stay for a meal after the memorial service.

Michelle and Jim Nicholas both graduated from Pillsbury in 1984 and were married on the same day. Jim also graduated from Central Seminary and is an assistant pastor. Keep him and the family in your prayers. Do you have memories of Michelle to share?

06/13/2024

My lifelong friend Lynne Ann (Brown) Cobb has graduated to Glory. She and her husband both attended Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Minnesota. I first met the couple as a teenager when her husband Bud was attending Central Baptist Theological Seminary and they served together at my home church of Normandale Baptist. Bud went on to be a pastor for many years and was on the Pillsbury Board of Trustees.

Currently, the couple made their home in Tucson, Arizona. June 20 would have been their 54th wedding anniversary. Lynne had been struggling with level 9 pain that began when her lower back disc failed in December of 2022. The surgery left a pinched nerve down her right leg. She found no relief, even with the use of a TENS device, and finally her heart could not take the stress. I’ll provide more details regarding her Celebration of Life service as they become available. Keep Bud and the family in your prayers.

05/13/2024

Vonda White is the woman who purchased the Pillsbury College campus and transformed it into Camp Pillsbury. She shares her dreams and takes us on a tour of some of the remodeled facilities.

This is the first video of a series I will be doing showing how I started Camp Pillsbury, a performance arts summer camp, and Pillsbury College Prep, a premi...

09/01/2023

The story of Genesis deserves to be read and studied as a narrative. It is the stories, biographical and historical, which drive the themes of the book. Overarching all of the other stories, Genesis is God's story. He introduces Himself to mankind through creation, judgment, mercy, longsuffering,...

07/18/2023

Gerald Fredrick Villars, age 67, passed away on December 17, 2022. He was a 1975 Pillsbury graduate. Gerald was born in Virginia. He served the homeless and hungry with food, resources, compassion, and God's Word in the Las Vegas area, where he lived with his second wife, Lisa. He's survived by his children, Cheryl (44) and Stephen (39). His first wife, Annette (Isaacson), still lives in Minnesota. A memorial service for Gerald was held Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Highland Hills Baptist Church in Henderson, Nevada.

Do you have memories of Gerry?

05/03/2023

Please be in prayer for the family of Pastor Lyonel Watkins, father of Kerry and Kelly Watkins as he has gone to Glory!

There will be a memorial service Sat., May 6, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Grace Baptist Church of Owatonna, Minnesota, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Livestream link for memorial service:
https://www.youtube.com/

Do you have memories to share?

Lyonel M. Watkins Obituary | Born on: December 13, 1936 | Departed on: May 1, 2023 | Resided in: Owatonna, MN

04/21/2023

A Celebration of Life

01/22/2023

Please pray for former Pillsbury student and faculty member Mike Heiser, his wife Drenna, and family.