James Goll: ‘Grandma of the Prayer Shield’ Fulfilled Her Kingdom Calling
With 82 years of fruitful life, Dr. Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Alves graduated into the arms of Jesus on the morning of July 23 at her home in Bulverde, Texas. That morning, I received a personal phone call telling me the bittersweet news.Beth is fondly known within the God Encounters Ministries sphere as "grandma of the prayer shield." Over the many years I have known her, Beth served in various capacities in our ministry, both as a director on the board and later as an adviser to the ministry. Her involvement personally touched the lives of every Goll family member. She [...]