Lawrence Henry was 88 years of age when he shared with his family the only sermon he ever preached. Lawrence was a farmer born in 1900 in the Coteau Hills of South Dakota. He received an eighth grade education, raised four children, and died in 1996.

The sermon is titled, "Saved." Here are two key stories in Lawrence's own words:

"Today I will use the word ˜saved' as the key word in some of the experiences I have encountered in my past 88 years. The word ˜saved' is a small word consisting of only five letters; a powerful word by which all must be saved. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved ... Years ago my older sister (Marmien) drove horse and buggy three miles to a little schoolhouse on the lonely prairie in Oak Gulch Township. One day she was at school and a blinding…