Part 41 (1/2)

worked and prayed and saved money until I had enough to

come here.”

”Did you ever become a pastor?” asked Maggie with

concern.

of ”Yes.” He smiled proudly. ”For eight years I was pastor

Yosaba Church. I also worked as a teacher in the primary

school.”

*”Was it hard to leave your church behind?” asked Rosa.

He tapped his chest. ”My church is with me-in my

heart. I left three good men in charge back in Yosaba. Pastor Looking for You All My Life69

James went to the same college as I, and he is a good man

who loves G.o.d. And now that I am in Pine Mountain, I can

keep my promise to Steven.”

”So, you are going to be a missionary in Pine Mountain?”

asked Clyde, scratching his head with a somewhat skeptical

expression.

”I believe it is the will of G.o.d.” Michael smiled warmly.

Clyde chuckled. ”Well, now I've heard everything. But I

wish you the best, son.”

”I told Michael that I'd ask our church board if he might

preach at a service sometime,” said Jed, glancing at Sam for

approval.

”I can't speak for the whole board,” said Sam, ”but the

pulpit is mine this Sunday, and I'd be happy to offer it to

Michael.”

Michael beamed. ”If your people agree, I would be most