the stranger who came to town page 6

the stranger who came to town page 6 by ric Gustafson


" Sure" Josh replied as he put some money on the table for their breakfast. " The service starts at 9:30". He opened the front door. " We'll save you a seat".
" Josh, I don't feel any pain anymore in my arm or elbow".
He did not pay any attention to her comment.
Homer went back to his room and worshiped the golden calf statue. After a while, he put on a red polo shirt and then drove the short distance down the highway to Abundant Joy Lutheran church.
Pastor Tony Winters slowly lit four candles above the altar and two that were on the altar. He put the candle lighter behind the pulpit. He glanced at his watch. It was 9:10 and his two regular ushers were not here yet. He quickly checked to make sure there were plenty of bulletins. " Good morning Pastor Winters" Bill Rogers said as put on his usher's badge. He began to hand out bulletins to those who were beginning to come in.
The other usher also came.
As he sat down by the choir loft, he noticed the time was now 9:30. It was time for the service to begin.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric