The morrow came sooner than later and the Ross', McMillans, Peters and Davisons were on their way to church.
"Wow, isn't it amazing how everything took a turn in just a week?" Henry said excitedly.
"What can't be done in a thousand years, God can do within seconds."
"So auntie Daisy, does that mean four eyes is now my brother?" Marilyn asked smacking Henry on the head.
"Don't you want him to be your brother?"
"He was already my brother, I'm just wondering how I'm going to live without having to smack him every five minutes."
"I have a solution, you could just stop smacking me at all," Henry said acting innocently.
"We both know you're too irritating for that."
"So aunt, do you know the location of the church Sarah sent?"
"Yes actually, I was once invited to it, but I couldn't go then."
After a few more minutes, they reached a church named The Saviour's Called.
"Look JJ, it's Harry's sister and Sarah," Marilyn chirped.
James and Henry looked up, then towards each other again when they noticed that Queen's family was there too.
Another thing that mesmerized them was that, both girls, especially Queen, were not wearing black.
"Holy Ghost came down," they both said looking at each other in shock.
They waved them over and immediately they reached, Harry and Marilyn went to converse with the other children.
"Queen, you're here," Henry said, but it came out more as a question than statement.
"Yes nobody for Jesus, I am here. But don't get your hopes up."
"Well, shall we," Sarah said gesturing towards the church.
"Sorry kids, may I please talk to you about something," Ivan interrupted.
"Uh, sure."
Moving to the side, Ivan cleared his throat to get rid of the disturbing silence between himself and James.
"I know that you and your sister have gone through enough in your lives. I didn't make it any better with what I did yesterday and I just want to say I'm sorry. I understand if you can't forgive what I did, but please do accept my apology."
"Sir, I forgave you long ago, besides, if what happened hadn't happened, I would never have found out that I have already found a new family. Things don't always work out the way we want, but things happen for a reason. All things work out for good to them that love God and are called according to his purpose. I'm not angry, I should even say thank you."
"You know, you Christians confuse me, despite your pain, you're thanking me?"
James chuckled, "that's what's so great about being a Christian, nothing can take away your joy."
They walked in and joined the rest.
"Good morning church!" The pastor shouted.
"Good morning!" They all replied.
"I'd like to welcome you all to this place of worship once again. Those who are here for the first time please stand up so we can welcome you."
Queen and Henry's family including James stood as well as some other people.
"Well church, what are you waiting for? Welcome these who the saviour is calling!"
People stood to greet them, some shook hands, others fist bumped and some even hugged.
"So thank you all for coming. This is The Saviour's Called church for those who are curious. Now today we don't only have these people with us, we also have an old friend. You know the devil is a really bad guy, a really bad guy. Just shake your head and say really bad guy if you're with me.
Alright, now listen, those of you who've been with us for many years might've known him. About six years ago he lost nearly everything he had. I mean everything."
Chinenyeze lowered his head and Sarah put her hand on his to comfort him.
"Now, as most of you know, when we lose everything, we tend to turn to other plans for happiness. So this man turned to other ways as well and he lost someone who was very precious to him."
The church erupted in gasps, "this resulted in him being sent to jail and his daughter to a foster care. This is not just a random story, this is real life. When he was released some months ago, we was still caught up in other ways, rather than God. Let me tell you, the devil will always try to stop you from seeing God, but he can never stop God from revealing himself to you. The first thing God did, was give him the custody of his daughter and then he gave him a neighbour who He used to show Himself to him. And now, this man is on right standing with God. Ladies and gentlemen let's give a round of applause for Mr. Chinenyeze Ross and his daughter."
The church gave a thundering round of applause as the two made their way to the stage.
"As the leader of this church, I would just like to say, welcome back. Now, church, yesterday I received a call from him, just imagine how shocked I was after six whole years to hear his voice. He was a musician before all the trouble began and today I would love for him to bless us with that amazing voice. Don't tell me you've lost it?"
"If God brought me back from my pit of darkness, he can surely restore my voice."
The church clapped, "I love that, the stage is yours."
He spoke to Sarah for a while, handing her a microphone before they both stood to sing.
The music came on and Chinenyeze took the first line, "I've faced a mountain, that I never faced before. That's why I'm calling on you Lord. I know it's been a while, but Lord please hear my prayer. I need you like I never have before."
Sarah joined in on the chorus, "sometimes it takes a mountain, sometimes a troubled sea, sometimes it takes a desert, to get a hold of me.
Your love is so much stronger, than whatever troubles me. Sometimes it takes a mountain, to trust you and believe."
"Take it away Reign."
"Forgive me Jesus, I thought I could control whatever life would throw my way.
But this I will admit, has brought me to my knees, I need you Lord and I'm not ashamed to say!"
The church clapped and stood up and even Chinenyeze was shocked at her voice.
The church joined in as the song went on.
Once the song came to an end, the entire church roared with applaud.
"I didn't know she could sing like that," James commented as they made to sit down.
"Me neither, it was amazing," Henry replied.
"There's a lot we don't know about her, or rather, a lot we are left to find out about her," Queen commented this time with a smile on her face.
Psalms 51:12 (KJV) Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
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Short Story"What are you reading?" Harry asked taking a seat by her. "My Bible." "What story is that?" "It's not just a story, silly. It's the Word of God and all his works." "Why do you read it if He doesn't even exist?" "Is Superman's planet real?" "Yes." "...
