Chapter 23 - Page 324 - Field Of Flowers

   At that moment, Francis knew she wanted to live the rest of her life taking care of people. She and Shanha went to each bed and talked to each patient, too. They said and did all the things Jim and Rhasha said and did.

   When they finished, they walked across the road to the church. Jim and Rhasha had their arms around each other's waist as they walked, and they looked at each other and talked about Shanha's time in the hospital. Even though it was too early for church services, the sound of music could be heard all the way to the hospital. Angel Town residents knew all the songs Jim and Rhasha sang. Every Sunday, the early congregation liked to sing until church started.

   The church was already filling up with people. The walls of the church had been pushed out and up and braced open with poles. Jim, Rhasha, Francis, and Shanha entered and found a place to sit near the back of the church, amidst warm greetings. Jim and Rhasha joined in the singing. Seconds later, Jackie and Simbatu arrived and sat behind Jim and Rhasha.

   This would be the first Sunday that Jim, Rhasha, and Shanha wouldn't be singing for the congregation. Reverend Morris had already made arrangements with a gospel group from Nairobi to provide the music services. The three gospel singers arrived at the church with Reverend Morris and his family.

   Reverend Morris said the opening prayer. Everyone remained silent as he asked God to send angels to minister to the people. Then Reverend Morris introduced the singing trio to the congregation. When he finished the introductions, he stepped away from the pulpit, and the singers began to sing.

   The roof went off the house as the sweet melody filled the air. Jim knew these singers were sent by God. The congregation was clapping along with the music, and everyone was happy.