Pesto and Potholes by Susan M. Baganz

Author:Susan M. Baganz [Baganz, Susan M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2019-05-19T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Sunday was bright and shiny as the sun reflected off the inch of snow covering the ground. The roads were clear, and the air was crisp outside. Renata prepared nervously for church. Today, Tony was picking her up to bring her to church so they could go straight to his parents’ home afterward.

Renata dressed with care. She had selected black dress pants and a teal sweater on top, with a scarf that combined those colors with purple and maroon woven in. She put her hair up on the sides, pulling it up and off her face. She wore her black suede boots. Not practical for snow, but more for the look they gave her lean legs.

Tony arrived wearing black khakis and a button-down shirt under his leather jacket that now had a furry lining in it. He escorted her to the car and helped her in. After he entered, she asked, “What time did you get home from work?”

“Close to one-thirty.”

“You must be tired.”

Tony smiled. “I’m always tired. Somehow I keep going. Caffeine helps.”

“I hope you have time today to relax.”

“With my family? I doubt it. Don’t worry, Ren, I’ll be fine.”

She was silent and thought if she could provide him with a little respite today, somehow, she would.

After the service, Dan and Sharon had joined them in the atrium.

“Dan, Renata is curious about what it takes to be on a worship team,” Tony said, ignoring her glare.

“I’ve already heard you sing, but would still want you to audition to find out your range and how best to use it in a group. Have you ever sung on a team before?”

“No. I was in choir in High School and sang some solo ensemble, but that’s it.”

“That’s okay. We meet on Monday nights at six-thirty if you want to come and check us out. We have a devotion, prayer, and dig in. We’re usually done by nine. Team rotations are four to five weeks so no one gets burned out, since our teams are made up of volunteer musicians and singers.”

“I’m still not certain. I feel so young in my faith, and the teaching Pastor Drew has been doing on spiritual gifts has been all new to me.”

“If you were listening, and I know you were, Renata, you understand that sometimes the best way to discover your gift is trying things out.”

“I guess you are right. I think I’m just a little scared.”

“At karaoke, you had no trouble getting up in front of a crowd, and you had the entire place in your hand. Imagine, Renata, if you could do that to bring glory to our King.”

“I see what you mean. Maybe I’ll come Monday to check it out.”

“We’d be glad to see you.”

“We’d better go now. Renata gets to brave the De Luca family Thanksgiving today.” Tony led Renata away amidst farewells as they went to get their jackets.

Renata sat in the car as Tony started it and headed out of the busy parking lot.

“Nervous?”

“A little.”

“You’ll do fine.”

“No football game today?”

“A possible yes to football.

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