Secret Places by Vivian Kay

Author:Vivian Kay
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction African-American Women's Fiction
Publisher: Vivian Kay
Published: 2017-09-19T00:00:00+00:00

DRESSED IN MATCHING navy blue tops, he and Adele sat in Pastor Iginla’s office to tell him the good news.

“I’m sorry it took me this long to give you a response,” Debo said. “I, we, are happy to say that we’ll be going to serve in Moose Jaw.”

A broad smile transformed Pastor Iginla’s face. “Glory to God! Deacon Debo, when I was praying this morning, the Holy Spirit told me it is where you needed to be. This is great news.”

He turned to Adele. “Sister, my wife said you had called her.”

“Yes, sir. She gave me some valuable advice.”

“Good. Are you all going to move next month?”

“No, sir,” Debo said. “With the children in the middle of their school year, we thought it was best for them to stay here until the summer months.”

Pastor Iginla nodded. “The children’s well-being is important. I’m sure the church would make the necessary accommodations for you.” He stood and walked around his office desk to give them both a hug.

“We will miss you dearly. Deacon Debo, please rest assured that we’ll take care of Sister Adele and the children in your absence. With your permission, I will make the announcement this Sunday so we can begin preparation for an appropriate send-forth service.”

Guilt rose inside him. He would have preferred to leave Ontario without any fanfare. “I’m fine with the announcement, sir. But I don’t want to inconvenience anyone.”

Pastor Iginla patted him on the shoulder. “Your humility is commendable. But, you are part of our family. We must make you miss us enough to come back.”

“Thank you, sir.”

Before you leave, we should pray,” Pastor Iginla said. “This is not a commitment to be taken lightly.” He reached for their hands and closed his eyes.

As the warmth from the Pastor’s hand seeped into his, Debo kept waiting for the moment where the pastor would sense the filth in his soul and pull away.

Pastor Iginla’s booming voice filled the room. “Our dear Heavenly Father, before whom all hearts are open and no secrets, hidden. I bring before You this evening, Your children, Debo and Adele. Today, they have committed to serve You and Your people.

“I know and prophesy in part. Therefore, I hand Debo and Adele over to You as they start this new journey. Please, go ahead of them, go with them to make their paths smooth. And may Your peace which passes all human understanding guard their hearts as You work out Your purpose in their lives. Amen.”

Fear stricken, Debo was unable to say amen.

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