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at my side, everything will be fine.”
    Dane embraced her, and Tharyn felt a special security in his arms.
    Later that morning, the Logans entered the church building a few minutes before Sunday school was to start. Dane took his wife around to introduce her to his new friends. Tharyn was warmly welcomed by all. When they met up with Pastor Mark Shane and Peggy, the pastor welcomed her with a friendly smile and a handshake, and Peggy welcomed her with a big hug. The Shanes talked for a moment about what a beautiful wedding the Logans’ had been.
    Dr. Fraser and Esther arrived with Nadine Wahl, and after greeting the Logans, asked them to sit beside them.
    When Sunday school was over, Tharyn turned to Dane. “Honey, I really enjoyed Pastor Shanes lesson. He’s really a good teacher.”
    Dane grinned. “Tell you what. You’ll like his preaching even better than his teaching. He really gets wound up when he preaches.”
    Dr. Fraser leaned close. “He’s right, Tharyn. You’ll like the preaching even better.”
    Tharyn thoroughly enjoyed the congregational singing, and when offering and announcement time came, the pastor walked to the pulpit and told the crowd that Dr. Dane Logan’s new bride was with him. He asked the couple to stand up so Dr. Logan could introduce her.
    When the doctor did so, telling the crowd that her name was Tharyn, she was surprised to hear them applaud.
    When the pastor saw the stunned look on her face, he lookeddown from the pulpit. “Tharyn, these people are welcoming you like this because they all love your husband and are happy that you are now a resident of Central City.”
    Tharyn nodded that she understood.
    There was another congregational song. When the crowd was seated, three young ladies were introduced by the pastor and sang a heart-touching gospel song.
    During the sermon, when Pastor Shane had just finished eloquently picturing Jesus dying on the cross for sinners, Tharyn leaned close to Dane and whispered, “You’re right, honey. His teaching is excellent, but his preaching is really great!”
    Nadine Wahl heard her words, smiled, and patted her hand.
    When the sermon was over and the invitation was given, Dane and Tharyn walked down the aisle to present themselves for membership in the church, along with two adults and a child who had come to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour.
    When the pastor presented the Logans to the people, the crowd was enthusiastic in accepting them as members.
    The three who had come for salvation were baptized, and after the service, Pastor Shane had them—along with the Logans—stand in the vestibule so the people could pass by and greet them.
    Pastor and Mrs. Shane were standing at the end of the line next to Dane and Tharyn, shaking hands with people as they were leaving the building.
    A diminutive lady paused before Dane and Tharyn and smiled. “Hello. I’m Mabel Downing. Welcome into our church.”
    Mabel was immaculately dressed. Every hair was tucked into place under her white straw hat, which was trimmed with daisies and yellow ribbons. Her white straw reticule was clasped tightly in her tiny hands, which were clad with white lace gloves.
    Dane and Tharyn both thanked her; then she said, “Dr. Fraser has long been my doctor, and I love him. But I am sure, Dr. Logan, that I will love you every bit as much. Already people inCentral City who have been treated by you have told me what a good doctor you are.”
    The young physician smiled from ear to ear. “I’m glad to hear this, ma’am. Thank you for telling me.”
    The pastor offered his hand. “Mabel, didn’t your niece feel like coming to church with you today?”
    Mabel’s face pinched, and tears filmed her dark brown eyes. She tried to blink them away without success.
    The Logans and Peggy looked on as the pastor asked, “Mabel, what’s wrong?”
    Mabel sniffed. “Cassandra refused to come to church, Pastor. She said she doesn’t like churches, and doesn’t want