Amish Singing: Four Stories

Bird-in-Hand is a small community where young people come together to sing hymns and find love. In "Hymn of Praise," Sharon Lambert and Jay Smoker, friends for a long time, begin spending time together and invite Jay to her family's home to sing traditional hymns. However, Jay's strict doctrinal beliefs may keep them apart. In "Amazing Grace," Dave Esh is broken with guilt after a recent tragedy and is invited to join an informal singing group by Alice Blank. Will Alice's friendship help Dave learn to forgive himself? In "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," Darlene Benders mother is battling cancer, and she finds strength in her singing group and friends. When Andrew Detweiler befriends her, love blossoms between them. In "O Holy Night," Elaine Lantz and her parents have just moved to town from New Wilmington, and Calvin King makes her feel welcome. The collection includes four stories that can be read together or as standalones, with discussion questions for book clubs.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 16 September 2020
\n Publisher: Zondervan
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When the young people of Bird-in-Hand unite to bring their community the gift of song, romance is sure to ensue. Sharon Lambert and Jay Smoker have been friends for a long time, but recently, Jay has seen Sharon in a new light. They begin spending time together, and Sharon invites Jay to her family's home to serve dinner and sing traditional hymns for their English guests. However, when Jay decides that this tramples upon his doctrinal beliefs, can these two dear friends compromise and find love? Or will Jay's strict views keep them apart?

Dave Esh is broken with guilt after a recent tragedy. When Alice Blank, an acquaintance from school and youth group, invites him to join an informal singing group that performs for community members in need, Dave doubts he will enjoy himself—let alone find peace. Will Alice's friendship help Dave learn how to forgive himself the way God already has?

Darlene Benders mother has been battling cancer, and Darlene can't understand why God would allow someone so wonderful to go through such a terrible time. She finds strength in her singing group and friends, and when Andrew Detweiler senses that Darlene needs a confidant, he approaches and befriends her. As love blossoms between them, Darlene might soon realize that God was with her all along.

Elaine Lantz and her parents have just moved to town from New Wilmington. After leaving behind some painful events and a group of deceitful friends, Elaine worries she'll never be able to trust again. But the young people of Bird-in-Hand don't give up, and Calvin King takes it upon himself to make Elaine feel welcome. Perhaps friendship and love await Elaine in her new hometown.

"Sweet, Inspirational Amish Novella" is a captivating and uplifting tale that will touch your heart. The characters are well-developed, and the story is filled with hope, friendship, and love. The writing is beautiful, and the themes of forgiveness, trust, and the power of music are deeply resonant. This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys Amish fiction or stories about finding strength in adversity.

\n Weight: 324g\n
Dimension: 140 x 212 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780310360186\n \n