She feels God nudging her toward ministry, but what options are there for a young single woman?
Emily Evans has a hard time getting herself to class on time, much less figuring out God’s will for her life. Then, to her surprise, she feels that God is calling her into full-time Christian service. She expects the Lord will also provide her with a companion to share her life and ministry, but … ministry, but Emily does not want to marry any of the available young men. She squares her shoulders and decides she will accept the task of opening a new church in a pioneer community — alone.
When Emily arrives at her new assignment, she is disappointed to find the church building in disrepair. After many days of hard work fixing it up, she announces her first service and is once again disappointed, this time in the size of her congregation. Is her faith strong enough to stand against the local doubters and myriad challenges that will test her calling?
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I always try to read a classic series by Janette Oke each year. This year I have chosen Women of the west. There are twelve books in this series so it should take me a year to finish Women of the West. I love the way the author shares her faith and beliefs in her books. Our heroine in book one, The Calling of Emily Evans tells a story about how …
Oake is a wonderful author-she is truly a story teller n makes her characters come alive!
A little too much about religion and not enough story.
I am a HUGE fan of Janette Oke. And of course this is one of her best books. She writes in an easily understood manner, while keeping it entertaining and putting in inspiration without over doing it. I highly recommend this book and any other Janette Oke books you get a chance to read.
This is one of my favorite janette oke books. It’s awesome
I’ve never read a Janette Oke book that I didn’t absolutely love. This is no exception.
Not the best book written by this author.
Great book!! I couldn’t put it down, recommend it
Anything by Janette Oake is above awesome
This was a story of a young lady who went to school and felt led to a small town to spread God’s word. It shows perseverance and dedication, as well as God’s great plan for us all. Great book.