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Redeemed: A Macon County Supper Club Story
Finding refuge in religion
Thanks to the recent church elections, the Macon County Supper Club would now include two deacons. Yes, there was head Deacon Dean, a spiritual rock leaned on by so many-especially Pastor Gregg. But now, Ronald was a newly elected Deacon.
Ronald wasn’t technically a new Deacon. He’d served in that role before. Some thirty years ago, a young husband and father with a beautiful family. In fact, he had been in line to be head Deacon. He’d even led the search committee that found the dynamic young music minister from Georgia.
His re-election to the role of Deacon was a powerful redemption story. One the whole church-the entire community-had witnessed firsthand. Of course, he’d been serving as an usher the past five years. He’d made clear he was working with a servant’s heart.
Many in the church still remembered the day Ronald had come forward to atone for his sins. He was not yet 40 then. He was a teacher and football coach. His wife sang in the church choir and was also a favorite soloist. She’d grown up in the town where they lived. By the time of his great error, they were attending the big church “in town.” Ronald had made Deacon as soon as he was eligible. People already knew and loved Betty, his wife. Now, their children played on Ronald’s football…
