9 Questions
What did someone give Bill at the convention?
Meal tickets
What did Bill tell the boy who was struggling to receive the Holy Ghost?
Receiving the Holy Ghost is not forcing yourself but surrendering yourself
What did the boy do after speaking in tongues and rejoicing?
He wanted to tell his mom the good news
Why was all leave canceled for two weeks?
Some boys had a grape fight
What did Bill say he was when speaking to the officer?
A son of God
What did Bill ask the officer after saying he was religious?
Are you born again?
What was the privilege granted to Bill?
Leave on Thursday morning instead of Saturday morning
What did Bill notice when he was looking at the table?
Six places were set
What was the status of Bill and Ruth's relationship by the time he was posted overseas?
They had an understanding to get engaged
Study Notes
Bill's Journey
- Bill was sad to leave his friends and the Pentecostal church in Hamilton, Ontario, but he knew he had to attend the trade school.
- He saw a poster advertising the Pentecostal Convention Brayside Camp and decided to attend, hitchhiking to the camp with a Christian who was going to the same convention.
- At the camp, Bill helped pray with young people seeking the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and he met a boy named Bruce who was struggling to receive the Holy Ghost.
- Bill's words of encouragement helped Bruce to receive the Holy Ghost, and Bruce was overjoyed.
The Grape War
- Bill was looking forward to visiting his friends in Brockville, but all leave was canceled for two weeks due to a group of boys stealing grapes from nearby fields.
- Bill felt that the punishment was unfair and decided to approach his officer to request a pass.
- The officer was initially hesitant, but Bill's respectful attitude and testimony about being a son of God moved him to grant the pass.
Bill's Preaching Appointment
- Bill was invited to preach at a church in a small town called Glencoe, and he took a train to get there.
- He met the boy who had received the Holy Ghost, his two brothers, and their father at the train station.
- Bill was amazed by the beautiful surroundings and the farm where they lived.
- He was introduced to their sister, Ruth, who was going to Bible school in Toronto, and he was immediately smitten.
Bill's Efforts to Win Ruth's Heart
- Bill tried to get to know Ruth better, but she was shy and barely acknowledged him.
- He remembered a conversation with Larry Price about Ruth, who had said she was "untouchable" and "too serious and legalistic."
- Bill tried to sit next to Ruth on the way to church, but she didn't want him to.
- Despite the setbacks, Bill remained hopeful and continued to write to Ruth and her brothers.
The Outcome
- Bill's efforts eventually paid off, and he and Ruth reached an understanding to get engaged if all worked out.
- Bill was posted overseas, but he remained committed to Ruth and their future together.
A personal account of a spiritual journey to a Pentecostal church in Hamilton, Ontario. The author faces satanic opposition and anxiety, but finds solace in the church community.
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