"What? Do I smell smoke?" Elizabeth sat up in bed when she heard Father open Jake's bedroom door.

"Jake, where are you?" Father called loudly.

"Here in the closet. Oh, Mr. Stutzman! I'm so sorry. So sorry for the mess," Jake gasped heavily.

Many years ago, nine-year-old Elizabeth and her younger brothers live in their happy home at Honey Run. When Father is ordained deacon for their church, life for their family changes. Father becomes very busy with church work, and he says that his children can be his helpers. Elizabeth is happy to be the deacon's helper, and she soon finds that their family's new role brings some special—and sometimes very surprising—experiences.

Contents

• 1. A Change in Plans
• 2. Honey Run Home
• 3. Pleasing Father
• 4. A New School
• 5. Learning About Bunga
• 6. A Special Party
• 7. A New Deacon
• 8. Helping Jake
• 9. Smoke in the House!
• 10. Jake's Story
• 11. White Hair for Jake
• 12. Getting Ready for Communion
• 13. Sweet Corn and School Supplies
• 14. A Dime for a Psalm
• 15. Marigolds for Joanna
• 16. Shoes and Overshoes
• 17. Homeless Children
• 18. A Special Trip
• 19. Uphill and Downhill
• 20. Ruts, Stones, and Streams
• 21. A Visit in the Hills
• 22. A Dangerous Experience
• 23. A Strange Noise
• 24. No Bible
• 25. Going to Church
• 27. A Refugee
• 28. A Ship to Germany
• 29. Comforters and Bundles for the Refugees
• 30. A Strange Envelope