The factory site was a boon to the sect. To Harry, the parking lot was just another example of God’s provision. The previous owner covered it with crushed stone but nothing had been done for over five years and some areas were badly in need of repair. The repairs would require large quantities of the material. Harry called a local quarry to obtain prices for the stone. When he told the clerk they needed over fifty loads, the manager took the phone. For that quantity, for a church, if they would be willing to have the stone delivered on slow days over six weeks he could offer a thirty percent discount. Harry hung up the phone and thanked God. The basement of the building was partitioned for Sunday School rooms, a couple of small meeting rooms and a couple of prayer rooms. This work was done by the men in the church and careful shopping for materials brought significant dividends. The sect began to hold Bible studies and soon these were being held daily. Without any paid staff there never seemed to be a shortage of hands to do what was needed — from cleaning the facility and spreading stone on the parking lot to preaching and teaching God’s word. Whatever needed to be done was important enough to do.

People from the community — some of whom had been detractors in earlier days — saw people change for the better under Brother Hanshue’s preaching and they too came to see what was happening. For most of the curious this was like young boys playing on a creek bank, if they play around long enough on one they’ll fall in. Many soon saw the life-changing message was real and joined the sect. Brother Hanshue preached that the lives of the members of the sect were the most telling evidence of God’s approval. If the lives of the members of the congregation weren’t different, he wasn’t following God’s direction. Two police officers got curious and attended the services after they heard Charlie Setter, one of the local barroom brawlers had “gotten religion.” They wanted to see him in church so they came with their families. Both had frequently been called to break up fights Charlie started and they just couldn’t believe he was going to church. But then, neither had seen him in a fight in a couple of months, somewhat of a track record. Charlie saw them come into the church and at the beginning of the service he asked Brother Hanshue if he could say something. Harry nodded and Charlie came to the front. He publicly asked the two men if they would forgive him for the trouble he had made for them. Both nodded. Just seeing Charlie stay out of bars was thanks enough, it made their jobs easier. At the end of the service both men and their families came forward to accept Jesus and Charlie was right behind them with a smile on his face.