=12 TURN-ABOUT MISSION STATION

Pastor's curiosity could be contained no longer. Saturday, he made more than one trip past the annex glass door hazarding a quick glance to see how many youth were attending, and who. Moments later, when he saw everyone was testing the fresh baked cookies and some milk, he stepped in, introduced himself and welcomed everyone. He asked Tammy Miah, if she needed anything, and received a big smile with an “everything's A-OK” reply. Three of Dean's beginner classmates joined the group and sat on the edge of their seats the whole time. Rhonda wanted to know if God ever needed ladies to fly airplanes. She remembered her mama reading her a story about a lady named “Meely Hair-art”.
Listening to the group – doing pretty well on their own, Tammy laid down the dish towel and sat on an out-of-the-way chair. Noah crouched down a little and made good eye contact with Rhonda and then with the rest of his listeners. With enthusiasm in his tone, he said, “Oh – hey Rhonda... Amelia Earhart was a very famous lady pilot that showed everyone how great lady pilots can be, if they work hard. She flew almost all the way around the whole earth. And know what else? Lady pilots flew lots of airplanes in the war that helped save lives.” Little Johnny jumped up – with his hand held high, “I'll bet they helped everyone get home safe and to supper!”
Standing near the front of the group, and in a calm tone, Samson said, “Before my mom took terrible sick and died, the doctor had an airplane fly some special medicine in for her. And Noah... if that pilot hadn't learned real well, how to stay on course, the medicine wouldn't have gotten to her.” Sam sat down and let Noah continue to lead the group.
Each of the group had a chance to sit in the pretend pilot seat and guide the plane with the broom stick, while Samson held up the model airplane and moved the rudder and elevators in sync with the movements of the broom stick.