Perhaps friendship and love await Elaine in her new hometown. Hymn of Praise Sharon Lambert and Jay Smoker. But the young people of Bird-in-Hand don't give up, and Calvin King takes it upon himself to make Elaine feel welcome. Three sweet stories from Amy Clipston show us the power of song and the truth of Gods righteousness and love. After leaving behind some painful events and a group of deceitful friends, Elaine worries she'll never be able to trust again. As love blossoms between them, Darlene might soon realize that God was with her all along.Įlaine Lantz and her parents have just moved to town from New Wilmington. She finds strength in her singing group and friends, and when Andrew Detweiler senses that Darlene needs a confidant, he approaches and befriends her. Will Alice's friendship help Dave learn how to forgive himself the way God already has?ĭarlene Bender's mother has been battling cancer, and Darlene can't understand why God would allow someone so wonderful to go through such a terrible time. When Alice Blank, an acquaintance from school and youth group, invites him to join an informal singing group that performs for community members in need, Dave doubts he will enjoy himself-let alone find peace. When Jay decides that this tramples upon his doctrinal beliefs, can these two dear friends compromise and find love? Or will Jay's strict views keep them apart?ĭave Esh is broken with guilt after a recent tragedy. In the tradition of her widely popular Kauffman Amish Bakery Series, author Amy Clipston weaves this tale of Anna Mae McDonough - shunned by her family four years ago when she left her Amish community in Lancaster Co. They begin spending time together, and Sharon invites Jay to her family's home to serve dinner and sing traditional hymns for their English guests. Sharon Lambert and Jay Smoker have been friends for a long time, but lately Jay has seen Sharon in a new light. Romance is bound to strike a chord when the young people of Bird-in-Hand join together to bring their community the gift of song.

An Amish Singing by Amy Clipston