Mt. Zion School of Ministry

We finally arrived at Mt. Zion School of Ministry. The road there was incredible. When we beheld the sight of this wonderful oasis, it was wonderful. We arrived only to be greeted by an entourage of beautiful young men and women willing to help in any way shape and form. The young men helped with the luggage, while the girls showed Angie to her room and the surrounding areas. It all was too much to absorb, but I could tell that Angie felt really comfortable with all these wonderful young men and women.

They left us alone to get Angie settle in her room. Angie met her roommate, Alyssa. Once we got all things settled we spent some time in prayer. Then off to see the wonderful grounds – amazing!

The school provided a BBQ for the parents and students. When we got our meal we weren’t sure where to sit and one of the young ladies flagged us down and asked us to join their table. Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel welcomed and there is no one that either sits alone or is left alone. They all extend a helping, welcoming hand.

The table we sat at had one girl from Ireland, another from Wisconsin, another from Washington, another from New York and Angie from California – yes, the gathering of the nations. We were told that the only California student was Angie. The have young people from all over the world.

Later we were invited to a parent/student orientation. Angie commented, “I hope they have worship at this.” And worship we had. The Spirit of the Living LORD was in that place. Angie worshipped with all her might. I was overwhelmed to hear young men and women belting out their voices to the Most High God. To my left there were the young men with incredible voices. To my right the ladies were incredible, too. My heart rejoiced at the fact of seeing and hearing young men and women worship their King in Spirit and in Truth. Needless to say this was a wonderful time.

We were off to a time of fellowship and dessert. As we stood in line to go into the fellowship area, Angie said to me, “Look Mom a rainbow.” Sure enough there was a beautiful rainbow in the horizon. Unexplainable to me because it has not been raining and in fact it was sunny with a few clouds – yes, it is so God.

Once again, everyone made you feel welcomed. There was not a moment that people weren’t introducing themselves to Angie and offering to help her and be there for her. One thing I did notice in the midst of all this was that the young men always stayed and attended to the new young men. And the young ladies always stayed and attended to the new young ladies. Even in the midst of a group setting, they all seemed to be very mindful and cautious.

The moment came when we had to leave. We walked out and started walking toward her room. That is when we seen the night sky which simply seemed to say “I AM”. HE IS, that is all we needed to know. All three of us walked quietly toward Angie’s room. I finally said, “Angie we have to go know. Where do you want us to leave you?” At that she fell into my arms and began sob profusely. We just held, I silently prayed for strength and courage to walk away and for my baby to have the courage to stay behind. My hubby simply turned around and watched the sky only to turn to us and held us both together. We held for what seemed an eternity, but we had to say goodbye. Finally, Angie said, “Mom, did I do the right thing? Is this what I’m supposed to be doing?” God gave me the grace to reassure her and gave my hubby wise words to say to her. We all walked to her house and then my hubby and I watched her walk away from us and into God’s protective and loving care.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. (Psalm 91:1-2)