Located about halfway between Martinsville and Morgantown, Indiana, sits a little white country church. Mt. Nebo Community Church's historical records show the highest attendance ever recorded was 130, but on a typical Sunday there are around 15 worshipers. Brother Joe gives the Sunday school; Opal and Violet sing; Violet reads a poem or two and then she says, “It’s all up to you now!” and I take the pulpit.

I’m Angela McPherson and am about a month shy of being 20 years old. Almost every Sunday morning around 11:00 a.m., you will find me in the pulpit at Mt. Nebo serving as the little congregation's "assistant pastor."

I’d say this whole thing started by accident, but then there are no accidents where God’s providence is concerned. Let’s just say I am constantly in awe of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

I’ve been raised a Seventh-day Adventist, but since I truly gave my heart to Christ last year at the Indiana Conference Camp Meeting in Cicero, He’s taken me on some awesome adventures.

For some time, my mom has worked for the Mt. Nebo congregation playing the piano. One day she asked my sister, Laurel, and I if we would have special music for "all those wonderful people who you’d just love!" So I went and, as mom predicted, I fell in love with the congregation! They radiated God’s love and made me feel right at home.

Not long after I started accompanying my mom on a regular basis, their minister, Brother Marty, came up for candidacy at another church. So suddenly Mt. Nebo was on the lookout for a preacher.

“Can I volunteer you?” my mom asked. “Sure, if you want to!” I said. I had enjoyed the privilege of preaching on a few youth-Sabbaths at my own church, Chapel West, so I welcomed the opportunity to share God's word with my new friends.

The clock struck eleven o’clock. I gave my sermon at Mt. Nebo, and I couldn’t have received more encouragement from the congregation. On my way out the door, Brother Bob stopped me to ask if they could count on me for another message sometime. "Yes, definitely, you can!" I told him. He countered with, “How about next Sunday?"

The following weeks have rapidly become a part of the little church's history since "next Sunday" has turned into my standing appointment. They have lovingly endowed me with the aforementioned title of “assistant pastor.” They have showered me with love and encouragement, like all the best grandparents and relatives you could think of.

Preaching at Mt. Nebo has opened many doors for me, including a mission trip to India with the Cicero Church last October, preaching at other Adventist churches, and a recent visit as Cheri Peters' guest on Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN). God always gives me something to say and is constantly revealing to me how incredible He is.

My experience at Mt. Nebo has helped me grow in my Christian walk more than I can measure. The responsibility of delivering His Word is an awesome privilege, what a huge blessing I’ve gained by putting my life in His hands! Please join me in praying for the wonderful people of Mt. Nebo who have welcomed me into their pulpit and their hearts. And pray for me so I can keep on "keeping up with God."

Angela McPherson is a member of the Chapel West Seventh-day Adventist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.