Michigan

Melissa Thornton was walking to work at 10:00 p.m. in the pouring rain. She worked the midnight shift at the local restaurant. Her neighbor, Jill Shafanek, a member of the Metropolitan Church in Northville, Michigan, saw Melissa walking and asked if she would like a ride.

When Melissa got into Jill's car, she noticed colorful brochure-like documents tucked behind the sun visor. Melissa asked Jill what they were. Jill explained they were Storicals of Prophecy Bible studies. Melissa then asked if she could have them. Jill hesitated because they were for studies she was conducting with another friend, but then she told Melissa she could have them.

Jill set up a time to meet with Melissa to study the Bible together. Melissa and Jill began studying in November 2006 and completed the entire set of lessons by early January 2007. While studying with Jill, Melissa began to attend the Metropolitan Church where she met Sandi Stewart, the church's Bible worker.

In February, Sandi began to study with Melissa as they listened to the "Daniel Prophecy Seminar" from Seminars Unlimited. As a result of these studies, Melissa was baptized on May 26. Melissa and Sandi continue to study together, and Melissa is thrilled with the Bible truths that are still being revealed to her.

Melissa has two children, ten-year old Rebecca and five-year-old Gregory. She continues to work at the restaurant, but now she works the day shift and not on the Sabbath.

Joy Hyde, communication secretary, Metropolitan Church