Devil in Pew Number 7 by Rebecca Nichols Alonzo pg. 271
"When the Lord gets ready for me to leave this church, He won't send the message by the devil."
Robert Nichols 1975
This is the true story of one family's devastating and violent persecution by a man obsessed with controlling the local church. Rebecca's father, Robert Nichols, was called to serve as pastor at a small church in Sellerstown, North Carolina. H J Watts was a wealthy member of the community who was in control of the church and many citizens of the farming community. Mr. Watts was determined to rid himself of this popular preacher and his family. Pastor Nichols chose to stand up to this man and all of his harsh harassment, even though his family was in danger. One night this family's whole world was shattered when an armed man came into their home. Rebecca Nichols Alonzo has written a true story of courage and forgiveness. This book is a wonderful story about the power of love and forgiveness.
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