Matthew watched as people filed into the church. He stood at the front, just in front of the pulpit, greeting those who came to the front to speak with him. He had quickly bathed and changed into a fresh set of robes; it was important for him to look clean and humble in front of these people.

The reactions he saw from person to person varied quite a little bit. Some were already in prayer, some looked angry, some were openly crying. Matthew sighed, he had known this was going to be a difficult service, but seeing the people only reaffirmed how close this sermon was going to hit to home.

It was already a little late, but he wanted to make sure everyone was in before he got started.