MARTHA S. HOOKER, Editor
Associate Professor of Christian Education, Biola Bible College
Penny’s Worth by Helen P. Ross Son, who died on the cross for every body.” She quietly opened the door of the store. “Good morning, Mr. Koker. How many are two 60’s?” “Well, now, that would be 120,” the old man said. “But can you show me how many that would be?” “Watch my fingers carefully, Jan- nie Loe,” Mr. Koker said. Ten knot ted, twisted fingers were held up. Next 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100,110 and 120. “Thank you, Mr. Koker. What a lot of people.” Jannie Loe’s eyes sparkled. “How many would ten 60’s be?” “Now, Jannie Loe, I don’t have time to stand here putting my hands up and down just for you.” “Please, Mr. Koker, show me,” she begged. “No, I haven’t time,” he answered firmly. “Why are you asking such questions?” “My Uncle Bob gave me a whole dime to spend for myself. I figured out I could buy some gum and candy and still have two cents left over. I heard Mr. Radio Man say that one penny would bring the story of Jesus to over 60 persons so—” “I see,” Mr. Koker interrupted gruffly. “What kind of gum and candy do you want?” “I am not going to buy the gum, that will make five cents for me to send to my Radio Preacher.” She selected her candy with care. While she waited for her change she said, “Mr. Koker, with all the money you have, you must be able to help lots and lots of persons to hear about Jesus over the radio.” When the old man did not answer, Jannie Loe persisted with her ques tion. “Rim along, Jannie Loe, I haven’t
time to talk to you any longer. You have already taken more time than it would take to wait on ten cus tomers.” “I did not know Mr. Koker could be so cross. Maybe he doesn’t know that Jesus loves him.” “What if Mommie and Daddy had n’t heard about the Lord Jesus Christ over the radio.” Jannie Loe shook her head sadly. “Next time I’m in the store I’ll tell Mr. Koker to listen to the Radio Preacher. No, I had better do it now. While there is time,” she added. She hurried back to the store. There were others in the store, but that didn’t stop Jannie Loe from her mis sionary task. “Mr. Koker,” she almost shouted, “if you don’t know Jesus as your very own Saviour, listen to the Radio Preacher at seven o’clock tonight.” The next morning while Jannie Loe and her parents were eating breakfast someone knocked at the door. “I wonder who that can be?” Daddy Isaid going to the door. “A letter from Mr. Koker for Jan nie Loe.” She recognized the voice as that belonging to Jerry Gay, the boy who helped Mr. Koker. As she opened the letter, out fell a package of gum. “Oh, just the kind I like. Daddy, will you please read my letter?” “ ‘Dear Jannie Loe,’ ” the letter be gan. “ ‘Here is a check for $100 for you to put with your five pennies to send to the Radio Preacher. I did what you told me to and listened to the radio. A stingy, back-slidden old sinner was brought back to the Lord. Thank you, Honey Child. Now, don’t come asking me how many penny’s worth of 60’s there are in $100 ’cause I won’t tell you. Yours in Christ. Philip F . Koker’.” '
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