May 31, 2016 may 2016 the devil in pew number seven by rebecca nichols alonzo. The book, written by rebecca nichols alonzo with bob. I purchased an ipad the night before a major trip, and one of the things i most wanted was the chance to check out books. A true story by rebecca alonzo tyndale house publishers a smalltown pastor and his beautiful wife settled into a neat little parsonage with their firstborn child, a sweet baby girl.
The devil in pew number seven reading group choices. Find books like the devil in pew number seven from the worlds largest community of readers. The devil in pew number seven by rebecca nichols alonzo. Having been through my own set of struggles and hardships in ministry and dealing with our own devils in.
Horry watts, richest man in the county, lived across the street from the church. In 1969, her father, robert nichols, moved to sellerstown, north carolina, to serve as a pastor. I must admit when i received the devil in pew number seven by rebecca nichols alonzo with bob demoss. Buy a cheap copy of the devil in pew number seven book by rebecca nichols alonzo. If all goes according to plans, sony has indicated their desire to distribute a movie of that incredible true story. Vice president, church and clergy, focus on the family get ready to be captivated and inspired by beckys testimony. The devil in pew number seven alonzo, rebecca nichols, demoss, bob on. The devil in pew number seven is a riveting true story of one womans journey of forgiveness, the depths of which most of us will never experience. Her ability to forgive the people responsible is a true testimony to her. It is the amazing true saga of relentless persecution, one familys faith and courage in the face of it, and a daughter whose parents. Ultimately, this book can provide anyone a convicting, modernday example of the power of forgiveness. Oct 18, 20 its rare i read a book in one sitting, but tuesday night i did. Glaring at him from pew number seven was a man obsessed with controlling the church.
Name the devil in pew number 7 rebecca nichols alonzo prayer category forgiveness and reconciliation bob demoss is listed as the contributor on this book, mentioned after the author. There is violence, but it is not gory, exaggerated, or glorified. Review i have to admit that the title of this book intrigued me. He was used to calling the shots that is until rebeccas father, robert nichols a young, handsome preacher took over at the free welcome holiness church in sellerstown, north carolina. The devil in pew number 7 oh boy, do i have lots to share about this book.
The church had dwindled to 12 women and one man attending when nichols and. Jul 27, 20 the devil in pew number seven, by rebecca nichols alonzo. Would you agree that truth is stranger than fiction in regard to this book. A little girls memories stir questions about good and evil. Sony subsidiary affirm films and mass hysteria entertainment are teaming on a movie based on the memoir the devil in pew number seven. Sep 29, 2010 that is the question that i was confronted with as i read through the devil in pew number seven.
A recent addition to the new york times list of nonfiction bestsellers, the book tells the sad, tragic and yet remarkably stirring story of robert. Did the way she started the book pull you right in. The devil in pew number seven is such a compelling read. The devil in pew number seven sermon by michael stark. Aug, 2010 the devil in pew number seven is such a compelling read. It is the amazing, true saga of relentless persecution, one familys faith and courage in the face of it, and a daughter whose parents taught her the power of forgiveness. The devil in pew number seven, by rebecca nichols alonzo. The devil in pew number seven is a memoir written by rebecca nichols alonzo, who was a young girl when the terrifying events of the early 1970s took place. Its hard to fathom the evil in a persons heart and the depths they will go in order to humiliate, intimidate, and destroy a persons reputation, character, and life. Refusing to be driven away by acts of intimidation, rebeccas father stood his ground until one night when an armed man walked into the familys kitchen. Ultimately, beckys harrowing account serves as an inspiration to us all, especially to those who are struggling with forgiveness in their own lives. Feb 17, 2020 refusing to be driven away by acts of intimidation, rebeccas father stood his ground until one night when an armed man walked into the familys kitchen.
Discussion questions for the devil in pew number seven how did reading this book affect you. From harassing phone calls, to dynamite outside the house, to the eventful day when rebecca was eight and tragedy struck her family, you will be moved by this familys responsefaith, courage, and forgiveness. While one found the book compelling and thoroughly appreciated it, giving it two thumbs up, another gave it one thumb up, 6 gave it just a knuckle, four felt neutral about it, and one definitely disliked it. The setting of the devil in pew number seven is just such a place. In 1969, her father, robert nichols, moved to sellerstown, north carolina, to serve as a. The devil in pew number seven movie in the works variety.
The devil in pew number seven 9781414326597 by rebecca n. Being a preachers wife myself, this book intrigued me. Buy the devil in pew number seven by rebecca nichols alonzo, bob demoss online at alibris. Rebecca wrote about it, in her book the devil in pew number seven. If anyone had a reason to harbor hatred and seek personal revenge, it would be rebecca. The devil in pew number seven christian book distributors. As youve guessed by the title, that evil man sat every sunday in church, in the. The devil in pew number seven ebook 9781414338293 by rebecca n.
Yet the devil in pew number seven tells a different story. Rebecca alonzo author of the devil in pew number seven. The devil in pew number seven by alonzo, rebecca nichols. The devil sat on the last row, in pew number sevenand he ran this church. The devil in pew number seven audiobook by rebecca. It describes the sixyear campaign against her father, a preacher in this community of just a few dozen souls. The devil in pew number seven by rebecca nichols alonzo is the true story about a pastors family who was threatened by a man who went to the church. It is the amazing true saga of relentless persecution, one familys faith and courage in the face of it, and a daughter whose parents taught her the power of forgiveness. The devil in pew number seven by rebecca nichols alonzo with. The devil in pew number seven sermon by michael stark, acts.
All was right with the world, until one man with an inexplicable grudge decided to slowly, methodically tear their lives apart. From his throne on the back row, he called the shots. Download pdf the devil in pew number seven book full free. The devil in pew number seven book the devil in pew number seven. The actual title of rebecca nichols memoir is the devil in pew number seven. Sellerstown is an unincorporated community in columbus county, north carolina, 7 miles 11 km from whiteville. Feb 15, 2010 yet the devil in pew number seven tells a different story. As of 2011, sellerstown many residents refer to the bible as the book. There he found a small community eager to welcome himwith one exception. The devil in the books title was horry james watts from sellerstown, n.
Its the true story about a man who decided to run off a preacher in north carolina. I think forgiveness is something we all wish we could do better, even if at the same time we also dont at all. One of my favorite books, the devil in pew number 7, is a new york times bestseller and was featured on the dr. The genesis of the devil in pew number seven was alonzos receipt, when she was in her 20s, of her mothers diary. A little girls memories stir questions about good and evil terror in a.
To my darling daughter, rebecca, im writing this book in hopes of answering some of the many questions youve asked, but at the tender age of 6, your little mind is not able to conceive. The devil in pew number seven isnt your typical true crime story. Alonzo also recounts the background story of her parents, robert and ramona. Readers often develop a preference for certain genres, and mysteries are a favorite choice. Just one more reminder to readers that this storythis haunting storyis all too real. Learn more about the devil in pew number seven by rebecca nichols alonzo and bob demoss here. As youve guessed by the title, that evil man sat every sunday in church, in the seventh pew. Full ebook the devil in pew number seven for kindle video. Dec 16, 1974 shes grown up now, living in suburban nashville, and the author of the book.
The devil in pew number seven rebecca nichols alonzo recently shared her story with cbn news reprter, wendy griffith. The devil in pew number seven available for download and read online in other formats. And her story is quite amazing, and in many ways a bit surprising. But from start to finish the book is a pageturner, a quick and rewarding read. The devil in pew number seven 2011 retailers choice award winner rebecca never felt safe as a child. Nov 11, 2016 name the devil in pew number 7 rebecca nichols alonzo prayer category forgiveness and reconciliation bob demoss is listed as the contributor on this book, mentioned after the author. To think that anyone could treat a family especially his own pastor the way the nichols family was treated is unthinkable. The devil in pew number 7 by rebecca nichols alonzo prayer.
Aug 01, 2010 if anyone had reason to harbor hatred and seek personal revenge, it would be rebecca. The devil in pew number seven by alonzo, rebecca nichols ebook. Jul 27, 2010 refusing to be driven away by acts of intimidation, rebeccas father stood his ground until one night when an armed man walked into the familys kitchen. The devil in pew number seven rebecca nichols alonzo. The devil in pew number seven book by rebecca nichols alonzo. The man who killed her mother remains in the area, down a. Right who lived across the street from the preacher. The devil in pew number seven is a powerful, potentially lifechanging book. The fact that it was a true story was more than a little disturbing. The devil in pew number 7 by rebecca nichols alonzo.
Robert g demoss rebecca nichols alonzo recounts the events surrounding her fathers murder, describing how a church member who refused to give up control when robert nichols took over as pastor tormented and. A little girls memories stir questions about good and. I am running with everything ive got in me, as fast as my little 7 year old legs could take me. The devil in pew number 7 is a riveting true story of one womans journey of forgiveness, the depths of which most of us will never experience. It is the amazing true saga of relentless persecution, one familys faith and courage in the face of it, and a daughter. It is the amazing, true saga of relentless persecution, one familys faith and courage in the face of it, and a daughter. In 1969, her father, robert nichols, moved to sellerstown, north. As of the same year, residents also refer to the devil in pew number seven, a memoir by rebecca nichols, as the book and many copies sit alongside the bible in area houses. The devil in pew number seven by rebecca nichols alonzo, bob demoss. If anyone had reason to harbor hatred and seek personal revenge, it would be rebecca. True life mysteries told by the people who lived them can capture a readers attention an. The devil in pew number seven for the someday book. Goodreads members who liked the devil in pew number seven al.
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