Second Sunday

by Michele Andrea Bowen

Book Overview

This story is set in St. Louis in the 1970s. The 100th year anniversary celebration of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church is approaching and the pastor has died. How will the church pull itself back... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446530336
• ISBN13: 9780446530330
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Walk Worthy Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

I expected more!!!

I read the author's first book and was delighted, and I expected the same thing, but I was disappointed. The first chapter of the book was like watching an episode of Jerry Springer with so many funny anecdotes. The 2nd chapter was so unrealistic that all I could do was shake my head. The 3rd chapter (Mr. Oscar) was the best chapter and somewhat more realistic but sad. I find that the authors had so many characters that it was hard to focus on each character. There was too much attention on what everybody was wearing. The timeline of the deed to the church was too confusing and silly. I found the novel much too long to tell such a simple story. I hope the author's work will be better but I was not amused with this one .

A Church Thriller!

I had no clue so much could happen around Sunday! Seeing the development of characters from previous writings was great. Following their growth and lives and the crazy behind the scenes goings on....makes you wonder.... Loved this book and look forward to more ( after the 4 so far)

Laugh-Out Loud Reading At It's Best!

Michele Andrea Bowen, author of the bestseller "Church Folk", has done it again. Welcome (3x - as the proper greeting in the black church) to Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis during the 1970's. The pastor has died and the church members scramble to find a replacement in time for the 100th Anniversary Second Sunday celebration.Certain members of the board like Cleavon Johnson don't have the congregation's best interest at heart during the selection process. The women of the church are peeved at the board and set out on a mission with the help of Sheba Cochran. Sheba sniffs out the good and the bad candidates. Finally, Rev. George Wilson is selected and he certainly has his work cut out for him. Not only does he become head of a church in turmoil, but he begins to fall in love with Sheba.In "Second Sunday" there are many laugh-out loud situations that are strongly familiar for the regular black church attendee. While Bowens humorously uncovers the un-Christian actions of church members, she gracefully shows how God is in the midst when the congregation is on one accord.

A Sunday To Remember

A wonderful laugh out loud page turner. I really enjoyed Second Sunday. I loved Church Folk and I've been waiting for Ms. Bowen to write another novel. A must read, you want be disappointed.

A Sunday To Remember!

Michele Bowen's "Second Sunday" really depicts the discord, deceit and chaos that can happen even within the church. There is never a dull moment with any of the characters. Bowen keeps the book engaging by having multiple perspectives. Some of the situations in the book will have you sprawled out on the floor laughing, while others will have you curled up in a ball crying. To watch God work in situations and people like those portrayed in "Second Sunday," is nothing short of amazing! It is interesting to experience the dynamics of the church not only from the pews but from behind the pulpit. This book teaches the lesson of what it means when we as Christians do not have pure intentions when doing the work of the Lord's. "Second Sunday" is also a story of forgiveness, love, old-style prayer and fervent worship. This book illustrates that God is the director, and He is always in control behind the scenes and the schemes. This is definitely an entertaining book about church folks!Submitted by GoodGirlBookClubOnline.com reviewer, Sherna Graham

Great Book

Folks, hold on to this book cause it's gonna keep you glued to your seat! Again, Ms Bowen has written another book that will have you laughing, shaking your heads and agreeing to the church ladies of the Gethsemene Missionary Baptist Church. When the pastor of the church unexpectedly dies just less than a year short of the church's Centennial celebration(which was an inconvenience), the men committee decide to pick a new minister to the consernation of the women who felt they had no voice. But, as time moved on, they realized that they do have a voice and from then on causes some mishaps that even disrupt the church. I highly recommend this book you won't be disappointed.

Who will be the new pastor?

Michele Andrea Bowen, author of Church Folk, has done it again with SECOND SUNDAY. She has given us a deliciously funny and intimate look behind the scenes of the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church when its shady minister, Rev. Forbes, unexpectedly dies at a crucial moment for the church. Gethsemane's 100th anniversary is in six months and it entails a lot of planning. They need to have a minister in place as soon as possible but there are warring factions who can't agree. The sisters of the church are tired of the mess and take matters into their own hands. In the background, several marriages are on the rocks, some members are pursuing romantic notions, a white super church is planning a take-over and the greedy are plotting revenge.It is a mix of good versus bad, the saintly versus the sinner, nightclubs, prayer meetings, old men dressed like Super Fly, young hoochies and an all around hilarious time as Sister Louise Williams straightens everybody out. It is a quick and easy source of relaxing entertainment that no one should miss. Reviewed by Alice HolmanThe RAWSISTAZ Reviewers