On the Sunday after Christmas, Rev. Thompson makes a plea in his sermon for is congregants to step up when they hear the Lord's call. The Howard sisters take the pastor's words to heart and wait, ready and eager. But when their calls come, they are surprised at the unexpected territory they must visit. Jane must help a blustering newcomer settle into Acorn Hill, ALice takes on a paid speaking engagement and Louise gets involved in helping young married couples. Persevering in teir tasks, they open themselves to new experiences and to surprising insights about love, patience and kindness. From the back cover.