Applejack and Fluttershy walked passed multiple pews as they headed down the aisle. They both took a seat right in the front row. It was too early for the service to begin because they got there a little bit earlier than expected.
Applejack looked around the building a bit. Suddenly, she felt a poke from Fluttershy. "What's up sugar cube?" the farm pony asked
"Um, Applejack. Have you ever repented of your sins and asked for Christ to be your savior?"
Applejack put her hoof to her chin and was deep in thought. "Nope, can't ever say I have."
"Um, then would you l like to come to the altar and give your life to Jesus?"
Applejack thought about this for a moment and said, "Sure! I'd love to!"
Fluttershy grabbed Applejack's hoof and lead her way over to where the pastor would be preaching. Fluttershy got down low and Applejack did the same.
"Um, I know this may be awkward for you, but would you like me to say a prayer and you can either pray the words quietly or out loud. Would that be ok?"
"Sure! I'll repeat the words out loud as you say 'em." Applejack said.
Fluttershy bowed her head low and put her hooves together.
Applejack did the same.
Fluttershy began her prayer. "Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you this day, with repentance in my heart, and I want to apologize for my sins. Please forgive me and help me to start a new life that is focused on your Word. I accept your Son, Jesus Christ, as my Lord and Savior and I pray that You may give me the Holy Spirit to empower me. I thank You for the sacrifice and work that You did for me on the cross and I pray that I will live a life that is pleasing to You. In Jesus' name I pray, amen."
Applejack opened her eyes and sat up straight. She leaned over and gave Fluttershy a hug. "Thank ya for doin' that fer me! It means so much to me!" Suddenly, Applejack felt a tap on her shoulder. She let go of Fluttershy and turned around. There, a stallion was standing before her. He looked so familiar to her, but she had no idea who he was.
The stallion spoke up and said, "I think I remember you. A long time ago, when I lived in Manehatten, I stole from a pony because I was hungry and poor. It was so long ago, but I can't remember if it was you that I stole from."
Applejack was taken a back because she remembered this story too. Thinking about it used to make her heart very bitter, but she did not feel any bitterness towards the pony now. "I remember that day and yes, that was me that you stole from," she said.
The yellow stallion bowed his head low and said, "I just wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for what I did. I didn't have a job and I was going so long without any food. Ponies were refusing to give me anything when I asked around, so I became desperate. It was very wrong of me to do that and I hope there is forgiveness in your heart for me."
Applejack became teary eyed and said, "Of course I forgive ya! How could I not? Christ has forgiven me all of my sins, and I want to give forgiveness and love to others because of what He has done!"
Applejack hugged the stallion and he embraced her as well.
"Thank you so much for showing mercy! I am so grateful!" the stallion said.
Applejack broke free from the hug and said, "Why don't ya sit with us and we can all worship the Lord together!"
"That sounds great!" the stallion said. "Thanks for inviting me over to sit with you."
The three ponies sat down. The stallion sat on the left, and Fluttershy sat on the right side. Applejack sat in between them.
Applejack suddenly felt a hoof tap on her shoulder. She turned around to see a giggling Rainbow Dash behind her.
"Hey A.J. and Fluttershy, can you all scoot over and give me some room to sit with you all?" Rainbow asked.
Applejack was stunned to see Rainbow Dash at church. "Rainbow! Ya mean to tell me yer a Christian too!?"
Rainbow Dash smiled and said, "Of course! My name is Rainbow Dash and the rainbow represents God's loving promise to all of us! I can't even think of a percentage of a number for how cool Jesus is!"
Applejack noticed that all of the other girls were walking up behind Rainbow Dash. Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity, all came along to worship and give praise to God.
Applejack was shocked, but a huge grin was plastered across her face. "Scoot on over Fluttershy! Let's make some room for our friends."
The three ponies scooted over and the rest of Applejack's friends sat down with them.
Shortly after, the pastor came up to the podium and lifted his front legs up in the air. "Let us sing praises and rejoice in the Lord!"
Everypony in the building rose to their hooves.
A pony had pushed over a projector to project the lyrics onto a white screen.
The song began and everypony began to sing.
Applejack instantly recognized the words and sang out loud. "JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE PONIES! ALL THE PONIES OF THE WORLD! RED AND....." Suddenly Applejack wrapped her front leg's around the two yellow ponies sitting next to her. "YELLER, BLACK, AND WHITE! THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT! JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE PONIES OF THE WORLD!"
Of course Applejack was filled with so much joy that she was easily the loudest one singing from the pews, and she didn't exactly have the best signing voice.
Many ponies were giggling at how off key she was, but they were so happy to see her so excited and giving praise to God.
When the songs of praise had ended, the pastor gave his message for the day. It was a message about loving thy neighbor.
Applejack was deeply touched by it, as so were the other ponies. She often found herself fighting back tears because of how meaningful it was to hear the truth.
When the service had ended, Applejack talked to the yellow stallion for a bit before she left the church with her friends. They would meet up at the church again next week and they would be friends.