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Eleventh-Hour

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ELEVENTH-HOUR January 8, 2019 I was working at the time for a friend who owned a movie theater.  My wife worked there as well. We love movies and live theater, and this was a way to pick up some pocket money and get into the movies for free.  Our friend had spent a lot of time and money converting an old theater into a ultra modern multiplex.  When he found out I owned a tuxedo, he came up with the novel idea of having a doorman greet patrons and hold the door for them.  It was an easy yes for me.  I need about zero encouragement to talk to people and get to know them.  In addition, it was good exposure - the preacher who worked weekends as a fancy doorman at an equally fancy movie theater.  It also gave Rob (the owner) and me an opportunity to talk about movie business. I never will forget the night I heard about Jimmy.  It was a beautiful Florida evening.  The setting of the sun had brought with it a cool breeze from the ocean....