the neighborhood cult

there was a religious cult
in
the old neighborhood back in the 70's.
they wanted
money mostly, using pretty
girls
to reel in the wide eyed boys.
cash only.
there was music and prayer.
lots of candles.
singing in a big circle,
holding hands.
mumbo jumbo using the Bible,
their version,
people talking in tongues.
prophesizing. putting their
hands on the ill, attempting
to heal. it was a scary time.
The Way I think they were
called.
and then they up and
disappeared without a trace.
no forwarding address. no
refunds, I assume they went
to hell.