My Testimony - Faith Sisters Scrapbooking Gallery

I was very blessed to have grown up in church. My mom always made sure that we were in church every Sunday morning and Wed evening service. I grew up attending Lynn Street Church of Christ. I don't really have a defining moment of when I accepted the Lord, he was always a part of my life. However, I walked away as a teen and kept thinking that when I was done having fun I would get things right with the Lord. I realize now that I never really had a relationship with the Lord then. Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian.

I started attending Calvary Memorial Church with Grandma Vinnie when I was home from college on the weekends. I remember the Sunday that I rededicated my life to the Lord very well. I went to church a few minutes early to talk to Pastor Lee. The sermon that he preached right after our talk really was just what I needed to hear. I realized at that moment that Pastor Lee could not have changed his sermon in the fifteen minutes after my talking with him. I realized that Pastor Lee had no idea that I would be there that Sunday and would need that sermon. I realized that God did know I would be there, and he knew my every need! I really do not remember the sermon, or even if Pastor Lee gave an invitation. What I do remember is that burning, tingling within me...that burning desire to run down to the altar. When I got to the altar I realized that there were people surrounding me, praying for me. Grandma Vinnie was sobbing. I didn't understandwhy at the time. Now I know that she was sobbing tears of joy because one of her lost grandaughters had recommited her life to the Lord. What a blessing it was for her to see a prayer answered.

After praying, repenting and asking the Lord back into my life..I remember standing and being overwhelmed and blessed by all who had come to the altar to pray with me. It was then that I realized just how much my life was about to change. I knew that everything was going to be fine and that God was in control. All of the love that was showered on my as I turned to walk away from the altar is still a blessing. Hugs from Grandma Vinnie, Sherry Murray, Carolyn Hildebrand and Brandi. I remember leaving church with a sense of security!

Scripture in brown Strip:
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. That whosoever believe in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~John 3:16