Have you ever thought that there was no place to turn or that there was no one was there for you when you needed him or her to talk to? I did once in my life, but then I found Jesus Christ and decided that I could make it through life without the help of friends or a boyfriend. With Jesus in my life, it has changed for the better in so many ways.
             How did I become a Christian? About two years ago, a friend of mine asked me if I would like to go to church with her. I hesitated for a few weeks and gave her some excuses, but pretty soon I ran out of things to tell her so I decided to go. I did become a "Christian" my first time there even though I was not sure what Jesus was all about, but I did continue to go. I met this guy there, and we became good friends. Together we would have conversations about Jesus. On September 9, 1999, I went to church knowing that I wanted to become a Christian and that I wanted what everyone else there had. The happiness, joy, and continuous smile they had on their face was what I was longing for. I thought that it was going to be something difficult, but my pastor said that all I had to do was say with my mouth and believe in my heart that Jesus is God and then I would be "saved". I did say that prayer that night, and I have been active in Heavensway ever since.
             As a person, I continue to grow each and ever day in my spiritual walk. I am still attending church every Sunday like a normal Christian but I am doing a lot more also. I have stepped up in the church by becoming an usher. Ushers are people that help the service run a lot smoother. The ministry is something else that I am involved in. This is where people, who are strong in the Lord Jesus, help others who are not so strong by teaching them, or even praying for them. Before I could do all these things in Heavensway, I had to take a few classes. Discipleship I and II are classes that many young people take just to help them grow...