Jesse joins the family

Megantha Kiruwi Associate Editor, NorthPoint

The Avondale University Church congregation has increased as Jesse Gray was baptised on March 4. The church service consisted of wonderful music and a message shared by associate pastor Morgan Vincent.

Mr Gray was one of the young people involved in the mission trip to Finland where he was able to listen to the testimonies of many of the staff. After an encouraging message from pastor Braedan Entermann, Mr Gray said, “I would see the light in his eyes, and I could just see that God was so special to him.” On a different night, pastor Kyle Morrison shared his testimony and inspired the young people to step outside of their comfort zone and do something purposeful for God. These messages stirred within Mr Gray’s heart and helped him make the commitment to baptism.

“Believing in God isn’t an easy road,” Mr Gray comments. He shared in a short testimonial before his baptism about the biggest moment in his life where he saw God move. The Holy Spirit convicted him to leave a relationship he was in several years ago. It was one of the hardest decisions he has ever had to make as he lacked understanding of why God wanted him to leave a relationship that he thought was good. Nonetheless he trusted God and as a result, his faith was strengthened. “It’s a faith worth having,” Mr Gray explains. Jesus is “a person worth pursuing because I’ve seen Him come through and change me every single day.”

Mr Gray says, “I have chosen to be baptised because God is special to me, and I want Him to be a part of my life. Over my journey, I have seen Him move in countless ways and I’m excited to see where He moves in the future.”

Consulting Editor Adrian Raethel

Editor Henrique Felix

Associate Editor Megantha Kiruwi

Cover Joseph Skaf

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