ALIVIA LANGE’S STORY

Before Hope City, I attended church regularly at a Catholic Church. I grew up Catholic, but I never felt God. I didn’t know Him intimately at all. I sat through church services weekly, but I never understood the message.

My sophomore year of high school, my volleyball team and I punched our ticket to state. One of our high school teachers, (also my youth group leader) Taunya Robertson, recommended we go as a team. A few of us went to service, and afterward I said, “Alright, who’s coming with me next weekend?” I was hooked. I had never felt His presence before, but I did by just stepping into the church. The people were all so welcoming and caring. Q knows how to PREACH, and I have been going ever since.

My faith life completely changed after attending Hope City. In the fall, I will be attending Highlands college in hopes to receive a degree in Ministry Leadership. From there, I hope to become a youth pastor and help other kids grow up knowing God. Hope City found me in a difficult spot, but the church helped me grow immensely in ways I could never have imagined. Hope City is my home, and I’m glad to be a part of such an amazing community.