My Testimony

When I was growing up my family and I attended a Lutheran church, usually on Easter Sunday and Christmas Eve.  God, Jesus, and the Bible were talked about in our home but I wasn't really sure about any of them.  We had a picture of Jesus on our living room wall and I remember many times looking up at Jesus and wondering "who are you".

When I got married I attended the Catholic Church with my husband.  For many years I never really felt a connection with the Catholic religion.  I would often leave church without a complete understanding of what the message was about.  I wanted to walk out of church and feel like I wanted to be a better Christian.  To have a message that encouraged me to be a better person, more caring, more giving, less judgmental, etc.

Eventually we stopped attending the Catholic Church and I would watch Charles Stanley on TV every Sunday.  I really enjoyed listening to him and many Sundays he would have a message which would really make me think.  I tried different churches and never really felt a connection with any of them.

My daughter was very involved with Campus Life through Northview Schools.  a friend from Campus Life invited her to go to church with her at Berkley Hills.  Every Sunday my daughter would get up and was very excited to go to church.  I thought there must be something to this church if she is so excited to go to church.  I went to church with her one Sunday and instantly was connected.  I looked forward to coming every Sunday.  Pastor Kyle got my attention every week and I would leave each time wanting to be a better follower of Christ.  I loved the message he would have and would think of it often throughout my week.  I felt welcome at Berkley Hills from the very beginning.

The picture that hung on the wall in my home as I was growing up now hangs on the wall in my home.  When I look at this picture today I know Jesus so much more.  I know he died on the cross for me and he has blessed me with so much throughout my life.  I am confident the the home I have found in Berkley Hills is going to help me accomplish the relationship I desire to have with Jesus Christ.

Laurie Haynes