We have just celebrated Vision Sunday at Newlife Uniting. We believe that in 2013 God i calling us into greater encounters with Him that lead to a greater harvest which gives greater glory to him. In my talk I had Kylie's permission to share her story, written in her words. Kylie has been attending Newlife Uniting - Pac Pines since last November. Thuis is her story:
"I grew up in a Christian family, attending church, Sunday school and later youth group. But circumstances as a child left me feeling deserted by God. I had not been to church in around 25 years before walking through the doors of, not a church but a basketball court.
The first sermon that I heard that day was on the lost sheep. When I told my mother she laughed and said that she and family members have been praying for me for many years.
So I continued to come and listen to Orrell speak. His means of communication is such that it reaches me and I understand what he is saying to me.
I spoke to my mum on the 3rd of January and told her I was thinking about becoming a Christian.
I went to bed that night but I was woken by a bright white light on the ceiling of my home. It had rays extended out of it - much like how you see a picture of a sun drawn. I initially felt fear but almost immediately felt an immense sense of calm. The light descended from the ceiling and entered the centre of my body with the rays spreading throughout my body. It was a feeling of warmth and extremely calming. I fell back asleep.
I dreamt of Jesus. He sat on a rock in a field of yellow flowers. And I sat there at his feet, not as a grown woman but as a child. We didn't speak. We just sat with me picking flowers. I felt love, peace and a strong feeling of safety.
I told my friend the next day of my experience and the dream. He has known me since I was 5 years old and was actually the minister of the church I attended as a little girl. He'd told me this was a vision - a visit from the Holy Spirit.
It was a sign I could not ignore. God had spoken to me in a pretty big way. I became a Christian on the 9th of January.
I have suffered depression and anxiety for a very long time and this past month I have been reading my bible and praying daily. I've pretty much handed my life over to God, trusting his plan for me that he will keep me safe. I know that at times I will face hard times but with God by my side I will be able to turn to him for help and guidance.
My story is testimony to God's never ending, unconditional love for us."
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