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April 26, 2005

A CVC Life Change Story


Growing up, I only knew two other Christians who were my age, my sisters ... and my other church was pretty much content to let ourselves stagnate. When I turned eighteen, I decided that I could not do life without God; it was too hard. I needed to find support and friendship, not only with God, but with other Christians around my age. I heard about River. I was really afraid to go to River to begin with. I prayed that somehow God would show me that I was doing the right thing, going out on a limb, going to a new place. What really opened my eyes was how utterly friendly everyone was. I guess I thought I would be ignored. God showed me I could be comfortable by releasing, for the first time in my life, my burden of self-conciousness and shyness.

Now, weeks later, I could not imagine a life that wasn't centered around God, or around River. I have never felt so loved or content -- even in life's hardest moments, I feel as if I can continue to praise God. It is the joy that Kirsten talked about. After a long, long week of work and school, it is so good to be close to God and people who I know love me. It replenishes me. River, put into not so eloquent words, puts life into perspective for me. I now do life with God, not just struggling or submitting to whatever may hit me upside the head. I just want to say thank you for providing the help to get me into God's plans for me.

Thanks,

Michelle

 River, a gathering of single and married adults 18-30, meets Sundays from 6:00-7:30pm. For more information, please contact >Steve Wilson.