Every time someone new is saved, it is emotional for us. It is the greatest miracle when a person is born into a new life. It is even more joyful when it happens because the Gospel is preached not by the gifted evangelists or missionaries, but by "casual" church members who are always are on a mission. This was the story with Natalia, who gave her life to the Lord after being discipled by a member of our Church.

Natalia's Story:

I am a single mother raising two children and I also take care of my aunt who lives with us. I used to live in constant fear of not having enough money to pay for our rent and other things we needed. For quite awhile I desired to know the Lord, and it so happened that a woman named Asia appeared in my life and invited me to walk through the Gospel of John with her. I was so glad, as it was exactly what I was looking for!

Using Bible study material, we talked through questions about the Gospel of John. It was also a very good tool that allowed me to independently explore and learn on my own. The material helped me to better understand the Gospel and brought my attention to the details of the life of Jesus. With this new influence of the Word, my attitude towards everything in life changed. I stopped worrying about the future and the things that could happen. Jesus took my fears away. I gave myself to God and have completely entrusted my family to Him.

Two passages of Scripture have spoken to me in a special way: Job 1:21 And he said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." This passaged showed me what real humility is. It also has special meaning to me because my own little daughter has died. It was because of my daighter that I first wanted to look for God, with all of my heart!

The other passage is from Isaiah 43:18-19 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" This text has meaning to me now. I have become a new born person who loves Jesus! The most important thing is who I am now and what is happening right now – the old has gone!

What I have gained from reading the Word of God is immesurable. My priorities have begun to change and now the most important thing in my life is my relationship with the real, alive God! I have begun to change, from being a nervous, sad and sometimes hot-tempered person, to a peaceful, joyful and positive person to those around me. Asia, who lead me through the Word, is amazing and full of zeal! She preaches the Gospel wherever she can. Her readiness to meet up and go through new chapters and questions in the Bible study material is something I admire.

Thank you God for this new life!! For all my children who are a blessing to me, for my family and for the job I have now. Most of all I thank you that I am saved and that Jesus, on the cross, made the highest sacrifice to save all people. Thank you Jesus that you love me more then I love myself, and that you have a plan for my life. Thank you for the Pastor and his family and for brothers and sisters I have received in the Church. I rejoice that I am in a group of people who are preparing for baptism. I want to fully belong to Jesus!

The changes in Natalia's life didn't happen over a week. Her life was very complicated and entangled and required slow changes. She met with us quite regularly over a six month period, to read and study God's Word. It required determination, especially from Asia, the woman who committed her time to lead Natalia in discipleship.

We will boldly run towards our goal: of encouraging and training new believers, who we pray will in turn lead others to salvation. We pray that the Lord will continue to place Asia in the lives of people who are looking for God. May they one day tell of their own story of salvation and discipleship, giving God all of the glory!

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