I was a teenager in Form 4 when I first came to FGT 4 years ago (2012). My best friend and secondary school mate, Ooi Kai Feng, brought me to church.
Back then, I was depressed due to pressure from my parents and myself. I met Kai Feng in 2010. He became my close friend and I shared all my struggles with him.
Later on, he shared about Jesus with me and arranged for me to meet Pastor Soo Lan. Each time, I made excuses to avoid the meeting. I was born in a typical Chinese and traditional family. Our religion was Buddhism. I struggled to receive Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. Kai Feng respected my decision and understood my situation. He just told me to call him whenever I needed help or if I want to go to church.
In 2011, we both graduated. I was lost, I had no idea what to do with my life. I decided to help out at my family business, a day care center. I took some part time jobs and A levels in the evening. There were so many challenges with family and studies that I got depressed again.
Then one day, I thought about Kai Feng’s invitation to go to church. My parents approved and I visited church for the first time in my life. During the worship, I was so engulfed in peace and joy. Words cannot describe. At the conclusion of the service, Pastor Soo Lan asked if anyone would like to receive Jesus as their Saviour and Lord. I raised my hand!
I became a new person. Before..I was easily depressed and affected by my circumstances. Now, I am a positive and joyful person!
Since then, I have been attending church every week. I am involved with the youth. I attend seminars and training to learn more about God. And I help out with the transportation, PA, projection, photography and others. My leaders have been so kind to guide me with love and patience that I want to learn more and do my best to serve God.
Time flies. It’s 2016 now. Praise God I have grown so much and I am now a leader. I have the privilege to serve God more and more and I give glory to our Lord for His love and presence in my life. I thank the leaders of FGT for their love and encouragement. I never regretted accepting Jesus as my Saviour; in fact I want to give my whole heart to serve Jesus and allow Him to take full charge of my life. I am inspired to do so because Matthew 26:39 says – “not as I will, but as You will”. And Isaiah 55:8-9 says “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways.”
God has been good and kind to me. Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose”.