Kate's Story | North Shore

September 7, 2023

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It was Easter 2021, one of the very first services I had attended at The Orchard North Shore campus. What struck me was the very different experience I had that day compared to the experiences I had grown accustomed to, attending a Christian church with my grandparents in my youth. This experience was one of joy, excitement, and happiness. A jubilance I had never felt at church before. This almost tangible feeling was what church should feel like!

So, in the Fall of 2021, I joined a LIFE Group, where the Lord has grown my faith tremendously through its teachings, discussions, and relationships.


A year later—just this past Fall—I walked through an exceptionally tough season, losing three very close friends and family members in just 3 weeks. Not having time to grieve through one loss before diving into another was impossibly hard, but I found myself turning to the Lord to carry me, particularly through the power of prayer.

On November 15, sitting at the bedside of my ailing grandfather as he drew his last breath, I called my LIFE Group leader and requested prayer for my grandfather, that the Lord would welcome him with open arms, and prayer for me to make it through yet another loss.


These incredibly challenging experiences highlighted for me the hope I have in Christ. Saved by grace through faith, I have surrendered myself to Him and know I am not deserving of the gift he has given me. The victory is ours. Salvation is mine; and He is truly my living hope. For me, this is more than enough. This is all that matters.


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