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Chapel and devotions at ACS(J) planted the seed of faith in me

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Lucas (back row, first from left) and his small group

Coming from a non-Christian family, I was only exposed to Christianity when I started attending ACS (Junior) and heard about Jesus through chapel and morning devotions. I remember Pastor Barnabas Chong preaching about Jesus every week, and we also used to have Fun Time where we would watch VeggieTales and sing and dance to Christian songs. I never grew up with these things at home, so I found it fun and exciting. More importantly, as I listened to stories from the Bible and different people talk about their faith, I became intrigued in this God whom I could pray to anytime and who loved me so much that he died for me.

Lucas (third from right) with his former youths, now young adults serving in the Youth Ministry
Lucas (third from right) with his former youths, now young adults serving in the Youth Ministry

Some relatives invited my family to visit Barker Road Methodist Church (BRMC) a couple years later, and this is where I began to attend Sunday School and Youth Ministry. I began to learn more about God and the Bible, although it still felt very conceptual and I had a lot of doubts. Eventually, it was at a Youth Camp in 2011 where I finally accepted Christ as my God and Saviour. In a life that previously felt meaningless and full of despair, I suddenly found so much comfort and joy in knowing the God of all creation loves and cares for me. And once I decided to follow Jesus, there has been no turning back! It was the beginning of my relationship with God—one where I continue to find my source of comfort and strength, of joy and hope.

Lucas Puah worships at Barker Road Methodist Church and serves as a Connect Group Leader in the Young Adults Ministry. / Photos courtesy of Lucas Puah

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