Stories of Change | Migration

Stella (Romania)

Meet Stella

Stella is from Communist Romania and grew up in the Greek Orthodox tradition. By her teens, Stella decided that it was impossible for her to reach heaven and that God was angry and punishing her for her sins. Stella moved to the US in her twenties without any family or friends. She began searching for ways to reach God. Stella tried meditation, eastern religions, but could not attain what she was looking for. Then she was invited to a gospel-preaching church. Stella realized that it is Jesus Christ alone who can bring her to God. She trusted in Him for the removal of her sins. She talks about the peace she now has.

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This story was produced by Park Community Church, Chicago, USA.

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March 8, 2019 0

Jun and Bernie (Philippines)

Meet Jun and Bernie

Jun and Bernie are from the Philippines but went to Australia for employment. They believed they needed to do good things to be saved, and they prayed to Mary. Both Jun and Bernie started to feel restless – that they were not growing in their faith. They heard the gospel and Bernie trusted in Jesus Christ to be her Lord and Savior. She started reading the Bible and learning, but Jun made fun of her. Bernie prayed for her husband’s salvation. In time Jun did receive Christ also. Jun talks about the order that Jesus brings to his life, and how Christ has brought his family closer.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill , Sydney, Australia.

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March 8, 2019 0

Albert (Dominican Republic)

Meet Albert

Albert is from the Dominican Republic. He shares that his parents got divorced when he was a kid, and he experienced a lot of poverty and moving around living with different relatives. He emigrated to the US with his father. He began to play basketball, becoming a well-known player in Major League Baseball. Albert talks about his wife and step-daughter who has Down’s Syndrome. Albert’s wife took him to church where he could see the joy that people had. He wanted that too, and he trusted in Jesus’ death to remove his sins. Albert talks about how he is completely different man now, no longer living for himself. God has given him a clear sense of his priorities in life.

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This story was produced by I Am Second, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.

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January 18, 2019 0

Danny (Russia)

Meet “Whispering Danny”

Danny explains the origin of his name is because of a health condition with his larynx. Danny emigrated from the former USSR to the US and his family are Jewish. He describes his passion for tattoos, his alcohol addiction and reckless living. Danny witnessed a horrific motorcycle accident that left his good friend for dead. Through the dire circumstances of his friend’s accident, God made Danny curious to know more about Him. He describes doing a Google search in the middle of the night. He read about the gospel and trusted in Christ as his Lord and Savior. He explains what it’s like to be a Christian from a Jewish family. Danny is deeply satisfied by the real relationship he has with God through Jesus Christ.

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This story was produced by I AM Second, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.

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January 17, 2019 0

Gemma (Ireland)

Meet Gemma

Gemma is from Ireland but emigrated to the USA. She was sexually abused as a child and this deeply troubled her as an adult. She dismissed the Bible and Jesus and didn’t believe in God. She started searching for God in her thirties. God brought her to a place where she could understand she was a sinner in need of a Savior. Having placed her faith in Christ she no longer feels shame over her abuse and has been able to forgive her abuser.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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January 15, 2019 0

Alex (China)

Meet Alex

Alex is from China and studies in Canada. He has a scientist’s mind and felt that nature pointed to the existence of a Creator. He knew nothing about Christianity. At college, Alex was invited to Christian events. He was curious about Christianity and trusted in Christ’s work for him. Alex describes the fulfillment of knowing Jesus Christ personally and experiencing His love. Alex’ heart is to help other foreign students come to know the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Alex’ story was produced by Moving Works, Austin, Texas, USA.

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November 8, 2018 0