We discovered Christ at OLPH

We just recently wrapped up with the Discovering Christ course at OLPH with over 100 adults hungering for Jesus! The course went for seven weeks with topics such as: The meaning of Life, Why do I need a Savior?, the Holy Spirit, etc. Fr. Erik Arnold, the Pastor of OLPH, and Dave Nodar, the director of ChristLife, were the speakers throughout the course.

It was amazing to see the willingness of so many members of the parish to help out in numerous ways to make the course run smoothly and effectively. A service team of about 30 parishioners helped with small group facilitation and other technical aspects of the course. Three women of the parish used their artistic talents by making flower presentations every week for the tables, and a group of parishioners cooked incredible meals every week. To see a photo album of some highlights from the course click here.
It was a tremendous blessing to be a small group helper and to grow in the knowledge and love of Christ with the members of my group. The most amazing thing, though, was seeing the Lord impact the hearts and lives of the participants in a personal and unique way. Below are some of the testimonies they shared of the Lord impacted them during this course:

“This program came at a really good time in my life. I needed it and I think the Holy Spirit is working through me to get me through a tough time.”

“It hit me that Christ is God’s love sent down for us.”

“I think the biggest miracle for me is something is happening inside…this is just the beginning and I’m very hopeful.”

“I’m a very shy person and the night before the course I asked the Lord to remove the spirit of fear from within me…and I found myself speaking to the members of my small group without fear.”

“During the retreat I asked Jesus to reveal Himself to me, and I just surrendered…and I’ve noticed a change in my life and my perceptions.”

"Ever since I started coming to these sessions a complete peace has come over me. I am more relaxed and calm even during stressful times because I know God is in total control and I have nothing to worry about or fear about."

"I feel that the emptiness in my life is beginning to be filled by learning more about my faith and sharing with others."

"My personal conversion happened on training day. I fully committed myself to living for the Lord and I am so excited and happy about this rebirth. This is the BEST gift I could ever and will ever receive - everything else in life is icing on the cake. Praise God."

"I was spiritually bankrupt and seeking Jesus. Now I see things in a different way - my perception has changed through noticing God and Jesus at work in my life..."

Praise the Lord for all He is doing to show us His love and radically change our lives! If you have experienced the Lord "breaking into" your life please comment on this blog and share what the Lord has done in your life with us! For He "is able to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work in us" (Ephesians 3:20).