Hi everyone! My name is Micah and I will be sharing my testimony today.

Like most other teens, I grew up in a christian household and went to church all my life, but I never really had a personal relationship with him. I thought it was just a religion to follow. I’ve been thinking about baptism for about a year, but I kept making the excuse that I wasn’t ready.

In grade 8, I got into a relationship that I shouldn’t have. Long story short, I ended up heartbroken and somewhat depressed for the majority of the year. I became very quiet and didn’t talk much at all. The following summer my mom signed me up to go to Ontario Pioneer Camp for the first time. This is where I saw the joy of the Lord and how it helps in so many people’s lives. When I came back from camp, my parents noticed I wasn’t the quiet person I was the week before. They saw I was much more joyful.

The following year, I was regularly going to youth group and the christian club at my school to grow in my faith and understanding in the bible but I didn’t always apply what I learned to my life. This past summer, I went to Willow Springs camp for the first time, thinking it wouldn’t be as fun since I’ve already gone to OPC. Turns out, I fully gave my life to Jesus at the end of the week with the help of my cabin leader.

I really started to think about getting baptized this year when my friend Nathan got baptized on Easter weekend. His baptism encouraged me to follow through on my decision. I realize that I need to let go of my earthly ways and live my life the way Jesus wants me to live, so here I am getting baptized.

I want to thank my parents for never getting mad and always supporting my faith journey even when I didn’t think I needed it (I actually did). Thank you to my friends for always being by my side both at church and at school. Thank you to my leaders this year, Grace and Scott, for your support and wisdom during small groups this year. And Finally, thank you to Pastor Andrew for supporting me and encouraging me through all my years at Cornerstone.

I want to leave you with this verse. Proverbs 3:5-6 says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”