Good morning everyone. For those who don’t know me, my name is Micah, and today I’ll be sharing my testimony.

I spent my first few years of my life attending a church called Toronto Life-Spring Christian Fellowship. At the time, my dad was pastoring, so I grew up generally surrounded by people who taught me about God and exposed me to the wonders that He has done. In 2016, my family made its way over to Cornerstone, eventually providing me with opportunities to serve in the Children’s Ministry and also the Wednesday Recreation Program.

Over the past few baptisms, I would always hear the stories of other youth and how they decided to commit their lives to the Lord. Every time I would ask myself “is the next opportunity the one for me?”. In Matthew 3:16, Jesus is baptized. Scripture says that the heavens opened, a dove descended on Him and God said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.

I always thought that I needed signs like this to “qualify” to be baptized but after reflecting on the past year, I realized that wasn’t true. Last summer, my family and I had to go through a difficult time. I couldn’t stay at home, I couldn’t see my friends and more responsibilities fell on me as the oldest in my family. During those days, I felt like I just needed that extra boost to help me get through the week. That’s when I truly decided to rely on God’s love and comfort. I started praying daily, reading my Bible more often, and even installing a verse-of-the-day app on my phone. God helped me get through those tough times and after reflecting on all the things He did for me then, I have decided to be baptized today. Baptism for me isn’t only about changing my own life, but also to give thanks to God for everything He has done, is doing and will do for me. I would like to thank my parents and family for encouraging me throughout this journey. I would also like to thank Pastor Kevin for providing resources and support for me when I needed it, along with everyone else who helped make me the person that I am today.

I would like to end with Matthew 28:19. It says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit”. If Jesus commands it and I want to obey Him, there is no reason why I shouldn’t.

Thank you!