
Javier is an enthusiastic and dedicated young man. He's a student at the Tec of Monterrey and he's an active part of the church's college ministry. He also plays in our church's band and he's just a great example of someone whose life God is changing and will continue to do so. Javier has been in our church only 3 months...
1- How did you end up coming to our church?
I started attending church because of the influence of Mark and Macie Gonzalez. They are part of the short-mission team that pastor Rodger brought from Texas in January. I met them at Tec and I spent a lot of time with them that week. I wasn't a christian then but I became really interested in knowing these guys that made such a long trip just to talk to students about God. One of those days, Macie asked me if she could pray for my problems and it wans't until then that I realized what was missing in my life... Macie's prayer showed me that her faith in God gave her hope and that was exactly what I was missing. I wanted to feel what she was experiencing and that's why I accepted their invitation to Great Commission Church.
2- How do you feel now?
Very happy and fortunate. My encounter with God has allowed me to fix many aspects of my life where I was having trouble. Besides, it has allowed me to become a happier person and a more whole one. Addiotionally, I've met a lot of people who have made me feel accepted and loved.
3- How did you realize you are on your way to Heaven?
It took me some time but after being involved in two small group meetings, I finally made the decision to believe that Jesus really came to die to save me and I prayed. I talked to God and I let him come into my life. He's changed it in such a way that I understood that I cannot go far away from Him and that through His Son I could have eternal life with him.
4- How do you see yourself 5 years from now?
I see myself as a fulflled person, a true example of life for those around me. A succesful man and with God's help, a leader like the ones who now teach me how to live and grow to become more like Jesus.
5- What are you currently involved in?
Right now, I'm involved with the music ministry, I sing on the weekend services as part of the band. It's something I enjoy very much and makes me feel happy because I'm helping people sing to God and be closer to Him. This is exactly how I feel, whenever I sing.