Ellen is a single mum living in Hillfields. This is her story...
I have been living in Coventry for nineteen years. I was originally born in Weymouth.
Moving to Hillfields
When my sisters and I lived in Weymouth we attended church regularly with some of our neighbours. But unfortunately when we moved to Coventry, because my parents are not Christians, it stopped. So church is something I did not think about for years. That is until I moved to Hillfields with the children.
When Arran and Me-sech began attending Sunday school I was very pleased that they were able to got and learn about God and Jesus. As I had long forgotten the stories I had been told when I was a child.
Their coming on a Sunday made me start to think about how we should start coming as a family on a regular basis. But at the time these were just ideas and I was not ready to put them into practice.
Guest service
That is until the Harvest Guest Service in September 2001. Whilst I was sitting in the church listening to the Pastor talk, I had an overwhelming feeling that he was speaking directly to me. I felt that I must speak to him as soon as the service was finished.
I strongly believe that God was speaking to me that day and that I have been growing ever since.
My life has been full of chaos and unhappiness. I have struggled on my own for years. That is until now. I no longer feel alone and instead of chaos I feel peace. For the first time ever I feel complete.
Wonderful people
I have never met such wonderful people before. The people at the church welcomed me into the church family. Regardless of my past life they have all seen the good in me and in turn this has given me the strength to grow. This has helped me make one of the biggest decisions of my life. I felt that I was ready to be baptised.
God my Saviour
God is my Saviour and there is nothing I want more that to publicly show my dedication dedication and love to him.
I am shocked and amazed that I have had the privilege of being chosen, and given another chance to live the right way. God's way.
Looking back at my life I feel unworthy and ashamed. I feel humbled by His love for me, and I desperately want to show God and all the other people around me how much I have changed.
This is a responsibility that I feel I am now ready for.
I have never felt that God was with me before, but now looking back He has always been there I just wasn't listening at the time. God fills my heart and soul, and I know that with His love and guidance I will do my best to be a good Christian.
I know that God is in control and that no matter what happens, however confusing at times, it is the right way.
