I began to feel his presence again…

I first came to TBC about 15 years ago when I brought my eldest along to Rainbow Tots. Since then, it has slowly become a big part of my life.

Faith was something that had drifted into the background for me for a long time. As a child, I would often talk to God at night. He was the one I turned to when I felt lonely or afraid. I knew He was listening, and sometimes I even felt I saw answers to those quiet prayers. But as the years went on, that closeness faded. Life became busy, doubts crept in, and faith slowly slipped away.

Then, through small things- gentle nudges, kind people, and the sense of welcome I felt here at TBC, I began to feel His presence again. I realised that God had never stopped being there. He had been walking beside me all along, working through others to draw me back to Him. As I opened my heart again, I began to feel a quiet peace and a sense of belonging that I’d been searching for.

I was baptised recently to mark the start of a renewed journey in my faith, to show that I want to live out my faith and follow Jesus more fully. It was scary to do it in front of people and share those personal parts of myself, but I felt that Jesus had made this a part of my journey too. I’m still learning, still growing, and I know there will be ups and downs along the way. But I feel more confident trusting in God, leaning on His guidance, and being true to myself.

I’m so grateful for my family, this church family, and everyone who has helped make God’s love real for me. TBC has helped me see that I’ve always belonged to God, even when I didn’t feel like I fit in anywhere else. I’m excited to continue this journey, taking each step with God by my side.