Fun fact: Mau Vern pulls out teeth for a living and is great with handling little ones! I was a nominal Christian since I was in primary school at the age of 8 years old. I can’t really tell exactly at which point of time I was truly converted to be a Christian. I was exposed to reformed theology when I was watching the sermons online (NT God’s story) during the Covid pandemic. I guess the gospel has persevered me to remain Christian - faithful to God as His disciple despite various challenges that I faced (tension with my eldest brother and mum). I then understood why being a true Christian can break family relations. Reformed theology has really challenged my presuppositions that I had about Christianity. I learnt to read the bible better through weekly GG studies and I could witness my growth as a Christian throughout the years to come. Now as I became a Christian, I am able to articulate my thoughts better. I am thankful to CERC for constantly training me to think theologically through the words of God when it comes to making important life decisions whether it be family, career, finances, relationships, churching, etc. The gospel has really redefined my entire purpose in life which is to live for God’s glory and help me to see what it means to be living under God’s rule. I am convinced of the gospel and started to learn how to carry my own cross in following our Lord Jesus Christ, serving Him in all areas of my life, being a good Christian witness to my loved ones and the people around me, seeking to proclaim the gospel at every opportunity. (Although I constantly fail and had to repent of my sinful desires/passions along the way) I learnt that I have to totally rely on God and there’s nothing that I do which will merit salvation. I started to grow in maturity in the Word as a Christian, constantly repenting of my sins as I reflect on my Christian life and I am thankful for God’s grace and mercy in saving me through the work of His son, Jesus Christ dying on the cross for my sins. All glory, honor and praise to God for from him, through him and to him are all things. Over the years of growing as a Christian in CERC, I noticed that the people attending CERC really take God seriously in faithful obedience and service to Him and this motivates me to submit under the authority of this church because of faithful teaching and preaching of God’s word. I am also convicted by the gospel to be the people of God who live up to what we preach. Active repentance of my sins and constant reflection of my Christian life to be God’s righteous people. Studying God’s word not just for head knowledge which puffs up but a transformed heart and mind to serve God because all of life is for God.