I was born into a Christian family and have been attending church and Sunday school since I was young. As I grew into my teenage years, I often felt lost, not knowing the purpose of life despite being a Christian. Memorizing Bible verses from a young age and knowing how to recite the Shepherd’s Prayer or the Lord’s Prayer did not help me. I frequently felt sad and down, and whenever my dad wasn’t home, I would cry hard, struggling to see the point of living and not understanding why I had to grow up without a mother. Despite these feelings, I was taught to master my emotions and not be seen as overly emotional. Over time, I slowly developed a stoic and apathetic approach to life, living without a clear goal. Although I was born into a Christian family, my life was not centered on God, His church, the gospel, or His Word. Things began to change when my older brother became interested in the Word after being introduced to TULIP and Reformed theology in IMU CF. His influence led me to think more deeply about Christianity, and I started listing topics to research and rationalizing that I needed to begin by understanding the gospel in order to grasp what it meant to worship, pray, and so on. Soon, my brother introduced me to Paul Washer and John Piper, which led me to dive deeply into understanding the gospel. As I read and studied God’s Word, I came to see the world as God sees it. John Piper’s sermon on Total Depravity, in particular, made me reflect on the events in my life and my moments of depression. It helped me see more clearly that this world is not what Christians should be living for. Since coming to CERC, I have grown in my understanding of God's Word and developed a greater awareness of my own sin and need for the gospel. I have learned that Christianity is not just about personal faith but about being devoted to God's church. Through the faithful preaching, discipleship, and love at CERC, I have been challenged to live out my faith more intentionally, striving to love God and His people with greater humility and service. Membership at CERC is not treated as a formality but as a commitment to a covenant community that holds one another accountable in love, striving for holiness and godliness. Church discipline, while often misunderstood in many places, is taken seriously here as a biblical means of guiding believers toward repentance and restoration, ensuring that the church remains faithful to Christ. I want to be a member of CERC because, first and foremost, I am a Christian who desires to be continually nurtured in the Word of God. Through the faithful teaching and preaching of Scripture in this church, I have grown in my understanding of God’s word and have been encouraged to live in obedience to Him. Additionally, I have experienced the genuine love and care of the members of this church, which has strengthened my faith and deepened my appreciation for the body of Christ. I want to commit myself to living a godly life—not only in my personal faith but also in service to the church. Loving the church means more than just attending; it means serving its people, investing in their spiritual growth, and edifying one another as we strive to be faithful disciples of Christ.