More than at 9 to 5 – Katrina’s Living Hope Story
"Everything is given over to God." We’re so excited to share Katrina’s story with you. Katrina is the Finance Director for our Diocese and has such an encouraging story of faith after her application to a ‘9-5’ led to so much more. She is currently training to be a Licensed Lay Minister as she continues to follow God’s leading on her life. Katrina is based at St Mary's Sutton-in-Ashfield. Watch the video below to hear her story. https://youtu.be/l3PuiT7MCzg Use this link to follow @storiesoflivinghope
Tell the whole world – Josie’s Living Hope Story
“God brought people to my door, and we'd sit and chat for hours about Him.” When we sat down with Josie to hear her story, her joy in sharing Jesus’ love with her friends was infectious. Josie is a student in Nottingham, and after realising for herself how much she needed God in her late teens, over the past few years has had lots of opportunities to share her faith with her friends at university. Josie is based at Trinity Church Nottingham.
A life-changing detour – Neil’s Living Hope Story
“Since that day my life has been changed.” Neil recently joined us to share his story of how a detour on his way to the gym when he was struggling with poor mental health, led to a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Since walking into church when he felt he had nothing to lose, he has felt a weight lifted and discovered the Living Hope of Christ. Neil is based at Holy Trinity Lenton. Watch the video below to hear his testimony. https://youtu.be/ipB4iqb3FS4 Use this
Lord, I need you – Dylan’s Living Hope Story
“No matter who you are, God loves you.” We loved hearing Dylan's story, and his joy in sharing his faith with the next generation. Dylan has grown up going to church with his mum and brother, but he discovered faith for himself at a church camp, which was reaffirmed when he found himself in a situation where he really needed God to show up. Dylan is based at St Luke's Church in Gamston. Watch the video below to hear his testimony. https://youtu.be/zI--Oyb7H3U Use this
Lifelong Faith – Jean’s Living Hope Story
“What God does, he does consistently. To this nothing can be added, from this nothing can be taken away.” We're pleased to share a new story in our Living Hope series today. We loved sitting down with Jean, now 92, to hear her story of faithfully following Jesus throughout her life. Jean was one of the first women to be ordained priest in this diocese, and has always been passionate about the Bible and how God can speak through it. We
“Jesus saved my life” – Abbie’s Living Hope Story
"I never thought I'd be the person who would be healed." We're excited to share the next story in our Living Hope series today. Abbie grew up in church but stopped going as a teenager, instead falling into a pattern of drugs, alcohol and partying, particularly following a traumatic medical event. When she hit rock bottom and was experiencing the effects of PTSD, she turned back to God and experienced healing. Abbie is now based at Trinity Church Nottingham, and loves