Jesus never promised us that our life would be free from pain and suffering, BUT He did promise to make a way through. In the Gospel of John, Jesus expressed this truth to his followers saying, “…Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). Life is marked with challenges and pain, but Jesus has overcome; Jesus holds the victory! Amen. So, what does this have to do with you? We asked ourselves this question: Who at GrowPoint has walked through AND embraced a season of suffering which produced good fruit? As we settled into that question, Jesus highlighted your story to us, and we would love for your story to serve as an example to others during our Easter services this year!
This special service element will be similar to cardboard testimonies (if you’ve never seen that before you can watch this video for an example: https://youtu.be/FioNdZ1RBDU). Instead of holding a sign, we will be using projection to display the words that you put to your testimony.
Commitment:
- Please send us your words for your testimony with the link below by Sunday, March 17.
- Sunday, March 24, immediately after the 11am service, meet in the sanctuary for a quick run through of this portion of the service. We will also be filming a quick video of you smiling into a camera to be part of the projection element (you will not have to speak).
- Attend both 9:00 & 11:00am services Easter Sunday
Coaching for Testimony before & after words
- BRIEF is of the utmost importance. Please keep to 3-5 words max for each side of your sign. We need large words so it can be easily read from the audience.
- BEFORE JESUS: What was the cause of the pain and the suffering you experienced? Examples: broken marriage, rejected by _______, addiction to _______, crippled by anxiety, overcome with grief. Add a descriptive word that helps to define the brokenness/suffering.
- AFTER JESUS: What has Jesus Resurrected in your life?
- Watch the video link provided above to help with ideas for wording and consolidating words.
If you are unable or uninterested in participating please let us know using the button above.
We can’t wait to give Heavenly Dad ALL the glory for what He has done in you this Easter! If you have any other questions, please email Sam Kamnikar at skamnikar@growpoint.church.
Further Testimony Examples:
| Before encounter with Jesus | After encountering Jesus |
| Loss of Spouse, Grief | New Marriage, Goodness of God |
| Loss of Spouse, Grief | New Marriage, Joy |
| Fear of Not Being Accepted | Community and Relationship with God |
| Pride, Depression, Suicidal | Humbled, Healed, Free |
| Unemployed 9 Months | Recent Multiple Job Offers |
| Drug Addiction, Anger, Broken Marriage | Drug Free, Selfless Love, Restored Marriage |
| Diagnosed with Lymphoma | I am Healed by Jesus! |
| Family Dysfunction | Family Isn’t Just Blood |
| Divorce, Rejection, Insecurity | Found my Identity in Christ |
| Deathly Ill with COVID | I am Healed! |
| Broken Marriage, Hated Spouse, Separated | Loving my Husband in a Restored Marriage! |
| I Didn’t Fully Believe | Now I Do! |
| Post-Covid Reaction, Organ Failure, Death’s Door | Miraculous Healing! |
| Cancerous Tumor | No Cancer! Miraculous Recovery! |
| Abusive Relationship | Overcame Trauma and Found Love and Support |
| Divorced Parents, Outcast, Lonely | Adopted into New Family |
| Self Consumed In My Marriage | Selflessly Loving my Bride |
| Broken Relationships, Religious Traditions | Personal Relationship with God |
| Years of Sexual Abuse | Free and Defined by God’s Love |
| Addicted to Porn | Restored to Purity |