Stop Suffering ISSUE020 | Page 10

GOOD FRIDAY I used to steal and smuggle drugs. I got a lot of money and recognition from trafficking. With this lifestyle, I got cars, bikes, was always at parties and had whatever woman I wanted. It was only after a close call with prison that I realised I truly needed to turn my life around. I committed to receiving help at the UCKG, and with the assistance of the helpers and the Friday meetings, the desire to drink or take drugs gradually left me. Aldemar Jesus I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I was put on heavy doses of medication. The voices were louder than ever and the more frequent they got, the more desperate I became. When a newspaper from the Help Centre came through my letterbox, I considered it my last resort. What did I have to lose? I would attend the weekly meetings especially on Fridays because I wanted to receive my deliverance and I knew that it was only my faith and determination that was going to set me free. Today I am doing very well for myself. God saved me from a very low point and I am eternally grateful to Him for His help. Pamela Carolan Before I came to the Help Centre, I was a confused, void, addicted, and outraged young man with evil intentions towards others. The addictions I carried with me were towards pornography and sleeping around constantly. I was then told about an opportunity to have that void filled when a purpose was introduced in the church. I committedly participated to really change.Well, I can stand today and say how I am no longer the same person. I am no longer addicted, angry and above all the void has been filled. Stephen Aduadjoe STOP SUFFERING|10