Being The Light - Gary Chittenden

So far this blog has highlighted the way in which we as a church community are seeking to make a difference to the lives of as many as we can - to be The Light. Some time ago we were blessed to meet Gary Chittenden and Jan Chittenden. Since then we have journeyed with them to seeing them accept Christ as their friend and Saviour, and they are now members of our church community - and a real blessing to us all. Gary has shared here a little of the way Jesus Christ has changed his life. You can also read this on Garys Blog at garychittenden-beingthelight.blogspot.com

july 97 my world fell apart.my wifewas haveing an affair.i went to find this man.i was well over the limit and came off my motorbike.whilst laying in the road my wife 3 children and 2 grandchildren went to the wifes parents and didnt come back only for their things. i returned to an empty house where i had a breakdown. i tried to commit suicide.after i came out of hospital i tried again it wasnt to be. i met jan at a daycentre she was married but was going through a terrible time like myself.jan left this man.i hold my hands up we had got togeather.i belive from the bottom of my heart the lord had a plan for me and it was to get well and look after a wonderful lady called jan.we have been togeather for 9 yrs.we are soon to be married in our church with our new family. we could not do this sooner. on the thursday before good friday i stood in front of the cross.i said i did not want alchol to be a part of my new life.on feb 16th 06 i had my last drink. i have not had eny since. when i hit rock bottom i was in a deep hole. our lord and savior jesus christ reached down and offered me his hand.the hand of hope the hand of love friendship i rose up ihave been saved and reborn thankyou jesus jan curtis new family from gary