Hello everyone! I would like to thank all the people who have supported me in my life journey as I go through so much in life. Being an only child, growing up with cerebral palsy, and feeling isolated frequently was not an easy stage to face. I am proud of myself for having come this far.
Today, I would like to share why my personality has developed me into someone so energetic, faithful, and confident in life. Prior to 2023, I felt like an outsider in the world. My family and I had difficulties in understanding each other and I felt lost. My love for acting and wanting to pursue a career in the entertainment arts industry disappointed my mom and my family because they expected higher of me and wanted me to pursue something that would look presentable and professional in my life. I had a different point of view than my family and I wanted to pursue something I really felt successful about. Receiving my BS in Communication Studies from Eastern New Mexico University in 2025 was one of the most thrilling experiences in my life. Despite the conflicts I might have with my family, I did not allow that to prevent me from experiencing a new online college environment and earning a degree from a university that I felt successful with.
In 2023, I found a free Methodist congregation on Google called Centerpoint Church in the city of Murrieta. Murrieta is a community that was approximately 90 minutes away from me in traffic. Previously, I had difficulty in understanding what being a Christian truly meant, I was terrified of praying to God, and reading the Bible because I had negative experiences with the church congregations I connected with since childhood. Since turning 18 and being an adult, I felt so alone because I was unable to connect with a church congregation until Centerpoint. From the first time I attended an online service at Centerpoint, I felt so impacted positively. David, the worship leader’s singing style and the worship team really gave me the energy to praise God without fear or any restrictions. When I heard the sermon delivered by one of the pastors, I knew that this church was my magical miracle and that I would find any way to connect with the congregation despite the distance.
My personality used to be rough and I always became sensitive to verbal abuse, criticism, and judgement. Joining Centerpoint online though changed me. My personality became fun and my heart became soft. I became open to new endeavors and always grabbled the opportunity to explore new environments and communities. I became closer to God and I wasn’t afraid to pray, nor was I nervous when conversation topics turned to Christianity. I became a new person because I found Centerpoint and I knew that God would always be there by my side.
In August 2025, I was offered an online host position at Centerpoint. Being an online service host has been such a fun and memorable experience. Welcoming people and praying for others has been really fun because it is a method of being able to come closer to God. I was so excited and very proud of myself because I only visited the church once. I haven’t been back to the area in nearly 3 years. I never had any experiences in the other church congregations during my life. The connection that I had with Centerpoint, visiting them only once, and earning the trust from this congregation despite haven’t really connected with for a long period of time really inspired and motivated me. I am very honored to be an online service host and I look forward to seeing what God has in store for me in my future.
Centerpoint Church, you might be 90 miles away from me, but I won’t allow that to prevent me from calling your congregation my loving home. You assisted me in opening my eyes, understanding my place in life, and finding my place in connecting and being closer to God. I will walk to you if I had no other way. Love you!!!
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