A Faith of My Own

Hi, it's Katy.  I figured to start this Sticky Faith Initiative I should share some of my own story. So here goes...

I grew up going to church.  Since my dad was a pastor, there was never a question about going to church - or even being involved in things other than just Sunday morning.  It was simply what was expected.  I never really thought a great deal about it.  Then I went to college.

I attended Elon University, which was about 7 1/2 hours away from home.  No one was making me go to church anymore.  For the first time in my life, I realized the choice was mine.  In fact, I distinctly remember walking across campus one night after Inter Varsity campus ministry with the thought that I needed to make the decision because no one was going to make it for me anymore.

And I did.  I made the decision that my faith was going to be a part of my life. And I am so glad I did.  There are so many things that have helped my faith stick since that decision - campus ministries like Inter Varsity and later Sigma Alpha Omega (the Christian sorority I joined as a second semester freshman), working at Camp Wanake through my summers, being involved in churches that supported and encouraged me, and far and away most important, the people I met in each of these places that have challenged me and been there for me every step of my journey.  I admit, it's not always easy and there are times that I get closer to God and times that I move away, but I know that if I keep seeking God first and surrounding myself with people who encourage and challenge me in my faith, it will definitely stick.

Now, I'd love to hear your story.  Email it to me at kwright@sunburyumc.org, and together we can help make faith sticky.

~ Katy